Advert
Blur Lyrics
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It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm half way home
I feel foul mouthed as I stand and wait for the underground
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
I need something to remind me that there's something else
You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting, there never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
If you stare too long you lose your appetite
A nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
I need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting, there never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16
(You can have it on the rates
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, a one week only special offer)
You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting, there never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Go on!
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
The lyrics of Blur's song "Advert" are a commentary on the pressures and stresses of modern life, particularly in urban areas. The opening lines, "It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm halfway home / I feel foul-mouthed as I stand and wait for the underground," convey a sense of frustration and weariness, as the singer navigates the crowded city and the daily grind. The lines "A nervous disposition doesn't agree with this / I need something to remind me that there's something else" suggest that the singer is seeking some kind of escape or release from the pressures of his life.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun / With all the people who are waiting, there never seems to be one," reinforces the idea that the singer is desperately in need of some kind of respite or escape from his daily routine. The line "Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion / If you stare too long you lose your appetite" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed and bombarded by the constant barrage of advertising and media messages that surround him in his daily life, which only adds to his sense of frustration and disillusionment.
Overall, the song is a critique of the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of modern life in urban areas and a call for some kind of release or escape from that world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm half way home
The singer is on their way home from work and it's 6 PM.
I feel foul mouthed as I stand and wait for the underground
The singer feels irritated and frustrated waiting for the subway.
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
The singer's anxiety is not helpful in this situation.
I need something to remind me that there's something else
The artist needs a break from their routine and a reminder of other possibilities in life.
Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
Ads are meant to quickly convince people to buy or do something.
If you stare too long you lose your appetite
Looking at ads for too long can make you lose interest in what's being advertised.
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
Sometimes we need a quick solution to our physical discomfort.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
This line doesn't have a clear meaning on its own.
You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
The artist needs a vacation in a warm place.
With all the people who are waiting, there never seems to be one
Everyone seems to be waiting for a vacation and it never comes.
Say something, say something else
The singer is asking for a change in conversation or topic.
Go on!
This is an encouraging exclamation for someone to speak up or continue.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hahaoriginal6921
Intro]
(Food processors are great!)
[Verse 1]
It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm halfway home
I feel foul-mouthed as I stand and wait for the Underground
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
I need something to remind me that there is something else
[Chorus]
You need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
[Verse 2]
Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
If you stare too long, you lose your appetite
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
[Chorus]
I need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
[Bridge]
One, two, three, four
Five, six, seven, eight
Nine, ten, eleven, twelve
Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen
(You can have a holiday in the sun, yes
Ladies and gentlemen, one week only, on special offer)
[Chorus]
You need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Go on, say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
@gilateshe4040
Lyrics :
It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm half way home
I feel foul mouthed as I stand an' wait for the underground
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
I need something to remind me that there's something else
You need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
If you stare too long you lose your appetite
A nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
I need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
One, two, three, four
Five, six, seven, eight
Nine, ten, eleven, twelve
Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen
You can have our holidays
Yes, ladies and gentlemen
For one week only
A special offer
You need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something, say something else
Go on, say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
Say something, say something else
@qoam0
for Korean
(Food processors are great!)
(푸드 프로세서, 정말 좋아요!)
It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm half way home
지금은 여섯 시 정각, 집까지는 반쯤 남았어
I feel foul-mouthed as I stand and wait for the underground
가만히 서서 지하철을 기다리고 있으면 욕이 나올 것 같아
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
신경이 예민해서 그런지 더 이상은 못 참겠어
I need something to remind me that there's something else
색다른 게 있다는 걸 상기시킬 무언가가 필요해
You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
넌 휴가가 필요해, 햇살 밝은 어딘가에서
With all the people who are waiting
기다리고 있는 모든 사람들
There never seems to be one
휴가 따위는 없는 것 같은데
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
광고는 너를 재빨리 잡아채지
If you stare too long you lose your appetite
너무 오래 보고 있으면 질리고 말아
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
신경이 예민해서 그런지 더 이상은 못 참겠어
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
몸살과 복통을 빨리 진정시켜 줄 것이 필요해
I need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
난 휴가가 필요해, 햇살 밝은 어딘가에서
With all the people who are waiting
기다리고 있는 모든 사람들
There never seems to be one
휴가 따위는 없는 것 같은데
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
One, two, three, four
하나, 둘, 셋, 넷
Five, six, seven, eight
다섯, 여섯, 일곱, 여덟
Nine, ten, eleven, twelve
아홉, 열, 열하나, 열둘
Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen
열셋, 열넷, 열다섯, 열여섯
(You can have a holiday in the sun, yes
(따스한 태양 아래 휴일을 즐겨 보세요
Ladies and gentlemen, one week only, on special offer)
지금부터 딱 일주일, 특가로 모시겠습니다!)
You need a holiday, somewhere in the sun
넌 휴가가 필요해, 햇살 밝은 어딘가에서
With all the people who are waiting
기다리고 있는 모든 사람들
There never seems to be one
휴가 따위는 없는 것 같은데
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Go on!
어서!
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
Say something, say something else
다른 걸 말해봐, 다른 걸 좀 말해봐
출처: 네이버 blog, 가사를 생각하다, 노랫말
• 광고를 보고 생각없이 물건을 사는 사람들을 비판하는 곡.
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
[Sampled Intro]
Food processors are great!
[Verse 1]It's six o'clock on the dot and I'm halfway home
I feel foul-mouthed as I stand and wait for the Underground
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
I need something to remind me that there is something else
[Chorus]You[I] need a holiday somewhere in the sun
With all the people who are waiting
There never seems to be one
Say something else
Go on,
[Verse 2]Advertisements are here for rapid persuasion
If you stare too long, you lose your appetite
And a nervous disposition doesn't agree with this
You need fast relief from aches and stomach pains
[Bridge]One, two, three, four, Five, six, seven, eight
Nine, ten, eleven, twelve, Thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen
(You can have a holiday in the sun, yes
Ladies and gentlemen, one week only, on special offer)
@carolina805
Food processors are great!
@Spebby
Food processors are great!
@yourpalcal1412
Food processors are great!
@levisretiro6288
Procesors of food are amazing!
@moscxrdx
but a glass of Milk Plus is better
@E.Bennett90
Food processors ARE great
@chirstinasilver7274
Listen to Sunday Sunday on a Sunday.
And listen to Advert at 6:00 clock, on the dock while being halfway home
@aboteceu3947
Chirstina Silver 'six o'clock on the dot' is correct
@terryprofitt6902
Good idea
@jakubpodolak4104
This album has so many potential singles, yet they had to record new songs, because it was "lacking songs good enough to be singles" lol.