After a pair of well-received singles, Superchunk released Superchunk in 1990, a critically-lauded LP. In spite of the ensuing interest from major labels, Superchunk decided to stay independent, going with Matador Records for their second, just as critically-lauded LP, No Pocky for Kitty, followed by a collection of singles, Tossing Seeds and another pair of well-reviewed LP's, On the Mouth and Foolish.
Superchunk singer Mac McCaughan and bassist Laura Ballance decided to release future albums on their own Merge Records, which they had started in 1989. The band continued touring and recording, appearing on Lollapalooza and backing a minor hit in "Hyper Enough" (from Here's Where the Strings Come In). In 1999, Superchunk released Come Pick Me Up.
McCaughan was a member of Seam and has also recorded several albums as Portastatic. Initially a solo project, Portastatic has evolved into a full band, which currently includes Superchunk's Jim Wilbur as a member. Before forming Superchunk, McCaughan was a member of the Slushpuppies, Wwax, and Bricks.
In 2008, the band announced they would be performing live shows and working on new material. That new material manifested itself as 2009's Leaves in the Gutter EP, which was followed by a full-length in 2010.
In 2013 bassist Laura Ballance announced that she would no longer tour, due to a worsening hearing condition (hyperacusis). However, the band continues to release new material, including the 2018 album "What a Time to be Alive."
Precision Auto
Superchunk Lyrics
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Can you fit me into it?
Have you got a minute?
Have you got a year?
Have you got a year?
Have you lost your sight?
Have you lost your strength
Just to prove your might?
[Chorus]
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
I see you way too slow
I see you in slow motion
You've got muscles, use them
Do not hand me a chapter
Do not hand me a story
I will only lose them
[Chorus]
The song "Precision Auto" by Superchunk is a fast-paced, energetic punk rock anthem that expresses a feeling of frustration and an insistent determination to keep moving forward. The lyrics are directed at someone who may be trying to slow the singer down, asking if they have a minute or a year to spare. The singer questions whether the other person has lost their sense of vision or strength in order to prove their own might. Despite the other person's attempts to slow them down or hand them useless information, the singer declares that they can move right through them with their "precision auto."
The chorus of the song reinforces this idea that the singer is not going to be slowed down or stopped by anyone. They are unyielding in their determination to keep going, and they will not be passed just to slow down. The final line of the chorus, "I have precision auto," is a powerful statement that reinforces the singer's confidence in their own abilities and their ability to navigate whatever obstacles come their way. Overall, the song is a celebration of determination and the refusal to be slowed down or stopped by anyone or anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you got a minute?
Do you have a moment to spare?
Can you fit me into it?
Can you accommodate me in your schedule?
Have you got a year?
Do you have a significant amount of time to spare?
Have you lost your sight?
Have you lost your vision or perspective?
Have you lost your strength
Just to prove your might?
Have you sacrificed your own well-being just to demonstrate your power?
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Don't overtake me just to slow down later, as I have the ability to pass right through you.
I see you way too slow
I see you in slow motion
I perceive you as moving very slowly, as if in slow motion.
You've got muscles, use them
Do not hand me a chapter
Do not hand me a story
I will only lose them
You have the physical ability to do something, so use it to your advantage. Don't give me a long explanation, as I won't remember or retain it.
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
Again, don't overtake me just to slow down later, as I have precise control over my movements.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James August Wilbur, Jonathan Patrick Wurster, Laura Jane Ballance, Ralph Lee Mccaughan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wallace92
Have you got a minute?
Can you fit me into it?
Have you got a minute?
Have you got a year?
Have you got a year?
Have you lost your sight?
Have you lost your strength
Just to prove your might?
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
I see you way too slow
I see you in slow motion
You've got muscles, use them
Do not hand me a chapter
Do not hand me a story
I will only lose them
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
era eu e meus fonezin de ouvido dando uma atenção nesse som foda, todo dia no buso indo pra escola
@wallace92
Have you got a minute?
Can you fit me into it?
Have you got a minute?
Have you got a year?
Have you got a year?
Have you lost your sight?
Have you lost your strength
Just to prove your might?
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
I see you way too slow
I see you in slow motion
You've got muscles, use them
Do not hand me a chapter
Do not hand me a story
I will only lose them
Do not pass me just to slow down
I can move right through you
Do not pass me just to slow down
I have precision auto
era eu e meus fonezin de ouvido dando uma atenção nesse som foda, todo dia no buso indo pra escola
@jackwithahat8601
Música foda pra ouvir indo pra escola!
@gustavoalencastro1194
Do caralho esse som!
@haydencourtney7419
This song is so perfect
@KN-xl6lw
It's precision
@johnimal80
Classic! Makes me feel young again :)
@kelvinmartel7532
Lo maximo!
@menswear2112
If caffeine was a band, it’d be Superchunk
@cannibalporsche
NEARLY saw them last hopscotch. man, my mom took video of that show. it was pretty damn good
@wishfulthinking_au
I was gifted this song on a mixtape in 1994