Beetlebum
Blur Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Beetlebum
What you've done
She's a gun
Now what you've done
Beetlebum
Get nothing done
You beetlebum
Just get numb
Now what you've done
Beetlebum

And when she lets me slip away
She turns me on then all my violence is gone
Nothing is wrong
I just slip away and I am gone
Nothing is wrong
She turns me on
I just slip away and I am gone

Beetlebum
Because you're young
She's a gun
Now what you've done
Beetlebum
She'll suck your thumb
She'll make you come
'Cause, she's your gun
Now what you've done
Beetlebum

And when she lets me slip away
She turns me on then all my violence is gone
Nothing is wrong
I just slip away and I am gone
There's nothing wrong
She turns me on
I just slip away and I am gone

He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it




He's on, he's on, he's on it
He's on, he's on, he's on it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Beetlebum by Blur seem to be about a relationship that has become toxic and addictive, with the use of "gun" and "numb" implying danger and lack of feeling at the same time. The line "When she lets me slip away, she turns me on and all my violence is gone" suggests that the singer is using this relationship to escape from their darker thoughts and tendencies. The use of the word "Beetlebum" itself is unclear in meaning, but it adds an element of surrealism to the lyrics that reflects the instability and confusion within the relationship.


The lyrics also touch on the concept of youth and how it can be a powerful force, but also one that can lead to dangerous situations. The line "Because you're young, she's a gun" implies that both the singer and their partner are reckless and inexperienced, and this is what draws them together. However, the consequences of their actions are also emphasized through the use of words like "come" and "gone", suggesting that this relationship is taking a toll on their emotional well-being and possibly their physical safety as well.


Overall, Beetlebum is a complex and ambiguous song with lyrics that can be interpreted in various ways. It touches on themes of addiction, escape, and youth, using surreal imagery and clever wordplay to deliver its message.


Line by Line Meaning

Beetlebum
Addressing someone with a nickname, possibly referencing drug use or a state of mind


What you've done
Questioning the actions of the person being addressed, as if they've caused a problem


She's a gun
Metaphor for a dangerous and alluring person, possibly a romantic partner or drug


Now what you've done
Repeating the question from earlier, emphasizing blame


Get nothing done
Suggesting that the person being addressed is distracted and unproductive due to the situation


You beetlebum
Insulting the person being addressed, possibly implying uselessness or weakness


Just get numb
Encouraging the person being addressed to dull their emotions or ignore the situation


And when she lets me slip away
Describing a moment when the person addressing the listener can forget their problems and feel free


She turns me on then all my violence is gone
Suggesting that the dangerous and alluring person mentioned earlier has a calming effect on the artist


Nothing is wrong
Emphasizing the feeling of freedom and lack of worry during the moment of escape


I just slip away and I am gone
Describing the feeling of complete detachment from reality during the moment of escape


Because you're young
Addressing the listener's youth and naivete, possibly warning them of the dangers involved


She'll suck your thumb
Metaphor for the alluring and controlling nature of the person being addressed


She'll make you come
Metaphor for the addictive and pleasurable nature of the person being addressed


'Cause, she's your gun
Reinforcing the dangerous and alluring nature of the person being addressed


He's on, he's on, he's on it
Repeating a phrase describing someone who is using or addicted to something, possibly emphasizing the theme of addiction throughout the song




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
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@thereliablesource7938

lol this is the most thirsty comment section I've ever seen

@Ace_Of_Bass8

Lmao its true I wonder how Damon feels

@ollyobrien2889

Is it just me who's only here for the song?

@Ace_Of_Bass8

@@ollyobrien2889 nope i am too

@wingsofmagic055

But lets be real here, who isn't thirsty over him, he's so attractive

@b.l7491

Arabella - Arctic Monkeys comment section is worse

27 More Replies...

@taniaarthur

hats off to Damon's mum for her craftsmanship. Jeeeezuz

@user-oc6wb7yi5w

YES HES JUST 😩🤭

@98schild

alex's cigarette uncensored, essex visibly written on damon's guitar, the colors being brighter and damon's look being even stronger.... omg i feel like i've rediscovered a masterpiece

@tswiftss

@Verycoolgun IM CACKLING

More Comments

More Versions