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Supergrass — Can't Get Up
Album: Life On Other Planets
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Released: 2002
Length: 3:56
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Waking up on a Sunday
I've been riding for a night or two
Looking out of the window
I'm so tired another drink will do
I'm just living a story
Like I heard it on a 45
There's no one here to rely on
It's the sign that makes me wonder why

Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons
Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons

Driving into the sun light
I've been thinking about a better life
There nothing left to delight in
It's a sign we ain't got it right
Fading out on the highway
California coming into sight
There's no one here to rely on
It's the sign that makes me wonder why

Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons
Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons

Like a moth to a candle
Driven to the naked flame
Murder on the news and blood on the streets again

Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons
Well I can't get up no more
Though I tried standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons

Standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons
Standing in a forest of reasons
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 Sam_Chucklestone wrote:


???

Are you thinking of Super-tramp?
This is Super-grass!
They're both Brit bands, but about 25 years apart.
So maybe it would be a Bakewell tart, a cuppa tea and a bacon sarnie mashed up in the back seat of a 70's  Cortina (or Noughties Cosworth)?



you have to be on supergrass to confuse Supertramp with ... this
Posted 8 months ago by walk2k    [ Reply ]
For my ears, these guys never get past 'meh'...
Posted 9 months ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Most listeners here probably knew the '70s, but the McRib wasn't introduced until the 1980s.



  that was the first thing i thought of when i read his original post. hilarious!
Posted 11 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
what a great band and album
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:

"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"



What I heard was... Standing in a pile of Doritos... That didn't make sense either!
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Sounds like you lived through the 70's, but completely missed out on them.  Maybe you were still living in the '50s.

Here's hoping they "mashed" it all together in the comfy back seat of a '74 Newport.

Image result for 74 chrysler
 
Man, I was too young to really enjoy the 70's...must have been a great time to have been in high school & college...sigh
Posted 3 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Wonder how many RP listeners understand this:

I'm just living a story
Like I heard it on a 45
 
And we had to pay for it!
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Most listeners here probably knew the '70s, but the McRib wasn't introduced until the 1980s.
 
Wonder how many RP listeners understand this:

I'm just living a story
Like I heard it on a 45
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:
You know, I knew the 70's when they were unspeakably lame as opposed to funny and campy. The cover art is a dead giveaway of what the band was thinking. Look, if creativity is knowing what to steal these guys made off the with a McDonalds Cherry pie, a Shamrock Shake and a McRib and then mashed them together in the backseat of a 74 Chrysler.
 
 

Most listeners here probably knew the '70s, but the McRib wasn't introduced until the 1980s.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"
 

Awesome! 
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
When I hear the first line of the chorus, the written lyrics seem to be missing the word "it" after the word "get".
Posted 5 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:
You know, I knew the 70's when they were unspeakably lame as opposed to funny and campy. The cover art is a dead giveaway of what the band was thinking. Look, if creativity is knowing what to steal these guys made off the with a McDonalds Cherry pie, a Shamrock Shake and a McRib and then mashed them together in the backseat of a 74 Chrysler.
 
 

???

Are you thinking of Super-tramp?
This is Super-grass!
They're both Brit bands, but about 25 years apart.
So maybe it would be a Bakewell tart, a cuppa tea and a bacon sarnie mashed up in the back seat of a 70's  Cortina (or Noughties Cosworth)?
Posted 6 years ago by Sam_Chucklestone    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:
You know, I knew the 70's when they were unspeakably lame as opposed to funny and campy. The cover art is a dead giveaway of what the band was thinking. Look, if creativity is knowing what to steal these guys made off the with a McDonalds Cherry pie, a Shamrock Shake and a McRib and then mashed them together in the backseat of a 74 Chrysler.
 

 
Sounds like you lived through the 70's, but completely missed out on them.  Maybe you were still living in the '50s.

Here's hoping they "mashed" it all together in the comfy back seat of a '74 Newport.

Image result for 74 chrysler
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
This one always makes me find a spark, crank the vol, and get myself right up to Standard Orbit And Then Some. True musical gold!
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of Brit Pop, but this song is really good. A solid 8.
Posted 7 years ago by Andres-7    [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
You know, I knew the 70's when they were unspeakably lame as opposed to funny and campy. The cover art is a dead giveaway of what the band was thinking. Look, if creativity is knowing what to steal these guys made off the with a McDonalds Cherry pie, a Shamrock Shake and a McRib and then mashed them together in the backseat of a 74 Chrysler.
 
Posted 7 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]


                               Nope.


 
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I love this song.

 
Right there with ya Jelani!
Posted 7 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
I love this song.
Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
great song!
Posted 7 years ago by pellepelikan    [ Reply ]
I'm right there with ya FatPants -
Posted 8 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
Still love this one.  Simply amazing
 
Posted 8 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]
An amazing song from an amazing band.  I miss Supergrass but Gaz's new stuff is great.
Posted 8 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]
This has to be one of Bill G. favorite bands, eh Mr. Goldsmith!
Posted 8 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:
Does anybody hear, "Riding The Storm Out" by REO??

 
More than a little… every time I hear this song start I get a pang to hear "Riding the Storm Out" instead.. 
Posted 9 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:
Does anybody hear, "Riding The Storm Out" by REO??

 
Fortunately, I don't remember that song, but this song sounds like of a lot of different 1970s artists to me.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"

 
{#Roflol}
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"

 
Yes. Grass roots.
Posted 10 years ago by polymath    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:
Does anybody hear, "Riding The Storm Out" by REO??

 
Yeah, a little.
Posted 11 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Does anybody hear, "Riding The Storm Out" by REO??
Posted 11 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
overplayed
Posted 11 years ago by Buddyo    [ Reply ]
Agree... They get a dancing banana!!!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Gaz
Posted 12 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Throwing some love Supergrass' way.

They were a terrific band and I miss them. 
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
sorry, but this is just awful
Posted 12 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"
 

Thanks, dude. I now have coffee on my keyboard.
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Posted: Jul 24, 2011 - 03:11 < Reply >
 Cynaera wrote:
I hate all these references to stuff rolled up... I live in a state where gambling and prostitution is legal, but smoking anything other than tobacco will net a prison sentence.... GAH!
 
I live in Holland, and can buy it just down the road, and smoke on the street, but I don't care for it anymore. Love this song though!! 7.

i live in texas where we make our money incarcerating the criminals and taxing the carcinogens

Posted 13 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Whenever I see the band name I get excited thinking it will be bluegrass.  Then I am always horribly disappointed.  This band is horribly disappointing.
Posted 13 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
"Standing in a forest of rhizomes"
Posted 13 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
All that background engineering is annoying. Complete lack of restraint. Boing boing boing sounds going from one side of the aural landscape to the other — cool! Not!
Posted 13 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I hate all these references to stuff rolled up... I live in a state where gambling and prostitution is legal, but smoking anything other than tobacco will net a prison sentence.... GAH!
 
I live in Holland, and can buy it just down the road, and smoke on the street, but I don't care for it anymore. Love this song though!! 7.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
entire cd  stands up quite well...had it in heavy rotation for a while..
Posted 13 years ago by MoM$CooKin    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Baby_M wrote:
This just rolls.  I like it.
 One rolled supergrass, comin' up!

  I hate all these references to stuff rolled up... I live in a state where gambling and prostitution is legal, but smoking anything other than tobacco will net a prison sentence.... GAH!

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
Supergrass is smokin'!!
 Baby_M wrote:
This just rolls.  I like it.
 One rolled supergrass, comin' up!

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
can't believe they've split up!!! Very grateful to RP for keepin the 'grass alive...
Posted 13 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
Nice!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 calray wrote:
lyracists? there is no place for hate on the radio!
 
haha

Posted 14 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
the contrast with slow cheetah today couldn't be worse for the red hot chili peppers

 4merdj wrote:
Supregrass rocks, man! {#Dancingbanana_2}
 


Posted 14 years ago by beardp    [ Reply ]
They totally stole the opening notes from Vandenberg's "Burning Heart"
Posted 14 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Great song, even with the very Partridge Family-like chorus.
Posted 14 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
Supregrass rocks, man! {#Dancingbanana_2}
 

Supergrass is smokin'!!
Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Supregrass rocks, man! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
This just rolls.  I like it.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
When I first heard the synthesizer, I thought it was my stomach growling.  {#Eyes}
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:

 
I wonder if they serve Kool-Aid on that bus?
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 SuperWeh wrote:

same experience here, when I first heard supergrass about ten years ago I wasn't that impressed. The stuff they've been putting out over the past few years is seriously good though, probably some of the best rock music around today, great musicianship too!
 
exactly 
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
These guys are (or were) big in Europe but they still haven't got their due in North America...well it could still happen.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Photo-John wrote:
Supergrass has been around a long, long time, haven't they? I remember that they were ok, about ten years ago. What happened? They kick ass now.
 
same experience here, when I first heard supergrass about ten years ago I wasn't that impressed. The stuff they've been putting out over the past few years is seriously good though, probably some of the best rock music around today, great musicianship too!

Posted 16 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]

if they made versions "covers" would be more still acceptable -  

** 4 / 5 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Photo-John wrote:
Supergrass has been around a long, long time, haven't they? I remember that they were ok, about ten years ago. What happened? They kick ass now.
 
Like a redwine, needing some years to get GOOD

Posted 16 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
Can't get up...due to super grass!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Anyone hear their new one? Just came out, and I am waiting to be able to fit it into my new lean budget.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
SuperWeh wrote:
the intro reminds me a bit of vandenberg's burning heart
Exactly. At first I thought it was a cover... Click: Vandenberg
Posted 16 years ago by heeb    [ Reply ]
the delay on the word 'get' makes it sound like "can't get it up no more" -would be a great jingle for viagra.
Posted 16 years ago by palphd    [ Reply ]
standing in a forested region? *gets ears checked*
Posted 16 years ago by MrDill    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
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LOL! I watched this commercial with the music playing in the background.....it was like "Black Sabbath at 78!" "I saw GOD, man!" Cheech and Chong would be proud! A solid 8.
Posted 16 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
7 to an 8. Like fine wine.
Posted 16 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
Tux wrote:
He sounds like Bono
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Formulaic, predictable, over-produced...I love it!!!
Posted 17 years ago by robadr    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
I can't believe they made that MedicAlert commercial into a song.
hahaha
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
pkimbrel wrote:
I need to get internet for my car. This stuff just doesn't get any rotation on the air. Why? This would rock on the airwaves. Thanks RP!
Stream the previous day of RP to an MP3 file and go portable.
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
SO GOOD! This group is now among my faves... Dig it!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
themotion wrote:
... so many points for that comment ... that commercial is golden.
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Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
I need to get internet for my car. This stuff just doesn't get any rotation on the air. Why? This would rock on the airwaves. Thanks RP!
Posted 17 years ago by pkimbrel    [ Reply ]
Supergrass has been around a long, long time, haven't they? I remember that they were ok, about ten years ago. What happened? They kick ass now.
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
I can't believe they made that MedicAlert commercial into a song.
... so many points for that comment ... that commercial is golden.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
garoo1980 wrote:
I honestly thought it was "I can't it up no more" Glad its not. They're much better lyracists than I am
lyracists? there is no place for hate on the radio!
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
I can't believe they made that MedicAlert commercial into a song.
The B-side is 'The Clapper'.
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Help I've fallen...and I can't get up!
I honestly thought it was "I can't it up no more" Glad its not. They're much better lyracists than I am
Posted 18 years ago by garoo1980    [ Reply ]
mamerjamer wrote:
What a great sounding group! I especially love this song, but the whole CD "Life on Other Planets" is awesome as well. The "Supergrass is 10" CD is also excellent.
Yes they got a great full sound, good harmonies and catchy tunes. I love the album "In it for the money" to bits!
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
mamerjamer wrote:
This song on Radio Paradise turned me on to Supergrass. What a great sounding group! I especially love this song, but the whole CD "Life on Other Planets" is awesome as well. The "Supergrass is 10" CD is also excellent. Glad they didn't take Steven Spielberg up on his offer to make a movie about them.
huh? Steven Spielberg was going to make a movie about them or starring them?
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
This song on Radio Paradise turned me on to Supergrass. What a great sounding group! I especially love this song, but the whole CD "Life on Other Planets" is awesome as well. The "Supergrass is 10" CD is also excellent. Glad they didn't take Steven Spielberg up on his offer to make a movie about them.
Posted 18 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
Thank you, We're Supergrass!
Posted 18 years ago by pedro    [ Reply ]
An RP classic. I still dig it - upped my rating from 7 to 8, since it must be pretty good if I still enjoy hearing it after maaaany plays.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
A forest of reasons why I like this one...
Posted 18 years ago by fureanbode    [ Reply ]
I can't believe they made that MedicAlert commercial into a song.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
If you dig this pick up the whole album, you will not be disappointed. "Only In It For The Money" is also a good one from these guys, similar vibe.
Posted 19 years ago by lostindetroit    [ Reply ]
That must be a strain I have never heard of...
Posted 19 years ago by stellarblue11    [ Reply ]
Help I've fallen...and I can't get up!
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
Yikes!!! Supergrass?? Think I'll have the soup.
Posted 19 years ago by mothership    [ Reply ]
Collest Band most people have never heard of !
Posted 19 years ago by andersja    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
MAN!!! He sounds like Bono....good.
Ooh, you are right. Turns my 5 into a 4.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
MAN!!! He sounds like Bono....good.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This band produces some of the most driving, yet elegant rock out there. More Supergrass, please.
Posted 19 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
Is "2" Underrated? Don't think so. You can't cheer me up with this. He sounds like Bono: bad A forest of reasons not to like this band
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Another solid song from this very UNDERATED band.
Posted 20 years ago by Heathen    [ Reply ]
ncmtnbiker wrote:
When this song starts, I think I'm about to be subjected to Bon Jovi's "Dead or Alive". Thank god that's not the case.
I admit, I did too! :oops: But I like Supergrass!!! 8)
Posted 20 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]
........thankyouthatsilencehadmescared..............
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Fantastic tune from a great band.
Posted 20 years ago by wafflecrotch    [ Reply ]
ncmtnbiker wrote:
When this song starts, I think I'm about to be subjected to Bon Jovi's "Dead or Alive". Thank god that's not the case.
Funny, I was thinking the same thing when it came on this AM.
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Starts out like Bad Co's "Ready for Love." Not bad!
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Quality track
Posted 20 years ago by Cinimod    [ Reply ]
ncmtnbiker wrote:
When this song starts, I think I'm about to be subjected to Bon Jovi's "Dead or Alive". Thank god that's not the case.
Yeah.... In and Out of love, Bad Medicine, or Runaway would be much better!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
When this song starts, I think I'm about to be subjected to Bon Jovi's "Dead or Alive". Thank god that's not the case.
Posted 20 years ago by ncmtnbiker    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Jellyfish, is that you? Nice.
I wish! But this will do..... great song.....
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
NICKNAME wrote: THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 5
Pipes wrote:
In the real world it would be at least a 7!
Yeah,....but this one goes to 11!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
NICKNAME wrote:
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 5
In the real world it would be at least a 7!
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Jellyfish, is that you? Nice.
I agree!! I dig the fish and I dig the grass.
Posted 20 years ago by misterlee    [ Reply ]
I love this album! Time to play a different song from it though. This one seems to be on daily rotation this week.
Posted 20 years ago by Roto    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
Punk? Nothing on this album is punk in my book. Power-pop of a certain sort. I'm probably having aural hallucinations again, but I do hear some Ramones behind some of the songs, so...well, that means something, though I'm in no position to say what. I like the Ramones a lot, but, like, what the hell were they, generically? Okay, I think I've made my point. Which is that I don't really have one.
"Never Done Nothing Like That Before" would qualify i.m.o.
Posted 20 years ago by welborn8    [ Reply ]
excellent toon from one of the last year's very best albums!
Posted 20 years ago by welborn8    [ Reply ]
This is a new band to me. I dig the song.
Posted 20 years ago by tiberius    [ Reply ]
One of the better UK bands currently around... with 4 great albums to their name...
Posted 21 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
They kinda remind me of Mott the Hoople or the Faces with the use of the piano. Sounds kinda glam. Very 70s sounding, in a good way. I love this retro sh*t! :whip:
Posted 21 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
PattonFever wrote:
reminds me of the beatles in the chorus.
"Savoy Truffle," maybe?
Posted 21 years ago by robinesque    [ Reply ]
Freebird wrote:
I suspect this one gets played because it isn't punk like most of the rest of their stuff.
Punk? Nothing on this album is punk in my book. Power-pop of a certain sort. I'm probably having aural hallucinations again, but I do hear some Ramones behind some of the songs, so...well, that means something, though I'm in no position to say what. I like the Ramones a lot, but, like, what the hell were they, generically? Okay, I think I've made my point. Which is that I don't really have one.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
basstooner wrote:
Damn, this song is catchy.
Yes, and most of their studio work is nifty. In concert, ehh, not so hot. I saw them open for Radiohead back in Sept. and they were medium at best. Funny thing, on the albums their songs have diversity among them. Live, they all sounded alike. Monotonous, at that.
Posted 21 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I'll have to upload some Stereophonics sometime.
Posted 21 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]