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.
It's Not Me
Supergrass Lyrics
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So many times, I hear the things we used to say
Into the night, the conversation fades away
Losing the drift of all the things I had to say,
It's not me, no, no, not me
But I don't know what is
But I know what I miss
Now it's gone, now it's gone
Now it's gone
As everyone listened, my head turned away
I know what I'm missing, there's nothing to say
It's not me, no, no, not me
But I don't know what is
I try and find my piece of mind
But I know what I miss
No, it's not me, no, no, not me
But I don't know what is
I try and find my piece of mind
But I know what I miss
In Supergrass's song "It's Not Me," the singer appears to be struggling with a sense of identity and purpose. The opening lines suggest a desire to escape, to find a place to crawl away and avoid the pressures of the world. The repetition of "So many times, I hear the things we used to say" suggests a sense of nostalgia or regret, a longing for a simpler time when life seemed more coherent and meaningful.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the conversations and relationships that have faded away, feeling adrift and disconnected from others. The repeated refrain of "It's not me, no, no, not me / But I don't know what is" underscores this sense of uncertainty and disorientation, as the singer struggles to find a sense of self and purpose.
Despite the melancholy tone of the lyrics, the song has an upbeat and catchy melody that belies its introspective subject matter. The disconnect between the cheery music and the introspective lyrics creates an interesting tension, suggesting that even as we struggle to find our place in the world, there is still joy and beauty to be found in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the heads, I find a place to crawl away
I hide away from the world and its problems
So many times, I hear the things we used to say
I reminisce on past conversations and memories
Into the night, the conversation fades away
As the night goes on, the conversation becomes less important
Losing the drift of all the things I had to say
I keep forgetting important things I had to say
It's not me, no, no, not me
I'm not the problem
But I don't know what is
But I don't know what the problem is
I try and find my piece of mind,
I try to find peace of mind
But I know what I miss
But I know what I'm missing
Now it's gone, now it's gone
Now it's all gone
As everyone listened, my head turned away
I feel ashamed or embarrassed when people listen to me
I know what I'm missing, there's nothing to say
I know what I need but I can't express myself
No, it's not me, no, no, not me
I'm not the problem
But I don't know what is
But I don't know what the problem is
I try and find my piece of mind
I try to find peace of mind
But I know what I miss
But I know what I'm missing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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