Bang
Blur/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Waiting for an underground train
To rumble underneath my feet
Bang goes another day
Where it went I could not say
Now I'll have to wait another week
What was said was never done
Don't panic, it's not really worth your while
Bang goes another year
In and out of one ear
Everybody's doing it, so do it too
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
Sitting on the early bus
Passing through the morning rush
It makes no difference that I'm not with you
Bang goes another year
In and out of one ear
Everybody's doing it, I'll do it too
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
I don't need anyone
But a little of your love can make things better
I don't need anyone
But a little love would make things better
I don't need anyone
But a little of your love can make things better
The lyrics to Blur's song "Bang" are cryptic but thought-provoking. The chorus "Kiss kiss kiss, bang bang bang" juxtaposes the romantic gesture of a kiss with the violent sound of a gunshot. It creates a powerful image of passion and destruction, which continues with the verse "Love and war, all is fair." It implies that love and war share a similar intensity, with the same line of casualties and the same ruthless strategies to win.
The next two lines "Mao Tse-tung and Uncle Sam, sold the world bought the car" critiques the leaders of China and America for their political ideologies being sold out to consumerism. The car is an emblem of materialism and the pursuit of wealth, which are values propagated by capitalist society. The next line "This time you've gone too far" suggests that, as a society, we have crossed a line in our addiction to consumerism and lost sight of what is important.
The song's verse then discusses the absurdity of human existence, with the lines "Run, run, run, kick, kick, kick, Everything makes me sick. Tick, tick, tick, tock, tock, tock, Mr. Hyde and Dr. Spock." It reflects the chaotic, senseless nature of life, and how it is governed by a ticking clock. Mr. Hyde and Dr. Spock are two opposing forces, one representing malevolence and the other intellect, further representing the inner conflict within ourselves.
Overall, "Bang" is a commentary on society, capitalism, and the human condition. It uses powerful and evocative imagery to portray a message of both urgency and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss kiss kiss, bang, bang, bang
All the pleasantries and compliments exchanged have been followed by shooting and violence
Mao Tse-tung and Uncle Sam
Two contrasting ideologies: communism and capitalism
Sold the world bought the car
The world was taken over by the powers and in return, they gained control of the materialistic things
This time you've gone too far
The actions or words spoken have crossed a line and is unacceptable
Ha, ha, ha, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sarcastic laughter and dismissive agreement
Love and war, all is fair
The rules of fairness and morality do not apply in love and war
Run, run, run, kick, kick, kick
The frustration and feeling of being trapped leads to physical actions of running and kicking
Everything makes me sick
Intense dislike and feeling of nausea towards everything
Tick, tick, tick, tock, tock, tock
The sound of time passing and countdown to something daunting
Mr. Hyde and Dr. Spock
Two contrasting personalities: one aggressive and the other intellectual
Fuck you and your theory
Disagreement and disrespect towards one's ideologies and beliefs
Nothing you do can get near me
The actions of the other person are not impactful and do not affect one's life
Kiss, kiss, kiss, bang, bang, bang
The cycle of pleasantries followed by violence continues
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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