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.
Time
Supergrass Lyrics
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I know I'm going away, my love
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
A live feeling inside, my love
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
And I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Have it all you
The lyrics to Supergrass's song "Time" seem to express a sense of urgency and determination mixed with a bittersweet feeling of inevitability. The repeated refrain "Yeah I know what I want, I see, have it all you" suggests that the singer is making a decision to pursue a goal or adventure, but also acknowledging that they will be leaving someone behind. The line "A live feeling inside, my love" adds to this emotional complexity, implying that the singer is energized and excited by their plans, but also feeling sad about the impending separation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Time" capture the mix of excitement and sadness that often accompanies major life changes. The repeated refrain emphasizes the singer's sense of conviction and self-assurance, while also acknowledging the cost of their ambitions. The song seems to suggest that pursuing our dreams often requires making difficult choices, but that there is also a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment that comes with following our passions.
Line by Line Meaning
The time's on the way, my love
I know that the time is approaching for me to leave, my love
I know I'm going away, my love
I am aware that I must depart and leave you, my love
Yeah I know what I want, I see
I am certain of what I desire, and I can envision it
Have it all you
You can have everything you desire
A live feeling inside, my love
There is a lively sensation within me, my love
I know I'm going away, my love
I am cognizant that I am going to leave you, my love
Yeah I know what I want, I see
Once again, I am certain of my aspirations and can vividly perceive them
Have it all you
Take everything you desire, it is yours
Yeah I know what I want, I see
I am repeatedly affirming that I am completely aware of my ambitions
Have it all you
My love, you can have whatever you desire
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID N YAZBEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Macaco Artico
El tiempo está en camino, mi amor
, sé que me voy, mi amor,
sí, sé lo que quiero, lo veo, lo
tengo todo,
sé lo que quiero, lo veo, lo
tengo todo,
Un sentimiento vivo por dentro, mi amor
, se que me voy, mi amor
Sí, sé lo que quiero, veo, lo
tengo todo,
sí, sé lo que quiero, veo, lo
tengo todo, tú
Sí, sé lo que quiero, veo, lo
tengo todo tú
y sé lo que quiero, lo veo, lo
tengo todo tú
Sí, sé lo que quiero, veo, lo
tengo todo para ti
Don Mackay
@Trevor Hambidge No mate.
It's sound.
Shall just use E, A,
F and G.
I mean,
The Billy Bunters won't know the difference.
Just bash it out for the Man on the Street.
Am going from Dublin to work in England after lock down.
Construction, gardening, digging trenches.
Shall work and busk around dear old England. Shall play Slade.
I worked in construction in London and Manchester in the 90s.
Love the Britpop.
Bring back Ocean Colour Scene
Beautiful Thing.
I busk in Temple Bar, Dublin.
It's good
Apart from pickpockets.
😣
Tony Bates
Always underrated - brilliant band, brilliant songs.
Andrea Grumpeenlate
The fact that Supergrass got a fraction of the recognition they deserved at that time speaks for how high the bar was in British music in the mid-90s. It's insane. Great great tune that aged amazingly. It somehow gained a nostalgic value over the years.
Robcatist
This is one of the best songs they ever did it’s aged well.
Leode Siefast
To me, looking back, they were much the better songsmiths than either Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, etc. They really were true rockers!
Adriano Bittencourt
The bass is brilliant, but the backing vocals is magic. Reminds me a song of the 70's never recorded.
Diskdemon
Massively underrated band, i loved listening to their music growing up in the 90s
Mark Davies
For me the tightest and most unique band of that era. Very underrated in my opinion
Shoegazer 303
call me crazy but I think it's one of the best written songs in the history of rock..
Yeah_Definitely_A _Bot
100% agree. people tell me that I shouldn't listen to this stuff because i'm 14 and "im very blessed to have the music i have today" but i really enjoy the 60's-80's music. My family also doesn't agree that I buy everything on cassette tape, but I really do not care I like it better that way.
Anthony Paginton
My favourite song of theirs, and until I saw this just now I had no idea they had made a video. I wanted this to be a single but I knew there could only really be one more song to come off 'I Should Coco'. I was pleased to see this as a double A with 'Alright', but this gorgeous song with it's soothing guitar riff and awesome harmonica, just got totally overshadowed by the success of the other song and it's video