The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
There are no words, to paint a picture of you girl
Your eyes, those curves, it's like you're from some other world
You walk my way, oh God is so frustrating.
So why do I disappear when you come near,
It makes me feel so small,
Why do I blow my lines, most every time,
Like I got no chance at all,
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman, I hope you like me as I am, oh yeah,
It ain't no lie, I have to tell you how I feel,
Each time, I try it gets a little more unreal,
You walk my way,oh God is so frustrating.
So why do I disappear when you come near,
It makes me feel so small,
If I could read your mind,
Girl would I find, any trace of me at all.
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
Cause I'm no superman, I hope you like me as I am
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman,
I hope you like me as I am.
Your eyes, those curves, it's like you're from some other world
You walk my way, oh God is so frustrating.
So why do I disappear when you come near,
It makes me feel so small,
Why do I blow my lines, most every time,
Like I got no chance at all,
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman, I hope you like me as I am, oh yeah,
It ain't no lie, I have to tell you how I feel,
Each time, I try it gets a little more unreal,
You walk my way,oh God is so frustrating.
So why do I disappear when you come near,
It makes me feel so small,
If I could read your mind,
Girl would I find, any trace of me at all.
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
Cause I'm no superman, I hope you like me as I am
If I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars and back again.
'Cause every time you touched my hand,
You feel my powers running through your veins.
But I can only write this song,
And tell you that I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman,
I hope you like me as I am.
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But thats just me :]
and its me too!!
about a guy infatuated by a girl who barely notices him and yet he still likes her even though they dont talk... we've all been there.
its about a girl infatuated by a girl who barely notices him in that way. he thinks shes way out of his league, but still likes her, and wonders if they could ever be something. hes no superman, but he likes you and thats all that matters.
if i could read your mind, would i find any trace of me at all?
i would marry a guy that wrote me a song like this (:
aw ( :
this song makes me melt into a little pool of love <3
You messed up on a couple of things... like its not, "If I could 'reach' your mind." Its read. Anywaysss, this song is adorable! I love guys who think like this. They think the girl they like should be on a pedestal.
my boyfriend dedicated to this song to me, and I couldn't stop smiling. :}<3 i agree with xgilburrito. it's about a guy who thinks he's not good enough for a girl, but really, he is (even if he doesn't think it)
hes another stupid person in love, which isnt something youd like to fall into... but ANYWAYS, he doesnt have very much belief in himself and so hes telling the girl hes not perfect, and he may make mistakes, but hes hoping she'll still like him <3
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i love this song, and joes cute...
kbye.
i love his voice and how he pronounces words :)
i am now goo!! i wish that guys i know were like this...
ok i freaking love him :) this song is about a guy who is giving his heart to a girl but letting her know that he isnt superman and he doesnt think hes good enough to be hers. but oh my jesus he is perfect for me x) <3