In summer 1994 they released their first single Caught By The Fuzz which had Strange Ones on the B side, on a small local record label called Backbeat, run by Makating bass guitarist Dave Norland from his bedroom in a house in the Cowley Road area of Oxford. The song was successful and it didn't take much time when the Parlophone label signed them and few months later re-released Caught By The Fuzz again. In the spring of 1995 was released another single Mansize Rooster followed by Lenny right before they released debut album I Should Coco in May 1995. It was their only album that made an impact in the USA.
In 1997, they released their second album, In It For The Money which got them even more acclaim, but slightly darker sound confused many of their fans. Still, it was a success, both critically and financially.
The third album, released in 1999, Supergrass (or the X-Ray Album, as the fans like to call it because of the cover) was more of a continuation of In it for the money, and was not received as well as the former albums.
After the three-year-pause, Supergrass returned with Life On Other Planets (2002), which was again not succesful financially, but the critics loved it. It was also the first Supergrass album where Rob Coombes was named as the official member of the band.
After the best-selling 2004 greatest hits compilation Supergrass is 10, they released Road to Rouen, their fifth album in 2005, after some delays. It was well received but it's new direction was a surprise to many fans.
The band recorded their sixth studio album Diamond Hoo Ha between January and November 2007 in Berlin and New York. It was released in March 2008 and although criticised as formulaic, displayed strong song writing.
In 2010 they announced they would disband and played a handful of farewell shows in June. The unfinished 7th studio album Release the Drones remains unreleased.
In 2019, Supergrass reformed to play a series of gigs. However, the band does not plan on releasing new material.
Alright
Supergrass Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Keep our teeth nice and clean
See our friends, see the sights
Feel alright
We wake up, we go out
Smoke a fag, put it out
See our friends, see the sights
Feel alright
Are we like you?
I can't be sure
Of the scene, as she turns
We are strange, in our worlds
But we are young, we get by
Can't go mad, ain't got time
Sleep around if we like
But we're alright
Got some cash, bought some wheels
Took it out 'cross the fields
Lost control, hit a wall
But we're alright
Are we like you?
I can't be sure
Of the scene, as she turns
We are strange, in our worlds
But we are young, we run green
Keep our teeth nice and clean
See our friends, see the sights
Feel alright
Are we like you?
I can't be sure
Of the scene, as she turns
We are strange, in our worlds
But we are young, we run green
Keep our teeth nice and clean
See our friends, see the sights
Feel alright
The lyrics to Supergrass's song Alright suggest that the singers are young, carefree, and living in the moment. They sing about seeing their friends and experiencing new things, implying a sense of exploration and wonder about the world around them. Despite acknowledging their differences from others, they express a level of non-conformity as well, suggesting that they march to the beat of their own drum. They cannot be too sure of what is happening around them, as they are in a state of unfamiliarity, but they do not let it hold them back.
The chorus "But we are young, we run green, Keep our teeth nice and clean, See our friends, see the sights, Feel alright" reiterates the message of living in the present with acceptance of life's imperfections but choosing to embrace the journey. They acknowledge their youth and their lack of time to dwell on mistakes, but they are fine with it. The second verse talks about embracing the excitement of new experiences and enjoying things that may be frowned upon by others. The final verse talks about taking risks and accepts how life can be unpredictable and how they may get into accidents.
Overall, the lyrics of "Alright" paint the picture of youthful exuberance, fun, and life experiences that make being young worth it. It is a reminder to embrace life, take risks, and live in the moment because it is alright.
Line by Line Meaning
We are young, we run green
We are inexperienced and full of energy
Keep our teeth nice and clean
We prioritize our appearance and hygiene
See our friends, see the sights
We enjoy socializing and exploring our surroundings
Feel alright
We are content and happy with our current state
We wake up, we go out
We are active and go about our day
Smoke a fag, put it out
We casually smoke cigarettes
Are we like you?
We question if we are similar to the older generation
I can't be sure
We are uncertain
Of the scene, as she turns
We observe the world around us
We are strange, in our worlds
We feel different and unique in our own experiences
But we are young, we get by
Despite our lack of experience, we manage to cope
Can't go mad, ain't got time
We cannot afford to lose control due to our responsibilities
Sleep around if we like
We have casual sexual relationships
But we're alright
We are content and happy with our lifestyle
Got some cash, bought some wheels
We have money and bought a car
Took it out 'cross the fields
We like to drive around the countryside
Lost control, hit a wall
We made a mistake and crashed our car
But we're alright
Despite our mistake, we are still content and happy
We are young, we run green
We are still inexperienced and full of energy
Keep our teeth nice and clean
We prioritize our appearance and hygiene
See our friends, see the sights
We enjoy socializing and exploring our surroundings
Feel alright
We are content and happy with our current state
Are we like you?
We question if we are similar to the older generation
I can't be sure
We are uncertain
Of the scene, as she turns
We observe the world around us
We are strange, in our worlds
We feel different and unique in our own experiences
But we are young, we run green
We are still inexperienced and full of energy
Keep our teeth nice and clean
We prioritize our appearance and hygiene
See our friends, see the sights
We enjoy socializing and exploring our surroundings
Feel alright
We are content and happy with our current state
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Goffey, David N Yazbek, Gareth Coombes, Michael Quinn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind