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.
G-Song
Supergrass Lyrics
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I don't feel that my feet will touch the ground
And I want to carry on, but I can't see anyone
And take the time
There may be troubles in your mind
Maybe tomorrow, you could be fine
I feel like going home,
And I feel there's something wrong
But I know it's just the time it takes to climb
There may be troubles in your mind,
Maybe tomorrow, you could be fine
There may be troubles in your mind
Maybe tomorrow, you could be fine
The lyrics in Supergrass's "G-Song" evoke a sense of disorientation, uncertainty, and a search for meaning. The opening lines set the stage for an experience that is both spiritual and physical, as the singer walks "into the light" and feels weightless, yet cannot see anyone around them. The ambiguity of the experience is mirrored in the singer's desire to "carry on" but inability to do so without a sense of purpose or direction.
As the song progresses, it's clear that the singer is struggling with their mental state. They feel like they want to "go home" but are unsure if their mind will allow them to do so. This suggests a sense of alienation, as if the singer feels disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, and memories. The lyrics offer a glimmer of hope, however, in the idea that "maybe tomorrow, you could be fine." This suggests that whatever troubles are afflicting the singer are temporary and that a better future is possible.
Overall, the lyrics of "G-Song" speak to the human experience of grappling with uncertainty, confusion, and the need for connection and purpose. The song offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walk into the light
As I face a new experience or chapter in my life
I don't feel that my feet will touch the ground
I feel weightless and excited
And I want to carry on, but I can't see anyone
I want to keep going, but I feel alone and uncertain
And take the time
But I need to slow down and be patient
There may be troubles in your mind
You may have personal issues or worries
Maybe tomorrow, you could be fine
Perhaps things will get better for you in the future
I feel like going home
I feel nostalgic and miss my familiar surroundings
But I don't know if our mind will come now
But I'm not sure if my mental state will allow me to feel comfortable at home
And I feel there's something wrong
I sense that something is not right
But I know it's just the time it takes to climb
But I understand that it takes time and effort to overcome problems
There may be troubles in your mind
You may have personal issues or worries
Maybe tomorrow, you could be fine
Perhaps things will get better for you in the future
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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