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".
Let Me Be Free
Accidental Superhero Lyrics
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But you felt so good that I couldn't stop
And all along I thought it was wrong
'til you sang a new song and you came along
With those eyes you could hypnotize
I reached for you but was paralyzed
I thought I sank down deep enough
But I couldn't quite love you off the cuff
so I thought I'd stop to talk the talk or
Walk the walk to find a way to stick around
All a sudden you had your grasp
I lost my breath and hit the ground
Pound round for round, I tried to stand
Felt your breath and touched your hand
Man, I reminisce the kiss I miss
Don't know if I can handle this
let me be free
it used to be I'd walk a mile
To taste your laugh and see you smile
Now all that's left is circumstance
With cheap perfume and cheap romance
Still I knew that I would feel
All wrapped up tight in your little pill
Chewed up, spat out, walked upon
Tried to drink the cup but your grace was gone
ten past ten I tried again
To unlock the door and let you in
When like a draft you crept within
Blew up, blown up, like the wind chill
Factor, faster than I could
If I knew you weren't gonna love me then I
Never would have gone inside your heart
Where lies abide, and tried to stay alive
let me be free
woke up at the break of dawn
You locked me in and you were gone
Woke up at the break of dawn
I should've seen it coming, all along
let me be free
The lyrics of Accidental Superhero's song Let Me Be Free describe a love that started off as a mistake, and turned into something that the singer couldn't let go of. The song starts with a reference to the clock, suggesting that time is running out, but they're unwilling to let go of the person they're with. They describe feeling paralyzed but unable to pull away from the hypnotizing eyes of their lover. The singer reminisces about a kiss that they miss, but acknowledges that they're not sure they can handle the heartache that comes with it.
The second verse talks about how the singer used to have to do very little to be around the person they love, but now it feels like everything is more complicated. They feel used up and discarded, but they still can't shake the hold that this person has on them. The third verse describes waking up alone, realizing that the person they were longing for has locked them out of their heart. The chorus "let me be free" is a plea to be released from the grip of this tumultuous relationship.
The song is a raw and honest portrayal of the push and pull of love, and the pain that can come with it. It captures the feeling of being trapped in a relationship that feels too good to leave, but too painful to stay in.
Line by Line Meaning
Tick-tock, I saw the clock
I was aware of the passing time
But you felt so good that I couldn't stop
However, you made me feel so good that I didn't want to leave
And all along I thought it was wrong
I had a belief that this was not right
'til you sang a new song and you came along
Until you introduced me to a new way and entered my life
With those eyes you could hypnotize
Your eyes had the power to mesmerize me
I reached for you but was paralyzed
I tried to touch you, but I couldn't move
I thought I sank down deep enough
I believed that I had gone deep enough in love for you
But I couldn't quite love you off the cuff
But I couldn't love you without premonition
So I thought I'd stop to talk the talk or
I decided to communicate with you openly or
Walk the walk to find a way to stick around
Behave in a manner to sustain our relationship
All a sudden you had your grasp
Suddenly, you held me in your grasp
I lost my breath and hit the ground
You took my breath away, and I fainted
Pound round for round, I tried to stand
I attempted to stand my ground tirelessly
Felt your breath and touched your hand
I could feel your breath and touch your hand
Man, I reminisce the kiss I miss
Man, I remember the kiss I miss
Don't know if I can handle this
I'm not sure if I can endure this situation
Let me be free
Allow me to be independent
It used to be I'd walk a mile
I used to go to great lengths
To taste your laugh and see you smile
To enjoy your laughter and smile
Now all that's left is circumstance
Now all I have is the surrounding conditions
With cheap perfume and cheap romance
With insincere sentiments and superficiality
Still I knew that I would feel
However, I was aware that I would experience
All wrapped up tight in your little pill
All wrapped up under your influence
Chewed up, spat out, walked upon
Disregarded, rejected, and taken advantage of
Tried to drink the cup but your grace was gone
Tried to consume your kindness, but it was absent
Ten past ten I tried again
I attempted again at ten past ten
To unlock the door and let you in
To give you access to my heart and let you back in my life
When like a draft you crept within
When you quietly entered like a gust of wind
Blew up, blown up, like the wind chill
Blew up, became explosive, like a cold gust of wind
Factor, faster than I could
Quickly and before I could react
If I knew you weren't gonna love me then I
If I had known that you would not love me then
Never would have gone inside your heart
I would not have entered your heart
Where lies abide, and tried to stay alive
Where lies dwell, and I tried to sustain them
Woke up at the break of dawn
I woke up very early in the morning
You locked me in and you were gone
You trapped me and left me alone
I should've seen it coming, all along
I should have known this was going to happen from the beginning
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