26 Songs About Superheroes, from the Batman Theme to My Hero

What is the best song about superheroes?

"Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five for Fighting is the best-known song about a superhero, written from Superman's point of view. "Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler is the classic anthem, and "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay is the modern hit about not needing a superhero at all.

Classic superhero themes

1. "Batman Theme", Neal Hefti: the surf-rock theme from the 1966 TV show.
2. "Spider-Man Theme", from the 1967 cartoon: the theme everyone can sing.
3. "Wonder Woman", from the 1970s TV series: a groovy theme song.
4. "Superman Theme", John Williams: the soaring 1978 film score.
5. "The Avengers", Alan Silvestri: the heroic theme from the Marvel films.

Rock and pop songs about superheroes

6. "Superman (It's Not Easy)", Five for Fighting: the hero's lonely side.
7. "Superman's Song", Crash Test Dummies: a tribute to a hero who never asked for thanks.
8. "Kryptonite", 3 Doors Down: asking if you would still be there at your weakest.
9. "Holding Out for a Hero", Bonnie Tyler: the ultimate hero anthem.
10. "Something Just Like This", The Chainsmokers and Coldplay: love over superpowers.
11. "Superheroes", The Script: about ordinary people with hidden strength.
12. "Waiting for Superman", Daughtry: hoping someone will come to the rescue.
13. "Hero", Chad Kroeger featuring Josey Scott: from the 2002 Spider-Man movie.
14. "Hero", Skillet: a hard rock call for a hero.

Songs from superhero movies

15. "Back in Black", AC/DC: the opening song of Iron Man.
16. "Iron Man", Black Sabbath: a heavy metal classic played in the 2008 Iron Man movie.
17. "Come and Get Your Love", Redbone: Star-Lord's opening dance in Guardians of the Galaxy.
18. "Hooked on a Feeling", Blue Swede: the Guardians of the Galaxy favorite.
19. "Mr. Blue Sky", Electric Light Orchestra: the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
20. "Sunflower", Post Malone and Swae Lee: from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
21. "Immortals", Fall Out Boy: from Big Hero 6.

Songs about everyday heroes

22. "Hero", Mariah Carey: the hero inside all of us.
23. "My Hero", Foo Fighters: about ordinary people who are heroes.
24. "Heroes", David Bowie: being heroes for just one day.
25. "Superwoman", Alicia Keys: for every woman holding everything together.
26. "Wind Beneath My Wings", Bette Midler: for the hero behind the scenes.

Why are there so many songs about superheroes?

Superheroes are modern myths: ordinary people with extraordinary strength, which makes them a perfect metaphor in a song. Some songs use them to talk about loneliness and pressure, like "Superman (It's Not Easy)", while others use them to celebrate the real heroes in our lives.

The story behind Superman (It's Not Easy)

John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting released "Superman (It's Not Easy)" in 2000 as a song about how hard it is to be strong all the time. After September 11, 2001, it became linked to the firefighters and police officers in New York, and he performed it at the Concert for New York City that October.

Superhero songs for a workout

Superhero themes make surprisingly good workout music: the "Superman Theme" and "The Avengers" are built to make you feel unstoppable, and "Back in Black", "Iron Man" and "Immortals" add a heavier beat for the last set. For more, see our motivational songs, and for Baymax fans, our songs about robots.

Songs for the heroes who keep us safe

Nurses, doctors, firefighters and police officers are the real superheroes for many families. "Superheroes" by The Script, "My Hero" and "Superman (It's Not Easy)" are favorites for a thank-you video or a recognition event. See our songs for nurses for more.

Superhero songs for a kid's birthday party

For a superhero party, play the classic themes as guests arrive, "Holding Out for a Hero" for a costume parade and "Immortals" and "Sunflower" for dancing. Kids love guessing which theme belongs to which hero.

Songs about superheroes for Dad

For many kids, Dad is the first superhero. "My Hero", "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "Wind Beneath My Wings" make great Father's Day dedications. See our songs about fathers for more.

Superhero themes for a school band

Superhero themes are favorites for school bands and orchestras, because students already know them from the movies. The "Superman Theme", "The Avengers" and the "Batman Theme" work well at a spring concert or a football halftime show, and younger students can play a simplified "Spider-Man Theme".

Superhero songs for a wedding

For a comic-loving couple, "Holding Out for a Hero" or the "Superman Theme" makes a fun wedding party entrance, and "Something Just Like This" is a playful first dance. See our wedding party entrance songs for more.

A song for your real-life hero

A personalized song can turn a parent, teacher, nurse or first responder into the hero of their own anthem: their name, the things they do for others and the moments you will never forget, in an epic rock or pop style. It makes a powerful thank-you or birthday gift.

How to create a personalized song

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