Waitin' for Superman
Flaming Lips, The · The Soft Bulletin
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
Waitin' for Superman
Waitin' for Superman stands as a defining track on The Flaming Lips' 1999 masterpiece, The Soft Bulletin. This recording captures the band at the height of their psychedelic pop experimentation, blending orchestral arrangements with electronic textures to create a sound that feels both intimate and expansive. The song reflects the group's signature ability to merge whimsical concepts with profound emotional resonance, a hallmark of their work during this celebrated era. As part of an album widely regarded as one of the most important in alternative rock history, the track showcases the band's evolution toward a more polished, yet still eccentric, sonic landscape. It remains a staple of their live performances and a key song point for listeners exploring their extensive discography.