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".
So Easy
Accidental Superhero Lyrics
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Angelic I thought you to be so much for what you think of me
Smile as you really frown, then grin as you look around
Flip-flopped it all upside down
You may not be lost but I'm still not found
it's so easy to forget what we had
It's so easy but so sad, sad
So easy but don't cry
it's not as simple as I thought
Time for me to pay what I brought
Never really could make it last
You looked better as we passed
Lie as you swear the truth
And laugh as you try to prove
Can't stop your hypocrisy
You may be blind but I still can't see
it's so easy to forget what we had
It's so easy but so sad, sad
It's so easy to wave goodbye
So easy but don't cry
feel the time slip away
Don't have another day
I'm tired of the battles fought
Stepped down from ideas I thought
Never wanted another enemy
You're a jacked up fantasy
Spin as you're standing still
Then fall to the ground astounded
Tip-toed all around your speech
You still might fall but I still won't reach.
it's so easy to forget what we had
It's so easy but so sad, sad
It's so easy to wave goodbye
So easy but don't cry
The song "So Easy" by Accidental Superhero is a reflective piece about the dissolution of a relationship. The lyrics describe the confusion and mixed emotions experienced when something that was once thought to be strong and reliable is suddenly lost. The first verse talks about waiting for fate to take its course, only to realize that things have been turned upside down. The pain of the situation is emphasized by the chorus, which emphasizes how easy it is to forget what was lost and move on.
The second verse talks about the difficulty of accepting responsibility for the role each person played in their failed relationship. There is a sense of regret that the singer was unable to make things last but also a recognition that their former partner was not perfect either. The verse ends with a biting reminder that their former partner's hypocrisy is visible to the singer even if they themselves are blinded to it.
The final verse details the fallout from the failed relationship. The singer is tired from fighting, and decides to let go of their previous ideas and perceptions. They emphasize the futility of making up fantasies to avoid the reality of the situation. The verse ends with the singer describing their former partner's inability to stand up for themselves, insinuating that they themselves will not be providing support anymore.
Overall, "So Easy" reflects on the sadness of lost love and the complicated emotions that surround its end. The song shows the pain of acceptance that accompanies leaving a relationship that was once valuable, and the bitterness that can arise when confronting the shortcomings of those who were once close.
Line by Line Meaning
Many times I forgot, I'd simply wait for my lot
I lost count of how many times I waited for fate to dictate my life's course.
Angelic I thought you to be so much for what you think of me
I believed you were divine, but now I realize that you were not what you seemed and thought lowly of me.
Smile as you really frown, then grin as you look around
You pretend to be happy but you are truly miserable, then you put on a fake grin as you observe others.
Flip-flopped it all upside down
Everything turned around unexpectedly.
You may not be lost but I'm still not found
You might know where you're going but I still don't know where I belong.
it's so easy to forget what we had
It's really effortless to neglect the past.
It's so easy but so sad, sad
Even though it's easy, it's heartbreaking.
It's so easy to wave goodbye
Saying farewell comes easily.
So easy but don't cry
Despite it being straightforward, try not to cry over the situation.
it's not as simple as I thought
Things aren't as easy as I assumed.
Time for me to pay what I brought
It's my turn to face the consequences of my actions.
Never really could make it last
I could never maintain something for an extended period of time.
You looked better as we passed
You seemed nicer before we parted ways.
Lie as you swear the truth
You deceive while promising honesty.
And laugh as you try to prove
You chuckle in an attempt to demonstrate your point.
Can't stop your hypocrisy
Your hypocrisy is unstoppable.
You may be blind but I still can't see
Although you are ignorant, I'm unable to comprehend the situation.
feel the time slip away
Sensing time go by quickly.
Don't have another day
Do not have another opportunity.
I'm tired of the battles fought
I am weary of the conflicts engaged in.
Stepped down from ideas I thought
I relinquished previous beliefs I held.
Never wanted another enemy
I have no desire for additional foes.
You're a jacked up fantasy
The illusion of you is exaggerated.
Spin as you're standing still
You are stationary yet still turning in circles.
Then fall to the ground astounded
You collapse to the earth, astonished.
Tip-toed all around your speech
I carefully maneuvered around the words you expressed.
You still might fall but I still won't reach.
You could tumble, but I won't be there to catch you.
it's so easy to forget what we had
It's so effortless to overlook our previous relationship.
It's so easy but so sad, sad
It's simple, but it's still regrettable.
It's so easy to wave goodbye
It's easy to say farewell.
So easy but don't cry
It's straightforward but try not to be upset.
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James Caulpetzer
Such an amazing album and band. Could have been huge but they got screwed.
Jack Kuiper
Yeah lead singer was my dad.