I think this song is actually the opposite of "Superman". "Superman" is a song from the celebrity's point of view -- reminding you that they are just people (like everyone else). This song is from the point of view of an obsessive fan, who would sacrifice anything to BE that person. While the song is written to Michael Jordan, it's obvious it could be about anyone who is worshiped obsessively, including possibly the singer himself, or rock stars in general. I think the point here is to show how dangerous it is for us to define our celebrities as symbols. Jordan is the symbol of the ultimate success in your chosen field. We become less human when we worship other people as though they themselves were beyond.
I think this song is actually the opposite of "Superman". "Superman" is a song from the celebrity's point of view -- reminding you that they are just people (like everyone else). This song is from the point of view of an obsessive fan, who would sacrifice anything to BE that person. While the song is written to Michael Jordan, it's obvious it could be about anyone who is worshiped obsessively, including possibly the singer himself, or rock stars in general. I think the point here is to show how dangerous it is for us to define our celebrities as symbols. Jordan is the symbol of the ultimate success in your chosen field. We become less human when we worship other people as though they themselves were beyond.