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)
Caravan
Blur Lyrics
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In the sun and the dust
No one loves you
When you are lost
Yeah, I'm a clown
Pulling my world down
I believe I was strong
But you are the one
The weight of it
And the day will come and you'll get away from it
Away from it
Sometimes everything is easy
Sometimes everything is easy
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
I try to quit
But my heart won't buy it
I got family
The caravan comes back for me
And when it comes you'll feel the weight of it,
The weight of it
And the day, and you'll get away from it
Away from it
Sometimes everything is easy
Sometimes everything is easy
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la (repeat)
The song "Caravan" by Blur is a deeply introspective piece. The lyrics evoke a sense of feeling lost, and ultimately finding oneself again. The opening lines "Caravan is lost, in the sun and the dust" hint at a lack of direction in life. The singer of the song feels alone and unloved, as if they are wandering through life with no sense of purpose or belonging. The following lines "No one loves you when you are lost, yeah, I'm a clown pulling my world down" suggest a self-destructive tendency of the singer, who feels like they are responsible for their own feelings of isolation and loneliness.
The lines "I believe I was strong, but you are the one" are an interesting contrast to the rest of the song. Here, we see the singer acknowledging the role that someone else plays in their life. They feel like that they were once strong but have now become dependent on this other person or perhaps even a substance. The repeated lines "when it comes, you'll feel the weight of it" suggest that there is a reckoning coming, and the singer knows that they will have to face the consequences of their choices. But ultimately, there is hope in the line "The caravan comes back for me." The singer recognizes that they are not alone and that their family will always be there to support them.
Line by Line Meaning
Caravan is lost
The group of people and their possessions are no longer together or easily identifiable.
In the sun and the dust
The caravan is traveling through hot and dry conditions.
No one loves you
There is a feeling of abandonment and loneliness among the travelers.
When you are lost
People tend to avoid or dismiss you when you are struggling or unsure of yourself.
Yeah, I'm a clown
The artist feels foolish and like they are not taken seriously.
Pulling my world down
Their actions and emotions are negatively affecting their own life and those around them.
I believe I was strong
In the past, the singer had confidence in their abilities and resilience.
But you are the one
Someone else has become the focus of their attention and has taken over the role of being strong or in control.
And when it comes, you'll feel the weight of it
When the responsibility or burden of the situation falls on the other person, they will realize its impact and severity.
The weight of it
The heaviness or pressure of the situation becomes apparent.
And the day will come and you'll get away from it
There is hope that the situation will eventually pass and they will no longer feel trapped or overwhelmed.
Away from it
They desire to escape and leave their problems or struggles behind them.
Sometimes everything is easy
There are moments in life where things seem effortless and smooth.
La la la la la la la
An expression of joy, carelessness, or distraction from reality.
I try to quit
The singer attempts to stop or give up something, but finds it difficult.
But my heart won't buy it
Their emotions or desires prevent them from letting go or giving up.
I got family
The artist has loved ones who rely on them or provide support.
The caravan comes back for me
There is reassurance that they will not be alone or abandoned, as the group will return to retrieve them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES
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