Bad Blood

Supergrass

About Bad Blood

"Bad Blood" is the second single from British rock group Supergrass' sixth album, Diamond Hoo Ha. It was released on 17 March 2008, which was one week before the album's release date. The song is about a rough night out in Reykjavík, Iceland, as Gaz Coombes explains; "We'd played the Airwaves festival, and it was about four in the morning, and right outside our bedroom window in Reykjavík there were loads of boozy scuffles. A really beautiful town, peaceful during the day – then it just went mental at night with drunken fights and shouting. I just thought the contrast was amazing. We carried on writing the lyrics later, using experiences we'd had, wandering around New York City at two in the morning, the worse for wear, and being excited by the dangers, but also being a bit naive. The big line in there is, "I don't believe that man needs God, thank God". Then it goes on: "I can't forget you, you're all I've got my love". It's saying man doesn't need God, he just needs a good woman." This song is featured in Need for Speed: Undercover as one of the tracks used in the series. 


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2008
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I'm losing sleep
So I walk these dirty streets
I hear bad blood
Run through this neighborhood
I don't get it
This bed ain't filled with romance
This life ain't living
It's screaming in my face
All right

[Chorus]
I'm on my knees, yeah
Much too late
I don't believe that
Man needs God, thank God
And all night long, yeah
The city's dreaming
I can't forget you
You're all I got, my love

Oh in the side street shadows
I gotta hold my head up
There's a stale street stench
Got a stranglehold
Oh milk and honey
Won't heal my heartache
Gotta take that chance, yeah
And dance through life
All right

[Chorus: x2]

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Supergrass

Supergrass were an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band consisted of brothers Gaz (guitar and lead vocals) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Mick Quinn (bass and backing vocals) and Danny Goffey (drums and backing vocals). more »

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Written by: DANIEL ROBERT GOFFEY, GARETH MICHAEL COOMBES, MICHAEL QUINN, ROBERT JOSEPH COOMBES

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Band Base
Supergrass, the band responsible for the song "Bad Blood," originates from Oxford, England. They are known for their innovative fusion of punk, pop and psychedelic styles.
Album Placement
"Bad Blood" is an essential track from the band's sixth studio album, "Diamond Hoo Ha," released in 2008.
Chart Performance
Despite Supergrass' indie status, "Bad Blood" reached number 73 in the UK Singles Chart, proving their appeal outside of the alternative realm.
Musical Style
"Bad Blood" is characterized by its uptempo rock and roll style, with influences from the punk and pop genres that Supergrass is known for.
Online Recognition
Music video website VEVO features a music video for "Bad Blood," and the song has also accumulated over a million streams on Spotify.
Critical Opinion
Critics have praised the song for its youthful energy and catchy hooks, with Q magazine describing it as "an infectious, foot-stomping rocker."
Band's Lineup
During the making of "Bad Blood," Supergrass consisted of Gaz Coombes, Mick Quinn, Rob Coombes, and Danny Goffey.
Production Details
The song was produced by Nick Launay, who has an extensive portfolio working with acts such as Arcade Fire, Nick Cave, and INXS.
Touring
"Bad Blood" was frequently included in Supergrass' live performances, especially during their 2008-2010 tours.
End of an Era
"Bad Blood" holds a special significance for fans as it is from the band’s final album before they announced their split in 2010.
Reunion
Notably, during Supergrass' reunion gig at Glastonbury's Pilton Party in 2019, "Bad Blood" was a highlight of the setlist.
Music Video
The video for "Bad Blood," directed by Keith Schofield, presents the band members in a humorous light, featuring effects like rewinding and looping scenes.
Radio Debut
Supergrass premiered "Bad Blood" on BBC Radio 1's The Zane Lowe Show, generating significant buzz even before its official release.
Personal Theme
Gaz Coombes penned the lyrics of "Bad Blood," which revolve around personal experiences and a general sense of disillusionment with the world today.
Influence
Although the band is often attributed to britpop, “Bad Blood” is influenced more by the classic rock and roll style of the 1960s and 70s.

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