Superman's Dead
Our Lady Peace
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Do you worry that you're not liked How long till you break You're happy cause you smile But how much can you fake An ordinary boy an ordinary name But ordinary's just not good enough today Alone I'm thinking Why is superman dead Is it in my head We'll just laugh instead You worry about the weather and Whether or not you should hate Are you worried about your faith Kneel down and obey You're happy you're in love You need someone to hate An ordinary girl an ordinary waist But ordinary's just not good enough today Alone I'm thinking Why is superman dead Is it in my head We'll just laugh instead Doesn't anybody ever know that the world's a subway
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Written by: Arnold Lanni, Michael Maida
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Superman's Dead" is a song by the Canadian alternative rock band, Our Lady Peace.
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AlbumIt is the lead single released from the band's second studio album titled "Clumsy".
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Date of ReleaseThe song was initially issued to radio stations in December 1996 before officially being released as a single on January 21 in 1997.
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ThemeThe song talks about about societal pressures, inner turmoil and the difficulty of choosing the right path in life.
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InspirationFrontman Raine Maida has shared in interviews that the song is an expression of personal anxieties, not a commentary on the literal death of the superhero, Superman.
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Charts Performance"Superman's Dead" peaked at number 2 on the Canadian Singles Chart and it also reached number 14 on the US Mainstream Rock Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by George Vale and shot on a rooftop in downtown Toronto, Canada.
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AwardsIn the year, it was released, "Superman's Dead" won the award for "Best Video" at the 1997 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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Live Performances"Superman's Dead" is a staple of Our Lady Peace's live shows even long after its release.
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Music StyleKnown for its mix of post-grunge and alternative rock, the song features a change in guitar tuning from standard to an open C tuning.
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Unique ElementOne of the hallmarks of "Superman's Dead" is Raine Maida's unique vocal style, shifting from low growling verses to a high-pitched chorus.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with praises focused on its deep lyrics and catchy rhythm.
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