Lost in the Supermarket
The Clash
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I'm all lost in the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality I wasn't born so much as I fell out Nobody seemed to notice me We had a hedge back home in the suburbs Over which I never could see I heard the people who lived on the ceiling Scream and fight most scarily Hearing that noise was my first ever feeling That's how it's been all around me I'm all lost in the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality I'm all tuned in, I see all the programs I save coupons from packets of tea I've got my giant hit discotheque album I empty a bottle and I feel a bit free The kids in the halls and the pipes in the walls Make me noises for company Long distance callers make long distance calls And the silence makes me lonely I'm all lost in the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality And it's not hear It disappear I'm all lost the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality I all lost the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality (I all lost) I all lost the supermarket (I all lost) I can no longer shop happily (I all lost) I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality (I all lost) I all lost the supermarket (I all lost) I can no longer shop happily (I all lost) I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality I all lost the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality I all lost I all lost I all lost I all lost the supermarket I can no longer shop happily I came in here for that special offer A guaranteed personality
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Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon
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13 facts about this song
Album Origin"Lost In The Supermarket" is a song from "London Calling", the third studio album of the British punk rock band "The Clash".
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Release DateThe song was released on December 14, 1979, making it over 40 years old.
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Inspiration & SongwriterDespite being sung by lead vocalist Joe Strummer, 'Lost in the Supermarket' was written by Mick Jones who stated it was inspired by his childhood experiences.
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Band MembersOther members of The Clash who played on "Lost in the Supermarket" are Paul Simonon (bass guitar), Topper Headon (drums and percussion), and Joe Strummer (additional guitar and lead vocals).
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Unique Song ThemeIts lyrics describe someone struggling to find a sense of authentic self amidst the consumer culture and societal norms, which was a pervasive theme of discontent in 1970s Britain.
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Critical AcclaimThe Clash's "London Calling" album, which featured "Lost in the Supermarket", was dubbed the best album of the 1980s by Rolling Stone magazine in 1989, despite being released in 1979.
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Chart Performance'London Calling' hit #9 on the UK Albums Chart and #27 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in the US, earning it Gold certification in both countries.
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Song Cover"Lost in the Supermarket" was covered by American band "Afghan Whigs" for the 1993 tribute album "Burning London: The Clash Tribute".
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song has been used in various film and television soundtracks, including the 2004 comedy film “Lords of Dogtown”.
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Out of Ordinary"Lost in the Supermarket" is considered an out-of-the-ordinary song for The Clash due to its mellow beat and reflective lyrics that stand in contrast with the band’s more trademark punk rock sound.
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Album ProducerGuy Stevens, known for his work with Mott the Hoople and Free, produced the "London Calling" album, including "Lost in the Supermarket".
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Remastered ReleaseA digitally remastered version of the song was released in 2000, preserving the legacy of "Lost in the Supermarket".
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LegacyDespite not being released as a single, "Lost in The Supermarket" remains one of The Clash's most enduring songs, frequently receiving airplay on alternative rock radio stations.
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