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)
All We Want
Blur Lyrics
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Not an uncommon thing
Everyone does (as such)
Here we go, up on all fours
Got bright ideas on how to win wars
(cos 1 2 3 4...)
All we want, all we ever want
Listen to something but I just say nothing
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
Another episode just got binned
Next weeks repeat sees me living in
Inconsequence
Vitality
Struck hidden eyes, it's all over me
All we want, all we ever want
Listen to something but I just say nothing
All we want, all anybody wants
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
All we want, all we ever want
Listen to something but I just say nothing
All we want, all anybody wants
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
The lyrics of Blur's song "All We Want" are somewhat cryptic, but a careful analysis can offer some insights into what the song may be about. The opening lines, "Give me gas when it gets too much / Not an uncommon thing / Everyone does (as such)," suggest that the song is about seeking relief from stress or anxiety. The next lines, "Here we go, up on all fours / Got bright ideas on how to win wars / (cos 1 2 3 4...)," further suggest that the singer is struggling to cope with something.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling to find a sense of purpose or direction. The lines "All we want, all we ever want / Listen to something but I just say nothing / All we want, all anybody wants / Listen to something but I just hear nothing" suggest that the singer is searching for something meaningful, but is having trouble finding it. The repeated line "Listen to something but I just hear nothing" drives home the sense of disconnection and alienation.
The lines "Another episode just got binned / Next weeks repeat sees me living in / Inconsequence / Vitality" continue this theme of frustration and ennui, while "Struck hidden eyes, it's all over me" suggests a sense of being watched or judged. Overall, the song seems to be about the difficulties of finding meaning and purpose in a chaotic and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me gas when it gets too much
I need a way to cope when things become overwhelming
Not an uncommon thing
Many people experience this feeling
Everyone does (as such)
It's a normal human reaction
Here we go, up on all fours
I'm ready to fight and stand up for myself
Got bright ideas on how to win wars
I have innovative solutions to solve problems
(cos 1 2 3 4...)
My ideas are organized and thought out
All we want, all we ever want
Our ultimate desire
Listen to something but I just say nothing
I choose not to speak my thoughts
All we want, all anybody wants
A common goal among all people
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
I'm not actively listening or engaged
Another episode just got binned
Another attempt failed
Next weeks repeat sees me living in
I'm stuck in a cycle of repeating the same actions
Inconsequence
My actions feel unimportant or meaningless
Vitality
I want to feel alive and energized
Struck hidden eyes, it's all over me
I feel like I'm being watched or judged
Listen to something but I just say nothing
I choose to stay silent and keep my thoughts to myself
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
I'm not actively engaged or aware of my surroundings
Listen to something but I just say nothing
I continue to choose to stay quiet
Listen to something but I just hear nothing
I'm not tuned in to what's going on around me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM COXON
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