They were described as 'one of the first British groups to reflect the worldwide influence of Nirvana's "Nevermind", although Ride, The Wedding Present, and Swervedriver have also been identified as influences. The band signed to Polygram in 1993 and released their debut album, "Junkfuel" a year later. They had a fairly successful hit in 1997 with the song "Into the Ocean". The video for that song received a short lived life in regular rotation on MTV that same year, and at the time was the highest-rated video ever on MTV's "12 Angry Viewers". The same year saw the release of second album "Home Truths From Abroad".
The bandmembers are:
Will Copley (vocals/guitar)
Clive Powell (guitar/vocals)
Dave Allsopp (bass)
Matt Carey (drums)
Supercool
Fretblanket Lyrics
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Or leave, like you left behind the people you should need
And crack a smile like you've
Never seen this one before,
Never known these times ahead,
Never lived this part before...
Walking slowly back across the silver sands
Cruise down through the eyeball of the sunset on the land
Different shadows on the floor,
A little freedom in your hands,
A little time to change it all...
If I could find it too
Be supercool like you
I might just get to you,
When you don't come through...
Head down, as you throw yourself at each and every day,
Stuck down, you can stick around and maybe find a way,
And crack a smile 'cos you've
Surely seen this one before,
Surely known these times ahead,
Surely lived this part before...
Each decision begs the question,
Blow your cool or get the right one...
I might find it too
I've seen the same as you
Lived the same days through
Supercool like you...
The song "SuperCool" by Fretblanket is an introspective piece that reflects on the choices we make in life and the consequences they have on ourselves and those around us. The first verse talks about how we can complicate things, or we can choose to leave behind those we need and crack a smile as we experience something new. The second verse takes a more scenic route with the imagery of walking across silver sands and cruising down through the eyeball of the sunset on the land. It reminds us that with time in our hands, we can change it all.
The chorus is a reflection of admiration for someone who has managed to be supercool in all situations. It implies that this person is free from any worry, anxiety or stress that we face daily. The lyrics suggest that if the singer joins them, they might finally find a way out of their mundane existence. The final verse notes that every decision we take either leads us to lose our cool or make the right choice. The singer hopes to find that same supercool attitude someday and live life effortlessly.
Overall, the song's message is about the importance of making choices that bring us the most happiness and contentment in life. It's about finding that supercool attitude that allows us to navigate through life without getting bogged down by the weight of the world's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit and complicate the way it all should be
Overthinking about how things should be
Or leave, like you left behind the people you should need
Abandoning the people one really needs
And crack a smile like you've
Never seen this one before,
Never known these times ahead,
Never lived this part before...
Smiling as if life keeps getting more interesting
Walking slowly back across the silver sands
Slowly walking away from a decision or situation
Cruise down through the eyeball of the sunset on the land
Enduring life's challenges like a sun that finally sets
The setting sun casting
Different shadows on the floor,
A little freedom in your hands,
A little time to change it all...
The freedom to make a change and start anew
If I could find it too
Be supercool like you
I might just get to you,
When you don't come through...
The desire to be cool like someone, to fit in
Head down, as you throw yourself at each and every day,
Stuck down, you can stick around and maybe find a way,
And crack a smile 'cos you've
Surely seen this one before,
Surely known these times ahead,
Surely lived this part before...
Facing life's challenges head-on with a smile, knowing it's not new
Each decision begs the question,
Blow your cool or get the right one...
Every decision affects how one is perceived, and it's important to make the right one
I might find it too
I've seen the same as you
Lived the same days through
Supercool like you...
The realization that one can also be 'super cool' like someone else
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
squaremile
OMG! Every couple years I search for a live video of these guys, and none has ever appeared!!!! THIS IS IT! PLEASE UPLOAD ANYTHING ELSE YOU HAVE!!! OMG!!!! Junkfuel is a lost 90s masterpiece
ChristianDoyon
Do you have the reste of the show ? Please !
I just bought back the Junkfuel album and been listening to it for week. Such a great album.
C. Medina
Almost 2 decades to see them finally "live".
Chris Watt
Where/when????