(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
The Kinks
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Woke up this morning, started to sneeze I had a cigarette and a cup of tea I looked in the mirror what did I see A nine stone weakling with knobbly knees I did my knees bend press ups touch my toes I had another sneeze and I blew my nose I looked in the mirror at my pigeon chest I had to put on my clothes because it made me depressed Surely there must be a way For me to change the shape I'm in Dissatisfied is what I am I want to be a better man Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman I want to be like superman I want to be like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Woke up this morning, what did I see A big black cloud hanging over me I switched on the radio and nearly dropped dead The news was so bad that I fell out of bed There was a gas strike, oil strike, lorry strike, bread strike Got to be a superman to survive Gas bills, rent bills, tax bills, phone bills I'm such a wreck but I'm staying alive (Look in the paper, what do I see, Robbery, violence, insanity.) Hey girl we've got to get out of this place There's got to be something better than this I need you, but I hate to see you this way If I were superman then we'd fly away I'd really like to change the world And save it from the mess it's in I'm too weak, I'm so thin I'd like to fly but I can't even swim Superman superman I want to fly like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman wish I could fly like superman Superman superman I want to be like superman Superman superman I want to fly like superman
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Written by: RAY DAVIES
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" is a song from the genre of rock and dance music. It uses elements of disco and funk, representing a stylistic departure from The Kinks' traditional sound.
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Album InformationThis song was featured in the album "Low Budget" which was released in 1979. The album was The Kinks' 17th studio album.
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Chart Performance"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" managed to climb up to rank #41 on the USA Billboard Hot 100 in 1979, marking it as a hit single.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was produced, which was one of the earliest attempts by the band to make a promotional video. The song's video included scenes of frontman Ray Davies dressed as Superman.
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Pop Culture RelevanceThe song has been referenced and used in various forms of media. For instance, it was covered by the American band Soundgarden and has appeared in movies such as "Superman Returns".
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Band's Line-upThe band roster for this song included Ray Davies on vocals and guitar, Dave Davies on lead guitar, Mick Avory on drums, and Jim Rodford on bass guitar.
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Song ThemesWith lyrics like "I'd really like to change the world/And save it from the mess it's in," the song expounds upon themes of disillusionment, escapism, and a desire for societal change.
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Live Performances"(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" became a staple of The Kinks' live performances during their late-70s and early-80s concerts.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe track's fusion of rock and disco was influential to many other bands of the time, displaying The Kinks' versatility and willingness to experiment with new music styles.
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Name OriginThe song draws its name from the popular DC Comics superhero, Superman, and explores the fantasy of possessing similar superpowers to escape life's difficulties.
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