Backing him, both live and in the studio, are 3 very talented musicians: Lars Skjærbæk (guitar, keyboards), Nicolai Munch-Hansen (bass) and Olaf Olsen (drums).
Tim Christensen has co-produced/written music with other Danish groups such as: Mew, Kashmir, and Inside the Whale.
Superior
Tim Christensen Lyrics
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But I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
Perfectionist, I'm a bit of a perfectionist
But you don't want perfection
All you want is me
If I lose control of my very soul
Better understand, that I am in command
When the fever breaks,
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I scramble to cover my mistakes
Superior, I just try to be superior,
but I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
The enemy, I treat you like my enemy
I keep my enemies close to me
All I want is you
I am terrified, of what I might find
If I lose control of my very soul
Better understand, that I am in command
When the fever breaks,
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I scramble to cover my mistakes
(Solo)
All I want is you
I am terrified, of what I might find
If I lose control of my very soul
Yeah, better understand, that I am in command
When the fever breaks,
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I scramble to cover my mistakes
The song "Superior" by Tim Christensen speaks of two themes: being a perfectionist and being in control. The lyrics suggest that the persona strives to be superior but realizes that it is not necessary to attain that level of perfection. All that is needed is the person himself. He is also aware of the consequences of losing control of himself, and he tries to avoid that outcome at all costs. The lyrics also reveal elements of insecurity in the persona, as he treats his loved one as his enemy and keeps them close to him.
The lyrics seem to highlight the pressure of achieving perfection and the dangers that come with being too controlling. The persona acknowledges that he is afraid of losing his sense of self, and that is why he tries to be in control constantly. The chorus, which states that being superior is not essential, drives this message, as the persona realizes that placing too much emphasis on perfection can lead to anxiety and stress.
The bridge of the song, "When the fever breaks, I scramble to cover my mistakes," speaks to the personality of the persona. He is so consumed with perfection that he tries to hide his errors even when it's not necessary. In the end, the song tells a story of an individual who is aware of his flaws and is trying to overcome them, making it a relatable track for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Superior, I just try to be superior
I strive to be the best, but I don't think I need to be the best
But I don't need to be superior
I don't think I have to be better than everybody else
All you need is me
All you must have is me in this relationship
Perfectionist, I'm a bit of a perfectionist
I'm someone who wants everything to be perfect
But you don't want perfection
You do not just want everything to be perfect
All you want is me
What you want is me in this relationship
I am terrified, of what I might find
I am scared of what I may uncover about myself someday
If I lose control of my very soul
If I am unable to control my innermost self
Better understand, that I am in command
You should know that I'm the one in charge here
When the fever breaks,
whenever I find myself in a rough patch
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I try to fix my faults as soon as possible
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I try to fix my faults as soon as possible
The enemy, I treat you like my enemy
I act toward you as if you're my opponent
I keep my enemies close to me
I maintain my opponents near me
All I want is you
What I truly desire is you in this relationship
I am terrified, of what I might find
I'm afraid of what I could discover about myself someday
If I lose control of my very soul
If I am unable to maintain control of my inner self
Yeah, better understand, that I am in command
You must realize that I'm the one who's got the power here
When the fever breaks,
whenever I'm going through a tough time
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I try to correct my faults quickly
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I try to correct my faults quickly
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Randalph Briegsiel
[Verse 1]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
Perfectionist
I'm a bit of a perfectionist
But you don't want perfection
All you want is me
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
Scramble to cover my mistakes
[Verse 2]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
The enemy
I treat you like my enemy
I keep my enemies close to me
All I want is you
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
Scramble to cover my mistakes
[Instrumental Solo]
All I want is you
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I scramble to cover my mistakes
[Outro]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All I need is you
Birgit Klee
AWESOME video - PERFECT song - You ARE superior, Tim <3
Ryan Saunders
This song is a decade old and I am amazed that I have not heard it until now. Bravo Tim!
Randalph Briegsiel
[Verse 1]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
Perfectionist
I'm a bit of a perfectionist
But you don't want perfection
All you want is me
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
Scramble to cover my mistakes
[Verse 2]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All you need is me
The enemy
I treat you like my enemy
I keep my enemies close to me
All I want is you
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
Scramble to cover my mistakes
[Instrumental Solo]
All I want is you
[Chorus]
I am terrified
Of what I might find
If I lose control
Of my very soul
Better understand
That I'm in command
When the fever breaks
I scramble to cover my mistakes
I scramble to cover my mistakes
[Outro]
Superior
I just try to be superior
But I don't need to be superior
All I need is you
poeven
du er et geni! plane and simple din musik er intelligent på så mange måder... gennemtænkt og avanceret, alligevel let tilgængeligt og ørehængende og... alt muligt andet fedt! og jeg gider slet ikke at prøve at beskrive hvor god din stemme er! :)
Julie Nielsen
Det er en fantastisk sang!!!
barth1977
What a jewel of a song
Cupcake
Super Nice song!! love it ... sejt Tim :]
Camilo Fuenzalida
Temazo
Cecilie Qvortrup
God sang!!
Alisa Thor
Great! Well done;-)!