When the palm of my two hands hold each other
That feels different
From when your hands are in mine
That’s just the way it is
And when my voice is screaming out to my own ears
That feels different from when I hear yours
Now that’s just the way it is
And when I’m standing in this mirror after all these years
What I’m viewing is a little different
From what your eyes show you
I guess I didn’t see myself before you
Moving forward
(Superpower)
A subtle power
(Superpower)
A tough love
(Superpower)
Like a shark
(Superpower)
Ooh, like a bear
A tough love
And I thought the world would move on
I thought the world would revolve
Without us, without us, without us, without us
But nothing I know could slow us down
Couldn’t slow us down
I thought I could live without you
‘Cause nothing I know can break us down
They can’t break us down
And just like you I can be scared
Just like you I hope I’m spared
But it’s tough love
I know you feel it in the air
Even the babies know it’s there: tough love (Superpower)
The laws of the world tell us what goes sky
And what falls, it’s a superpower (Superpower)
The laws of the world never stopped us once
‘Cause together we got plenty superpower
(Superpower)
A subtle power
(Superpower)
A tough love
(Superpower)
Oh, like a shark
(Superpower)
Ooh, too much to bear
(Superpower)
And I thought the world would move on
I thought the world would revolve
Without us, without us, without us, without us
But nothing I know could slow us down
Couldn’t slow us down
I thought I could live without you
But together we got plenty power
Nothing I know can break us down
They can’t break us down
Yes, we can
Couldn’t break us down
They couldn’t break us down
Yes, we can
Couldn’t break us down
They couldn’t break us down
Yes, we can
Couldn’t break us down
They couldn’t break us down
Yes, we can
Couldn’t break us down
They couldn’t break us down
The Strength of Connection in “Superpower”
Beyoncé’s “Superpower” is a stirring meditation on the resilience and transformative energy that comes from deep love and unity. The lyrics reflect on how shared experiences and mutual support can elevate individuals, turning vulnerability into strength. The song explores the subtle but profound ways love changes one’s perception of self and the world, emphasizing that togetherness is an unbreakable force. Metaphors like “tough love” and “superpower” highlight the endurance and protection found within powerful relationships, suggesting that these bonds can withstand any external pressures. Ultimately, “Superpower” celebrates a partnership so strong that it defies the expectations and limitations imposed by the world.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Boots
Release Year: 2013
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records