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Curtis Mayfield Superfly Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 10/10 [4 votes]Album: Superfly / Original Release Date: 1972-07Genre: SoundtrackSong Duration: 4 min 00 sec
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
CURTIS MAYFIELD
- Superfly LyricsDarkest of night
With the moon shining bright
There's a set goin' strong
Lotta things goin' on
The man of the hour
Has an air of great power
The dudes have envied him for so long
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
Hard to understand
What a hell of a man
This cat of the slum
Had a mind, wasn't dumb
But a weakness was shown
'Cause his hustle was wrong
His mind was his own
But the man lived alone
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
The game he plays he plays for keeps
Hustlin' times and ghetto streets tryin' ta get over
That's what he tryin' to do, y'all
Taking all that he can take
Gambling with the odds of fate
Tryin' to get over tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over tryin' to get over
Superfly
The aim of his role
Was to move a lot of blow
Ask him his dream
What does it mean? He wouldn't know
Can't be like the rest
Is the most he'll confess
But the time's running out
And there's no happiness
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
Superfly superfly
Superfly superfly
Tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over
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With the moon shining bright
There's a set goin' strong
Lotta things goin' on
The man of the hour
Has an air of great power
The dudes have envied him for so long
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
Hard to understand
What a hell of a man
This cat of the slum
Had a mind, wasn't dumb
But a weakness was shown
'Cause his hustle was wrong
His mind was his own
But the man lived alone
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
The game he plays he plays for keeps
Hustlin' times and ghetto streets tryin' ta get over
Taking all that he can take
Gambling with the odds of fate
Tryin' to get over tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over tryin' to get over
Superfly
The aim of his role
Was to move a lot of blow
Ask him his dream
What does it mean? He wouldn't know
Can't be like the rest
Is the most he'll confess
But the time's running out
And there's no happiness
Oh, superfly
You're gonna make your fortune by and by
But if you lose, don't ask no questions why
The only game you know is do or die
Superfly superfly
Superfly superfly
Tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over
Tryin' to get over
...
Facts about Superfly
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Superfly is written and performed by Curtis Mayfield.
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It is first released on July 01, 1972 as part of Curtis Mayfield's album "Superfly" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Superfly composed by Curtis Mayfield accentuates the lifestyle of a drug dealer who is on his way to the top amidst the evils and allurement of the world. The composition digs into the hardships and dangers that one has to undergo to get the thing he/she wants, thus revealing the evil side of the street and the never-ending fight between man and obstacles for the realization of his/her dreams. The major topics of Superfly lyrics are power, tension, introspection, despair, and loneliness. On the other hand, the same song gives a real sounding of victory at one time and defeat at another; it is a hard struggle, isolation, and losing bet with destiny. The lyrics touched upon the subjects like drug trade and gaming where minors might not be able to understand the hidden meanings behind them. However, no foul language and nudity are present in the song still the mature themes lead to the conclusion that the parents have to be around to guide their children when listening to the song.
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Superfly falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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Superfly song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Superfly lyrics?
Superfly is written and performed by Curtis Mayfield.
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When was Superfly released?
It is first released on July 01, 1972 as part of Curtis Mayfield's album "Superfly" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Superfly lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Superfly composed by Curtis Mayfield accentuates the lifestyle of a drug dealer who is on his way to the top amidst the evils and allurement of the world. The composition digs into the hardships and dangers that one has to undergo to get the thing he/she wants, thus revealing the evil side of the street and the never-ending fight between man and obstacles for the realization of his/her dreams. The major topics of Superfly lyrics are power, tension, introspection, despair, and loneliness. On the other hand, the same song gives a real sounding of victory at one time and defeat at another; it is a hard struggle, isolation, and losing bet with destiny. The lyrics touched upon the subjects like drug trade and gaming where minors might not be able to understand the hidden meanings behind them. However, no foul language and nudity are present in the song still the mature themes lead to the conclusion that the parents have to be around to guide their children when listening to the song.
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Which genre is Superfly?
Superfly falls under the genre Soundtrack.
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How long is the song Superfly?
Superfly song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Curtis Mayfield
Record Label(s): 1999 Curtom Records, a label of Rhino Entertainment
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