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.
Never Done Nothing Like That Before
Supergrass Lyrics
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He's never done nothing like that before
And I've been stroking your cat come and give us a paw
Never done nothing like that before
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
Well I'm blowing my chunks with the kids all three
Never done nothing like that before
Never done nothing like that before
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
La la la, la la la
La la la, la la la
La la la, la la la
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
The song "Never Done Nothing Like That Before" by Supergrass is a curious and somewhat enigmatic track. The lyrics are repetitive and seemingly nonsensical, but hidden beneath the surface is a subtle commentary on conformity, rebellion, and the pressures of societal expectations.
The song's opening lines describe a man who is sleeping on the floor, a behavior that he has never exhibited before. The implication is that he has tried something new, something outside of his normal routine, and it has led him to this state. The same sentiment is echoed later in the song, when the singer describes "blowing his chunks" with the kids and "doing time for the PTA." These are all actions that are out of character for the people involved, and they illustrate the idea that stepping outside of our comfort zones can have unexpected consequences.
However, the chorus of the song also suggests that perhaps these new experiences are ultimately meaningless. The repeated refrain "Never before, you don't know what you're talking about" implies that the singer and those around him are dismissive of these unconventional choices, and that they don't truly understand what it means to take risks and try new things.
Overall, "Never Done Nothing Like That Before" is a playful and somewhat cryptic song that invites interpretation. It touches on themes of conformity, rebellion, and the thrill of trying something new, while also hinting at the idea that these experiences may not be as meaningful as we might hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he's sleeping now and lying on the floor
He is currently asleep and lying on the floor.
He's never done nothing like that before
He has not previously engaged in such behavior.
And I've been stroking your cat come and give us a paw
I have been petting your cat, could you bring it over here?
Never done nothing like that before
I have never pet your cat before.
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
You are mistaken in your assumptions or claims.
Well I'm blowing my chunks with the kids all three
I am vomiting with all three of the children.
Never done nothing like that before
I have never vomited with these children before.
Now I'm doing time for the PTA
I am serving a prison sentence for the Parent Teacher Association.
Never done nothing like that before
I have never been imprisoned for the PTA before.
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
You are incorrect in your understanding or statements.
La la la, la la la
Nonverbal sounds, no meaning.
La la la, la la la
Nonverbal sounds, no meaning.
La la la, la la la
Nonverbal sounds, no meaning.
Never before, you don't know what you're talking about
You are incorrect in what you are saying.
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