Waitin' for a Superman
Weight of Existence: Superman's Unbearable Burden
Lyrics
Asked you a question
Asking a question without expecting an immediate response
I didn't need you to reply
Indifference towards the reply, possibly rhetorical
Is it gettin' heavy?
Questioning if the situation is becoming burdensome
But they'll realize
Realization that something is becoming burdensome
Is it gettin' heavy?
Reiteration of the query regarding the increasing weight or burden
Well, I thought it was already as heavy
Expressing that the perceived heaviness was already at its maximum
As can be
Emphasizing the belief that the situation is as heavy as possible
Is it overwhelming
Questioning if the pressure is overwhelming, using an analogy of overkill
To use a crane to crush a fly?
Metaphorical comparison of using excessive force for a small problem
It's a good time for Superman
Suggesting it's an opportune moment for a heroic figure (Superman) to act
To lift the sun into the sky
Imagery of Superman lifting the sun, indicating immense strength and necessity for help
'Cause it's gettin' heavy
Reiterating the theme of increasing heaviness or burden
Well, I thought it was already as heavy
Reasserting the belief that the situation is already at its maximum weight
As can be
Reaffirming the belief that the situation is as heavy as possible
Tell everybody
Instructing to inform everyone waiting for Superman
Waitin' for Superman
Reference to people anticipating Superman's intervention
That they should try to
Suggesting they should hold on as best as they can
Hold on
Encouragement to endure the situation
Best they can
Advising to make the best effort to cope
He hasn't dropped them
Asserting that Superman hasn't abandoned or neglected them
Forgot them
Clarification that Superman hasn't overlooked their plight
Or anything
Confirmation that Superman hasn't done anything to harm them
It's just too heavy for Superman to lift
Explanation that the situation is too overwhelming even for Superman
Is it gettin' heavy?
Reiteration of the question regarding the increasing burden
Well, I thought it was already as heavy as can be
Reaffirmation that the situation is perceived as already at its heaviest
Tell everybody
Instructing to inform everyone waiting for Superman
Waitin' for Superman
Reference to people anticipating Superman's intervention
That they should try to
Suggesting they should hold on as best as they can
Hold on
Encouragement to endure the situation
Best they can
Advising to make the best effort to cope
He hasn't dropped them
Asserting that Superman hasn't abandoned or neglected them
Forgot them
Clarification that Superman hasn't overlooked their plight
Or anything
Confirmation that Superman hasn't done anything to harm them
It's just too heavy for Superman to lift
Explanation that the situation is too overwhelming even for Superman
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