Bank Holiday
Blur Lyrics
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Taken out by her daughter (because she thought she oughta)
Kids are eating snickers (because they're so delicious)
Then there's sticky fingers (then mother looses her knickers)
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with six-pack of beer
Barbeque is cooking (sausages and chicken)
Patio is buzzing (and the neighbors they are looking)
John is down the fun pub (drinking lots of lager)
Girls and boys are on the game (and all the high streets look the same)
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with six-pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with six-pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
Bank holiday
in the UK refers to a public holiday where banks and most businesses are closed. In Blur's song "Bank Holiday," the lyrics describe the scene of a typical British bank holiday, including family gatherings, barbecues, and drinking beer. The first verse talks about the grandmother who has new dentures, but she still wants to eat the crust on pizza. Her daughter takes her out, perhaps because it's a special occasion or because she wants to make her mother happy. Meanwhile, the kids are eating Snickers bars, and sticky fingers lead to the mother losing her knickers, which is probably a playful reference to the chaos that can ensue during family gatherings.
The chorus sets the scene for what bank holidays mean to the people in the UK. They are days of enjoyment that everyone looks forward to, with beer and barbecues and the chance to spend time with family and friends. However, the joy is short-lived as the holiday ends, and everyone has to go back to work again. This repeated cycle of anticipation and then back to daily life is a theme that's relatable to many people.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the ups and downs of a bank holiday, showcasing the joy and excitement that these days bring to people living in the UK. However, it also highlights the fleeting nature of this enjoyment and how it is quickly replaced by the need to go back to work again.
Line by Line Meaning
Grandma's got new dentures
Grandma got new dentures so she can finally eat the crust on pizza without any difficulties.
Taken out by her daughter
Grandma's daughter took her out to get new dentures because she thought it was necessary.
Kids are eating snickers
The children are enjoying eating Snickers bars because they're so delicious.
Then there's sticky fingers
The children have sticky fingers from eating the Snickers bars, and as a result, the mother becomes frustrated and loses her temper.
Barbeque is cooking
The BBQ is cooking up delicious sausages and chicken for everyone to enjoy.
Patio is buzzing
The patio is lively with people and the neighbors are curious and looking around.
John is down the fun pub
John is enjoying a drink at the local pub with friends and having a good time.
Girls and boys are on the game
The girls and boys are playing a game, possibly a drinking game, and all the High Streets (popular shopping destinations) start to look the same.
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Bank holidays, public holidays in the UK, come six times a year.
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
These bank holidays are eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by everyone.
Bank holiday comes with six-pack of beer
People celebrate bank holidays with beer.
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
After the holiday, it's time to go back to work again, indicated by the repeated spelling of the word 'again.'
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
The song emphasizes the drudgery and inevitability of returning to work after a holiday.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Andrea-hs1rt
[Verse 1]
Grandma needs new dentures to eat the crust on pizza
Taken out by her daughter because she thought she oughta
The kids are eating Snickers because they're so delicious
Then there's sticky fingers then mother loses her knickers
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
And then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Verse 2]
Barbecue is cooking sausages and chicken
The patio is buzzing and neighbours they are looking
John is down a fun pub drinking lots of lager
Girls and boys are on the game and all the high streets look the same
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
And then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Bridge]
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Outro]
Bank holiday
@ThisFeatureisPointlessLmao
0:05 [Verse 1]
Grandma needs new dentures to eat the crust on pizza
Taken out by her daughter because she thought she oughta
The kids are eating Snickers because they're so delicious
Then there's sticky fingers then mother loses her knickers
0:16 [Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
And then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
0:33 [Verse 2]
Barbecue is cooking sausages and chicken
The patio is buzzing and neighbours they are looking
John is down a fun pub drinking lots of lager
Girls and boys are on the game and all the high streets look the same
0:44 [Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
0:55 [Instrumental Break]
1:14 [Bridge]
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
1:18 [Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
1:39 [Outro]
Bank holiday
@roiybenkel682
Grandma's got new dentures
To eat the crust on pizza
Been taken out by her daughter
Because she thought she ought'a
The kids are eating snickers
Because they're so delicious
Then there's sticky fingers
And mother loses her knickersCHORUS:
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer, then its back to work A.G.A.I.N.Bar-b-que is cooking
Sausages and chicken
The patio is buzzing
The neighbours they are looking
John is down the fun pub
Drinking lots of lager
Girls and boys are on the game
And all the high streets look the sameREPEAT CHORUSBack to work A.G.A.I.N.REPEAT CHORUS
@patrickstocks3576
Grandma’s got new dentures (to eat the crust on pizza 🍕)
Taken out by her daughter (because she thought 💭 she oughta)
Kids are eating 🍽 snickers (because they’re so delicious 😋)
Then there’s sticky fingers (then mother looses her knickers)
Bank 🏦 holiday comes 6 times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone Cheers 🥂
Bank 🏦 holiday comes with 6-pack of beer 🍺
Then it’s back to work A-G-A-I-N
Barbecue is cooking 🍳 (sausages and chicken 🐓)
Patio is buzzing (and the neighbors they are looking)
John is down the fun pub (drinking lots of lager)
Girls and boys are on the game (and all the high streets look 👀 the same)
Bank 🏦 holiday comes 6 times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers 🍻
Bank 🏦 holiday comes with 6-pack of beer 🍺
Then it’s back to work A-G-A-I-N
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
Bank 🏦 holiday comes 6 times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers 🥂
Bank 🏦 holiday comes with 6-pack of beer 🍺
Then it’s back to work A-G-A-I-N
Bank 🏦 holiday
@thisismyname5657
This is the song that plays in my mind when I space out in class.
@rogeryenf9371
This is the song plays in my head at work, usually in meetings!
@joaopedroborgessantanna5247
In my case it plays when I space out in my work.
@hydra4251
This song and other short Blur songs always randomly pop into my head whenever. it’s annoying and awesome at the same time.
@stupidnicks
CHINESE BOMBS!
@theeveshamgamer
Every bank holiday this song pops in my head..... Love it!
@Linmints
Im so mad at myself for not listening to blur in so long, I love this
@Mai-fn8kq
Same
@Andrea-hs1rt
[Verse 1]
Grandma needs new dentures to eat the crust on pizza
Taken out by her daughter because she thought she oughta
The kids are eating Snickers because they're so delicious
Then there's sticky fingers then mother loses her knickers
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
And then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Verse 2]
Barbecue is cooking sausages and chicken
The patio is buzzing and neighbours they are looking
John is down a fun pub drinking lots of lager
Girls and boys are on the game and all the high streets look the same
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
And then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Bridge]
Back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Chorus]
Bank holiday comes six times a year
Days of enjoyment to which everyone cheers
Bank holiday comes with a six pack of beer
Then it's back to work A-G-A-I-N
[Outro]
Bank holiday
@EyeSpyHiFi
Timeless classic!