Superman
Tarrus Riley · Other Songs - Tarrus Riley
Shoooo...
Do, do, do, do, do, dooo...
[Verse 1:]I'm a superman thanks to Lois Lane
Kissed away my problems when I went insane
Took me from the depths when I lost my name (oooh)
Give me something I could live for
Now everyone is wondering what's the change
They don't recognize I have so much to say
And I never thought someone could love someone
So much that they give up on everything
Jah know...
[Chorus:]I will be there when you need me
I will be there when you cry baby
I will be there when you need someone to tell you
That you're beautiful baby
I will be there when you need someone to run with
I will be there when you need someone to dance with
I'm your lover till the sky turn gray girl
Cause you're beautiful baby
Yes, you're beautiful
Oh you're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful baby
Yes, you're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful baby
[Verse 2:]Feel butterflies when I'm in your hands
You can turn the pavement into white sand
You can make a moment, a memory in a glance
And I can't believe anyone else
And everybody's talking
You're always shining
You never stop glistening baby
And I never thought someone could love someone
So much that they give up on everything
Jah know...
[Chorus:]I will be there when you need me
I will be there when you cry baby
I will be there when you need someone to tell you
That you're beautiful baby
I will be there when you need someone to run with
I will be there when you need someone to dance with
I'm your lover till the sky turn gray girl
Cause you're beautiful baby
Till it's beautiful
Oh you're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful baby
Yes, you're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful
You're beautiful baby
(Beautiful)
Beautiful...
(Beautiful)
Beautiful... ooh
[Verse 3:]There's a million people underneath the sun
That can find a million more but never find the one
There's a girl who did this and a socialite
Was on magazines, was the shy type
I'm a superman thanks to Lois Lane
Kissed away my problems when I went insane
And I never thought someone could love someone
So much that they give up on everything
Ooh-aah...
[Chorus:]I will be there when you need me
I will be there when you cry baby
I will be there when you need someone to tell you
That you're beautiful baby
I will be there when you need someone to run with
I will be there when you need someone to dance with
I'm your lover till the sky turn yeah man
Cause you're beautiful baby
Till it's beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful
You're beautiful baby
Yes, you're beautiful
Oh You're beautiful
Yes, you're beautiful baby
[Outro:]I will be there when you need me
I will be there when you cry baby
I will be there when you need someone to tell you
That you're beautiful baby
Baby...
About Superman
Tarrus Riley's "Superman" stands as a defining track within the roots reggae and dancehall canon, capturing the enduring spirit of resilience and hope. Released during a pivotal era for the genre, the recording showcases Riley's signature vocal delivery, blending raw emotion with the rhythmic complexity characteristic of Jamaican music. The song serves as a powerful anthem for those facing adversity, drawing upon the cultural symbolism of the superhero archetype to convey strength and unyielding optimism. Its impact extends beyond the immediate release, influencing subsequent generations of artists who look to the track for inspiration in their own explorations of social commentary and personal triumph. As a staple in Riley's discography, the recording remains a testament to the genre's ability to address universal themes through its distinctive sonic landscape and lyrical depth.