[Disclaimer: I am not a musician. I can sing. I remember most of the recital piece I played on the piano when I was 6. But I’m not a musician. I know what I like and what I don’t like and what will likely be the soundtrack when I arrive in hell. And I know I’m opinionated as fuck. Especially about music.]
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f | five for fighting
Maybe it’s the whole superhero thing… I don’t know… but I’ve always loved this song. I can think of a few other songs about Superman, but this one sticks with me the most.
Superman’s got all this power… all these abilities… but he’s lonely with them. He’d like to be a regular human sometimes. Being a hero doesn’t mean he doesn’t hurt, too.
Poor Superman. Give the guy a break.
Superman (It’s Not Easy)
I can’t stand to fly
I’m not that naïve
I’m just out to find
The better part of me
I’m more than a bird, I’m more than a plane
I’m more than some pretty face beside a train
It’s not easy to be me
I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
‘Bout a home I’ll never see
It may sound absurd but don’t be naïve
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed but won’t you concede
Even Heroes have the right to dream
And it’s not easy to be me
Up, up and away, away from me
Well, it’s alright
You can all sleep sound tonight
I’m not crazy or anything
I can’t stand to fly
I’m not that naïve
Men weren’t meant to ride
With clouds between their knees
I’m only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me, inside of me
Inside of me, inside of me
I’m only a man in a funny red sheet
I’m only a man looking for a dream
I’m only a man in a funny red sheet
It’s not easy
It’s not easy to be me
honorable mention.
Foo Fighters — I think we’ve already established the greatness of this band. Listen to this… like, now! Can’t bring myself to only provide a link… so here you go:
what sandra thinks 
OOO! A band I know AND a song I’ve heard of AND one that I totally love?! I knew it was bound to happen eventually (although I did have some doubts)
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Hahaha! I almost switched and used the Foo Fighters song up top instead… because it’s such a great song… but I’d just posted Foo Fighters for the 5-day music thingy.
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Well I am glad you didn’t so that I could have this moment of happiness hehe
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Hahaha… well, Superman still would have been there…!
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I love both of these bands — mostly!
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Haha… mostly. That cracked me up for some reason!
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Your musical taste is so much more diverse than mine. I’m always excited when I even know the bands!
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I’m being you’ll know some of what I mention tomorrow… g for guilty pleasures… 🙂
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This song brings me back!
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I know… me too! I have no idea what brought it to mind…!
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Love that Superman song, it really does make you empathetic with the guy, even if he’s a comic book character. Love even more the foo fighters song, one of my favorites 🙂
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That Foo Fighters song is definitely one of the best of all time!
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aww. I’m so into Dave Grohl, There’s not much he can’t touch that wont turn to gold. He truly is the nicest guy in rock and roll, and I love his sense of humor as well as that immensely contagious smile of his. okay, I’ll stop drooling on your page before it shorts out.
~Mary
Jingle Jangle Jungle
#AtoZChallenge 1970’s Billboard Hits
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Haha! He is pretty amazing…
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You know I love me some Dave! 😀 I am slightly embarrassed to say I’ve never heard a song by Five for Fighting until this very moment. (She says briefly crawling out from the rock she lives under…)
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Oh I know about your Dave-thing. I dunt actually know too many FFF songs… but I like then… (Really just him… it’s the one guy.)
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This song is perfect. I’d suggest you watch man of steel and then listen to it…it’ll leave you transfixed.
https://motionpictureaficionado.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/man-of-steel-2013-the-superhero-movie-we-need-but-not-the-one-we-deserve/
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