Blur's self-titled fifth album (1997) saw another stylistic shift, influenced by the lo-fi styles of American indie rock groups, and became their third UK chart-topping album. Its single "Song 2" brought the band mainstream success in the US for the first time. Their next album, 13 (1999) saw the band experimenting with electronic and gospel music, and featured more personal lyrics from Albarn. Their seventh album, Think Tank (2003), continued their experimentation with electronic sounds and was also shaped by Albarn's growing interest in hip hop and world music, featuring more minimal guitar work. Coxon left the band during early recording sessions for Think Tank, and Blur disbanded for several years after the end of the album's associated tour, with the members engaged in other projects.
In 2009, Blur reunited with Coxon back in the band and embarked on a European reunion tour. In the following years, they released several singles and compilations and toured internationally. In 2012, they received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Their eighth album, The Magic Whip (2015), was the sixth consecutive Blur studio album to top the British chart. The group have largely been on hiatus since the Magic Whip tour, but have announced plans to reunite in 2023 for various live dates.
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Studio albums
Leisure (1991)
Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993)
Parklife (1994)
The Great Escape (1995)
Blur (1997)
13 (1999)
Think Tank (2003)
The Magic Whip (2015)
The Ballad of Darren (2023)
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
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
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