The Supersuckers formed in 1988 as The Black Supersuckers in Tucson, AZ. The original line-up was Eddie Spaghetti on bass, Dan "Thunder" Bolton and Rontrose Heathman on guitars, Dancing Eagle on drums, and Eric Martin as the lead singer. In 1989, they moved to Seattle, WA. Here, Eric Martin left the band. The remaining members decided to continue as a four piece with Eddie Spaghetti taking over the vocalist role. They recorded numerous singles for various small labels before being signed to Sub Pop. A sampling of these are collected on the 1992 release The Songs All Sound the Same. Their first album with Sub Pop, The Smoke of Hell, was released in 1992.
In 1995, guitarist Rontrose Heathman temporarily left the band. He was replaced by Rick Sims of the band Didjits for the recording of their third album, The Sacrilicious Sounds of the Supersuckers, and the subsequent tour. He returned for the recording of their fourth album, Must've Been High, which, as their first country album, was a major turning point for the band. Their fifth and final album with Sub Pop was their greatest hits release, 1999's How the Supersuckers Became the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World. That same year they released their fifth studio album, The Evil Powers of Rock 'N' Roll.
In 2001, the band formed their own record label, Mid-Fi Recordings. In addition to numerous singles and several live recordings, the band released their sixth studio album, Motherfuckers Be Trippin' on this label. In May of 2005, they released the singles collection Devil's Food.
The Supersuckers latest release is a 2006 EP called Paid.
Double Wide
Supersuckers Lyrics
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Been blowing tea enough to make willie laugh, everything i own split in half.
Brats at my feet im gonna tan their hide yeah aint life sweet doublewide.
Could have turned into something but im diggin a ditch im the son of a bastard and the son of a bitch.
Everythings okay got it under control put the septic tank in a new hole.
Got something to say you better keep it inside that'd be the day doublewide.
Get me my tv dinner go get me a brew gather round the kids so they can have one too.
Then we'll go do some donuts show them city slicks 509 versus 206.I never ever did nothing that i ever denied that's gotta count for something doublewide.
The lyrics of Supersuckers' song Doublewide paint a picture of a man living a life far from ideal. The first few lines describe the man's beat up car on blocks in his yard and his wife whom he hits too hard, indicating a life of poverty and domestic violence. The reference to blowing "tea" may allude to drug use or alcohol abuse as a means of coping with his circumstances. The line "everything I own split in half" further emphasizes the man's struggle and lack of resources.
Despite his hardships, the man takes pride in the little he has, boasting about his ability to control his septic tank and discipline his children ("Brats at my feet I'm gonna tan their hide"). He seems resigned to his fate and accepts his identity as "the son of a bastard and the son of a bitch." In the final lines of the song, the man asks to be given credit for never having denied his actions or choices, suggesting a sense of personal accountability and reckoning with the life he has created for himself.
Overall, the lyrics of Doublewide illustrate the harsh realities of poverty, domestic violence, and limited opportunities. The man's pride in his meager possessions and acceptance of his situation reveal a complex character with a deep sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a beat up car up on blocks in my yard, got a beat up wife that i hit too hard.
I have a broken-down car and a physically abused wife. My life is in disarray and I don't know how to fix it.
Been blowing tea enough to make willie laugh, everything i own split in half.
I am a heavy drug user and my possessions are falling apart. I am struggling to keep myself together.
Brats at my feet im gonna tan their hide yeah aint life sweet doublewide.
I have children who are misbehaving and I plan to discipline them. My life may be tough, but I find it sweet despite my problems.
Could have turned into something but im diggin a ditch im the son of a bastard and the son of a bitch.
I had potential to do great things, but instead I am stuck in a lowly job digging ditches. My lineage is not a pleasant one and contributes to my current situation.
Everythings okay got it under control put the septic tank in a new hole.
I try to convince myself that everything is fine and I am in control. I am currently dealing with mundane tasks such as installing a new septic tank.
Got something to say you better keep it inside that'd be the day doublewide.
I don't want to hear anyone's opinions or criticisms. If someone were to speak up, it would be a rare occurrence in my life.
Get me my tv dinner go get me a brew gather round the kids so they can have one too.
I am lazy and prefer convenience foods and alcohol. I gather my children together to drink as well, indicating poor parenting skills.
Then we'll go do some donuts show them city slicks 509 versus 206.
After indulging in alcohol, my family and I will go out and do dangerous stunts with our vehicles. We also have a rivalry with people from two different area codes.
I never ever did nothing that i ever denied that's gotta count for something doublewide.
I may not have accomplished much, but I have always been truthful. I believe that should be worth something even though I am living in a doublewide trailer.
Writer(s): Daniel Lawrence Bolton, Daniel S. Siegal, Edward Daly
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.