The band released their debut EP Introducing Save Ferris in 1996. Later that year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave the band a Grammy showcase award for best unsigned band, earning them a recording contract with Epic Records. The band released their debut full length for the label in 1997. It Means Everything featured several re-recorded tracks from the EP, several new songs, and a cover of Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen," which the band released as a single and was a minor hit. The band also released "The World is New" as a single which was featured in the film The Big Hit as well as being used in Tara Lipinski's debut program as a professional skater in the 1998 Skate TV Championships.
The band toured extensively in support of the album, opening for bands such as Sugar Ray, The Offspring, and Reel Big Fish, and Powell also provided vocals on the Reel Big Fish song "She Has A Girlfriend Now." In April 1998, they made their television debut on HBO's music series Reverb and made an on-screen appearance in the film 10 Things I Hate About You. The album proved to be a moderate success in the United States, selling over 400,000 copies, and spawned three Top Ten hits in both Japan and Mexico.[1]
Winter 1998 saw the departure of drummer Marc Harismendy. Evan Kilbourne joined shortly thereafter, and the band began writing their follow-up to It Means Everything. The appropriately-titled Modified was released in October 1999, approximately one year later. The album saw the band moving away from their ska-punk roots and into pop-rock territory. It was largely panned by critics and fans alike, with fans unhappy about the drastic change in the band's sound. The band toured with fewer ska-punk and pop-punk bands as a result, opening for bands like Lit.
José Castellaños left the band in June of 2000, citing a desire to return to school.[2] He was replaced by T-Bone Willy's former bandmate from Six Feet Deep and Nuckle Brothers, Oliver Zavala.
The band continued to tour in support of Modified throughout 2000 and 2001, but by the end of 2001 were becoming increasingly less active. Throughout 2002, the band updated their website infrequently and toured sporadically, rarely venturing outside of the Southern California area. Rumors circulated that Monique Powell had been scheduling tour dates without the rest of the band's input or consent since mid-2001. The rest of the band had initially played the dates anyway, but eventually left Powell who assembled a new band so she could continue touring under the name Save Ferris.
In June 2002, the band's website announced they were working on a new album, but later that year, the site began redirecting to Powell's own website. The band officially announced their breakup in mid-2002, stating they'd originally wanted to quietly disappear from the music scene but Powell's insistence on continuing under the Save Ferris moniker forced them to officially announce a breakup. The band's final performance was held in Culver City on September 20, 2002.
On March 29th 2003 at Ska Summit 2003 in Las Vegas a band named Save Ferris played on the main stage. Monique was the only actual member of the former band. More statements were made about the new lineup and work on an album continuing but nothing came from it.
Superspy
Save Ferris Lyrics
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I was walking by myself
Little kids at play
Old man talking to himself
I went outside to get a drink
Sat down by the door to think
Out of the corner of my eye
Caught a glimpse of the superspy
He jumped down that alley way
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and Cadillac
Sucking on a lollipop
Next night I went on a date
Running to the movies late
I recognize that coat and hat
Puffing on a cigarette
Cruising my house
Bugging my phone
When will I be left alone?
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy blow
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and cadillac
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy I see
Whoa, I see
Whoa, I see
The lyrics of Save Ferris's song "Superspy" reflect the story of a person who is constantly followed and stalked by a mysterious man in a black suit and Cadillac. The singer of the song is bewildered and unnerved by the intense surveillance and monitoring that they are subjected to, and they cannot fathom why the "superspy" is following them everywhere they go. The lyrics indicate that the singer has encountered the superspy on multiple occasions, such as when they were walking alone, as well as when they were on a date and running late to the movies.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Why's he following me? Everywhere I go, superspy I see," which highlights the confusion and fear that the singer is feeling. They are unsure of the superspy's motives or the extent of their intelligence and capabilities, and they feel as though they are being spied on and monitored at all times. The juxtaposition of the everyday activities, such as kids playing and an old man talking to himself, with the intense surveillance creates a sense of paranoia and unease throughout the song.
Overall, "Superspy" is a commentary on the surveillance culture that exists in modern society and the potential for individuals to be caught up in a web of espionage and illicit activities without even realizing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Just the other day
Recently, but without specifying the exact time.
I was walking by myself
I was alone and strolling.
Little kids at play
Children were playing.
Old man talking to himself
An elderly person was conversing with himself.
I went outside to get a drink
I stepped outside to get something to drink.
Sat down by the door to think
I descended and rested near the doorway to ponder something.
Out of the corner of my eye
Through my peripheral vision.
Caught a glimpse of the superspy
Saw a quick and brief moment of the super detective.
When he saw me look his way
As soon as he observed me staring in his direction.
He jumped down that alley way
Swiftly departed by bounding down the alley.
Then I saw that man
Later on, I glimpsed that person again.
In his black suit and Cadillac
Adorned in a black suit and driving a Cadillac car.
Sucking on a lollipop
Enjoying a candy on a stick.
Next night I went on a date
The following evening, I went out romantically with someone.
Running to the movies late
Rushing to the cinema after arriving behind schedule.
I recognize that coat and hat
I identified that article of clothing and headwear.
Puffing on a cigarette
Inhaling and exhaling smoke from a cigar.
Cruising my house
Patrolling around my abode in a slow, leisurely manner.
Bugging my phone
Secretly monitoring my telephone communication.
When will I be left alone?
I am asking when my privacy will be respected.
Why's he following me?
What is the reason that he is shadowing me?
Everywhere I go
No matter wherever I travel.
Superspy blow
A phrase which might not hold any contextual meaning but might just signify the frustration of the writer against the superspy who follows him wherever he goes.
Superspy I see
The author sees the superspy again.
Whoa, I see
The author is surprised to see the superspy again.
Whoa, I see
Continuation of the astonishment in seeing the superspy again.
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Bernadette Atillo
Just the other day
I was walking by myself
Little kids at play
Old man talking to himself
I went outside to get a drink
Sat down by the door to think
Out of the corner of my eye
Caught a glimpse of the Superspy
When he saw me look his way
He jumped down that alleyway
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and Caddilac
Suckin' on a lollipop
Next night I went on a date
Runnin' to the movies late
I recognized that coat and hat
Puffin' on a cigarette
Cruisin' my house
Buggin' my phone
When will I be left alone?
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy goes
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and Caddilac
Suckin' on a lollipop
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy I see
Bernadette Atillo
Just the other day
I was walking by myself
Little kids at play
Old man talking to himself
I went outside to get a drink
Sat down by the door to think
Out of the corner of my eye
Caught a glimpse of the Superspy
When he saw me look his way
He jumped down that alleyway
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and Caddilac
Suckin' on a lollipop
Next night I went on a date
Runnin' to the movies late
I recognized that coat and hat
Puffin' on a cigarette
Cruisin' my house
Buggin' my phone
When will I be left alone?
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy goes
Then I saw that man
In his black suit and Caddilac
Suckin' on a lollipop
Why's he following me?
Everywhere I go
Superspy I see
Cailan Ramirez
Love her voice
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Que recuerdos
lemonade
Beep! This reminds me of casinos for some reason
PhoeniX Drake
167k views underrated
sr.tomoko
wow
David T
Guy sounds like a real creeper :-O
Arizona Lady
Yesssss
Lynn Estabillo
cool
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