Superwoman

Heather Headley

About Superwoman

"Superwoman" is a song by R&B singer Karyn White. The song was released from her self-titled debut album in January 1989. It was her second U. S. top ten hit, peaking at number eight and her second U. S. R&B number-one hit. In 1991, the song was remade by Gladys Knight, with help from Patti LaBelle and Dionne Warwick, and it was featured on her album Good Woman. Norman Cheung and Faye Wong also released a cover version of "Superwoman" entitled "Because of Him" on her 1990 album You're the Only One. In 1998, Filipino singer Jenine Desiderio sang its song in a Filipino rendition, "Hindi ako si Darna" through her album, "Jenine". Malaysian Singer Gary Chaw had a Mandarin cover version, also named Superwoman, on his first album Blue in 2006. The song was covered by Malaysian Idol season 1 winner Jaclyn Victor in 2006 on her second album, Inilah Jac. Heather Headley also covered it in her mini concert. It is often covered in Chinese and Taiwanese singing competitions, notably Janice Yan and Jeanie Lee. 


Year:
2012
5:03
119 
#2

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Early in the morning I put breakfast at your table
And make sure that your coffee has its sugary crème.
Your eggs are worm for greasy, your toast unlikely,
All that stuff it means the moment kiss that used to greet me.

And now you say the juice is sour, it used to be so sweet,
And I can’t help but to wonder if you’re talking about me.
We don’t talk the way we used to talk, it’s hurting so deep.
I’ve got my pride, I will not cry, but it’s making me big.

I’m not your superwoman, no
I’m not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything’s okay.
I am only human, only human.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
Yes, I’m talking about love from you to me.
Uh, baby.

I find my way through the rush hour
Try to make it home just for you.
I wanna make sure that your dinner
Will be waiting for you.
When you reach there you just tell me
You’re not hungry at all.
You say you’d rather read the paper
And you don’t wanna talk.
You like to think that I’m just crazy
When I say that you’ve changed.
But I’m convinced I know the problem,
You don’t love me the same.
And you’re just going through the motions
And you’re not being there,
I’ve got my pride, I will not cry
But I can’t help but care.

I’m not your superwoman, no
I’m not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything’s okay.
I am only human, only human.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
Yes, I’m talking about love from you to me.
Uh, baby.

Look into the corners of your mind,
I’ll always be there for you,
Through good and bad times.
But I can’t be that superwoman
That you want me to be.
I get my head for the last thing,
And love you for you and turn your love to me.

I’m not your superwoman, no
I’m not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything’s okay.
I am only human, only human.
This girl needs more than occasional hugs
As I’m talking about love from you to me.
Uh, baby.

If you’re feeling the heart and you understand me,
Stop right where you want, everybody sing along.

I’m that kind of girl that could be so sane,
But you got to reach out and you got to be sweeter to me.

I’m not your superwoman, no
I’m not the kind of girl that you can let down
And think that everything’s okay.
I am only human

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Heather Headley

Heather Headley (born October 5, 1974) is a Trinidadian-American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She has won one Tony Award and one Grammy Award. more »

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Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artists Classification
"Superwoman" is a song notably performed by three powerhouse female vocalists in the R&B genre: Gladys Knight, Heather Headley, and Karyn White.
Original Version Fact
The song was initially released as a single by White in 1988, from her self-titled debut album.
Chart Success Classification
"Superwoman" was a major hit for White, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on Billboard's R&B Chart in 1989.
Grammy Nomination Fact
Karyn White's version of "Superwoman" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Song Meaning Classification
The song "Superwoman" portrays the empowered stance of a woman, who is upset with how her partner takes her for granted, expecting her to handle everything on her own, just like a superhero.
Collaborations Fact
Over the years, the song has been covered by renowned artists including Gladys Knight, the empress of soul, and Heather Headley, a Tony and Grammy-award-winning artist.
Benefit Concert Classification
A notable rendition of "Superwoman" was performed by Knight and Headley at the Stand Up To Cancer benefit concert in 2008. Their performance was broadcasted nationwide and the two brought the audience to their feet with their moving interpretation of the song.
Legacy Fact
The song "Superwoman" continues being a popular anthem of women’s empowerment and self-assertiveness.
Music Video Classification
The music video for Karyn White's "Superwoman" reflects the song's theme of a woman wanting to feel appreciated for her efforts, portraying a variety of women handling multiple roles in everyday life.
Lyricist Fact
"Superwoman" was written by Karyn White along with notable producers Babyface and Antonio "L.A." Reid, who also produced other hits for White.

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