Waitin' For a Superman
The Flaming Lips
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Asked you a question I didn't need you to reply Is it gettin' heavy? But they'll realize Is it gettin' 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 gettin' heavy Well, I thought it was already as heavy As can be Tell everybody Waitin' 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 gettin' heavy? Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be Tell everybody Waitin' 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
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Written by: MICHAEL IVINS, STEVEN DROZD, WAYNE COYNE
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Waitin' For a Superman" is a song from The Flaming Lips' ninth album, "The Soft Bulletin." This album was a departure from the band's more abrasive rock sound, leaning toward a more lush, symphonic pop.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by lead singer Wayne Coyne's father's battle with cancer. Coincidentally, the title is metaphorical in regards to waiting for a miraculous cure or a superhero to come and save the day.
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Cover VersionIron & Wine covered the song for a 2009 charity tribute album for The Flaming Lips, with proceeds going to the Oklahoma City-based charity, The Academy of Contemporary Music.
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Song VersionThere are two versions of the song; the album version and a slightly altered radio edit. The radio version includes a spoken intro by Wayne Coyne and is slightly shorter.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is considered one of The Flaming Lips' best songs, frequently appearing on 'best of' lists for both the band and the 1990s era.
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Pop CultureIn 2019, the science fiction show "Watchmen" used "Waitin' For a Superman" in one of its episodes, renewing interest in the song.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video, directed by Wayne Coyne and Bradley Beesley, is a mash-up of performance footage and apocalyptically themed animation.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe repeated refrain “It’s just too heavy for Superman to lift” is interpreted as expressing the often unbearable weight of living and sorrow. Listeners have remarked on the song's emotional depth.
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ReceptionDespite being one of the most critically acclaimed songs from "The Soft Bulletin", "Waitin’ for a Superman" didn’t chart as high as the other singles from the album.
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Vocal PerformanceWayne Coyne’s delicate falsetto is a common point of praise for the song, serving as a poignant reflection of the song's somber themes.
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