Superdrag - Everything Will Be Made Right (Lake Fever Live Sessions, March 8, 2008)

Superdrag’s Lake Fever Sessions took place on March 8, 2008, at Lake Fever Productions in Nashville, Tennessee. The band—John Davis (vocals/guitar), Brandon Fisher (guitar), Tom Pappas (bass), and Don Coffey Jr. (drums)—recorded four songs for their album Industry Giants with engineers Jason Bullock and Joe Colvert. These sessions marked a significant moment as they were among the first major recording efforts after the band’s 2007 reunion, following a period of inactivity and personal struggles, particularly Davis’s battle with alcoholism.

Regarding “Everything Will Be Made Right,” the song was a standout from the sessions, showcasing Superdrag’s signature power-pop sound with a grittier edge reflective of their post-reunion energy. Written by John Davis, it features driving guitars and introspective lyrics. The song was released on Industry Giants (March 17, 2009), and its Lake Fever performance is notable for its raw, unpolished vibe, as seen in the session footage. The video highlights the band’s tight chemistry, with Davis’s passionate vocals and Pappas’s steady bass anchoring the track.

The Lake Fever Sessions occurred during a transitional phase for Superdrag. Davis had sobered up after a life-changing moment in 2001, when he pulled over to pray after hitting rock bottom with alcohol, influencing the band’s lyrical and emotional depth. The 2008 sessions were a low-pressure environment compared to their earlier major-label days with Elektra, allowing the band to focus on their raw sound without external interference. This freedom likely contributed to the loose, authentic feel of the recordings. Additionally, the presence of Bullock and Colvert, experienced Nashville engineers, ensured a professional yet relaxed atmosphere, which is evident in the session videos where the band appears focused but at ease.

An interesting tidbit about the broader context: the Lake Fever Sessions were part of a productive period for Superdrag, but the band faced challenges post-recording. After Industry Giants was released, they toured briefly in 2009 but became inactive again by 2010 following a tribute performance for Big Star’s Alex Chilton. This suggests the sessions were a burst of creativity in an otherwise fragmented period. The choice of Lake Fever Productions, a Nashville staple known for hosting diverse acts, also hints at Superdrag’s desire to reconnect with their roots in a city known for authentic music-making.

Lyrics

Woes. Devils incognito. Psychological mosquito. Disinterred the question. Raised by the power of suggestion.

I just wanna be your man. Reach in there and take you by the hand. If I could I'd take the pain. Take on the impossible for you.

I hear you calling out. Who could blame you for wigging out? But when you run I follow. It may be hard to swallow for a time. But everything'll be made right. If you run I'll chase you. The past cannot debase you every night. Everything'll be made right.

Broke. Broke in two. A breakthrough. What you don't know can remake you. You exhume the answer. Parasite in necromancer.

I just wanna testify. Paint the truth impasto over the lie. If I could I'd take the weight. Take on the impossible for you.

I hear you calling out. Who could blame you for wigging out? But when you run I follow. It may be hard to swallow for a time. But everything'll be made right. If you run I'll chase you. The past cannot debase you every night. Everything'll be made right.

When you run I follow. It may be hard to swallow for a time. But everything'll be made right. If you run I'll chase you. The past cannot debase you every night. Everything'll be made right.

Every night. Everything'll be made right. Yeah.