Accidental Superhero was a power-pop alternative emo band from Colorado. T… Read Full Bio ↴Accidental Superhero was a power-pop alternative emo band from Colorado. The band formed in 1995. Strong songwriting and an ear for modern appeal helped inspire their pop rock sound. By 1996, the band had quickly progressed, creating a two hour original show, and amassing thousands of Colorado fans. In 1997, A.S. continued to gain momentum, playing at popular venues all over the Rocky Mountain region.

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".

Jade
Accidental Superhero Lyrics

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i knew the way to get her
was to let her know
that i didn't want her
don't let it show

i knew i could not stop her
her mind was slow
she hoped i couldn't see her

when her tears would flow

now she's long gone
does she know the way
maybe she's wrong
but she likes the jade

and the walls of berlin
couldn't stand the hate
her walls are iron
and i cannot wait

now she's long gone
does she know the way
i know she's wrong
but she likes the jade

now to say i'm sorry
for my heart that's free
is to live in a silence
that's killing me

now to say i'm sorry
for my heart that's free

is to live in a prison
just you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jade" by Accidental Superhero convey a sense of regret and longing for a woman named Jade. The singer is aware that the best way to win her over is to not show his affection for her. He recognizes that Jade's mind is slow, and he cannot stop her from leaving him. However, he knows that Jade likes the jade, perhaps referring to a particular stone or color, and he cannot help but wait for her to return.

The reference to the walls of Berlin no longer standing suggests that Jade's walls are even stronger than those of an infamous divided city. Perhaps her walls are impenetrable, or maybe she just needs time to heal. The singer apologizes for his heart that is free and seems to feel trapped in a relationship that no longer exists. He feels as though he is living in a prison with only Jade for company.

Overall, the lyrics of "Jade" deal with the themes of love, loss, and regret. The singer acknowledges his mistakes and feels trapped in a situation that he cannot change. However, he cannot help but wait for Jade to return and hopes that she knows the way back to him.

Line by Line Meaning

i knew the way to get her
I had a plan for how to win her over

was to let her know
It involved showing her a particular side of myself

that i didn't want her
That would make her think I wasn't interested in her

don't let it show
But I had to be careful not to reveal my true feelings

i knew i could not stop her
I realized I couldn't control her actions

her mind was slow
She may not have fully understood what was happening

she hoped i couldn't see her
She tried to hide her vulnerability from me

when her tears would flow
But sometimes she couldn't help crying

now she's long gone
She's not in my life anymore

does she know the way
I wonder if she's found what she's looking for

maybe she's wrong
Perhaps her choices weren't the best for her