Jonatha Brooke Superhero
[For a time I took little video clips of whoever I might find willing to talk on camera about who they would be
If they were a superhero. I asked them what power they would choose, their costume, their name
In the end being human is its own super power.]
If I were a superhero, I'd know what to do
Blanket you in starlight, stop the world to be with you
If I were a superhero, I would save the day
I'd take away your sorrows, send your demons on their way
Here we are, here we are, there's a thousand parts to play
Who we are is more by far than bones and scars and yesterdays
But I am only human
If I were a superhero, I would never wait
I don't need no bracelets, I don't need no cape
If I were a superhero, I'd leap before I look
I would be the happy ending to your favorite book
Here we are, here we are, there's a thousand parts to play
Who we are is more by far than bones and scars and yesterdays
But I am only human
Could it be you who rescued me?
Secretly, nothing up your sleeve but love, love, love
Here we are, here we are, there's a thousand parts to play
Who we are is more by far than bones and scars and yesterdays
Here we are, here we are, there's a thousand parts to play
Who we are is more by far than bones and scars and yesterdays
But I am only human
I am not a superhero but I know what to do
Blanket you in starlight, stop the world to be with you
'Cause I am only human
