Dutch Courage

by Superswell

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Superswell’s sophomore single, “Dutch Courage”, is a satirical ode to booze. Despite its heavy message about using alcohol to cope with social anxiety, the song evokes nostalgia for crowded college dorm parties. It’s evident that the band channels Nirvana with this track, but with thrashy guitar runs and lush extended chords during the choruses, the song demonstrates innovation. “Dutch Courage” is also the last song recorded at historic Sabella Studios (Marcy Playground, Public Enemy) before a freak fire ravaged the building only hours after their session. Much of the unique vintage equipment that they used perished. In a way, this lore plays into the song’s haunting tone.

lyrics

Soft voiced, alone in the corner,
Surrounded by unfamiliar faces
Can in hand, feeling alright again
'cause the loudest mouth is fed

Yeah, I'm not scared
Yeah, I don't care
I found my Dutch courage

Shrunken brain, guts down the drain
Seeking clever things to say
The insults fly though I'm not that type of guy,
At least that's what mom says

Yeah, I'm not scared
Yeah, I don't care
I found my Dutch courage

Yeah, I'm not scared
Yeah, I don't care
I found my Dutch courage

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released February 24, 2023

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Superswell Brooklyn, New York

C'MON!

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May 9

The Broadway

Brooklyn, NY

discography

Wax Poetic

Mar 2024
The Fire

Oct 2023
Drained

Jul 2023
Heathen

Apr 2023
Dutch Courage

Feb 2023
I Don't Believe It's True

Jan 2023

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