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Superman is a song originally by ska-punk band Goldfinger, released on their 1997 album Hang-Ups. The Mountain Goats have covered it during at least one live show.

Lyrics[]

So here I am doing everything I can
Holding on to what I am, pretending I'm a superman 
I'm trying to keep the ground on my feet
It seems the world's falling down around me
The nights are all long, I'm singing this song
To try and make the answers more than maybe

And I'm so confused about what to do
Sometimes I want to throw it all away

So here I am growing older all the time
Looking older all the time, feeling younger in my mind
And here I am doing everything I can
Holding on to what I am, pretending I'm a superman
I'm trying to sleep, I lost count of sheep
My mind is racing faster every minute
What more could I do*, yeah, I gotta ask you
I know I'm running circles, but I can't quit

And I'm so confused about what to do
Sometimes I want to throw it all away 

Comments by John Darnielle About this Song[]

Things Referenced in this Song[]

Live Shows this Song Was Played at[]

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