Their name comes from a term that refers to Indian immigrants that move to England, in that they often own street corner stores. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, British indie rock, and electronic dance.
In 1997, Cornershop shot into the UK charts with the song 'Brimful of Asha' reaching number 60! Things changed when DJ Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) remixed the track for re-release in 1998. The remix topped the chart, selling over 200,000 copies in 7 days! The track featured lyrics about Bollywood playback singer, Asha Bhosle.
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Cornershop Lyrics
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The T-S-B Rock School
The overgrown super shit
The super models well they can't get enough of it
The overgrown super shit
Against the G-T-X
It is rugged G-T
Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
The A and R's are in it to the hips
The overgrown super shit
Who spent the Rock School
In the rock pool
Miami beach
Chicks with dicks
Who's testing
When it's Ed that's flexing
The overgrown super shit
Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
Sheepskin shoes tend to ruin industry
Lesson 2. Cop the groove
Lesson 3. is to ignore 4.
Round 5. going into 6.
7. we're cooking with Amitabh Bachan
8. it's a real heavy weight
9. we're rocking New York time
10.x10. It's like St.John said
The overgrown super shit
Message from the wreckage
It is soft rock shit
T-S-B Rock School
Overgrown super shit
The super models well they can't get enough of it
The overgrown super shit
At first glance, the lyrics to Cornershop's song "Lessons Learned From Rocky I To Rocky II" can come across as cryptic and nonsensical, but upon closer inspection, there appears to be a satirical commentary on the music industry and the cult of celebrity. The lyrics juxtapose seemingly meaningless phrases and references to popular culture, such as "the overgrown super shit" and "Miami beach chicks with dicks", with observations about the music industry, such as "sheepskin shoes tend to ruin industry."
The song seems to be criticizing the superficiality and commercialization of the music industry, with lines like "the super models well they can't get enough of it" and "who's testing when it's Ed that's flexing," suggesting that the industry values image over substance. The chorus of "lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III" could be interpreted as a nod to the struggles of an underdog, like Rocky Balboa in the movie franchise, or as a commentary on the ups and downs of a career in the music industry.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lessons Learned From Rocky I To Rocky II" are open to interpretation but seem to be a biting commentary on the music industry's obsession with image and celebrity culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Reporting damage it is soft rock shit
Pointing out the harm caused by this genre of music which is considered weak and unimpressive.
The T-S-B Rock School
Referring to a music school for amateurs that offers mediocre training.
The overgrown super shit
Stating the overhype of this particular type of music which is not as great as it is advertised to be.
The super models well they can't get enough of it
Mentioning how models and celebrities are blindly following the trend and glorifying this style of music.
Against the G-T-X, It is rugged G-T
Comparing the mediocre music with a premium brand and stating that it does not even come close in quality.
Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
Drawing inspiration and taking life lessons from the Rocky movie franchise.
Lesson1 The A and R's are in it to the hips
The A&R team (Artists and Repertoire) plays a crucial role in the music industry and can make or break an artist's career.
Who spent the Rock School
Questioning the worth of the Rock School and the capability of the students who attended it.
In the rock pool Miami beach
Painting a picture of a shallow and superficial lifestyle associated with the music industry.
Chicks with dicks Who's testing When it's Ed that's flexing
Pointing out the hypocrisy prevalent in the music industry where people with power and influence get away with anything, even if it is unethical.
Sheepskin shoes tend to ruin industry Lesson 2. Cop the groove
Encouraging artists to be themselves and not blindly follow the popular trend that is ruining the music industry.
Lesson 3. is to ignore 4.
Suggesting that ignoring the negative aspects of the music industry is often better than confronting them.
Round 5. going into 6. 7. we're cooking with Amitabh Bachan 8. it's a real heavy weight 9. we're rocking New York time 10.x10. It's like St.John said
Using boxing terminology and famous quotes to express the intensity and high stakes of the music industry.
Message from the wreckage
Implying that the music industry is in shambles and needs to change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TJINDER SINGH
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Aditya Shukla
Reporting damage it is soft rock shit
The T-S-B Rock School
The overgrown super shit
The super models well they can't get enough of it
The overgrown super shit
Against the G-T-X
It is rugged G-T
Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
Lesson1
The A and R's are in it to the hips
The overgrown super shit
Who spent the Rock School
In the rock pool
Miami beach
Chicks with dicks
Who's testing
When it's Ed that's flexing
The overgrown super shit
Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
Sheepskin shoes tend to ruin industry
Lesson 2. Cop the groove
Lesson 3. is to ignore 4.
Round 5. going into 6.
7. we're cooking with Amitabh Bachan
8. it's a real heavy weight
9. we're rocking New York time
10.x10. It's like St.John said
The overgrown super shit
Message from the wreckage
It is soft rock shit
T-S-B Rock School
Overgrown super shit
The super models well they can't get enough of it
The overgrown super shit
Bartholomäus
2:14 did they make a musical joke in the end of that part?
(Lyrics to that)
"Lessons learned from Rocky I to Rocky III
Sheepskin shoes tend to run the industry
Lesson 2. Cop the groove
Lesson 3 is to ignore 4.
*Round 5 going into 6*"
Band starts next part
You know what I mean? :D
JohnGullBoogie
Truly one of the most underrated bands of all time.
Cornershop
Thanks, we put all we could into the Handcream For A Generation album, and are very happy that people are slowly turning to it. Then, again the Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast album is my personal favourite now. Now - In The Days Of Ford Cortina - The curry coloured ones could impress at a party, but due to their colourant, warped easily at manufacturing stage and rendered themselves more like chappattis. Best regards, Tjinder
Peter Gerstenzang
Cornershop Tjinder. Is there new music on the horizon? Love ya. PG
maestro h
Tjinder, you nailed it. Who Fingered is another straight up rock-er in the same vein. But who is the band in this video??
Davide Telesca
I love this Song , this Is a masterpiece ☺️
Christopher McBride
I heard this song in secondary school and loved it. When I started on my student radio station this was one of the first songs I played. However, it wasn't until the song was halfway through that I realised that I'd been mishearing the lyrics all that time, and the repeated lyric was not, in fact, "the overgrown super ship". Words were had that day.
Jonathan Hart
This is still my favourite Cornershop song, it has everything , riff, vibes and feels.
Jeremy Hobbs
Classic....this song will remain a fave till I die....along with "good to be on the road back home" thank you cornershop.
Deep House Groover
I come back to this little beauty at least once a week. Amazing vid, brilliant song. Thank you for making my life happy.
rakehellrow
2,000 hits for this vid?? That's a shame.. a masterpiece of the music video. GREAT STUFF!