In 2004, the band achieved commercial success with their debut album, Contraband. Despite positive reviews, some critics initially described Velvet Revolver as a mere combination of Stone Temple Pilots and Guns N'Roses, and criticizing them for a "disconnection" between Weiland and the rest of the band. With their single "Slither", they won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance. The band released Libertad in 2007, driven by the release of the single "She Builds Quick Machines", and embarked on a tour with Alice in Chains.
In April 2008, Weiland was fired from Velvet Revolver and reunited with Stone Temple Pilots. Velvet Revolver was put on indefinite hiatus and in November of that year, requested to be released by their record label RCA Records to allow themselves "complete freedom to go through whatever process it would take to accomplish" replacing Weiland.
Although Velvet Revolver worked on new material and auditioned new singers following Scott Weiland's departure, the band has not released any new material and only performed publicly once since 2008, when they reunited with Weiland for a one-off reunion show on January 12, 2012, at a benefit concert. This proved to be their last performance together before Weiland's death on December 3, 2015. Slash and McKagan later rejoined Guns N' Roses in 2016. On December 3, 2015, Weiland was found dead on his tour bus around 9 pm, one day before he was to perform in Minnesota with his band the Wildabouts, which ended the possible reunion. Both Slash and McKagan rejoined Guns N' Roses in 2016.
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Studio albums
Contraband (2004)
Libertad (2007)
Superhuman
Velvet Revolver Lyrics
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I want to be your superman
I'm a superman
I want to be your superman
What you get is a crash course to be a man
But a man is a destination never known
Sometimes dressed up like a red hot lady in pumps
Always feel like she's runnin' on a hamster wheel
Getting high, crashing cars and makin' mistakes
Keepin' her face packed with cocaine
Her face is numb your faith is gone
I'm travelin' on now
I'm makin' plans now
[Repeat: x2]
Cocaine
Alcohol
Lady-lay
withdrawal
Keep it comin' in a world that's blown up wild
Keep it comin' in a world that's bred her style
We're all runnin' from the goose she's high on cocaine
There's a noose swimmin' right between her legs to her brain
We're all in need of a superhuman woman now
We're all in need of a superhuman woman now
So rodeo, rodeo, rodeo, rodeo
Throw the rope around her neck and get the show on the road
I'm travelin' on now
I'm makin' plans now
[Repeat: x2]
Cocaine
Alcohol
Lady-lay
withdrawal
I'm travelin' on now
I'm makin' plans now
[Repeat: x8]
What's she thinkin'
She'll never get enough of
[Repeat: x2]
Cocaine
Alcohol
Lady-lay
withdrawal
In Velvet Revolver's song 'Superhuman', the lyrics speak to the idea of wanting to be someone's 'superman' and feeling like a powerful force in their life. The repetitive phrase of "I'm a superman" followed by "I want to be your superman" creates a sense of urgency and need for the listener to believe in them as a strong and capable force. The song then goes on to describe a woman who is running on a hamster wheel, constantly seeking the thrill of life through getting high, crashing cars, and making mistakes. The reference to cocaine and withdrawal suggest a feeling of addiction and dependence, which is highlighted by the line "her faith is gone." The phrase "We're all in need of a superhuman woman now" in the chorus suggests that the woman being described is seen as someone who is larger-than-life and capable of providing the thrill that everyone is looking for.
The line "Sometimes dressed up like a red hot lady in pumps" suggests that the woman in question is using her sexuality to feel powerful and in control. However, the line "there's a noose swimmin' right between her legs to her brain" implies that she is ultimately damaging herself in the process. The phrase "throw the rope around her neck and get the show on the road" in the final chorus suggests that people are willing to exploit this woman's self-destructive tendencies for their own entertainment.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Superhuman' convey a sense of restlessness and the search for something more exciting and thrilling in life. The references to addiction and self-destructive behavior highlight the dangers of seeking this thrill at any cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a superman
I am confident and powerful, capable of surviving anything
I want to be your superman
I want to be your source of strength and protection
What you get is a crash course to be a man
Growing up is hard and comes with many challenges
But a man is a destination never known
No matter how much you grow, there will always be more to learn and discover
Sometimes dressed up like a red hot lady in pumps
At times, people might dress in ways that contradict their true selves
Don't think she can get enough
She craves excitement and stimulation, even if it leads to dangerous behavior
Always feel like she's runnin' on a hamster wheel
She's constantly on the move, but never making any real progress in life
Getting high, crashing cars and makin' mistakes
Her excessive lifestyle leads her to make reckless and dangerous decisions
Keepin' her face packed with cocaine
She turns to drugs as a way to numb her pain and escape reality
Her face is numb your faith is gone
Drug use has left her emotionless and questioning her beliefs
Keep it comin' in a world that's blown up wild
Despite the chaos in the world around her, she keeps seeking more excitement
Keep it comin' in a world that's bred her style
Her unhealthy habits were shaped by her environment and upbringing
We're all runnin' from the goose she's high on cocaine
We all have our own fears and challenges, but she's using drugs to escape them
There's a noose swimmin' right between her legs to her brain
Her drug use is leading her down a dangerous path that could end her life
We're all in need of a superhuman woman now
We're looking for someone with extraordinary qualities to save us from our problems
So rodeo, rodeo, rodeo, rodeo
We're in for a wild and unpredictable ride
Throw the rope around her neck and get the show on the road
We're willing to do whatever it takes to entertain ourselves, even at the expense of others
I'm makin' plans now
I'm actively working towards my goals
What's she thinkin'
We don't know what's going on in her head
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID G KUSHNER, DUFF ROSE MC KAGAN, MATHEW WILLIAM SORUM, SAUL HUDSON, SCOTT RICHARD WEILAND
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