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.
FAR AWAY
Supergrass Lyrics
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I don't believe you're leaving me with nothing on the tube
Operating slowly as the air is growing thin
Wake me up each morning don't forget to plug me in
Have you seen me lately I'm as happy as a loon
Wait until your ship comes in and pasturise your crew
'Cos I don't believe in a life that I can't feel
Constellaions overhead shine lightly down on you
Their influences are related to your present mood
And I can see you're on your own although your heart is true
So come in cos your card is up your time is overdue
'Cos I don't believe in a life that I can't feel
And I don't believe in a life that I can't feel
I've made up my mind, the fire is lit,
I had to find my bed, I'd better lie on it
But what does it matter I'm lost in space
I'm just another loser in the human race
You're forcing my hand to make it plain
I'm not very happy and I cannot explain
Well I can feel better, well looking the part
I have to find a way to stay true to my heart
I love my girl and she loves me
I won't find another who can sail my sea
She's in my head and on my mind
I'm off my rocker with a girl so divine
Well here's the hour, and where will it end
I can't buy a t-shirt to impress all my friends
I'm trying my hardest, I'm tryna fit in
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin, yes yes
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (I don't believe)
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (that I can't feel)
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin, yes yes
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (I don't believe)
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (that I can't feel)
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin
Supergrass's "Far Away" is a song that captures a feeling of confusion and disorientation. The lyrics describe the singer's sense of being lost and adrift, with references to a variety of disconnected images and ideas. The opening lines speak to a sense of distance and detachment, with the past seeming "faraway" and the singer feeling abandoned by a departing companion.
The next verse includes a reference to celestial bodies, with the constellations overhead serving as a metaphor for the way external forces can affect a person's emotions and mood. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to find his place in the world, feeling lost and uncertain about what comes next. However, there are also hints of optimism and determination, with references to the "fire" being lit and the singer trying to "fit in" and make a new start.
Overall, "Far Away" is a song that captures a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity, with a mix of conflicting emotions and ideas. It's a song that speaks to feelings many of us have experienced at one time or another, making it a relatable and engaging piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday seems faraway and I can see it true
The singer can see that yesterday is a long time ago and they are aware of it.
I don't believe you're leaving me with nothing on the tube
The singer does not believe that someone is leaving them with nothing on the TV to watch.
Operating slowly as the air is growing thin
Something is operating slowly because the air is thin.
Wake me up each morning don't forget to plug me in
The artist wants to be plugged in every morning as they sleep and to be woken up.
Have you seen me lately I'm as happy as a loon
The artist is happy and wants to know if anyone has noticed their happiness.
Wait until your ship comes in and pasturise your crew
Wait until you are successful and then you can take care of your team.
'Cos I don't believe in a life that I can't feel
The singer doesn't believe in a life that they cannot experience and feel.
Constellaions overhead shine lightly down on you
The stars overhead are shining down on the artist.
Their influences are related to your present mood
The stars have an influence on the artist's current mood.
And I can see you're on your own although your heart is true
The artist can see that someone is alone even though they have a genuine heart.
So come in cos your card is up your time is overdue
The singer is urging someone to come in because their time has run out.
I've made up my mind, the fire is lit,
The artist has made a decision and is ready to act on it.
I had to find my bed, I'd better lie on it
The singer has to sleep in their bed and they better get to it.
But what does it matter I'm lost in space
The singer is lost in their thoughts but it doesn't really matter.
I'm just another loser in the human race
The singer feels like they are just another person in the world who is not successful.
You're forcing my hand to make it plain
Someone is forcing the artist's hand and they have to be straightforward about it.
I'm not very happy and I cannot explain
The artist is not very happy and can't give a reason for it.
Well I can feel better, well looking the part
The singer can feel better by looking good and putting in effort.
I have to find a way to stay true to my heart
The singer wants to find a way to stay true to themselves.
I love my girl and she loves me
The artist loves their partner and they love them back.
I won't find another who can sail my sea
The artist feels that they won't find another person who can understand their struggles.
She's in my head and on my mind
The artist is always thinking about their partner.
I'm off my rocker with a girl so divine
The singer is slightly crazy for their amazing partner.
Well here's the hour, and where will it end
The artist is at a critical point and doesn't know what will happen next.
I can't buy a t-shirt to impress all my friends
The singer can't buy a shirt to show off to their friends.
I'm trying my hardest, I'm tryna fit in
The singer is giving it their all to fit in with their peers.
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin, yes yes
The singer is starting something but doesn't know how to begin.
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (I don't believe)
The artist is starting something but doesn't believe they can do it.
I'm making a start, I don't know where to begin (that I can't feel)
The artist is starting to live their life, but they won't do it if they can't experience it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE SMALLEY, JOHN M. DIMAMBRO
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