“Superman” is the final song on R.E.M.’s fourth studio album, Lifes Rich Pageant, released in 1986. It is a cover of The Clique’s song of the same name, recorded in 1969.
On the album packaging, it is unlisted.
[Intro, translated from Japanese]
This is a special news report: Godzilla has been sighted in Tokyo Bay! The attack on it by the Self-Defense Force has been useless! He is heading towards the city!
AAAAAAAAAGH--!
[Chorus]
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I know what's happening
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I can do anything
[Verse 1]
You don't really love that guy
You make it with, now, do you?
I know you don't love that guy
'Cause I can see right through you
[Chorus]
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I know what's happening
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I can do anything
[Verse 2]
If you go a million miles away
I'll track you down, girl
Trust me when I say I know
The pathway to your heart
[Verse 2]
If you go a million miles away
I'll track you down, girl
Trust me when I say I know
The pathway to your heart
[Chorus]
(I am, I am Superman)
(And I know what's happening)
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I can do anything (Hey, hey)
[Outro]
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I know what's happening (Hey, hey)
I am, (I am) I am Superman
And I can do anything
Superman was written by Mitchell Bottler & Gary Zekley.
Superman was produced by Don Gehman.