Lyrics
Verse 1
He's the one who makes the sun shine
He's the one who puts the moon in the sky
He's the one who hung the stars
One by one
Verse 2
He's the one who makes the birds sing
He's the one who makes your dreams so high
He's the one who makes me smile
Day by day
Chorus
Jesus you're my superhero
You're my star, my best friend
Jesus you're my superhero
You're my star, my best friend
Bridge
Better than Spiderman
Better than Superman
Better than Batman
Better than anyone
Chorus (Repeat)
Bridge 2
Better than Yu Gi Yo
Better than Barbie
Better than Action Man
Better than anyone
Chorus (Repeat)
Verse 3
He's the one who makes the sun shine
He's the one who puts the moon in the sky
He's the one who hung the stars
One by one
Verse 4
He's the one who makes the birds sing
He's the one who makes your dreams so high
He's the one who makes me smile
Day by day
Chorus
Jesus you're my superhero
You're my star, my best friend
Jesus you're my superhero
You're my star, my best friend
Bridge
Better than Spiderman
Better than Superman
Better than Batman
Better than anyone
Chorus (Repeat)
Bridge 2
Better than Yu Gi Yo
Better than Barbie
Better than Action Man
Better than anyone
Chorus (Repeat)
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Jesus Is My Superhero is a children's praise song that sets the character of Jesus beside the heroes familiar to young listeners. The verses begin with creation, describing the one who makes the sun shine and puts the moon in the sky, then hangs the stars "one by one," before moving to everyday gifts like birdsong and daily joy.
The chorus names Jesus as a "superhero," a "star" and a "best friend," and the bridge compares Him with Spiderman, Superman and Batman before concluding that He is "better than anyone." The comparison is playful, but its point is clear: Jesus is greater than any imagined hero, and He is also personal and close. The creation imagery lines up with Psalm 19:1 and Genesis 1:16, which describe the heavens and the lights God set in them. With short phrases, repeated lines and simple rhymes, the song is easy for children to sing along to in Sunday school or family worship.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 19:1 The heavens are described as declaring the glory of God.
- Genesis 1:16 God is recorded as making the sun, moon and stars.