Superman
U.S. Army Airborne Rangers Lyrics
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I didn't need you to reply
Is it gettin' heavy?
But they'll realize
Is it gettin' heavy?
Well I thought it was already as heavy
As can be
To use a crane to crush a fly?
It's a good time for Superman
To lift the sun into the sky
'Cause it's gettin' heavy
Well I thought it was already as heavy
As can be
Tell everybody
Waitin' for Superman
That they should try to hold on
Best they can
He hasn't dropped them
Forgot them
Or anything
It's just too heavy for Superman to lift
Is it gettin' heavy?
Well I thought it was already as heavy as can be.
Tell everybody
Waitin' for Superman
That they should try to hold on
Best they can
He hasn't dropped them
Forgot them
Or anything
It's just too heavy for Superman to lift
The lyrics of U.S. Army Airborne Rangers' song Superman tell the story of a hero, Superman, who is burdened by the weight of the world. The singer asks a question, "Is it getting heavy?" suggesting that the weight of the problems that Superman is carrying is becoming too much to bear. Despite this, the singer encourages those who are waiting for Superman to hold on and do their best to carry on, even if Superman can't lift the weight of their burdens.
The song is an expression of the human experience, a reflection of the feeling of being caught in a struggle that seems too overwhelming to overcome. The idea that even Superman, an iconic symbol of strength, can't lift all the weight of the world on his own is a poignant and relatable one. The lyrics are an acknowledgement that sometimes life can be too much to bear, but we must keep holding on and doing our best.
Line by Line Meaning
Asked you a question
I inquired of you, without requiring your response
I didn't need you to reply
My question was rhetorical and did not demand an answer from you
Is it gettin' heavy?
Are things becoming too burdensome to bear?
But they'll realize
The weight of their troubles will soon become apparent to them
Well I thought it was already as heavy
From my perspective, things seemed weighty enough already
As can be
As heavy as they possibly could be
Is it overwhelming
Are the pressures becoming too great to manage?
To use a crane to crush a fly?
Is it overkill to use excessive force to handle a minor problem?
It's a good time for Superman
This would be an opportune moment for the hero Superman to intervene
To lift the sun into the sky
To perform an impossible feat of strength
'Cause it's gettin' heavy
Because the situation is becoming more and more difficult to bear
Tell everybody
Inform all concerned parties
Waitin' for Superman
Those who are eagerly anticipating Superman's arrival
That they should try to hold on
They should strive to persevere in their struggles
Best they can
To the greatest extent possible given their circumstances
He hasn't dropped them
Superman has not abandoned or neglected them
Forgot them
Nor has he overlooked them or failed to remember them
Or anything
He has done none of the above
It's just too heavy for Superman to lift
The task is beyond even Superman's incredible abilities to handle alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
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