Superman
Uptown Sinclair Lyrics


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Theres no use explaining
I hear what youre saying
Now you're crazy and you're paranoid

Youre hooked on the knockout
Get hip to the dropout
The frustrated and the underemployed
All aligned to be the drone
Addicted to your dictaphone

You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him
You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him

You swore you were leaving
But i caught you sleeping
Narcolepsy of the weak at heart

Now your pride is stinging
Woken up by the ringing
Got you flagged just like a funeral car

Never late and never fear
Now throw away another year

You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him
You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him

Well ive done some scratching
Your hip needs detaching
From the owner of the plastic smile

Now i checked your hearing
What sounds so endearing
Itll probably be much more than a while

Chapter three like one and two
Is closing with a dumber you

You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him




You gotta get away from superman
You know you gotta get away from him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Uptown Sinclair's "Superman" speak to the idea of breaking free from societal expectations and pressures. The lines "Theres no use explaining, I hear what youre saying, Now you're crazy and you're paranoid" demonstrate the frustration of the singer, who is feeling unheard and misunderstood. The concept of being "hooked on the knockout" represents the escapism and dependence some people have on drugs and other vices. The mention of the "underemployed" aligns with the general feeling of disillusionment many people experience.


The reference to being "addicted to your dictaphone" suggests a desire to constantly document and record one's life, perhaps as a means of control or validation. The repetition of the phrase "you gotta get away from superman" highlights the idea of deviating from the norm and forging one's own path. The image of the "owner of the plastic smile" represents the fake personas people put on to fit in or impress others. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to break free from these constraints and embrace their individuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Theres no use explaining
I understand what you're saying, even though you may not be able to explain it well.


I hear what you're saying
I am listening to what you have to say.


Now you're crazy and you're paranoid
You are acting crazy and overly suspicious.


You're hooked on the knockout
You are addicted to using drugs or alcohol to escape reality.


Get hip to the dropout
Become aware of those who have dropped out of society or given up on their goals.


The frustrated and the underemployed
Those who are dissatisfied with their job and having trouble finding work.


All aligned to be the drone
Everyone is conforming to a certain standard or expectation.


Addicted to your dictaphone
Obsessed with record-keeping or documenting everything you do.


You gotta get away from Superman
You need to escape the person or situation that makes you feel powerless or inferior.


You swore you were leaving
You promised to leave or end the relationship.


But I caught you sleeping
You didn't really follow through on your promise and are still stuck in the same place.


Narcolepsy of the weak at heart
Falling asleep easily or lacking the strength to make a real change in your life.


Now your pride is stinging
Your ego is hurt or offended.


Woken up by the ringing
Alerted by the sudden realization of your situation or someone calling attention to it.


Got you flagged just like a funeral car
Your situation is like a warning or symbol of death.


Never late and never fear
Always on time and never scared to face a challenge.


Now throw away another year
Wasting another year of your life by not making progress or change.


Well I've done some scratching
I've been doing some investigating or digging into the situation.


Your hip needs detaching
You need to let go of your trendy or fashionable mindset and focus on what is important.


From the owner of the plastic smile
Referring to someone who puts on a fake persona to hide their true feelings or intentions.


Now I checked your hearing
I've tested your ability to understand the situation.


What sounds so endearing
What may seem charming or attractive at first may actually be detrimental to your well-being.


It'll probably be much more than a while
It will take a lot of time and effort to fully recover or move on from the situation.


Chapter three like one and two
The current situation is similar to the previous ones, which ended badly.


Is closing with a dumber you
The situation is causing you to become less intelligent, less self-aware, and less effective at improving your life.




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