Says Paul Berryman of the name: "It was basically just a piss-take on commonly used words in the 90's. Like The Jesus and Mary Chain, 'Jesus Built My Hot Rod', Jesus Lizard, Jesus Jones; there's just heaps of Jesus' out there in the music world so we thought we would have that and super was kind of like a 90s catch word."
The group's debut EP, "Eight Step Rail", was released in May 1996 and spent a couple of months on top of the Australian Independent charts and won a couple of ARIA awards.
All has not always well with the band internally and in 1997 Chris Tennent temporarily left the band. Aaron Tokona from Wellington, New Zealand band Weta filled in, though chose to turn down the band's offer to become a permanent member.
They released their debut album, Sumo, through Warner Music in 1998 and its success in Australia led to a US release. The band has released two subsequent albums, Jet Age, in 2001, and Rock Music, in 2003. All albums charted well in Australia.
Chris Tennant left the band permanently in 1999 and was replaced by Tim Henwood (who has since himself left to concentrate on his work with The Androids). Jason Slack (an unofficial member) has since been playing guitars with the band.
In June 2004, the band split with Warner Music Australia and indicated they would take time off while individial members pursued other projects. McLeod is said to be working on a solo album of material not suited to the band. Her solo single released in 2005 is entitled "Let's Get Together", while her album to be released in the same year is called Beauty Was A Tiger.
Recently there has been much controversy over whether the band has split: a number of articles describe McLeod and Berryman as "former" members. Fans continue to speculate over online message boards, some reasoning that the writers of such articles jump to conclusions after seeing each member doing his/her own thing. The band has so far remained silent on this issue, although the band's website has disappeared.
So Lonely
The Superjesus Lyrics
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Without you hanging around, I've nothing left
And I'll take you as I am (when you're leaving)
But the dog won't understand (why your leaving)
I guess she'll sought it all out, the time will come
So tell me you can stay, I get so lonely without you
Can't stand to be away
I get so lonely without you
I'm not responsible now, I've lost my way
Seems I've forgotten somehow what I should say
And there's nothing we won't do (it's a given)
And it's all because of you (now we're livin')
I'm gonna take you apart and show you why
So tell me you can stay, I get so lonely without you
My feet won't leave the ground
Can't stand to be away
I get so lonely without you (I hate to be this way)
Just spend a little while
I get so lonely without you
This always brings me back
Patience is not my style
I get so lonely without you... and I do, and I do
The Superjesus's song "So Lonely" is a poignant and heart-wrenching ballad that explores the pain of loss and loneliness. The lyrics speak of a person walking away, leaving behind a sense of emptiness and despair. The singer pleads with this person to stay, saying they can't bear the solitude and the feeling that they've lost their way.
The lyrics are deeply emotional, giving voice to the intense longing and desperation that comes with being alone. The repeated refrain of "I get so lonely without you" underscores the central theme of the song, which is the profound and devastating impact that the absence of someone you love can have on your life.
The use of imagery is powerful, with lines like "my feet won't leave the ground" conveying a sense of being stuck, unable to move forward or escape the overwhelming sense of loss. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of redemption, with the singer promising to show the other person why they can't live without them.
Overall, "So Lonely" is a beautiful and moving song that captures the universal experience of loneliness and the deep yearning we all have to connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you walking away, I caught my breath
As I witnessed your departure, I was unable to breathe
Without you hanging around, I've nothing left
In your absence, I feel as though I have nothing of value
And I'll take you as I am (when you're leaving)
I'm willing to accept you as you are, regardless of the fact that you're leaving
But the dog won't understand (why your leaving)
The dog will be confused by your departure and won't comprehend why you're leaving
I guess she'll sought it all out, the time will come
Perhaps the dog will come to understand in due time
So tell me you can stay, I get so lonely without you
Please inform me that you can remain, as I become incredibly lonely in your absence
My feet won't leave the ground
I cannot bring myself to move
Can't stand to be away
I cannot endure being apart from you
I'm not responsible now, I've lost my way
I am no longer in control and feel lost without direction
Seems I've forgotten somehow what I should say
I have somehow forgotten how to express myself or what I should communicate
And there's nothing we won't do (it's a given)
We are willing to do anything for one another, it goes without saying
And it's all because of you (now we're livin')
Our life together is thanks to you, we are truly living now
I'm gonna take you apart and show you why
I am going to demonstrate why being together is important to me
Just spend a little while
If you could just stay for a short time
I get so lonely without you (I hate to be this way)
I become incredibly lonely without you, and it's something I despise about myself
This always brings me back
The thought of you always draws me back to your side
Patience is not my style
Waiting patiently is not one of my strong suits
I get so lonely without you... and I do, and I do
I become so lonely without you, and it's a feeling that I experience over and over again
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BERRYMAN, TIMOTHY JAMES HENWOOD, SARAH YVETTE MCLEOD, STUART WILLIAM RUDD, CHRISTOPHER JOHN TENNENT
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