Listen to this when
Superman (It's Not Easy)
Being everyone's Superman is exhausting. You're allowed to be human too. 🦸♂️
Who it's for
The song uses Superman, the ultimate symbol of invulnerability, to admit that being strong for everyone is exhausting, which directly challenges the idea that strength means never struggling.
Overwhelmed→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Superman (It's Not Easy)" is a piano-led song by Five for Fighting, the stage name of John Ondrasik, who wrote it; it was produced by Gregg Wattenberg. It was released in 2001 as the second single from the album America Town. The song is about Superman and suggests that, despite his powers, being a hero is hard; Ondrasik has said it expresses frustration about not being heard.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available).
Before you start
Age: All ages
Give sorrow words: the grief that does not speak Whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break.William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act 4, Scene 3
