Alicia Keys - Superwoman
“Superwoman” is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her third studio album, As I Am, released in 2007. Written by Keys alongside Linda Perry and Steve Mostyn, the track was released as the fourth and final single from the album on July 29, 2008, by J Records. The song is an R&B and soul ballad with pop elements, composed in the key of C major at 81 beats per minute, featuring Keys’ signature piano-driven sound. Keys has described “Superwoman” as her favorite track from the album, explaining that it serves as a personal reminder that she remains strong even during imperfect moments and struggles. The song’s message emphasizes that being a “superwoman” isn’t about perfection or being all-powerful, but rather about finding strength in vulnerability and imperfection while continuing to persevere.
“Superwoman” received critical acclaim and commercial success, earning Keys her second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 ceremony. The song peaked at number twelve on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached number fifty-eight in the UK. The music video, directed by Chris Robinson and premiered on July 15, 2008, features Keys in multiple roles representing different types of women—including a young mother, a businesswoman, an astronaut, and a Cleopatra-like pharaoh—highlighting the diverse strengths and resilience of women. The video includes cameo appearances by Jada Pinkett Smith and her son Jaden Smith. The song has been used as the opening track for WNBA games and was certified gold by the RIAA on August 19, 2020, for 500,000 units sold or streamed in the United States. Keys performed “Superwoman” with Queen Latifah and Kathleen Battle at the 2008 American Music Awards, further cementing its status as an empowering anthem celebrating the strength and complexity of women.
Alicia Keys Superwoman Lyrics
Everywhere I'm turning
Nothing seems complete
Stand up and I'm searching
For the better part of me
I hang my head from sorrow
State of humanity
I wear it on my shoulders
Gotta find the strength in me
'Cause I am a superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
See, even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes, I'm a superwoman
This is for
For all the mothers fighting
For better days to come
And all my women, all my women sitting here trying
To come home before the sun
And all my sisters coming together
Say yes I will
Yes I can
'Cause I am a superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
See, even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes, I'm a superwoman
When I'm breaking down
And I can't be found
'Cause I start to get weak
'Cause no one knows me underneath these clothes
But I can fly
We can fly, oh
'Cause I am a superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
See, even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes, I'm a superwoman
Oh, let me tell you, I am a superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is (oh, yeah)
See, even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yeah, I'm a superwoman
Yes I am
And I'm a superwoman
Yes you are
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
I'm super (so super)
I'm super (so super)
Yes I am (yes I am)
Yes we are (yeah)
Yes I am
Yes you are