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.
No Fear
Supergrass Lyrics
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Then there's still some hope for me.
But I'm a love lost cause so I'll stay indoors,
Oh and watching my T.V.
And I never get lucky, lucky, lucky. Oh no, not me.
For a night on the town you invited me round
For a party at your place.
But when I tried it on it all went horrible wrong
'Cause I never get lucky, lucky, lucky. Oh no, not me.
No, no, no, no say it's not me.
No, no, no, no say it's not me.
Lucky, lucky, lucky. Oh no, not me.
Well I was drinking red wine when I lost my mind
Down the back of your settee.
You've got a really nice place but I'm off my face
And I can't stand up no more.
'Cause I never get lucky, lucky, aww lucky. Oh no, not me.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
The lyrics to Supergrass's song No Fear describe a man who feels like a "love lost cause." He recognizes that there may still be hope for him to find love if he meets a girl who could care for him. However, he lacks confidence and chooses to stay indoors, watching TV instead of going out and taking risks. He complains about his lack of luck with women, describing how he ended up sleeping with a girl's cat when he tried to make a move during a party. He also mentions getting drunk and losing his mind at another girl's house. Throughout the song, the repetition of "lucky, lucky, lucky" emphasizes the singer's frustration that he never seems to get lucky in love.
The song can be seen as a commentary on the fear of rejection and the risk-taking necessary for finding love. The singer's lack of confidence is preventing him from putting himself out there and taking chances, leaving him feeling like a "love lost cause." The humorous anecdotes about sleeping with a cat and getting drunk at someone's house also lighten the mood of the song and provide comic relief.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a girl out there who could likely care
If there is a girl who is interested in me and could possibly care for me
Then there's still some hope for me.
It means that there is still a chance that I can find someone who loves me
But I'm a love lost cause so I'll stay indoors,
I feel that I am not good at love, so I prefer to stay at home instead of going out and trying to find someone
Oh and watching my T.V.
I spend my time watching television to pass my time
And I never get lucky, lucky, lucky. Oh no, not me.
I never find love, and I am not lucky enough to get into a relationship with someone
For a night on the town you invited me round
You invited me to go out with you to have some fun
For a party at your place.
You invited me to a party that is taking place in your home
But when I tried it on it all went horrible wrong
When I tried to have a romantic relationship with you, it didn't go well and ended up being a disaster
And now I'm sleeping with your cat.
I am alone and have no one to spend time with, so I am spending time with your cat
'Cause I never get lucky, lucky, lucky. Oh no, not me.
I never find love, and I am not lucky enough to get into a relationship with someone
No, no, no, no say it's not me.
I don't want to be blamed for my failures and shortcomings
Well I was drinking red wine when I lost my mind
I was heavily intoxicated and not in a right state of mind
Down the back of your settee.
I lost control and descended to the back of your couch
You've got a really nice place but I'm off my face
Your place is beautiful, but I am too drunk to appreciate it
And I can't stand up no more.
I am too tired and intoxicated to even stand up
'Cause I never get lucky, lucky, aww lucky. Oh no, not me.
I never find love, and I am not lucky enough to get into a relationship with someone
No, no, no, no, no, no.
I don't want to be blamed for my failures and shortcomings
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to be held responsible for my drunken antics and poor decisions
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to be blamed for my failures and shortcomings
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to accept the responsibility for the mistakes I've made
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to face the consequences of my actions
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
I am refusing to accept the consequences of my actions
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to hold myself accountable for my decisions
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to be responsible for my own misfortune
No, no, no, no say it's not me!
I don't want to take the responsibility for my actions
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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