Batman - The Song

A couple of years ago the band Five for Fighting had a big, hit song called Superman (It’s Not Easy). I’m sure that you heard it…a lot. Anyway, it talks about how difficult life is for Superman, the so-called “Man of Steel.” The song is written from Superman’s perspective. It has such memorable lines as “I can’t stand to fly”, “wish that I could cry” and “it’s not easy to be me.” Well quite frankly all this makes Superman seem like a big, fat, whiny baby. I mean does that “S” on your chest stand for “Super” or for “Sissy?” Poor ol’ Superman…yes, he is faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound and pretty much generally indestructible…but gosh darn it his life is soooo hard.

Boo freakin’ hoo.

So I decided to write my own song. It is about Batman…a guy that doesn’t have super powers or super strength, yet fights for the world…without question or complaint. Here is Batman’s perspective on what it takes to be a super hero…sing it to the music of Five for Fighting’s Superman:

Driving home last Friday night
With memories in my backseat
My wheels, my resolve, my purpose
Firmly grounded with my feet

A direction I’ve chosen
A choice I’ve made
A duty to protect
A promise that will not fade

I am a man
That wants to succeed
In helping every soul
That comes in need
Wherever they are
Whatever their fright
I will be there to help
I am the Dark Knight

Some may wonder
And ask how can this be
How can I survive
With so many dependent on me

Like a doctor, always on call
I will catch them when they fall
I won’t runaway and try to hide
I use the power that lies inside
I’m only a man with the power to care
When they’re in trouble, I’ll always be there

I am a man
That wants to succeed
In helping every soul
That comes in need
Wherever they are
Whatever their fright
I will be there to help
I am the Dark Knight