LYRICS: [Spoken Intro] "You know, its sure enough hard to find love these days. But I'll come your way, if you come mines And you know, sometimes when you feel cold and lonely at night You can sing this song with me, come on." [Verse 1] I’ve been around the world, seen so many faces, But none compare to you, in so many places, You got me flying mighty high Baby if I'm Superman, you're my kryptonite So tell me if its good tonight And I'll fly by (Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah) [Pre-Chorus] With you by my side, I’m unstoppable, Your love makes me feel so incredible, Like a hero in the night, I’ll rescue you, There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do [Chorus] That's why they call me (Super, Superman) Saving hearts, wherever I can They call me (Super, Superman) Girl call me whenever you can (He’s so sexy, he’s our man) Sing it girls, sing it girls (Super, Superman) That's what they call me [Verse 2] When the night is dark, and the stars don’t shine, Just hold on tight to this hand of mine I’ll be your light, your guiding star, No matter where you are, just give me a call I won't be too far (Oh, oh, oh, yeah) [Pre-Chorus] Through the ups and downs, I’ll be your man, With a love that’s strong, I’ll understand, Like a fortress built, on solid ground, With me, girl, you’re safe and sound. [Chorus] That's why they call me (Super, Superman) Saving hearts, wherever I can They call me (Super, Superman) Girl call me whenever you can (He’s so sexy, he’s our man) Sing it girls, sing it girls (Super, Superman) That's what they call me [Bridge - Female vocals] (Ooh, Superman, you’re our hero) (Give us love, from zero to one hundred) Ooooh, sing it good! (We’ll stand by you, forever and a day) (Gil, you’re our Superman, hey, hey, hey) And baby here I am! (Yeahhhhhhhh!) Oooh yeah! (Yeah, yeah!) [Chorus] That's why they call me (Super, Superman) Saving hearts, wherever I can They call me (Super, Superman) Girl call me whenever you can (He’s so sexy, he’s our man) Sing it girls, sing it girls (Super, Superman) That's what they call me [Spoken Outro] "Yeah, I bet you like that. Don't you, honey? Ain't it good? Mhm! Sho nuff, sho nuff So just remember, Whenever you need me Whenever you call me I'll be there. (Super, superman) Now, Take a bow!" (Yeah, yeah!)
In 1980, Gil (formerly of Gil & The Gillettes) re-recorded and re-released the band's signature song "Superman" under Retro Wave Records, aiming for a major comeback. Despite improved and updated production, the re-release failed to meet sales expectations. Critics largely panned the effort, noting that Gil performed all the background vocals himself without altering the original lyrics, which had been sung by his former group members. This decision detracted from the song's impact and authenticity, leading to its commercial and critical disappointment. Gil was subsequently dropped from the label.
LYRICS:
[Spoken Intro]
"You know, its sure enough hard to find love these days.
But I'll come your way, if you come mines
And you know, sometimes when you feel cold and lonely at night
You can sing this song with me, come on."
[Verse 1]
I’ve been around the world, seen so many faces,
But none compare to you, in so many places,
You got me flying mighty high
Baby if I'm Superman, you're my kryptonite
So tell me if its good tonight
And I'll fly by
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
With you by my side, I’m unstoppable,
Your love makes me feel so incredible,
Like a hero in the night, I’ll rescue you,
There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do
[Chorus]
That's why they call me
(Super, Superman)
Saving hearts, wherever I can
They call me
(Super, Superman)
Girl call me whenever you can
(He’s so sexy, he’s our man)
Sing it girls, sing it girls
(Super, Superman)
That's what they call me
[Verse 2]
When the night is dark, and the stars don’t shine,
Just hold on tight to this hand of mine
I’ll be your light, your guiding star,
No matter where you are, just give me a call
I won't be too far
(Oh, oh, oh, yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Through the ups and downs, I’ll be your man,
With a love that’s strong, I’ll understand,
Like a fortress built, on solid ground,
With me, girl, you’re safe and sound.
[Chorus]
That's why they call me
(Super, Superman)
Saving hearts, wherever I can
They call me
(Super, Superman)
Girl call me whenever you can
(He’s so sexy, he’s our man)
Sing it girls, sing it girls
(Super, Superman)
That's what they call me
[Bridge - Female vocals]
(Ooh, Superman, you’re our hero)
(Give us love, from zero to one hundred)
Ooooh, sing it good!
(We’ll stand by you, forever and a day)
(Gil, you’re our Superman, hey, hey, hey)
And baby here I am!
(Yeahhhhhhhh!)
Oooh yeah!
(Yeah, yeah!)
[Chorus]
That's why they call me
(Super, Superman)
Saving hearts, wherever I can
They call me
(Super, Superman)
Girl call me whenever you can
(He’s so sexy, he’s our man)
Sing it girls, sing it girls
(Super, Superman)
That's what they call me
[Spoken Outro]
"Yeah, I bet you like that.
Don't you, honey?
Ain't it good?
Mhm! Sho nuff, sho nuff
So just remember,
Whenever you need me
Whenever you call me
I'll be there.
(Super, superman)
Now, Take a bow!"
(Yeah, yeah!)
In 1980, Gil (formerly of Gil & The Gillettes) re-recorded and re-released the band's signature song "Superman" under Retro Wave Records, aiming for a major comeback. Despite improved and updated production, the re-release failed to meet sales expectations. Critics largely panned the effort, noting that Gil performed all the background vocals himself without altering the original lyrics, which had been sung by his former group members. This decision detracted from the song's impact and authenticity, leading to its commercial and critical disappointment. Gil was subsequently dropped from the label.