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.
Seen the Light
Supergrass Lyrics
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Well the world lies twisted and weird
It's like our minds have taken flight
Pedalo rides up to the sun, oh yeah
Well, what you do is up to you
Take my hat and push on through
Well you can try to understand
Now that our eyes have seen the light
Well the road lies open and clear
It's like our minds have taken flight
Like the railroad down to the sea, oh yeah
Well, what you do is up to you
I'll take my hat and push on through
Well you can try to understand
I'm a rock'n'roll singer in a rock'n'roll band
Well, what you do is up to you
Take my hat and push on through
Well you can try to understand
I'm a rock'n'roll singer in a rock'n'roll band
Thank you very much
The lyrics to Supergrass's "Seen The Light" are about the newfound clarity and beauty that comes with enlightenment. The opening lines "Now that our lives have seen the light" refer to a personal transformation, where the singer is seeing the world in a new way. The world is described as "twisted and weird", but this is not necessarily a negative thing - it's more that things seem strange because the singer is seeing them with fresh eyes.
The song continues with the idea that the singer's mind has taken flight, and that they are now free to explore and experience new things. This is symbolized by the line "Pedalo rides up to the sun", which suggests a sense of floating or weightlessness. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that what they do is up to them, and that they are free to make their own choices.
The song ends with the repeated line "I'm a rock'n'roll singer in a rock'n'roll band", which reinforces the idea of individuality and self-determination. The singer is proud of who they are and what they do, and there is a sense of confidence and celebration in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that our lives have seen the light
We have experienced a moment or realization that has changed our lives.
Well the world lies twisted and weird
Despite our newfound clarity, the world around us can still appear strange and confusing.
It's like our minds have taken flight
Our thoughts and perspectives have been liberated and are soaring with possibility.
Pedalo rides up to the sun, oh yeah
Our ideas and dreams feel like they are moving towards unlimited potential and success.
Well, what you do is up to you
Each individual has their own path to follow and choices to make.
Take my hat and push on through
Here is a symbol of confidence and encouragement to keep moving forward despite any obstacles.
Well you can try to understand
It is up to the listener whether or not they can comprehend or relate to the singer and their music.
I'm a rock'n'roll singer in a rock'n'roll band
The artist is asserting their identity and purpose as a musician in a genre known for rebellion and free expression.
Now that our eyes have seen the light
The artist is emphasizing the power of vision and perception to fundamentally shift one's outlook on life.
Well the road lies open and clear
The future now seems more promising and full of possibilities.
Like the railroad down to the sea, oh yeah
The journey ahead feels as unstoppable and inevitable as a train barreling towards the ocean.
Thank you very much
The singer is expressing gratitude to the listener for joining them on this musical journey.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Podmore
Brilliant song ..echoes of Marc Bolan and T Rex for sure.
knifeboi
Agree :) Also sounds a bit like that Steve Harley tune, Come up and see me. Good vibe.
reuireuiop0
More like a total echo box - thought for sure it was Marc and the boys at first
I'm restored
Such an underated album from supergrass
Bunchofcrazystuff
Severely underrated band!
Nico Ravinsky
exelente banda!!!
Pierluigi Puccini
las influencias de supergrass van desde t-rex, hasta los beatles, the who, stones, bowie, cheapt trick, etc... Me encanta esta cancion Son geniales... 1:43 y esta parte siempre me hace reir...
Jason Stevenson
love the lyrics absolute legends proof with that many albums defo got it wrong when along time ago supergrass were a supposed one hit wonder every songs are hits saw them last week and they just keep getting better.....SUPERGRASS THOSE GUYS ARE ON MY HIT PERADE 💯pc and cant wait for there new album so I'll tip my hat and say how do..😎😁🦻🇬🇧
mark s
note even 1 dislike it's impossible not to like this band :)
Maddocious
And they always sound just like themselves. <3