Waiting for a Superman
irone & wine Lyrics
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Is it getting heavy? But then I realize
Is it getting heavy?
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Is it overwhelming 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 getting heavy
Tell everybody waiting 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 getting heavy?
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Tell everybody waiting 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 in "Waiting for a Superman" by Iron & Wine may be interpreted in a few different ways, but a common interpretation is that the singer is referring to the weight of the world and asking if it's becoming too much to bear. The metaphor of a crane crushing a fly suggests that sometimes we can become overwhelmed by even small problems, making life seem unmanageable. The singer suggests that the only one who could possibly make things better is Superman, who is known for his strength and ability to handle seemingly impossible situations. However, even Superman may not be able to solve all the problems of the world, suggesting that we must continue to hold on and persevere even when things seem too difficult to overcome.
Another interpretation could be that the song refers to the pressure of being a superhero. Superman is an iconic superhero known for saving the world and carrying the weight of others on his shoulders. The lyrics could be read as a reflection of the pressure and weight that superheroes feel as they try to take on the world’s problems. Despite this, even the strongest of us can only do so much and sometimes it’s necessary to recognize our own limitations.
Overall, "Waiting for a Superman" is a poignant commentary on the difficulties of life and the need to persist even when things seem insurmountable.
Line by Line Meaning
I asked you a question but I didn't need you to reply
I'm aware of the situation and don't need confirmation from anyone
Is it getting heavy? But then I realize
I'm questioning if the situation is becoming too much to handle, but then I remember it's already too much
Is it getting heavy?
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
I'm acknowledging that the situation is overwhelming and has already reached its peak
Is it overwhelming 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 getting heavy
Hell, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
The situation is so out of proportion that it's like using a crane to crush a fly, but even then Superman may not be able to handle it
Tell everybody waiting 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
We need to encourage others to be patient and hold on during difficult times, because it's not that Superman (our metaphorical savior) has abandoned us, but that the situation is beyond his power
Is it getting heavy?
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Once again, we're acknowledging that the situation is overwhelming and has already reached its peak
Tell everybody waiting 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
Reiterating that we should hold on and not give up hope, despite the situation being too much for even Superman to handle
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.