New Song
Blackstar Lyrics


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I have got no reason
I have got no reason at all
Getting older but not getting any wiser
And I never even heard the last call
I have got no reason
No reason have I got
Seems like I am stuck in my old ways
Bitter jaded and vitriolic
Yeah I have got the lot

Got no reason
I have got no reason at all
Got no reason
At all
At all
At all
No reason at all

I got a new song to sing now
Wishing to Christ that I would never get old
Whilst to the sands of time my mind and body were being sold
Yeah I have got a new song to sing now
Got no time for getting the blues
After all it could be worse
I could be like you

Well I got no reason
Seems like I lost the plot




Well I am putting it all on the line now
Out on a limb on one final shot

Overall Meaning

The song "New Song" by Blackstar talks about the singer's self-realization about his life, he discusses his bitterness, jadedness and overall vitriolic nature. He says that he is getting old but not any wiser, and that he has no reason for anything. He has come to understand his situation and accepts it as it is.


In the second verse, he talks about how he's got a new song to sing and that he doesn't want to get old. He wishes to remain young while his body and mind are aging. He discusses how he has no time to get the blues and that he could be in a worse situation. He concludes by saying that he's putting it all on the line, that he's out on a limb and that it's his one final shot.


The song is a reflection of the singer's life and how he sees things around him. It's a powerful message about accepting who you are and where you are in life, while also reaching for something better.


Line by Line Meaning

I have got no reason
I lack a purpose or motivation


I have got no reason at all
There is no explanation or justification for my current state


Getting older but not getting any wiser
Despite aging, I am not gaining any more knowledge or understanding


And I never even heard the last call
I missed out on something important or integral to my life


No reason have I got
I have absolutely no reason or motive


Seems like I am stuck in my old ways
I am stubborn and resistant to change


Bitter jaded and vitriolic
I am resentful, cynical, and filled with hate


Yeah I have got the lot
I possess all of these negative qualities and more


Got no reason
I have no purpose or motivation


Got no reason at all
There is no explanation or justification for my current state


At all
None whatsoever


I got a new song to sing now
I have a new perspective or outlook on life


Wishing to Christ that I would never get old
I dread the idea of aging and losing my vitality


Whilst to the sands of time my mind and body were being sold
As I age, I am losing my mental and physical faculties to time


Got no time for getting the blues
I am too busy or preoccupied to feel sad or depressed


After all it could be worse
My situation is not as bad as it could be


I could be like you
I could be in a worse state or situation than I am currently in


Seems like I lost the plot
I have lost my sense of direction or purpose


Well I am putting it all on the line now
I am taking a risk and making a big effort


Out on a limb on one final shot
I am risking everything on one last attempt




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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Comments from YouTube:

Tesher

That bollywood sample though! Madlib came thru 🙌🏽

Information Sniper

Bombay the hard way Shadow/Automator

Romil

Madlib flipped the old "Don" theme and made it sound like an old Blaxploitation film score. Genius!

Big Doug

The Don Theme is MESMERIZING!

Canais Young

I never knew that was from a Bollywood movie. I first heard it as part of the opening theme to the "American Dad" episode "Tearjerker" (one of two episodes that parodied the James Bond movies. The other one is "For Black Eyes Only").

Dj Hashhh

Don bolte✌🔥

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Looder

Let's all pray for a vinyl release soon! Such a killer album, brutally awesome cover art! This is already a timeless classic!

Jimmy1982*Playlists

🙏🏼🤲🏼

calmb01

The cover is so powerful

Remnant Saved 144

supposed to be coming soon

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