Morgan Wallen's 'Superman': A Song for His Son Reflects on Struggles and Regrets

Country star Morgan Wallen is baring his soul in a new song dedicated to his 4-year-old son, Indigo Wilder. The track, titled "Superman," delves into Wallen's regrets and struggles with alcohol, particularly in light of his recent Nashville arrest. The 31-year-old took to Instagram to share a snippet of the song, which reflects on the night he tossed a chair off a rooftop bar in Nashville back in April 2024. It sounds like Wallen is really trying to be accountable here, which is more than some celebrities manage. "One day you’re gonna see my mugshot/From a night when I got a little too drunk," Wallen sings in the preview. "Hear a song about a girl I lost/From the times that I just wouldn’t grow up/And when you ain’t a kid no more/I hope you don’t think less of me/I try to hide my falling short/But you’re gonna see." Wallen continues to address his issues with alcohol, comparing the bottle to Superman’s kryptonite, which brings even the strongest down. The lyrics highlight his internal battle and the fear of disappointing his son. "Don’t always know my wrongs from right/Sometimes I’m my own worst enemy," the song continues. "No, I don’t always save the day/But you know for you, I’ll always try/I do the best I can/But Superman [is] still just a man sometimes." In his Instagram caption, Wallen explained that he had been trying to write a song for his son for a long time, aiming for perfection. He expressed pride in "Superman," despite acknowledging it might not be flawless. Wallen shares Indigo with his ex-fiancée, KT Smith. The release of "Superman" follows Wallen's guilty plea last year after the chair-throwing incident at Eric Church's bar, Chief's. He faced charges of reckless endangerment, which were later reduced to misdemeanors. His sentence included time at a DUI education center, probation, and fines. At the time of the incident, Wallen was on his "One Night at a Time" tour. He has since announced his "I’m the Problem" tour, supporting his fourth studio album. The tour features a rotating lineup of guests, including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, and Koe Wetzel.