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)
Cowboy Song
Blur Lyrics
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You're the one, you're the one
In my head, oughta get us clear
You'll find a song before too long
I've got a healthy feeling,
A sleepy feeling, a sleepy feeling
Today is gone, the day is gone, today is gone
Go to a store, to the golf floor
You're the one, you're the one
A cowboy's song, you're the one
I've got a healthy feeling,
A sleepy feeling, a sleepy feeling
It's all gone, today is gone, it's all gone
I've got a sleepy feeling,
A new slept feeling, a sleepy feel
It's all gone, today is gone, today is gone
The song 'Cowboy Song' from Blur's album 'Modern Life Is Rubbish' is a unique blend of escapist imagery and dreamy soundscapes that transport the listener to a world of whimsy and simplicity. The lyrics of this song evoke a sense of longing for a different life, a life that is free, untethered and full of adventure. The opening lines of the song "Gonna sail a bird like a private jet, You're the one, you're the one" suggest a desire to break free from the mundane existence and soar high, like a bird flying in the vast expanse of the sky. The repetition of "you're the one" suggests that the singer wants a companion in this journey of escape.
As the song progresses, the theme of escape and adventure is further reinforced by lines like "Go to a store, to the golf floor, A cowboy's song". This could be interpreted as a desire to escape the confines of modern consumer culture and embrace a more simplistic, rustic way of life inspired by cowboy culture. The repeated use of phrases like "a healthy feeling, a sleepy feeling" and "today is gone" add to the dreamy atmosphere of the song and suggest a longing for a simpler, less stressful life.
Overall, 'Cowboy Song' is a beautifully crafted piece of music that captures the yearning for escape and adventure in a way that is both evocative and soothing.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna sail a bird like a private jet
I am going to fly high and free just like a private jet carries people across the world
You're the one, you're the one
I am singing to the special person who means everything to me
In my head, oughta get us clear
I am looking for clarity in my thoughts and trying to clear up any confusion we may have
You'll find a song before too long
The person I am singing to will soon find a special song that will speak to them deep within
I've got a healthy feeling,
A sleepy feeling, a sleepy feeling
I feel both energized and tired at the same time
Today is gone, the day is gone, today is gone
The day has ended and it is now in the past
Go to a store, to the golf floor
I am going to a store or golf course, but it doesn't matter where I am going as long as I am with the person I love
A cowboy's song, a cowboy's song
I am singing a song that reminds me of the wild and free spirit of a cowboy
You're the one, you're the one
A cowboy's song, you're the one
The person I love is the one who brings out my inner cowboy and makes me feel free
It's all gone, today is gone, it's all gone
Everything that happened today is now in the past and we must move on
I've got a sleepy feeling,
A new slept feeling, a sleepy feel
It's all gone, today is gone, today is gone
I am feeling tired and could use some rest, and I know that everything that happened today is over and done with
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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