Lonesome Street
Blur Lyrics
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Mass produced in somewhere hot
You'll have to go on the Underground
To get things done here
(And then you have to see)
If you need a yellow duck, service done
This is a place to come to,
Or, well, it was
I know a hot spot oh oh
Crossing on the guillotine
And if you have nobody left to rely on
I'll hold you in my arms and let you drift
It's got to be that time again
And June, June will be over soon again
So get yourself up, get a past glitch on your way
There's nothing to be ashamed of
Taking off again
The five fourteen to East Grinstead
(You've sent me off to see) (we're going up, up, up, up, up)
Coursing on our greatest night
And talking types will let us down, again
Talk, talk on your arse all night
You wanna be there
Step inside the tarmac ride
To the land that crime forgot
Oh, just don't go there
Cracks inside the tarmac ride
To the land that crime forgot, oh no
And if you have nobody left to rely on
I'll hold you in my arms and let you drift
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Lonesome Street, ooh
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Lonesome Street, ooh
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
The song "Lonesome Street" by Blur appears to be a commentary on modern urban living and the struggles that come with it. The opening lines of the song seem to reference the mass-produced nature of modern life, with goods being created en masse in "somewhere hot". The line "You'll have to go on the Underground" suggests that the song is set in London, and that the singer is encouraging the listener to navigate the confusion and chaos of the city in order to "get things done". The mention of a yellow duck and service being done adds to the sense of absurdity and confusion that can be so prevalent in modern life.
The chorus of the song offers a sense of comfort and support, with the singer offering to hold the listener in their arms and let them drift. This seems to be a reference to the loneliness and isolation that can come with modern city living, and the need for human connection and emotional support.
The middle section of the song features references to the train system and the various destinations that can be reached, as well as a sense of frustration with people who talk too much but offer little in the way of real support. The lines "Step inside the tarmac ride, to the land that crime forgot" suggest that the singer is trying to escape the pressures of modern life and find solace elsewhere.
Overall, "Lonesome Street" seems to be a meditation on the difficulties of modern urban living, and the need for connection, comfort, and support in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you got?
What possessions do you have?
Mass produced in somewhere hot
Items are manufactured in a hot industrial area.
You'll have to go on the Underground
One must take the underground train to get things done in this area.
To get things done here
To accomplish tasks successfully within this location.
(And then you have to see)
(It is necessary to witness it)
If you need a yellow duck, service done
If you require a strange but specific service like a yellow duck, this is the place to come.
This is a place to come to,
This is the location for specific services or tasks.
Or, well, it was
Or at least it used to be.
I know a hot spot oh oh
There is a popular and exciting spot I am aware of.
Crossing on the guillotine
Taking a risk that could have dire consequences.
And if you have nobody left to rely on
If you have no one to depend on for support.
I'll hold you in my arms and let you drift
I will comfort you and let you relax.
It's got to be that time again
It is most likely that time period once more.
And June, June will be over soon again
The month of June will be finished soon like it always is.
So get yourself up, get a past glitch on your way
Get up and leave your past issues behind as you move forward.
There's nothing to be ashamed of
There is no reason to feel embarrassed.
Taking off again
Starting anew.
The five fourteen to East Grinstead
The 5:14 train that goes to East Grinstead.
(You've sent me off to see) (we're going up, up, up, up, up)
(You have directed me to investigate) (We are elevating to new heights)
Coursing on our greatest night
Moving forward through our most impressive moment.
And talking types will let us down, again
Those who talk too much will disappoint us once more.
Talk, talk on your arse all night
Talking nonstop without taking meaningful action.
You wanna be there
You desire to be present in that moment or location.
Step inside the tarmac ride
Enter the transportation that will bring us there.
To the land that crime forgot
Arriving in a place where there is no crime.
Oh, just don't go there
Warning to avoid that place.
Cracks inside the tarmac ride
Problems within the transportation that will bring us there.
To the land that crime forgot, oh no
Even though this is a place without crime, problems may exist.
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Heading towards a desolate or lonely street.
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Heading towards a desolate or lonely street.
Lonesome Street, ooh
Arriving at Lonesome Street.
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Heading towards a desolate or lonely street.
Lonesome Street, ooh
Arriving at Lonesome Street.
Going down to Lonesome Street, ooh
Heading towards a desolate or lonely street.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
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