After their split several former members of the band went on to form another NZ group called Svelte and Che Fu started a successful solo career in hip hop.
The original Supergroove lineup reformed to support Crowded House at three New Zealand shows in October 2007. They have subsequently continued to tour, playing gigs and festivals in New Zealand and overseas.
Bugs & Critters
Supergroove Lyrics
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My bugs and critters they breed and creep
My bugs and critters too many to count
My bugs and critters they're coming out
Gimme those bugs I need your critters
Gimme those bugs those nasty critters
Gimme those bugs wontcha gimme your critters
Now I've found my critters and bugs
Rolling around in critters and bugs
Not a sound my critters and bugs
Gagged and bound by critters and bugs
Gimme those bugs I need those critters
Gimme those bugs those nasty critters
Gimme those bugs wontcha gimme your critters
Gimme those bugs those bugs and critters
(not a sound my critters and bugs)
My bugs and critters see through my lies
My bugs and critters behind my eyes
My bugs and critters they're looking through
My bugs and critters they're looking at you
Gimme those bugs I need those critters
Gimme those bugs those nasty critters
Gimme those bugs wontcha gimme your critters
Gimme those bugs those bugs and critters
The lyrics to "Bugs & Critters" by Supergroove can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on the listener's perspective. The title alone suggests that the song is about insects and other small creatures, but the lyrics reveal a deeper, more symbolic meaning.
The opening lines introduce the concept of bugs and critters as something that originates from the "darkest deep." This could be interpreted as the subconscious or the darker aspects of the human psyche. The line, "they breed and creep" suggests that these elements grow and spread within us, whether we want them to or not. The repetition of the phrase "gimme those bugs" creates a sense of desperation or need for these dark elements, which may be viewed as a form of self-destruction.
The second verse brings in a new layer to the song, with the lyrics "now I've found my critters and bugs / rolling around in critters and bugs / not a sound my critters and bugs / gagged and bound by critters and bugs." This seems to suggest that the singer has become aware of these darker aspects of themselves and is now under their control. The repetition of the phrase "gimme those bugs" suggests an ongoing desire or addiction to this destructive behavior.
The final verse brings the focus back to the bugs and critters themselves, as if they have taken on a life of their own. The line "my bugs and critters see through my lies / my bugs and critters behind my eyes" suggests that these darker elements are now a part of the singer's identity, and they cannot escape them. The final repetition of "gimme those bugs" is a plea for help, indicating that the singer is unable to overcome this addiction on their own.
Overall, "Bugs & Critters" could be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into our darker impulses and allowing them to take over our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
My bugs and critters from the darkest deep
The creatures that I possess come from deep, dark places.
My bugs and critters they breed and creep
These creatures reproduce and move around in a sneaky manner.
My bugs and critters too many to count
There are too many of these creatures to keep track of.
My bugs and critters they're coming out
These creatures are emerging and becoming visible.
Gimme those bugs I need your critters
I want your creatures, and I require them.
Gimme those bugs those nasty critters
I want your disgusting creatures that you possess.
Gimme those bugs wontcha gimme your critters
Please give me your creatures, especially the bugs.
Gimme those bugs those bugs and critters
Give me all of your creatures, especially the bugs.
Now I've found my critters and bugs
I have located and obtained these creatures.
Rolling around in critters and bugs
I am surrounded by and covered in these creatures.
Not a sound my critters and bugs
These creatures are silent and do not make any noise.
Gagged and bound by critters and bugs
I am being restrained and silenced by these creatures.
My bugs and critters see through my lies
These creatures are able to detect when I am being untruthful.
My bugs and critters behind my eyes
These creatures are invisible and reside within me.
My bugs and critters they're looking through
These creatures are looking and observing everything.
My bugs and critters they're looking at you
These creatures are watching and examining you.
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.