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.
Hero Remix
Superchic[k] Lyrics
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But we feel like we do when we make fun of him
Cause you want to belong do you go along
Cause his pain is the price paid for you to belong
It's not like we hate him or want him to die
But maybe he goes home and thinks suicide
Or he comes back to school with a gun at his side
And a kindness from you might have saved his life
Heroes are made when you make a choice
You could be a hero
Heroes do what's right
You could be a hero
You might save a life
You could be a hero, You could join the fight
For what's right for what's right for what's right
No one talks to her, she feels so alone
She's in too much pain to survive on her own
The hurt she can't handle overflows to a knife
She writes on her arm, wants to give up her life
Each day she goes on is a day that she is brave,
Fighting the lie that giving up is the way,
Each moment of courage her own life she saves
When she throws the pills out a hero is made
Heroes are made when you make a choice
You could be a hero
Heroes do what's right
You could be a hero
You might save a life
You could be a hero, You could join the fight
For what's right for what's right for what's right
No one talks to him about how he lives
He thinks that the choices he makes are just his
Doesn't know he's a leader with the way he behaves
And others will follow the choices he's made
He lives on the edge, he's old enough to decide
His brother who wants to be him is just nine
He can do what he wants because it's his right
The choices he makes change a nine year old's life
For what's right, for what's right, for what's right
You could be a hero
Heroes do what's right
You could be a hero
You might save a life
You could be a hero, You could join the fight
For what's right for what's right for what's right
The lyrics to Superchic[k]'s song "Hero Remix" tell a powerful story of the impact that our actions, or lack thereof, can have on the lives of those around us. The song brings attention to three individuals who are struggling - one who is bullied and ostracized at school, another who is dealing with mental health issues and contemplating suicide, and a third who is making choices that could have harmful consequences. In each of these scenarios, the lyrics suggest that small acts of kindness, empathy, and courage could potentially make a significant difference in the outcomes of these individuals' lives.
The first verse describes a student who is an outcast among his peers, and the singer acknowledges that she and her friends are also guilty of making fun of him. The lyrics suggest that the desire to fit in with the popular crowd causes them to participate in the bullying, even though they don't necessarily hate the victim. The chorus then encourages listeners to be heroes by doing what is right and potentially saving someone's life.
The second verse describes a girl who is struggling with mental health issues and self-harm, and the singer praises her bravery for fighting against the lie that giving up is the way out. The lyrics suggest that each moment of courage can save a life, and by throwing out the pills, the girl becomes a hero.
The third verse tells the story of a young man who is making choices that could have negative consequences. The singer argues that he doesn't realize the leadership role he has and how others may follow his lead. By making good choices, he could potentially change the life of his nine-year-old brother who looks up to him.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hero Remix" encourage listeners to be heroes by making choices that are right and by showing kindness, empathy, and courage to those around us who may be struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
No one sits with him, he doesn't fit in
He's alone because no one wants to talk to him and he feels like he doesn't belong
But we feel like we do when we make fun of him
But when we make fun of him, we feel like we're somehow cooler or better than him
Cause you want to belong do you go along
Because you want to fit in, you go along with making fun of him
Cause his pain is the price paid for you to belong
But the price of fitting in through making fun of him is his pain and suffering
It's not like we hate him or want him to die
We don't necessarily hate him or want him to die, but we still make fun of him
But maybe he goes home and thinks suicide
But maybe he goes home and contemplates suicide because of how much he's bullied
Or he comes back to school with a gun at his side
Or he comes back to school with a weapon as a result of being pushed to the edge
And a kindness from you might have saved his life
But if someone had shown him kindness and compassion, it could have saved his life
Heroes are made when you make a choice
To become a hero, you have to make a conscious decision to do what's right and make a positive difference
No one talks to her, she feels so alone
She feels alone because no one talks to her or tries to understand her struggles
She's in too much pain to survive on her own
She's in so much emotional pain that she doesn't think she can make it through on her own
The hurt she can't handle overflows to a knife
Her pain is so overwhelming that she resorts to self-harm as a coping mechanism
She writes on her arm, wants to give up her life
She's so close to giving up that she writes it on her arm as a reminder of how she feels
Each day she goes on is a day that she is brave,
Each day she keeps going, even though it's difficult, is an act of courage and bravery
Fighting the lie that giving up is the way,
She's fighting the false belief that giving up is the only way to end her pain
Each moment of courage her own life she saves
Every time she shows courage and keeps going, she saves her own life
When she throws the pills out a hero is made
When she chooses to throw away the pills and continue to fight, she becomes a hero
No one talks to him about how he lives
No one tries to understand or talk to him about the choices he makes in his life
He thinks that the choices he makes are just his
He believes that he's the only one affected by the choices he makes in his life
Doesn't know he's a leader with the way he behaves
He doesn't realize that his actions and choices make him a leader and influence others
And others will follow the choices he's made
Other people, especially children like his younger brother, will follow the choices he's made
He lives on the edge, he's old enough to decide
He's living a risky lifestyle and believes that he's mature enough to make his own decisions
His brother who wants to be him is just nine
His younger brother looks up to him and wants to be like him even though he's just a child
He can do what he wants because it's his right
He believes that he has the right to do whatever he wants with his life and his choices
The choices he makes change a nine year old's life
The choices he makes have a significant impact on his young brother's life and future
You could be a hero
Anyone can be a hero if they choose to make a difference and do what's right
Heroes do what's right
Heroes make the choice to do what's right, even when it's difficult or unpopular
You might save a life
By choosing to be a hero, you might be able to save someone's life or make a positive impact
You could join the fight
You can join the fight for what's right and make a positive difference in the world
For what's right for what's right for what's right
Choosing to fight for what's right and make a positive impact is always the right thing to do
Contributed by Sarah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.