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.
Low C
Supergrass Lyrics
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I can feel it open wide
I can wander through the past
And believe it for a while
We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
Are fading all too fast
Like a castle in the sand
Well some things they're meant to last
We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
I wonder if I'd care
If I saw you again
Would you hurt me like before
Or would happiness be there
We were younger
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
The opening lines of Supergrass's song "Low C" deal with intense emotions of loneliness that are experienced by the singer. They can feel the expanse of loneliness spreading open and wide, and so in a way, they allow themselves to wander through their past memories, seeking solace in the thought of the bygone times. The reminisce is bittersweet since the memories evoke deep feelings of nostalgia for the things that are fading fast or are lost like a castle in the sand.
The verses that follow admit that in the past, the singer had a deep connection with someone, alluding to a past relationship or friendship. It's evident in the statements like 'the way you turned my head' that the person meant a lot and was significant to their life. The lyrics express feelings of regret for the things that are lost or faded, indicating how things have changed over time.
The singer then wonders if they would really care if they saw that person again or if they would get hurt again, or perhaps there would be happiness. The question is left unanswered, and it remains uncertain as to whether it is an expression of hope or if it is melancholic.
Overall, "Low C" showcases the nostalgic feelings of somebody who is lonely, and who cannot stop thinking about an individual in their past who meant a lot to them.
Line by Line Meaning
The loneliness at times
Occasionally, I feel a great sense of solitude.
I can feel it open wide
The feeling of loneliness can be quite overwhelming.
I can wander through the past
I can reminisce about past events and experiences.
And believe it for a while
In those moments, I can temporarily believe that I am reliving those experiences.
We were younger
In the past, we were much more youthful.
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
The way you caught my attention or affection was quite remarkable.
The things we used to have
The possessions, relationships, or experiences we once shared.
Are fading all too fast
Unfortunately, those people, things, or experiences are disappearing quickly.
Like a castle in the sand
Similar to how a castle can be washed away with the tide of the ocean, the things we shared are vanishing quickly.
Well some things they're meant to last
While some things fade away, certain people and experiences are designed to endure.
I wonder if I'd care
I am curious if I would be concerned or not.
If I saw you again
If I had another encounter with you.
Would you hurt me like before
I am wondering if you would cause me pain like you did in the past.
Or would happiness be there
Alternatively, there is a possibility that happiness could be felt instead of pain.
We were younger
In the past, we were much more youthful.
Oh the way you turned my head, ooooh
The way you caught my attention or affection was quite remarkable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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Alliworks
i respect this band so much, they are'nt trying to stay in the number one charts of live in the limelight as most celebrities do, they just stay in the background, making GREAT music, doing live performances and building their fanbase, this is why they have outlived most of the other britpop bands.. many greats have come and gone, supergrass are underated, but they are still the best in my eyes
kblaise kblaise
I always tought that Road to Rouen is emotionally speaking one of the greatest albums ever released.
kblaise kblaise
Road to Rouen...what an amazing album. And there are no words to describe how beautiful this particular song is.
Ff
I know Road to Rouen didn't get a whole lot of love, but it's my favorite Supergrass album and probably one of my top 10 favorite albums of any band. Great video, never even knew it existed until today.
cygnusx211268
This is one of my favorite music videos of all time. ❤️
none11ification
Wow. This video looks like it's genuinely in touch with the place and the people and now is historically recorded and forever a part of it. Thats amazing in itself
aliceborealis
Very well said!
X
very nostalgic. Amazing band. Great video concept.
Seffor
Unfairly underrated band. A modern day masterpiece.
Steven Taylor
I went to Weeki Wachee on a family vacation when I was 5 years old. It was 1973. The place felt magical.
I am really happy to see one of my favorite bands doing something good for this community.