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.
I'd Like to Know
Supergrass Lyrics
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A cup of coffee and I smoke a cigarette or two
Never had it so good
Never got it - it could be love before
I like to run around with everyone you know it's true
Driving down the street I'm always looking for a better view
I'd like to go where all the strange ones go
I'd like to know what all the strange ones know
I've gotta go where all the strange ones go
Do they live alone?
I like to wake up in the middle of a dream with you
Going up and down I'm always looking for a better view
I'd like to know where all the strange ones go
I'd like to go where all the strange ones go
I'd like to know what all the strange ones know
I've gotta go where all the strange ones go
I'd like to know where all the strange ones go
I'd like to go where all the strange ones go
I'd like to know what all the strange ones know
I've gotta go where all the strange ones go
All the strange ones know
The lyrics to Supergrass's song "I'd Like to Know" seem to be about the desire to break free from the mundane routine of daily life and embrace the unknown or unconventional. The opening lines suggest a leisurely weekend routine with a cup of coffee and cigarettes. The singer expresses that he has never had it so good and wonders if this could be love. The idea of happiness, comfort, and contentment is prevalent in these lines, setting the tone that the singer is enjoying the simple pleasures of life but desires something more.
The verses and the chorus indicate that the singer is looking for an adventure or a better view of things. He notes that he would like to go where all the strange ones go, implying he wants to meet people who are not afraid to be different or stand out from the crowd. He further reveals that he is attracted to someone or something that is strange and unknown, waking up in the middle of a dream and seeking a better view. These lines paint a vivid image of the singer yearning for something exciting in his life, something that breaks the everyday monotony.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to break free and live life on the edge, to seek out what is not known, and to embrace the unconventional. It's about finding oneself through adventure and breaking free from the mundane aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to wake up on a Saturday, say "Hello you"
I enjoy waking up on a Saturday and greeting the day with a friendly attitude.
A cup of coffee and I smoke a cigarette or two
In the morning, I like to have a cup of coffee and smoke a couple of cigarettes.
Never had it so good
Life has been treating me well lately.
Never got it - it could be love before
I've never experienced this feeling before, but it could be love.
I like to run around with everyone you know it's true
I enjoy being social and spending time with all of my friends.
Driving down the street I'm always looking for a better view
As I'm driving, I'm constantly searching for something new or visually appealing.
I'd like to know where all the strange ones go
I'm curious about the whereabouts of the unusual or peculiar people in the world.
I'd like to go where all the strange ones go
I would like to be in the same place as those who are considered strange or unusual.
I'd like to know what all the strange ones know
I'm interested in learning about the experiences and knowledge that the strange ones possess.
I've gotta go where all the strange ones go
I feel a strong urge to be where the strange ones are.
Do they live alone?
I am wondering if the strange ones live by themselves.
I like to wake up in the middle of a dream with you
It brings me contentment to wake up in the middle of a dream with someone I care about.
Going up and down I'm always looking for a better view
I'm constantly striving for new perspectives and trying to gain a better outlook on life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL GOFFEY, GARETH COOMBES, MICHAEL QUINN
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