Superwoman
Vanessa Rubin Lyrics
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But is that really in her head
But I just want to live each day
To love her for what she is
Mary wants to be another movie star
But is that really in her mind
And all the things she wants to be
She needs to leave behind
Wish that you knew me too-very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Very well, and I think I can face-very well
Wish that you knew me too-very well
And I think I can cope with everything going through your head
Mary wants to be a superwoman
And try to boss the bull around
But does she really think that she will get by with a dream
My woman want to be a superwoman
And I just had to say good-bye
Because I can't spend all my hours start to cry
But, very well, I believe I know you
Very well wish that you knew me too
Very well, and I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Very well, think that I know you too
Very well, wish you knew me like I know you
Very well, but I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Your filthy head
Very well, dum dum da, dum dum da
Very well, wish you knew me too
Very well, and I wish I could think of everything going through your head
Very well, dum dum da, dum da, dum da dum dum da, dum da, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
When the summer came you were not around
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Where were you when I needed you-last winter, my love?
When the winter came you went further south
Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed
But tomorrow will reflect love's past
When the winter came you were not around
Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?
Oh I need you baby, I need you baby
Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed,
But tomorrow will reflect love's past oh
Spring will fill the air and you will come around,
Well is it summer love that will let me down,
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Right now, right now, right now
Where were you when I needed you last winter, my dear
I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby
Oh, Where were you when I needed you last winter, last winter
Yea, need you baby, need you, need you baby,
Oh, you want me too need you baby
Oh where were you when I needed you last, dear
Yea
The lyrics of Vanessa Rubin's song Superwoman describe the relationship between two people, Mary and the singer, and Mary's aspirations to be a superwoman. Mary wishes to be a movie star and boss around the bull, but the singer just wants to love her for who she is and not for who she wants to be. The singer acknowledges that they understand Mary and can deal with everything going through her head. However, at the same time, the singer is tired of Mary's dreams and aspirations and decides to say goodbye. The song then transitions to the singer questioning where their lover was in difficult times and expressing the need and desire to have them around.
The lyrics are written in a conversational style between the two people in the relationship, giving the listener insight into their dynamic. Mary's desire to be a superwoman highlights societal pressures and expectations placed upon individuals to be successful and achieve greatness. Meanwhile, the singer's desire to just love Mary for who she is speaks to self-acceptance and the importance of valuing people not for their accomplishments but for who they are as individuals. The longing expressed by the singer for their lover to be there during difficult times adds an emotional depth to the song and speaks to the universal desire for companionship and support during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary wants to be a superwoman
Mary desires to be a powerful woman who can do anything, but is this her true goal or just a dream?
But is that really in her head
Is this idea genuine, or just a passing thought?
But I just want to live each day
I prefer to enjoy life's simple pleasures, free from unrealistic expectations.
To love her for what she is
I appreciate Mary for the person she truly is, regardless of any superhuman ambitions.
And all the things she wants to be
Mary possesses many aspirations that she may need to abandon.
She needs to leave behind
In order to move forward, Mary may have to relinquish some of her lofty goals.
But, very well, I believe I know you-very well
I understand who you are and what you want, Mary.
Wish that you knew me too-very well
I hope you can reciprocate my understanding of you and find a similar understanding of me.
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
I am empathetic and capable of handling any emotional struggles that you may face,
And try to boss the bull around
Mary wants to exert control over uncontrollable situations or people, like trying to lead a bull.
But does she really think that she will get by with a dream
Is Mary's vision of being a superwoman going to be enough to succeed in reality?
My woman want to be a superwoman
My partner, like Mary, aspires to be a superwoman.
And I just had to say good-bye
I had to end the relationship due to fundamental differences in our perspectives and goals.
Because I can't spend all my hours start to cry
I cannot spend every moment of my life in tears over our differences.
Your filthy head
Your negative, troublesome thoughts that interfere with our relationship.
When the summer came you were not around
You failed to support me during times of need.
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Our love has faded away, possibly due to your absence during difficult times.
Where were you when I needed you-last winter, my love?
You were not present when I required your emotional support during the winter months.
Our love is at an end
Our relationship has reached its conclusion.
But you say now you have changed
You claim to have undergone a transformation since the end of our relationship.
When the winter came you were not around
In the past, you were not there for me during tough times in winter.
Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Our love was unable to endure the harshness of winter and its challenges.
Spring will fill the air and you will come around
It is possible that with the arrival of spring, you may return to rekindle our love.
Well is it summer love that will let me down
I am unsure if summer love will disappoint me as much as I have been let down before.
Right now, right now, right now
I currently require your emotional support and presence.
Yea, need you baby, need you, need you baby
I require your physical and emotional assistance and support, my love.
Oh where were you when I needed you last, dear
You were not present when I required your support last time, my beloved.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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