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Superman Tonight Lyrics
There's something about you
I want to rescue
I don't even know you
So what does that mean
Maybe I'm cynical
I'm painfully logical
You're tragic and beautiful
And that's good enough for me
You're looking for a hero but it's just my old tattoo
Tonight I swear I'd sell my soul to be a hero for you
Who's going to save you
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
If somebody sent you
An angel to save you
What would you tell him to turn him away
That your heart don't break
That your lips don't kiss
That life is just a lie
That heaven don't exist?
Who's going to save you
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
Who's going to fix you
The next time you break down
Stranded alone by the side of the road
It's your baggage that's dragging you down
Don't look back
Let it go
Who's going to save you
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Was that superman
Who's going to save you
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
I want to rescue
I don't even know you
So what does that mean
Maybe I'm cynical
I'm painfully logical
You're tragic and beautiful
And that's good enough for me
Tonight I swear I'd sell my soul to be a hero for you
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
An angel to save you
What would you tell him to turn him away
That your heart don't break
That your lips don't kiss
That life is just a lie
That heaven don't exist?
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
The next time you break down
Stranded alone by the side of the road
It's your baggage that's dragging you down
Don't look back
Let it go
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Was that superman
When the stars fall from your sky
Who's going to pull you in
When the tide gets too high
Who's going to hold you
When you turn out the lights
I won't lie I wish that I
Could be your superman tonight
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I agree - how good is the new album! Awesome melody and the lyrics are powerful ... Jon can fly in and save me anytime sigh lol!
In an interview about the new album, Jon said he has a specific idea of who the girl is in this song but wouldn't say who. I like the idea behind it: wishing you could help someone but knowing it's just not possible.
I agree with you, kait. The interview made him pause. I think he exactly has someone in mind but feels it might be inappropriate to say who. (Thinking back -- there was another interview in which he mentioned a name of a very young singer/performer/dancer who has been through a lot of drama. He had said someone should get her out of "that town" (being Hollywood) and help her.) I think it might be something similar to that. But this is speculation on my part. :) To sillyntcrzy, I think if it were...
I agree with you, kait. The interview made him pause. I think he exactly has someone in mind but feels it might be inappropriate to say who. (Thinking back -- there was another interview in which he mentioned a name of a very young singer/performer/dancer who has been through a lot of drama. He had said someone should get her out of "that town" (being Hollywood) and help her.) I think it might be something similar to that. But this is speculation on my part. :) To sillyntcrzy, I think if it were about his daughter, he would just say that without hesitation.
This is an amazing song
I can't shake the feeling that this song is about his daughter, actually. She's growing up, and he's coming to terms with having to stand aside and let her go. He can't catch her all the time, can't be her Superman all the time, but he still wants to be.
I just saw him on March 23rd in Philly. My god what a show!! He is AMAZING live! This album is one of their best!
Saw him Thursday. LOVE THIS SONG.
I think the song's about wanting to be a hero for someone when you know you can't. I can't stop listening to it.
:O this songs so good. meanings pretty clear. but like i said this songs really good. (Y)
I think this song is about a man loving a woman he just met. The woman has her probems, but regardless her difficult personality he sees something beautifull in her and he's willing to accept her as she is. The song develops in him being there for her in her time of needs and in the good times. He's also able to let her free, but being there for again if necesarry.