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.
When I Tell You in the End
The Superjesus Lyrics
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No one seems to hear a word I say
So come on in and show us how
Take the best we're taking from you now
All in time, so it seems
Take what's mine
All the ties that you defend
Anymore and you'll be learning
When I tell you in the end
Now it's more than you could take
Counter action lingers in your wake
A lesson's an authority
Make it up to you and up to me
Would you say it's just survival
All the ties that you defend
Anymore and you'll be learning
When I tell you in the end...
The Superjesus's song "When I Tell You in the End" is a reflective and somber tune that explores the struggles of communication and the consequences of not being heard. The opening line, "I tried to tell you yesterday, no one seems to hear a word I say," sets the tone for the whole song. The singer feels ignored and unheard, having tried to communicate something important, but without success. The frustration of this situation is palpable, but so too is a sense of acceptance - "All in time, so it seems, take what's mine" - that maybe there is only so much we can do to make ourselves understood.
The second verse is more enigmatic, with lines like "Now it's more than you could take, counter action lingers in your wake." But it seems to suggest that failing to communicate could lead to resistance or backlash, and that there are always consequences to our actions, even if we don't realize them at the time. The final verse returns to the idea of survival, and the "ties that you defend" - perhaps referring to the relationships and social bonds that we cling to, even if they don't always serve us.
Overall, "When I Tell You in the End" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that speaks to the universal struggle of communication, and the fear of being misunderstood or unheard.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to tell you yesterday
I made an attempt to inform you about something important, but my message seemed to go unnoticed.
No one seems to hear a word I say
I feel as though my words are falling on deaf ears, and nobody is paying attention to me.
So come on in and show us how
I welcome you to enter and demonstrate your abilities or knowledge to us.
Take the best we're taking from you now
We are currently taking the most valuable or beneficial aspects from you.
All in time, so it seems
Judging by the course of events thus far, it appears that everything will occur in due time.
Take what's mine
I am asserting my right to claim what belongs to me.
Would you say it's just survival
Do you think that our actions are motivated solely by the need to survive?
All the ties that you defend
You seem to be fiercely protective of all your relationships and connections.
Anymore and you'll be learning
If you continue with your current behavior, you will eventually gain knowledge or experience as a result.
When I tell you in the end
At some point in the future, I will reveal the full extent of the consequences of your actions.
Now it's more than you could take
The situation has intensified to the point of overwhelming you.
Counter action lingers in your wake
The repercussions of your actions are still being felt and may continue to do so.
A lesson's an authority
One can gain power or influence through lessons learned.
Make it up to you and up to me
Let us reconcile any issues or grievances between us.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BERRYMAN, TIMOTHY JAMES HENWOOD, SARAH YVETTE MCLEOD, STUART WILLIAM RUDD
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