After… Read Full Bio ↴Superbus is a five-piece French power pop band formed in 1999.
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.
Girl
Superbus Lyrics
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Your beautiful face is like a big mistake
But it's time to learn
You'll see some people who will spit in your face
And some other girls who will be full of hate
But you know poor girl
It's our sad sad world
But you lie lie
And you cry cry
Let me see how you really smile girl
Girl, girl, girl
Don't be afraid of feeling sexy
You know they're wrong
And you know that maybe
They just don't see your true beauty
You say you're fine fine
But you lie lie
And you cry cry
Let me see how you really smile girl
But you know poor girl
It's a sad sad world
But you know poor girl
It's a sad sad world
You say you're fine fine
But you lie lie
And you cry cry
Let me see how you really smile girl
You say you're fine fine
But you lie lie
And you cry cry
Let me see how you really smile girl
Let me see how you really smile girl
Let me see how you really smile girl
Let me see how you really smile
"Girl" by Superbus is a song that encourages young girls to embrace their beauty and confidence. The song acknowledges that society can often be harsh and cruel towards women, with people who will "spit in your face" and "be full of hate." However, despite the negativity, the song emphasizes that it's important to stay strong and true to yourself.
The first verse starts with "Your beautiful face is like a big mistake," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling like you don't fit in or belong in a certain society or group. The lyrics then go on to speak to the listener and encourage her to see that even though there are people who will try to bring her down, she should not let it affect her. Instead, she should let her true beauty shine through.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You say you're fine fine, but you lie lie, and you cry cry" to highlight the importance of being honest with oneself and others. The song suggests that by being honest about one's emotions, one can be happier and truly smile.
One interesting aspect of the song is that it was originally written in French and performed by the French band Superbus. However, it was later translated into English and gained popularity in the United States.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, girl, girl
Superbus is addressing a girl or girls with the repetition of the word 'girl'.
Your beautiful face is like a big mistake
Superbus says the girl(s) own a beautiful face which may sometimes lead them to make mistakes.
But it's time to learn
Through the next lines, Superbus advises the girl(s) to learn an important lesson.
You'll see some people who will spit in your face
Superbus warns the girl(s) of people who will disrespect and humiliate them.
And some other girls who will be full of hate
Superbus tells the girl(s) that some other girls will hate them for no apparent reason.
But you know poor girl
Superbus acknowledges the pity the girl(s) may feel in such circumstances.
It's our sad sad world
Superbus reminds the girl(s) that this is the reality of the world we live in.
You say you're fine fine
Superbus calls out the girl(s) who pretend to be okay.
But you lie lie
Superbus points out that the girl(s) are lying about their well-being.
And you cry cry
Superbus recognizes the girl(s) tears as evidence that they are not fine.
Let me see how you really smile girl
Superbus asks the girl(s) to show their true happiness and not keep up appearances.
Don't be afraid of feeling sexy
Superbus encourages the girl(s) to embrace their sexual appeal and not be ashamed of it.
You know they're wrong
Superbus reassures the girl(s) that the negative opinions of others are invalid.
And you know that maybe
Superbus suggests that the negative opinions of others may stem from ignorance.
They just don't see your true beauty
Superbus believes that the girl(s) are not understood for their authentic and inherent beauty.
Let me see how you really smile girl
Superbus concludes by asking the girl(s) again to show their genuine joy.
But you know poor girl
Superbus repeats this line to emphasize his empathy for the girl(s) and their difficulties.
It's a sad sad world
Superbus reiterates the bitterness of the world we live in.
Let me see how you really smile girl
Superbus repeats this line, as it is the archetype of the song's theme.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JENNIFER MARIE JULIENNE AYACHE
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