St. Petersburg
Supergrass
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Before the time of the morning sandman I can find my way around Soon be here at the borderline I guess Armageddon coming down And here lies a pretty state again It's time to make a move on 'Cause in three days I'll be out of here And it's not a day too soon Firelight, the light of love, burns Turns to ashes in your hand So to bed by the morning light I guess I'm awake and understand Set sail for St. Petersburg Making use of my time 'Cause in three days I'll be out of here And it's not a day too soon Head out to a better life I can get a job, settle down I'm full of love, of a full of feeling I can't stand the here and now Leave town for pity's sake you know It's time to make a move on 'Cause in three days I'll be out of here And it's not a day too soon Yeah, three days I'll be out of here And it's not a day too soon
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Written by: Aaron Johnston, Didi Gutman, Sabina Sciubba
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"St. Petersburg" is a song by the British alternative rock band Supergrass. It belongs to the indie rock, Britpop and alternative rock genres.
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Album InclusionThe song is the lead single from their fifth studio album, "Road to Rouen", which was released in 2005.
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Chart Ranking"St. Petersburg" was successful in the music charts, peaking at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unconventional RecordingContrary to most of their previous works, “St. Petersburg" was recorded in an old, converted barn in France's beautiful Normandy region.
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InspirationThe song and its lyrics were inspired by loneliness and desolation, with a key focus on creating a melancholic mood. It is titled after Russia's second-largest city, known for its artistic heritage.
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Musical StyleThe style of "St. Petersburg" veers away from Supergrass’s common energetic rock sound, leaning more toward a slow, acoustic, and melodic style.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Supergrass members Gaz Coombes, Mick Quinn, and Danny Goffey.
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Critical Acclaim"St. Petersburg" received positive reviews from music critics with its mature sound and emotional lyrics, marking a change in Supergrass' musical direction.
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Music VideoThe music video for "St. Petersburg" was directed by Borkur Sigthorsson. It captures the band members playing the song in a golden field, enhancing the sense of melancholy and solitude conveyed by the song.
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Live Performances"St. Petersburg" has been performed live by the band in several concerts and music festivals, often receiving great feedback from the audience for its emotional and resonating performance.
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