Supernature

Cerrone

About Supernature

"Supernature" is the title track of Cerrone's 1977 album, Supernature (Cerrone III). Along with the tracks "Give Me Love" and "Love is Here", the song reached number one on the US disco/dance charts early in 1978. The single crossed over to both the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 70, and the soul charts, where it peaked at number 72. In August 1978, it peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart after heavy use in the first series of The Kenny Everett Video Show. The lyrics were written by a young Lene Lovich, though she was not credited. The song has an environmental theme, imagining a future in which the use of artificial chemicals in agriculture has caused "creatures down below" to emerge and "take their sweet revenge" against mankind. It was covered by Erasure in 1989, released with their single "You Surround Me". It was also covered by The Time Frequency in 1994 for their debut album, Dominator. The band Goldfrapp named their third studio album after the song. 


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Once upon a time science opened up the door
We would feed the hungry fields till they couldn't eat no more
But the potions that we made touched the creatures down below, oh
And they grew up in the way that we'd never seen before

Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature

They were angry with the man 'cause he changed their way of life
And they take their sweet revenge, as they trample through the night
For a hundred miles or more you can hear the people cry
But there's nothin' you can do even God is on their side

Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature

How can I explain, things are different today
Darkness all around and nobody makes a sound
Such a sad affair, no one seems to care

Supernature, better watch out
Look at you now, better watch out
Look at you now, supernature

Better watch out, there's no way to stop it now
You can't escape, it's too late
Look what you've done, there's no place that you can run
The monster's made, we must pay

Supernature, you better watch out
Supernature, look at you now
Supernature, you better watch out
Supernature, look at you now

Better watch out, there's no way to stop it now
You can't escape, it's too late
(Supernature)
Look what you've done, there's no place that you can run
The monster's made, we must pay

Maybe nature has a plan to control the ways of man
He must start from scratch again many battles he must win
Till he earns his place on earth like the other creatures do
Will there be a happy end, now that all depends on you

Supernature, supernature
Supernature, supernature
Supernature

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Cerrone

Marc Cerrone (born 24 May 1952, Vitry-sur-Seine, near Paris, France) is a French disco drummer, singer-songwriter and record producer. more »

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Written by: Marc Cerrone, Lene Lovich, Alain Wisniak

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8 facts about this song

Production and Release
"Supernature" was originally produced and released by French disco artist Marc Cerrone. The single was debuted in 1977 as part of his album Cerrone 3: Supernature. - British synth-pop duo, Erasure, did a cover version of "Supernature" on their album Other People's Songs in 2003.
Song Themes
The song is known for being an early example of electronic dance music and has a strong ecological, science fiction theme. It imagines a nature-driven revenge on humanity for its environmental abuses.
Success and Impact
Cerrone's version of "Supernature" has sold over eight million copies worldwide and is considered a classic of 1970s disco. - The song has been remixed and covered several times, most notably by Erasure, who incorporated their renowned synth-pop sound into the track.
Lyrics and Music Video
Although primarily instrumental, "Supernature" does have a few lyrics which are delivered in a robotic, vocoder-style that reinforces the song's futuristic atmosphere. - Cerrone's music video for the song features him performing in a futuristic lab with dancers in silver jumpsuits, echoing the song's themes of science and technology.
Awards and Rankings
"Supernature" reached No. 1 on the U.S. Dance charts in 1978, testifying its success and popularity. - It also received a gold record award for sales in 1977.
Cultural References
Today, the song is recognized as a pioneering work in the electronic dance genre and has been sampled by numerous artists across different music genres. - "Supernature" is frequently played and referred to in many popular culture platforms including films, television, and video games.
Critical Reception
The song "Supernature" has been well received by music critics, often praised for its hypnotic disco rhythm and its synthetic, techno-pop sound.
Performances
Cerrone has performed the song across the globe and it frequently highlights his concert setlist. - Similarly, Erasure regularly blends "Supernature" in their live performances as well.

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