Arthur Curry
Aquaman's Anthem: Defying Odds and Ruling the Depths
Lyrics
VOICEOVER: Seconds later, at the Hall of Justice...
Voiceover sets the scene at the Hall of Justice.
Batman's got an attitude, everybody takes him seriously
People take Batman seriously despite his attitude.
And Superman never made any money, well try to tell that to DC
Superman didn't profit despite his abilities, referencing DC Comics.
All the other members of the Justice League
Other Justice League members.
Say I have useless super powers and make fun of me
They ridicule Aquaman's supposedly useless powers.
But I know there will come a day
Aquaman believes in a future validation.
When they're gonna stare in slack-jawed wonder as they hear me say
Anticipates astonishing them someday.
CHORUS:
Chorus introduction.
I am Aquaman and nobody better mess with me
Aquaman asserts his strength and significance.
I may be nothing to you but I am a king beneath the sea
His worthiness despite others' perceptions.
Let's see you get by underwater as well as I do on the ground
Challenges others to match his aquatic skills.
I am Aquaman and you better not mess around
Warning not to underestimate him.
There are days I swear I would rather have
Desire for different powers at times.
The proportionate strength of a praying mantis
Preference for a different strength.
Than be the last lost noble prince
Would rather not be the lost prince.
Of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis
Reference to his Atlantis lineage.
Batman's got the Batmobile, Diana's got her invisible jet
Others' superior vehicles and abilities.
It seems like everybody else can fly, even Samurai
Comparison to others' flying abilities.
But a stupid seahorse is all I get
Discontent with his seahorse transportation.
Green Arrow's sharp but I couldn't be any duller
Admits to feeling less remarkable.
My orange costume's uglier than any other color
Dislike for his costume's color.
I'm not as tough as Batman or as cute as Gleek
Comparison of toughness and cuteness.
I'm a little taller than the Atom but smaller than Apache Chief
Comparison of size with other superheroes.
CHORUS
Repeat of the chorus.
Clark Kent wouldn't be the same if he didn't have his Lois Lane
Others' significant relationships.
Green Arrow's got his Black Canary
Green Arrow's relationship reference.
Even millionaire Bruce Wayne has that thing on the side
Batman's secret identity and relationship mentioned.
With his ward Dick Grayson
Reference to Batman's ward.
But there's just one girl that I would marry
Aquaman's preference for a particular girl.
Batman signed a movie deal though you know he doesn't need the cash
Commentary on unnecessary deals.
And all the second-rate superheroes get TV shows
Lesser superheroes getting TV shows.
Even the pre-Crisis Flash
Reference to Flash's comic existence.
But not me, I guess that I don't rate
Aquaman's perceived lower status.
My comic book's been cancelled more than Dr. Fate
Comparison of comic book cancellations.
I know that I'm no Brainiac but I'm no fool
Acknowledgment of limitations.
I know not even Peter David can make me cool
Doubt about becoming 'cool.'
CHORUS
Repeat of the chorus.
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