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.
Me Against The World
Superchic[k] Lyrics
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Simon says to pack it up
Shot down from all sides
Don't know why I try
So take this and kiss it
Your politics won't miss it
I wanna go back to L.A.
I don't belong that's what they say
They said don't try to change the world
You're just a girl
So it's..me against the world today
I'm gonna do it my own way
And though nobody understands
I'm gonna make a one girl stand
It's my Independence Day
I can't waste time on what they say
If we believe when we have faith
We're gonna change the world someday
Back again one more time
Couldn't keep me down last time
Leaving what I know on faith
To take on the world and make waves
Still standing defiant
Maybe me against the giants
L.A. wasn't built in a day
Games going long but I still play
They said don't try to change the world
You're just a girl
So it's..me against the world today
I'm gonna do it my own way
And though nobody understands
I'm gonna make a one girl stand
It's not Independence Day
I can't waste time on what they say
If we believe when we have faith
We're gonna change the world someday
If we believe, when we have faith
We're gonna change the world someday (repeat)
They said don't try to change the world
You're just a girl
So it's..me against the world today
I'm gonna do it my own way
And though nobody understands
I'm gonna make a one girl stand
It's not Independence Day
I can't waste time on what they say
If we believe when we have faith
We're gonna change the world someday
The lyrics of "Me Against The World" by Superchic[k] talk about struggling to pursue one's dreams and ambitions in the face of doubt and opposition from others. The singer is feeling discouraged and wants to give up, but then resolves to keep going and make a "one girl stand" against the odds. The refrain "They said don't try to change the world, you're just a girl" represents the idea that society tends to underestimate and undervalue the contributions of women, but the singer is determined to prove them wrong and make a difference.
The lines "Wanna quit and give up/Simon says to pack it up" are a reference to the children's game Simon Says, where players have to follow the instructions of the leader or else they're out of the game. Here, the singer is feeling like she's losing at the game of life and wants to quit, but the negative voices around her (represented by "Simon") are telling her to give up. The verse "I wanna go back to L.A./I don't belong that's what they say" could be interpreted as a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, and the fear of being seen as an outsider or misfit.
Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference. The use of the phrase "Independence Day" in the bridge implies a sense of liberation and breaking free from constraints, both external and internal. The theme of faith is also present throughout the song, suggesting that belief in oneself and one's purpose can be a powerful motivator for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna quit and give up
Feeling tempted to give up and quit
Simon says to pack it up
Feeling discouraged by external voices telling the person to give up
Shot down from all sides
Feeling attacked by all directions
Don't know why I try
Feeling unsure about why the person is even trying
So take this and kiss it
Rejecting the negativity and criticism from others
Your politics won't miss it
Their negative opinion does not matter and will not be missed
I wanna go back to L.A.
Feeling like giving up and wanting to go back to a familiar place (Los Angeles)
I don't belong that's what they say
Feeling like an outsider and not belonging based on what others are saying
They said don't try to change the world
Being told not to attempt to make a difference in the world
You're just a girl
Being treated as though the person's gender is a limitation to their ability to make a difference
So it's..me against the world today
Feeling like the whole world is against the person and their aspirations
I'm gonna do it my own way
Resolving to do things differently and follow their own path
And though nobody understands
Feeling alone because others don't share or understand their goals
I'm gonna make a one girl stand
Determined to advocate for something despite being alone or unsupported
It's my Independence Day
Choosing to celebrate the idea of personal freedom and independence
I can't waste time on what they say
Refusing to let others' opinions distract from their goals
If we believe when we have faith
Believing and having faith in oneself and their abilities
We're gonna change the world someday
Believing that, with perseverance, change is possible
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.