Superchick got their first break opening for Audio Adrenaline in 1999.
In 2000, the band self-released their first album, Karaoke Superstars, which was later re-released once they were signed to Inpop Records. Having had songs appear in Legally Blonde, Cadet Kelly and on several television shows including the Real World and the X-Games, Superchick is one of the most played garage bands.
The band's line-up has changed over the years. In the beginning, there were eight members, including crew. Members credited for Karaoke Superstars were sisters Tricia [lead vocals] and Melissa [guitar, vocals] Brock, brothers Matt [bass] and Ben [drums] Dally, Dave [lead guitar, keys] Ghazarian, Andrew [percussion] Vegas, Dan [lighting, pyro] Larson, and Max [keys, guitar, turntables] Hsu.
With the release of their second album, Last One Picked, the line-up listed Tricia, Melissa, Matt, and Max with the addition of Justin [lead guitar] Sharbaro and Brian [drums] Fitch. Their remix album, Regeneration, marked the return of Dave, with Tricia, Melissa, Matt, and Max returning. The release of Beauty from Pain brought with it the band's current incarnation with the addition of Brandon Estelle on drums. Recently, Clayton [drums] Hunt, formerly of Christian rock band Dizmas, joined the group in replacement of Brandon.
After releasing four albums through Inpop, Superchick signed a deal with Columbia Records to re-release "Beauty from Pain" through the larger label.
Courage
Superchic[k] Lyrics
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And I got through this day
No one saw through my games
I know the right words to say
Like "I don't feel well"
"I ate before I came"
Then someone tells me how good I look
For a moment I am happy
But when I'm alone
No one hears me cry
I need you to know
I'm not through the night
Some days I'm still fighting to walk towards the light
I need you to know
That we'll be okay
Together we can make it through another day
I don't know the first time I felt unbeautiful
The day I chose not to eat
What I do know is how I changed my life forever
I know I should know better
There are days when I'm okay
And for a moment
For a moment I find hope
But there are days when I'm not okay
And I need your help
So I'm letting go
I need you to know
I'm not through the night
Some days I'm still fighting to walk towards the light
I need you to know
That we'll be okay
Together we can make it through another day
You should know you're not on your own
These secrets are walls that keep us alone
I don't know when but what I know now
Together we'll make it through somehow
Together we'll make it through somehow
I need you to know
I'm not through the night
Some days I'm still fighting to walk towards the light
I need you to know
That we'll be okay
Together we can make it through another day
The lyrics to Superchic[k]'s song Courage tell a story of a person struggling with their inner demons and putting up a facade of happiness in front of others. The first verse reveals that the person has a habit of lying and hiding their true emotions from others. They know the right words to say to keep up the facade, but when they are alone, they cry out for help. They express that some days are harder than others, and they need someone to lean on.
The second verse delves deeper into the person's struggles with their self-image and body image. They mention that they don't remember the first time they felt unbeautiful, but they do remember the decision to stop eating. They acknowledge that they "should know better" but also express that some days they find hope and other days they need help letting go.
The chorus communicates the need for someone to understand the struggles of this person and to walk alongside them. They express that they are not through the night and still fighting but acknowledge that together, they can make it through another day.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and the importance of community in times of struggle. It encourages people to reach out for help and to support one another through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I told another lie today
I deceived someone again today
And I got through this day
I made it past today's challenges
No one saw through my games
No one realized I was being dishonest
I know the right words to say
I have the right things to say to deceive
Like "I don't feel well"
One lie I use is pretending to be sick
"I ate before I came"
Another lie is pretending not to be hungry
Then someone tells me how good I look
When someone compliments my appearance
and for a moment
For a brief time
For a moment I am happy
I feel joy temporarily
But when I'm alone
But when I am by myself
No one hears me cry
I cry alone where no one else can hear me
I need you to know
I want you to understand
I'm not through the night
I haven't finished fighting with my demons
Some days I'm still fighting to walk towards the light
Some days I struggle to overcome my issues
That we'll be okay
We'll overcome as long as we stay together
Together we can make it through another day
If we stay together, we can make it past each day's challenges
I don't know the first time I felt unbeautiful
I cannot recall when I first felt unattractive
The day I chose not to eat
The day I decided not to have a meal
What I do know is how I changed my life forever
What is certain is how my decision affected my life greatly
I know I should know better
I am aware I ought to make better choices
There are days when I'm okay
Occasionally, I am alright
And for a moment
And briefly
For a moment I find hope
I feel hope temporarily
But there are days when I'm not okay
However, there are days that I am not alright
And I need your help
And I require your assistance
So I'm letting go
So, I am relinquishing control to you
You should know you're not on your own
You ought to be aware that you are not alone
These secrets are walls that keep us alone
Holding secrets distances us from others
I don't know when but what I know now
I don't know when, but one thing I am certain of is
Together we'll make it through somehow
We will make it past our challenges as long we stick together
Contributed by Adam Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.