In early 1998, after a few recordings at area studios, Accidental Superhero sought to capture their evolutionary sound in a project that represented the full scope of their musical sensibilities. With this in mind, the band built an independent studio, and began to record their debut album. Nine months later, their first CD Everyman was released.
Later that year, A.S. started a four month tour that took them across the United States where they headlined at the Idaho State Pavilion for an audience of 2,500, and performed at the Whisky A Go-Go and the House of Blues in LA. Their mailing list swelled to 5 figures as they sold thousands of copies of Everyman.
Throughout 1999 and 2000, A.S. continued to release songs independently. Their hit single, "Take My Hand" earned national airplay on top-40 commercial radio. In early 2000, two songs from Everyman were used in the full-length movie trailer and preview for "All The Pretty Horses", now available in the Special Features area of the DVD.
In 2001, with a desire for an edgier style of production, the band set out in a new direction. A.S. redefined their songwriting, and crafted modern-sounding cuts implementing loops and samples. The foursome brought a fresh rawness and intensity to the table - vital to the fulfillment of their new vision. After several months
in the studio creating an original sound based on hip-hop grooves and soaring melodies,
that vision has come to life.
Accidental Superhero is putting the finishing touches on their second album, to be released in early 2003. Pre-release songs are getting rave reviews and an immense number of internet downloads. MP3.com reported over a quarter of a million listens in a period of 3 months in the summer of 2002, putting A.S. at #7 on the Billboard.com download charts, and #2 on the MP3.com Pop and Rock charts. During the same time, the band played numerous sold-out shows, opening for American Hi-Fi, Sammy Hagar, Audiovent, and The Calling.
In August 2002, A.S. toured to New York City to play at the famous CBGB's and the BB King Blues Club, earning a strong review in the NY Post. September and October brought a tidal wave of interviews and magazine reviews, as A.S. headlined shows at the Gothic Theatre in Denver, and the Fox Theatre in Boulder. They made it to the top 10 (out of 1000+ artists) in the in the CMJ/Coca-Cola New Music Award Competition, and maintained the #1 spot (out of 140 Colorado artists) at the Post News Battle of the Bands for 5 straight days, earning fully paid tours to both New York and LA in November.
In 2003, Microsoft is featuring 4 Accidental Superhero songs on the brand new "Project Gotham Racing II" XBOX game, expected to sell 2 million units. A.S. also became a top 3 artist on Buzzplay.net, and was rated in the top 5 unsigned acts on MP3.com. Kweevak.com nominated Full Circle as 2003 "CD of the year".
14 Miles
Accidental Superhero Lyrics
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Time to realize I can make you frown
My soul is free so step up on it
To see past the faded sign
can't stop the tide, it flows
(can't stop the pain inside,
Can't stop to make it hide,
Can't stop the pain inside
up to now it's been irrelevant
Brought back to life through your dreamt up event
With your sad eyes, you sent me on my way
Dreamt as you lied that it's ok
can't stop the tide, it flows
(can't stop the pain inside,
Can't stop to make it hide,
Can't stop to open wide, never mind)
Can't stop the pain inside
fourteen miles 'til I break you down
Time to realize I can make you frown
My soul is free so step up on it
To see past the faded sign
can't stop the tide, it flows
(can't stop the pain inside,
Can't stop to make it hide,
Can't stop to open wide, never mind)
Can't stop the pain inside
The lyrics of Accidental Superhero's song "14 Miles" showcase a powerful message about perseverance and resilience in the midst of pain and adversity. The opening lines, "Fourteen miles 'til I break you down, Time to realize I can make you frown" suggest that the singer has been through a lot of challenges and is determined to overcome them. The repetition of the phrase "can't stop the tide, it flows" reinforces this idea that the difficulties faced cannot be avoided and must be confronted head-on. The chorus drives home the message of the song with the repeated lyrics "can't stop the pain inside".
The second verse introduces the idea that the pain the singer is feeling has been brought on by someone else, as indicated through the line "Brought back to life through your dreamt up event". Despite this, the singer recognizes that they must continue on their journey and move past the hurtful actions of others. The line "Dreamt as you lied that it's okay" highlights the idea that the singer has been deceived and must now find their own truth and path forward.
In the end, the message of the song serves to inspire listeners to keep pushing forward even when faced with pain and obstacles. The repeated opening lines, "Fourteen miles 'til I break you down, Time to realize I can make you frown" emphasize the importance of determination and grit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Fourteen miles 'til I break you down
I have a long journey ahead until I am able to defeat and conquer you
Time to realize I can make you frown
It's about time you recognize that I have the power to make you upset
My soul is free so step up on it
I have a liberated soul, so try and challenge me
To see past the faded sign
Look beyond what appears to be the truth
can't stop the tide, it flows
I cannot control the flow of emotions and events in my life
(can't stop the pain inside,Can't stop to make it hide,Can't stop to open wide, never mind) Can't stop the pain inside
I am unable to suppress, deny or express my internal anguish
up to now it's been irrelevant
Until now, everything has been unimportant and pointless
Brought back to life through your dreamt up event
I was revived by a fabricated circumstance that you created
With your sad eyes, you sent me on my way
You dismissed me with your melancholic gaze
Dreamt as you lied that it's ok
You deluded yourself by pretending that everything is alright
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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Sun Ray
Man you can'rt believe how much I like this song when it was played on PGR2.