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)
Coping
Blur Lyrics
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Tongue-tied 'til the day I die
There's no love made with mermaids
It's just distraction so they say
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
It's a sorry state you're getting in
The same excuse is wearing thin
There's no self control left in me
What was not will never will be
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Or am I just coping?)
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face
The emphasis on coping
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Can I be dreaming? Or am I just coping?)
The lyrics to Blur's song "Coping" are tinged with feelings of exhaustion, disappointment, and defeat. The singer is grappling with the weight of their own primal, evil nature, which has left them feeling tongue-tied and lacking in self-control. They are struggling to find a way forward, and the prospect of going through these emotions again is terrifying.
The metaphor of mermaids is used to illustrate the idea that distractions are ultimately meaningless. These momentary pleasures may offer some relief or respite, but they cannot provide a lasting escape from the realities of life. The singer seems resigned to their own inability to overcome these challenges, and the repetition of the question "can I go through this again?" serves to underscore their sense of hopelessness.
The last lines of the song introduce a note of ambiguity, with the singer questioning whether they are simply coping with their emotions or whether they are in fact dreaming. This reinforces the idea that reality is difficult to parse and that our own perceptions can be misleading.
Overall, "Coping" presents a bleak and introspective view of the struggle to deal with difficult emotions and navigate the complexities of life. It suggests that distraction and evasion are ultimately futile, and that the only way forward is to face our pain head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Primal, evil what am I
I am feeling deeply primal and evil, and I don't know what to make of it
Tongue-tied 'til the day I die
I am unable to express myself, and it seems like it will never change
There's no love made with mermaids
There is no real connection or love with those who are superficial or ungrounded
It's just distraction so they say
Others say that these distractions are just a way to avoid facing difficult emotions or issues
And I'm too tired to care about it
I am exhausted and don't have the energy to deal with this anymore
Can't you see this in my face, my face
My exhaustion and lack of emotional energy is visible on my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this way again, will I be able to handle it?
It's a sorry state you're getting in
You are deteriorating and it's a sad situation
The same excuse is wearing thin
Your excuses are no longer convincing or valid
There's no self control left in me
I feel like I have lost all self control and can't manage my own life
What was not will never will be
Things that were not meant to be, will never come to fruition
The emphasis on coping
The focus is on just getting through each day, rather than true emotional growth
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
Again, the question arises whether I will be able to handle these difficult emotions in the future
Or am I just coping?
Am I simply just getting by and not truly healing or growing?
And I'm too tired to care about it
I am once again exhausted and can't muster the energy to address these issues
Can't you see this in my face
My exhaustion and lack of emotional energy is again visible on my face
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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@polinadanilina4987
Primal, evil what am I
Tongue-tied 'til the day I die
There's no love made with mermaids
It's just distraction so they say
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
It's a sorry state you're getting in
The same excuse is wearing thin
There's no self control left in me
What was not will never will be
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Or am I just coping?)
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face
The emphasis on coping
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Can I be dreaming? Or am I just coping?)
Примитивный, злобный, что со мной?
Косноязычный до самой смерти
Любви не может быть с русалками
Это всего лишь развлечение или так они говорят
припев:
Но я слишком устал, чтобы заботиться об этом
Разве ты ни видишь это по моему лицу, моему лицу
Когда у меня это странное чувство, смогу ли я разобраться в этом снова
Состояние, в котором ты прибываешь,- плачевно
То же самое оправдание - неубедительно
У меня не осталось никакого самообладания
Что не было, тому не быть
@patrickstocks3576
Primal, evil 👿 what am I
Tongue 👅 tied ‘Til the day I die
There’s no love 💓 made with mermaids 🧜♀️
It’s just distraction so they say
And I’m too tired 💤 to care about it
Can’t you see this is my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
It’s a sorry 😐 state you’re getting in
The same excuse is wearing thin
There’s no self control left in me
What was not will never will be
And I’m too tired 💤 to care about it
Can’t you see this is in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Or am I just coping?)
And I’m too tired 😑 to care about it
Can’t you see this in my face
The emphasis on coping
Can’t you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Can I be dreaming? Or am I just coping?)
@stdrum-nb6qr
Primal, evil what am I
Tongue-tied 'til the day I die
There's no love made with mermaids
It's just distraction so they say
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
It's a sorry state you're getting in
The same excuse is wearing thin
There's no self control left in me
What was not will never will be
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Or am I just coping?)
And I'm too tired to care about it
Can't you see this in my face
The emphasis on coping
Can't you see this in my face, my face
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
When I feel this strange can I go through this again?
(Can I be dreaming? Or am I just coping?)
@The2FRANKGRIMES
After hearing a few songs from the album, Modern Life is Rubbish has got to be one of the most underrated albums.
@charmlessnerd8582
I almost forgot how amazing this song is
@someone-mq9bw
charmlessnerd you are everywhere
@johnharvey4448
charmlessnerd I’d like to talk to you charmlessnerd. Is that possible ?
@deltaframes-os4km
I never forgot because its my favourite Blur album.
@dinglebeey
im increasingly convinced this is their best album
@diskochimp
Any other band would've released this as a single.
@luke4djojo
it makes me perplexed ..who would buy Sunday Sunday single
@martinmortyry7444
@@luke4djojo I would. Truth be told, I could buy every song from this album as a single because it's their absolute best.
@chuckabbate5924
Food was a shit label.