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.

Shake
Superbus Lyrics

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Saturday night I gotta get you on the phone
If you're gonna do the dirty, don't do it on your own
Let the devil have his fun, don't let him have your soul
There's a cure for this madness and they call it "Rock'n Roll"

One two three four!

Shake with me, ooh

Shake with me baby!
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
We're gonna shake
Shake shake
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby
Baby I'm hot as hell!

I'll be your Cadillac
And I'll teach you how to drive
I'll be your Frankenstein if you'll be my teenage bride
My daddy was a killer and he taught me how to ride
He said "Straight ahead to heaven, and move from side to side"

Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby !
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
We're gonna shake
Shake shake
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby
Baby I'm hot as hell!

Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
We're gonna shake
Shake shake
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby
Baby I'm hot as hell!

Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby!
We're gonna shake
Shake shake
Shake with me, ooh
Shake with me baby
Baby I'm hot

Baby I'm hot
I said baby I'm hot as hell!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Superbus's song Shake are focused on the idea of being young and wild, living life to the fullest, and experiencing the pleasures that come with it. The song is all about embracing the rock and roll lifestyle of rebel men and women who love to party hard and shake things up. The song captures the essence of youthful energy and recklessness, which is why it's so popular among young audiences.

The opening lines of the song talk about the desire to get in touch with someone on a Saturday night, someone who's willing to be adventurous and join in the debauchery. The lyrics go on to suggest that if you're going to do something a little naughty, don't do it alone. The devil is welcome to join the fun, but don't let him take your soul.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Shake with me" several times, emphasizing the importance of moving and dancing together. The song encourages listeners to join in the fun and shake things up in their own lives. The lyrics suggest that life is short, so it's important to make the most of it while you can.

Overall, the lyrics are all about embracing the rock and roll spirit, living life with no regrets, and enjoying every moment to the fullest. The song encourages us to be bold, spontaneous, and unapologetically ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Saturday night I gotta get you on the phone
I need to talk to you on Saturday night

If you're gonna do the dirty, don't do it on your own
If you're going to do something bad, don't do it alone

Let the devil have his fun, don't let him have your soul
Let the bad things happen, but don't let them change who you are

There's a cure for this madness and they call it "Rock'n Roll"
Rock and roll can help you feel better

I'll be your Cadillac, And I'll teach you how to drive
I'll be your guide and help you

I'll be your Frankenstein if you'll be my teenage bride
I'll be your crazy partner if you'll be my lover

My daddy was a killer and he taught me how to ride
My father taught me to be strong and fight

He said "Straight ahead to heaven, and move from side to side"
He told me to keep going forward and not to worry about distractions

Shake with me, ooh
Move with me

Shake with me baby!
Move with me, my love

We're gonna shake, Shake shake
We will move and have a good time