Superbus is a five-piece French power pop band formed in 1999.

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After a trip to the USA in 1999, Jennifer Ayache went looking for musicians to make a group. She met Michel Giovannetti, a guitarist, and François Even, a bassist, who already knew each other from another group, and formed a new band. They started out as a three-piece before 2 other members joined. Those two were later replaced by Guillaume Rousé (on drums), and Patrice Focone (on guitar). Rousé quit the band in 2005 and was replaced by Greg Jacks, drummer of the band No One Is Innocent.

The band got their name from the Latin word "superbus", meaning proud, supposedly when lead singer Jennifer Ayache stumbled upon that word while browsing a Latin dictionary.

Superbus' style is reminiscent of a vast array of bands, from No Doubt to Weezer, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Sublime.

In 2002, Superbus released their debut album, "Aéromusical".
The track "Tchi-cum-bah" was the demo which caught the interest of David Salsedo, allowing Superbus to make a full album.
The band's second album, "Pop'n'Gum", released in 2004, was produced by David Salsedo from Silmarils.
The track of the same name as the album was featured in a commercial for the Malabar chewing gum.
In 2005 they won the Best French Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Superbus also made a debut in Guitar Hero III with their song Radio Song, featured as an unlockable bonus song. According to the Sikoras, Superbus are the founders of 'girl noise garage rock', a genre involving garage rock mixed with girl noise.

In 2006 the band released their third album "Wow" which reached number 6 on french album charts.
A year later Superbus released their first dvd Superbus Live A Paris which features videos from a year and a half of touring.

In 2009, Superbus released their fourth album "Lova Lova". The reissue of the album included a cover of Blondie's "Heart of Glass", which was originally a bonus track for the 2006 album "Wow".

In 2010, Superbus released their first best-of compilation album, "Happy Busday", which had "Mes défauts" as the lead single of the album, while also including 3 tracks (On s'aime, Eddy, Téléphonie) which are made for the album.

In 2012, Superbus released their fifth album "Sunset". The album's recording took in place in Los Angeles.
The album's lead single was "All Alone" , a video was released for it in June 3.
The album included a cover of The Buggles' hit song Video Killed The Radio Star.

After Sunset's tours are finished, the band members did different projects. The lead singer, Jennifer Ayache went on her solo project and made her first solo album +001, bassist François Even started the band Mr. Freak, drummer Greg Jacks reformed his former band, The Dukes.

In 2016, Superbus recorded their sixth album "Sixtape". The album's name is a reference to the album's number.
The album had three singles: "Strong & Beautiful" and "On the River", and "4 tourments". Tracks "Strong & Beautiful" and "On the River" also have a piano-driven acoustic version.

In January 2020, the band released a new single named "Silencio", this single is released under the label Verycords, a division of Warner Music France. Silencio became the lead-off track on their EP XX released Mar 6, 2020.

Breath
Superbus Lyrics

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Breathe
It's a little bit funny
You don't have a clue, boy
You got the money
Please
Don't be sorry
You found the suitcase in the street

Breathe
You should be happy
Please
Don't be sorry
Breathe
Now you're rich and nobody knows it

Refrain:
Get away, run away!
Or are you really dumb?
Get away, run away!
Or are you really dumb?
Don't be sorry, now it's done
You can run away
Don't be sorry, now it's done
You can run away
But what have you for free?

Breathe
Blow away your stupid thoughts
Don't feel so guilty now it's done
You're just lucky for the first time
Breathe
You should be happy
Please
Don't be sorry
Breathe
Now you're rich and nobody knows it

Refrain

Please don't think, just go
Yes you're rich, you know
Please don't think, just go
You found the suitcase in the street
(x2)

Refrain

Overall Meaning

The song "Breath" by Superbus is a fast-paced pop-rock single about a person who finds a suitcase full of money in the street, and struggles with the consequences of their newfound wealth. The chorus, "Get away, run away! Or are you really dumb?" suggests that the person may be in danger or may face legal repercussions for keeping the money. However, the verses suggest that the person is conflicted about what to do, and feels guilty for their good fortune.

The lyrics are written in a colloquial, almost stream-of-consciousness style, with short phrases and repetitions. The lead singer's vocals are aggressive and intense, adding to the urgency of the song. The use of the words "breathe" and "please" throughout the song suggest that the person is trying to calm themselves down and make sense of their situation.

Overall, the song "Breath" examines the morality of wealth and the consequences of sudden windfalls. It's a catchy and powerful song with a strong message that encourages listeners to think about their own values and priorities.

Line by Line Meaning

Breathe
Take a deep breath

It's a little bit funny
There's a strange feeling about this situation

You don't have a clue, boy
You're unaware of what's really going on

You got the money
You've come into some money

Please
Listen

Don't be sorry
There's no need to apologize

You found the suitcase in the street
You discovered the money by chance

You should be happy
You should be feeling good

Now you're rich and nobody knows it
You have wealth but it's a secret

Get away, run away!
Escape while you can

Or are you really dumb?
Are you foolish enough to stay?