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.
Something Wrong
Superbus Lyrics
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There was a lonely guy, that I saw
He became my friend, then my man
He was like a pen in my hand
[Chorus]
I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I don't doubt, don't doubt
I don't remember me shouting at him
I don't remember him shouting at me
I can be wrong, I can be right
I can be black, I can be white
[Chorus]
You hate me 'cause I got what you need
Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing
You hate me 'cause I got what you need
Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing
[Chorus]
The song "Something Wrong" by Superbus tells a story of two people who were once close to each other but now feel like something's not quite right between them. The opening lines "Once upon a time, a long time ago / There was a lonely guy, that I saw" sets the tone of the song, painting a picture of a past relationship or friendship that has since fallen apart. The singer then reflects on how the person once became her friend, and then her man. The line "He was like a pen in my hand" suggests that the person may have been a muse or a source of creativity.
In the chorus, the singer confesses that she feels like there is something wrong between them, despite not being able to pinpoint exactly what it is. It's possible that their communication has broken down or that they have grown apart. In the second verse, the singer admits that she doesn't remember ever shouting at him, and neither does she remember him shouting at her. This suggests that their relationship may have quietly fizzled out without any dramatic arguments.
The bridge of the song takes a slightly different turn, with the singer addressing someone else who may be envious of what she has. The lines "You hate me 'cause I got what you need / Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing / You hate me 'cause I got what you need / Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing" suggest that the singer has something that someone else wants, and they are bitter about it.
Overall, "Something Wrong" is a poignant look at a relationship that has fallen apart without any clear explanation. It acknowledges that sometimes feelings of dissatisfaction can creep up on us without us even realizing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time, a long time ago
In the past, a long time ago.
There was a lonely guy, that I saw
I saw a man who was lonely.
He became my friend, then my man
We became friends, and then he became my partner.
He was like a pen in my hand
He was very important to me, like a pen that I use to write.
I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I believe there is a problem in our relationship.
I don't doubt, don't doubt
I am sure that something is wrong.
I don't remember me shouting at him
I can't recall myself shouting at him.
I don't remember him shouting at me
I can't recall him shouting at me.
I can be wrong, I can be right
I have the ability to be correct or incorrect.
I can be black, I can be white
My race doesn't define me, I can also be good or bad.
You hate me 'cause I got what you need
You dislike me because I have something that you want or need.
Pretty little sister, would you come in and sing
Addressing a female, asking her to come and sing with me.
Pretty little daughter, would you come in and sing
Addressing a female, asking her to come and sing with me.
I don't doubt there is something wrong between us
I believe there is a problem in our relationship.
I don't doubt, don't doubt
I am sure that something is wrong.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCOIS-XAVIER EVEN, GUILLAUME RICHARD ROUSE, JENNIFER MARIE JULIENNE AYACHE, MICHEL GIOVANNETTI, PATRICE ANTOINE FOCONE
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Hank Ogu
Something Wrong so sweet!! :)
Chack Mule
What a legend, commenting 10 years ago, blessings from the future (present)