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.
Your White Shirt
Supergroove Lyrics
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Shave my head
Put me on my feet
Push me out
Of the door
I'll race you to the top of the street
Knock me off
Give a little grief
Shut my eyes
Push me in
Try your best to keep me underneath
You take the petrol we've got no time to talk
Lets burn this house down and go out for a walk
I can't see your face for the glare
I know that you're somewhere in there
I can't see your face for the glare
I know that you're somewhere in there
When you're wearing your white shirt
You don't need to make a sound
Cos I can see
What's in your pockets
I can see what you been carrying around
You take the petrol we've got no time to talk
Lets burn this house down and go out for a walk
I can't see your face for the glare
I know that you're somewhere in there
(repeat)
The lyrics to Supergroove's song "Your White Shirt" depict a tumultuous and intense relationship between two individuals. The opening four lines demonstrate the intensity of their relationship, with the singer willing to undergo physical changes and challenges for their partner's sake. The following lines describe a push and pull dynamic, with the singer being both set up and knocked down by their partner. The line "Try your best to keep me underneath" suggests a power struggle between the two individuals, with one trying to exert control over the other.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's intense interest in their partner when they wear a white shirt. The singer appears to be able to read their partner's thoughts and emotions through their body language and what they are carrying in their pockets, suggesting a deep level of connection between the two. The repetition of the line "I can't see your face for the glare/ I know that you're somewhere in there" suggests that the singer is trying to see beyond the surface level and understand the deeper emotions of their partner.
Overall, the lyrics to "Your White Shirt" depict a complex and intense relationship dynamic, exploring themes of power, control and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand me up
Put me in a difficult situation
Shave my head
Strip me of my identity and make me vulnerable
Put me on my feet
Help me get back up and on track
Push me out
Force me to leave my comfort zone
Of the door
Out into the world
I'll race you to the top of the street
I'll challenge you to a competition
Set me up
Trick me
Knock me off
Put me down
Give a little grief
Give me a hard time
Shut my eyes
Put me in the dark
Push me in
Make me face my fears
Try your best to keep me underneath
Attempt to keep me suppressed and controlled
You take the petrol we've got no time to talk
We're in a hurry and need to act decisively
Lets burn this house down and go out for a walk
Let's destroy what we know and start anew
I can't see your face for the glare
Your true intentions are unclear
I know that you're somewhere in there
But I sense that you have hidden motives
When you're wearing your white shirt
You appear pure and blameless
You don't need to make a sound
Your appearance speaks for itself
Cos I can see
Because I perceive
What's in your pockets
Your secrets and hidden intentions
I can see what you been carrying around
I can discern your internal baggage
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.