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.
Wishes
Superchic[k] Lyrics
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We could've been everything, but now we're not
Now it's not anything at all
The hardest part was getting this close to you
and giving up this dream I built with you
A fairy tale that isn't coming true
You've got some growing up to do
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
After all the things you put me through
tell me why I'm still in love with you
Why am I, why am I still waiting for your call?
You broke my heart, I'm taking it back from you
I'm taking back the life I gave to you
Life goes on before and after you
I've got some growing up to do
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
Goodbye, Goodbye
It's time I say my last goodbye
I wish we could have worked it out
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I didn't know inside
That it won't work out for you and I
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
Goodbye, Goodbye
It's time I say my last goodbye
The song "Wishes" by Superchic[k] poignantly laments the loss of a relationship that could have been everything but failed to realize its potential. The opening lines convey a sense of regret as the singer reflects on the missed opportunities with the person she hoped for. The lyrics suggest that the couple had high hopes and expectations for their relationship, but it didn't work out. Despite having to let go of the dream they built together, there is a hint of sorrowful acceptance as she acknowledges that it won't be coming true. The chorus expresses the singer's desire to get closure and move on, expressing a wish to forget about the past and stop wanting something that won't happen.
The second verse delves more into the aftermath of the relationship, with the singer expressing confusion and heartache over why she still feels love for the person who hurt her. There is a sense of frustration with herself at still waiting for the person's call even after all that they've put her through. But the latter part of the verse brings in a note of hope, as the singer takes back the life she gave to the failed relationship and starts to move on. The last chorus repeats the same sentiments as before but with more conviction, and the song ends with the singer finally saying her last goodbye.
Overall, "Wishes" is a song that touches upon the bittersweet experience of longing for something that won't happen and the difficulties of moving on. The honest and raw lyrics make it a relatable song that many people can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
The saddest thing is you could be anything you could want
It is sad that you had so much potential but failed to live up to it.
We could've been everything, but now we're not
There was so much potential for our relationship to become something great, but it didn't work out.
Now it's not anything at all
Our relationship has failed and is now nonexistent.
The hardest part was getting this close to you
The most difficult thing was becoming emotionally attached to you.
and giving up this dream I built with you
I had to let go of the future I envisioned with you.
A fairy tale that isn't coming true
Our fairy tale romance is not going to happen.
You've got some growing up to do
You need to mature and become a better person.
I wish we could have worked it out
I regret that our relationship did not succeed.
I wish I didn't have these doubts
I wish I was not uncertain about our relationship and if it was the right choice.
I wish I didn't have to wonder just what you are doing now
I wish I did not have to think about what you are doing without me in your life.
I wish I didn't know inside
I do not want to believe that our relationship will not work out.
That it won't work out for you and I
I know that our relationship will not succeed.
I wish that I could stop this wishing and just say my last goodbye
I want to stop dwelling on what could have been and just leave the relationship behind.
After all the things you put me through
Despite all the pain and suffering you caused me...
tell me why I'm still in love with you
...I still have feelings for you and cannot explain why.
Why am I, why am I still waiting for your call?
I still expect you to reach out to me even though I know it's over.
You broke my heart, I'm taking it back from you
You hurt me deeply, but I'm taking control of my emotions and moving on.
I'm taking back the life I gave to you
I am reclaiming the time and effort I spent on our relationship.
Life goes on before and after you
The world kept turning before I knew you, and it will continue after you are gone.
I've got some growing up to do
I still have room for personal growth.
Goodbye, Goodbye
I am saying goodbye to our relationship.
It's time I say my last goodbye
It is time for me to move on from our failed relationship.
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.