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."
This Summer
Superchunk Lyrics
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We won't regret what we cannot know
Or make a nap for a fry offer this house
Yeah they can cancel all our shows
Who make a break for the bridge after raiding a fridge
Pick up your friends and ball through more
My parade of ships and it take full of heads
And the forget what came before
It's hard for forget
And it's hard for forgot
It's hard for forget when it's hard for forgot
Holy up
Oh this summer
We are soldiers who good to me
And our horizon is heavy and holds back the clouds
We've got a clear path out to the sea
We split the city of joy where the roads are free
Well hit the lobsters shock and stood
My parade of hips and it take full of
And the sleeping bad on the floor
We got sway seats in an ocean new
And it feels like a time machine
When you can't forget what you never knew
So come race this summer with me
Oh this summer oh oh
I roll it battle where we cannot change
Or we can take the crowns of a holla these crowns
And the river what hope remains
We got sway seats in an ocean new
And it feels like a time machine
When you can't forget what you never knew
So come race this summer with me
We got sway seats in an ocean new
And it feels like a time machine
When you can't forget what you never knew
So come race this summer with me
The lyrics to Superchunk's song "This Summer" are about making the most of the season and enjoying life without regret. The verses describe a carefree summer where the worries of the future or past are left behind. The chorus reflects the difficulty of forgetting things or people that have had an impact on our lives, but also the possibility of creating new memories that may eventually take their place. The song encourages listeners to join in and enjoy the season together, taking trips to the beach and experiencing new things.
The lyrics use imagery of ships, lobsters, and oceans to create a sense of adventure and excitement. The repeated mention of "sway seats in an ocean new" creates a feeling of being adrift in uncharted waters, which further emphasizes the idea of living in the moment and taking risks. The line "We split the city of joy where the roads are free" could refer to leaving behind the mundane or stressful aspects of life and seeking out new horizons.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and optimistic celebration of the joys of summer and the memories that can be made when we let go of our worries and embrace the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh this summer
This season of the year
We won't regret what we cannot know
We won't feel bad about things we are unaware of
Or make a nap for a fry offer this house
Or decline an opportunity to rest and have a snack at home
Yeah they can cancel all our shows
Concerts might get canceled, but it won't stop us
Who make a break for the bridge after raiding a fridge
We take off for the bridge after snacking from the fridge
Pick up your friends and ball through more
Get your friends and have a good time
My parade of ships and it take full of heads
My collection of boats filled with people
And the forget what came before
And we forget about what happened earlier
It's hard for forget
It's tough to forget
And it's hard for forgot
And it's hard to be forgotten
It's hard for forget when it's hard for forgot
It's hard to forget when people don't forget you
Holy up
Get ready for an exciting time
We are soldiers who good to me
We are people doing well for ourselves
And our horizon is heavy and holds back the clouds
Our future is promising and promising
We've got a clear path out to the sea
We have a way to the sea without any obstacles
We split the city of joy where the roads are free
We divide the happy city where the roads are open
Well hit the lobsters shock and stood
We are going to buy and cook some lobsters
My parade of hips and it take full of
My group of people ready to have a good time
And the sleeping bad on the floor
And we sleep on the floor without any complaints
We got sway seats in an ocean new
We have comfortable chairs in a new area
And it feels like a time machine
And it feels like we are time traveling
When you can't forget what you never knew
When you can't forget something you weren't even aware of
So come race this summer with me
So come enjoy this summer with me
I roll it battle where we cannot change
I embrace the challenge that we can't alter
Or we can take the crowns of a holla these crowns
Or we can take possession of what is ours
And the river what hope remains
And there is still hope left
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@seanorourke6845
Insanely good.
@mahdijaffer2847
Superchunks lead is such a nice guy - used to binge this song at uni
@johnrunge4848
Classic!!
@frankcaravaglia4403
Unbelievable!
@scorcherfan
kick ass!
@urbanosprey
classic
@urbanosprey
superb
@crazedc
🤘