In summer 1994 they released their first single Caught By The Fuzz which had Strange Ones on the B side, on a small local record label called Backbeat, run by Makating bass guitarist Dave Norland from his bedroom in a house in the Cowley Road area of Oxford. The song was successful and it didn't take much time when the Parlophone label signed them and few months later re-released Caught By The Fuzz again. In the spring of 1995 was released another single Mansize Rooster followed by Lenny right before they released debut album I Should Coco in May 1995. It was their only album that made an impact in the USA.
In 1997, they released their second album, In It For The Money which got them even more acclaim, but slightly darker sound confused many of their fans. Still, it was a success, both critically and financially.
The third album, released in 1999, Supergrass (or the X-Ray Album, as the fans like to call it because of the cover) was more of a continuation of In it for the money, and was not received as well as the former albums.
After the three-year-pause, Supergrass returned with Life On Other Planets (2002), which was again not succesful financially, but the critics loved it. It was also the first Supergrass album where Rob Coombes was named as the official member of the band.
After the best-selling 2004 greatest hits compilation Supergrass is 10, they released Road to Rouen, their fifth album in 2005, after some delays. It was well received but it's new direction was a surprise to many fans.
The band recorded their sixth studio album Diamond Hoo Ha between January and November 2007 in Berlin and New York. It was released in March 2008 and although criticised as formulaic, displayed strong song writing.
In 2010 they announced they would disband and played a handful of farewell shows in June. The unfinished 7th studio album Release the Drones remains unreleased.
In 2019, Supergrass reformed to play a series of gigs. However, the band does not plan on releasing new material.
Bad Blood
Supergrass Lyrics
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So I walk these dirty streets
I hear bad blood
Run through this neighborhood
I don't get it
This bed ain't filled with romance
This life ain't living
It's screaming in my face
[Chorus]
I'm on my knees, yeah
Much too late
I don't believe that
Man needs God, thank God
And all night long, yeah
The city's dreaming
I can't forget you
You're all I got, my love
Oh in the side street shadows
I gotta hold my head up
There's a stale street stench
Got a stranglehold
Oh milk and honey
Won't heal my heartache
Gotta take that chance, yeah
And dance through life
All right
[Chorus: x2]
Supergrass's song Bad Blood is a reflection of the singer's struggles, expressed through the lyrics that indicate the fear and confusion in the singer's mind. The singer is unable to sleep, wandering through the "dirty streets" of their neighborhood, where they hear "bad blood" running through it. The phrase "bad blood" is a metaphor for the tension and conflicts that exist between people living in the neighborhood. The singer cannot make sense of what is happening because their bed is not filled with romance, and their life is not what they wanted it to be.
The lyrics in the chorus point towards the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair. They are on their knees, too late, and don't believe that man needs God. Nevertheless, they cannot forget the love they have for someone, and that person is all they have: "I can't forget you, you're all I got, my love." The reference to the city being asleep while the singer struggles points to their feeling of isolation and loneliness. In the second verse, the singer tries to hold their head up while walking through the shadows of the side streets. The stale street stench is emblematic of the rottenness that has permeated society.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm losing sleep
I'm restless and troubled, unable to sleep peacefully
So I walk these dirty streets
To distract myself from my problems, I wander aimlessly around these unclean streets
I hear bad blood
I sense animosity and tension in this neighborhood
Run through this neighborhood
It seems like negativity and anger spread throughout this area
I don't get it
I don't understand why there's so much negativity around me
This bed ain't filled with romance
My life is devoid of love and passion
This life ain't living
My existence isn't fulfilling or meaningful
It's screaming in my face
My problems and frustrations are overwhelming and distressing
All right
I'm coping with it as best as I can
[Chorus] I'm on my knees, yeah
I feel defeated and vulnerable
Much too late
It's too far gone to fix things now
I don't believe that
I disagree with the idea that humans need God to thrive
Man needs God, thank God
Some people think that having faith in a higher power is necessary
And all night long, yeah
Throughout the night, while everyone else is asleep
The city's dreaming
The urban landscape is at rest, but I'm still awake and troubled
I can't forget you
I'm unable to move on and let go of my past
You're all I got, my love
My only solace is my lover, who provides me with emotional support
Oh in the side street shadows
In the dim and obscure alleys and corners of the city
I gotta hold my head up
I have to stay strong and composed despite adversity
There's a stale street stench
A filthy odor permeates the air
Got a stranglehold
I feel trapped and suffocated by the bleakness of my surroundings
Oh milk and honey
Even desirable things like prosperity and pleasure are unable to soothe my pain
Won't heal my heartache
Nothing can alleviate the agony and heartbreak I'm feeling
Gotta take that chance, yeah
I need to seize opportunities and live life to the fullest, despite the risks
And dance through life
I must embrace joy and happiness to move forward and find purpose
All right
I'm starting to feel hopeful and optimistic in spite of everything
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats, underscoring the feeling of desperation and hopelessness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL ROBERT GOFFEY, GARETH MICHAEL COOMBES, MICHAEL QUINN, ROBERT JOSEPH COOMBES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aryanrahmansamin6398
It's my favourite song in ''Need for speed undercover''. It's awesome.
@atrio1136
I actually thought this song was by Iggy Pop, i was surprised its by Supergrass as i hated the song Alright. This is nothing like that.
@KasabianFan44
It’s definitely in my top 5 as well, but not quite my favourite – Pendulum’s “The Tempest” is just on another level
@gerry8796
@@atrio1136You need to listen to more Supergrass. Alright is not what they're about. They're absolute quality.
@atrio1136
@@gerry8796 Bad Blood definitely changed my opinion on them. Not listened to them since though, might give them another listen sometime.
@shitcasecinema
Wicked video, great song. Deserved to win a video award this year! It's taken from a very good album too! Supergrass are still going strong!!
@JustinAutos
Recently bought NFS Undercover again after 10 years. I was racing and forgot how much I loved the soundtrack for the game.
@ArtZ_NFS
I love this game so much xD
@atrio1136
I've been playing NFS Undercover and this song is on it. I genuinely thought it was Iggy Pop as the singing is similar to Passenger by Iggy Pop. I was surprised to find is it's by supergrass as i hated them when i was younger.
@atrio1136
The song i hated by Supergrass is Alright, that sounds nothing like this.