Low C
Supergrass Lyrics


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The loneliness at times
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
The things we used to have
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

Overall Meaning

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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