Resignation Superman
Big Head Todd & the Monsters
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He'll come flying out of this town A resignation superman And today the bad guys win 'Cause he turned his cape in Now, he says And I'll turn my back on this world Yes, I'll turn my eyes from this world Oh well Yes, he's tired of fighting in this town All the suffering and vice He wants to fall in love Maybe settle in and live a life And I'll turn my back on this world Yes, I'll turn my eyes form this world Oh I want to believe in you now that I'm suffering Oh lord, I need to receive your hand in my heart And he keeps an eye upon this town The resignation superman He'll keep himself amused With the evening news Oh my And I'll turn my back on this world Yes, I'll turn my eyes from this world Now I broke my back on this world Now I'll wash my hands of this world Oh I want to believe in you now that I'm suffering Oh lord, I need to receive your hand in my heart
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BAND PROFILE"Resignation Superman" is a song by Big Head Todd & the Monsters, an American rock band formed in 1986. The band consists of members Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, Rob Squires, and Jeremy Lawton.
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SONG POPULARITY"Resignation Superman" is one of the most famous songs by Big Head Todd & the Monsters. It helped cement them as a staple within American alternative rock.
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ALBUM RELEASEThe song "Resignation Superman" is from the album titled "Beautiful World," which was released in 1997.
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HIGHEST CHART POSITION"Resignation Superman" reached number 17 in the Billboard Mainstream Rock in 1997.
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OVERALL CHART PERFORMANCE"Beautiful World," the album which features "Resignation Superman," peaked at No.54 on The Billboard 200 and No. 8 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers.
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GENRE"Resignation Superman" falls under the genre of alternative rock. However, Big Head Todd & the Monsters are often thought to combine elements of blues, jazz, and rock in their music.
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INSPIRATIONWhile specific inspiration about "Resignation Superman" is not publicly stated, overall, Big Head Todd & the Monsters are known to draw their inspiration from life experiences and humanity's universal struggles.
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SONG MEANING"Resignation Superman" appears to tackle the idea of persisting in life, despite challenges and setbacks, with its lyrics potentially suggesting a character who has to continuously pick himself up in life.
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TOURS"Resignation Superman" has been featured in many of Big Head Todd & the Monsters' live performances, underlining its popularity with fans.
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AWARDS/NOMINATIONSWhile "Resignation Superman" didn't win any specific awards, its album "Beautiful World" was generally well-received, further bolstering the band's reputation in the late 90s.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "Resignation Superman" portrays a man, presumably the 'Superman' in question, facing various obstacles in his daily life.
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COVER VERSIONSDespite its popularity, there have been very few notable cover versions of "Resignation Superman," indicating the song's unique sound and perhaps the difficulty of reproducing its distinct style.
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BAND AFTERMATHBig Head Todd & the Monsters continue to create and perform music even after the success of "Resignation Superman." The band has released several albums post-"Beautiful World," maintaining a dedicated fan base over the years.
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