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.
Sun Hits the Sky
Supergrass Lyrics
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Everything ages and blows out the night,
Everyone knows why my time can't be tied,
'Cause I want to be where the sun meets the sky!
I am a doctor,
I'll be your doctor,
I'm on my way,
Live by the rat race,
Been with the rat ones,
And they hold you down,
We'll turn the world around!
Well I just don't know why the sun hits the sky,
Everyone's dreams get to turn out the light,
Living is easy,
When time's on my side,
'Cause I want to live where the sun meets the sky!
I am a doctor,
I'll be your doctor,
I'm on my way,
You won't come down today,
Live by the rat race,
Been with the rat ones,
They hold you down,
We'll turn the world around!
I am a doctor,
I'll be your doctor,
I'm on my way,
And you won't come down today,
Live by the rat race,
Been with the rat ones,
They hold you down,
We'll turn the world around!
The lyrics to Supergrass's "Sun Hits The Sky" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about escaping the rat race and finding a place where life is easier and more free. The opening lines describe this ideal place, where the sun hits the sky and everything is fresh and new. The singer mentions that their time cannot be tied, suggesting a desire for freedom and independence.
In the chorus, the singer declares that they are a doctor and they'll be your doctor, implying that they have the power to heal and help others. They mention the rat race, a metaphor for the exhausting and competitive nature of modern life, and how they have been held down by it in the past. However, they remain optimistic and determined, ending on a triumphant note about turning the world around.
Overall, the song seems to be about the need to break free from societal expectations and find happiness in a more natural, organic way. The singer presents themselves as a kind of shamanic figure, a healer who can guide others to a better way of being.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a place where the sun hits the sky,
I am aware of a location where the beauty of the sunrise is breathtaking.
Everything ages and blows out the night,
All things in life have their time, and we must make the most of every moment.
Everyone knows why my time can't be tied,
I am an independent person who refuses to conform to societal norms and expectations.
'Cause I want to be where the sun meets the sky!
Because I desire to witness the beauty of the sunrise and all its glory.
I am a doctor,
I have the knowledge and expertise to help and heal others.
I'll be your doctor,
I am willing to use my abilities to provide assistance and care for you.
I'm on my way,
I am coming to help you and bring positivity to your life.
And you won't come down today,
I will not let you feel down or discouraged today.
Live by the rat race,
Living in a society that values competition and status can be overwhelming.
Been with the rat ones,
I have experienced the negative effects of this competitive environment firsthand.
And they hold you down,
These societal norms can hold us back and prevent us from achieving our true desires and passions.
We'll turn the world around!
Together, we can break away from these societal pressures and make positive changes in our community.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NickyNustar
Little known fact in spacetime.
As a baby, I was friends with Daniel Goffey. The drummer.
I do not recall, but he must have been raised among the elite.
Good grooves. Splendid behaviours. Everyone to your positions.
Got a world to defend.
@jejjerw3173
After many years I've decided belatedly that Supergrass were criminally underated and were the best band of the 90's.
@tinytanks
as an American, my only exposure to them was that somewhat annoying "Pumping on Your Stereo" music video so I blame that, though even on that song everything else except the way they chant the song title over and over again was pretty great too, in retrospect.
@DeimosComaBlack
Horrendously underrated band. I saw them as a supporting act for Foo Fighters back in 2005, and they alone were worth the ticket price.
@jennywilliams6085
That just sounds like a perfect gig!
@DeimosComaBlack
@@jennywilliams6085 Ah it was incredible, and topped only by seeing Oasis at Wembley four years later!
@abloke8834
In Cardiff? I saw them there
@DeimosComaBlack
@@abloke8834 Nah man, Earls Court. Fucking crime that it was demolished.
@philc4520
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@loungejay8555
The nineties was the pinnacle of our popular culture. We had the benefit of being able to appreciate all that went before, as well as the scene at the time being totally brilliant.
@Idcanymore510
Nail on the head!