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.
Richard III
Supergrass Lyrics
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Spent too much time wondering why I got a feeling,
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
Waited in line, a terrible time, over to near you,
Fading away, nothing to say, you're all that I'm hearin',
I know you wanna try to get away,
Try to get you, try to get you!
Try to get you, try to get you,
Try to get you, try to get you!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
The lyrics to Supergrass's song "Richard III" offer the listener a glimpse into the frustration and confusion of trying to pursue someone who wants to leave. The song starts with the singer expressing gratitude for receiving something before diving into the complexities of his emotions. He confesses that he's spent too much time trying to understand why he feels a certain way, perhaps indicating that he's been preoccupied with this person he's trying to pursue. He acknowledges that this person wants to escape and move on from him, but he still finds it difficult to let go.
The chorus drives home the sense of desperation and determination as he repeats "try to get you" over and over again. It's a reflection of the way he's internalized this desire, to the point where it's the only thing he can think about. Despite the fact that he knows letting go is the "hardest thing you'll ever know," he can't help but keep trying. Overall, the lyrics of "Richard III" offer a raw, honest take on the struggle of letting go of someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Got it today, what a day, thanks a million!
I received something today that has made me happy and grateful.
Spent too much time wondering why I got a feeling,
I have been thinking a lot about my emotions and why they are the way they are.
I know you wanna try to get away,
I understand that you have a desire to escape.
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
However, it will be an extremely difficult task for you to accomplish.
Waited in line, a terrible time, over to near you,
I spent a long time waiting in a queue, which was an unpleasant experience, just to be close to you.
Fading away, nothing to say, you're all that I'm hearin',
My presence in your life is becoming less significant, and when you speak, all I hear is your voice.
Try to get you, try to get you!
I am putting in a lot of effort to capture your attention and be with you.
I know you wanna try to get away,
Once again, I understand that you are hoping to escape.
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
However, I want you to know that achieving your objective will be an incredible challenge.
I know you wanna try to get away,
My perception is that you are still hoping to leave.
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
I'm warning you that it will be a tough road ahead if you decide to pursue departure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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@err4545
Got it today, what a day, thanks a million!
Spent too much time wondering why I got a feeling,
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
Waited in line, a terrible time, over to near you,
Fading away, nothing to say, you're all that I'm hearin',
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
Try to get you, try to get you!
Try to get you, try to get you,
Try to get you, try to get you!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
@fernanxd27
LYRICS:
Got it today, what a day, thanks a million!
Spent too much time wondering why I got a feeling,
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
Waited in line, a terrible time, over to near you,
Fading away, nothing to say, you're all that I'm hearin',
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
Try to get you, try to get you!
Try to get you, try to get you,
Try to get you, try to get you!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
I know you wanna try to get away,
But it's the hardest thing, you'll ever know!
@countdunkelheit1389
I remember hearing this for the first time thinking "Fuck me, this is Supergrass?!" I absolutely loved it back then and I still do now
@seffor
One of the most underrated bands of all time
@soyentak5076
agreed
@glencurtis6052
Not sure they are underrated but I know what you mean
@borisestebanbernalmusic1413
On Spotify the band has the best numbers, many songs with millions of views. But on Youtube they don't have the same numbers and they deserve more. Supergrass is a great band.
@rainflowers1099
Up there with the best British bands of the 90s (Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Elastica etc)
@artvaz8
exactly
@MDCSYD
This album as a whole is majestic. Clever riffs...bass lines...lyrics...you name it. Nothing touched it back in 1997 and still relevant today
@philipjones8513
Spot on. It was peerless.
@arthurballs7083
I took this album to Rhodes in the summer of 97, but OK Computer is a trillion times more culturally significant than this largely forgettable album.