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.
Suddenly
Superchic[k] Lyrics
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Treading water just to keep from slipping under
And she wonders if she's where she's supposed to be
Tired of trying to do it right
Her dreams are just too far away to see how steps she's making
Might be taking her to who she'll be
And suddenly it isn't what it used to be
And suddenly I am where I'm supposed to be
And after all the tears I was supposed to be here
She feels locked in her own life
Scared of what she might lose if she moves away from who she was
And she's afraid of being free
There's a way she knows is right
She can't feel the things she knows
And so each step she's taking is a step of faith toward who she'll be
And suddenly it isn't what it used to be
And after all this time it worked out just fine
And suddenly I am where I'm supposed to be
And after all the tears I was supposed to be here
And here where the night is darkest black
She feels the fear and the light is farthest back
And through her tears she can't see the dawn is coming
Skies will clear and the light will find her where she's always been.
And suddenly it isn't what it used to be
And after all this time it worked out just fine
And suddenly I am where I'm supposed to be
And after all the tears I was supposed to be here
The song Suddenly by Superchic[k] is about a young woman who is uncertain about her present life and future. She feels lost and is just treading through life to keep from falling even further into depression. She is unsure whether she is even in the right place in life and is tired of trying to do everything right. She feels like her dreams are too far away and she just can't see how the little steps she's taking can lead her to become who she wants to be. The lyrics suggest that she has a feeling that she is not living life the way she should, and she is trying to make active changes in her life to get where she wants to be.
The chorus of Suddenly emphasizes that the woman's life suddenly changed in a way that she couldn't have expected. Even though it took time for things to work out for her, eventually she realizes that she is exactly where she was supposed to be all along. The lyrics are hopeful and inspiring, pushing listeners to believe in their own abilities to change their lives and embrace new opportunities. The song suggests that sometimes we just have to take a step of faith towards the unknown to find ourselves where we're meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
She feels lost in her life
She feels like she doesn't know where she's going or what she's doing
Treading water just to keep from slipping under
She's trying to survive, but barely
And she wonders if she's where she's supposed to be
She's questioning whether or not she's on the right path in life
Tired of trying to do it right
She's exhausted from constantly trying to please others and meet expectations
Her dreams are just too far away to see how steps she's making
Her goals seem unattainable and she can't see how her current actions will help her reach them
Might be taking her to who she'll be
She's hopeful that her current efforts will eventually lead to her becoming the person she's meant to be
She feels locked in her own life
She feels trapped in her current situation
Scared of what she might lose if she moves away from who she was
She's afraid of change and the possible negative consequences that may come with it
And she's afraid of being free
She's also scared of the unknown and the responsibilities that come with having more freedom
There's a way she knows is right
Despite her fears, she believes there's a better path for her to take
She can't feel the things she knows
Her intuition is telling her what to do, but her feelings are conflicted
And so each step she's taking is a step of faith toward who she'll be
Despite the uncertainty, she's putting her trust in the idea that things will work out in the end
And here where the night is darkest black
Her situation feels incredibly bleak and hopeless
She feels the fear and the light is farthest back
Her fear is clouding her judgement and making it hard for her to see the good in her life
And through her tears she can't see the dawn is coming
Her emotions are overwhelming and preventing her from recognizing that things will get better
Skies will clear and the light will find her where she's always been
Eventually, her situation will improve and she'll realize that she's always been capable of overcoming her struggles
And suddenly it isn't what it used to be
Suddenly, her life is changing in ways she didn't expect
And after all this time it worked out just fine
Despite the difficulties, everything has worked out for the best
And suddenly I am where I'm supposed to be
She's finally found her place in life
And after all the tears I was supposed to be here
Despite the pain and suffering, she was always meant to go through those experiences to become the person she is now
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.