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)
Daisy Bell
Blur Lyrics
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Daisy, Daisy
Planted one day by a glancing Dad
Planted by daisy bell
Whether she loves me or loves me not
Sometimes it's hard to tell
Yet I am longing to share the lot
A beautiful daisy bell
[Chorus]
Daisy, Daisy give me your heart to do
I'm half crazy, hopeful in love with you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford the carriage
But you look sweet upon the street
On a bicycle built for two
We will go tandem as man and wife
Daisy, Daisy
Peddling our way down the road of life
I and my daisy bell
When the roads and we both despise
Please men the lambs as well
There are bright lights in those dazzling ice
A beautiful daisy bell
[Chorus]
I'll stand by you in wear or well Daisy, Daisy
You'll be the bell we'll try to rip you know
Sweet little daisy bell, You'll take the lead in each trip we take
And if I dropped out, I will say here's the drink by beautiful daisy bell
[Chorus: x2]
But you look sweet upon the street
On a bicycle built for two
On a bicycle built for two
On a bicycle built for two
For two, for two, for two, for two
The song "Daisy Bell" by Blur is a romantic tale about a man who has fallen in love with a woman named Daisy. the first verse talks about a flower being planted. This flower represents the symbol of love that grows within the singer's heart. Daisy Bell, the woman he is in love with, is compared to this flower, and the singer cannot determine if she feels the same way about him. Despite this uncertainty, the singer still wants to share everything with Daisy, including the beauty of the world represented by the flower. He then asks for Daisy's heart in the chorus, expressing his overwhelming love for her.
The second verse talks about the couple going on a journey together. The singer tells her that he will stand by her through thick and thin, no matter what happens during their lives. Though they may face hard times, they will tackle them together and with Daisy being the ‘bell’ or leader of their journeys. The verse also mentions that she would take the lead in every trip they take together even if he were to drop out, meaning he will follow her lead wherever she takes him. The concluding chorus repeats the singer's overwhelming love for Daisy and how their love will bring them together, even if they can't afford to have a lavish marriage.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a flower within my heart
The singer has a feeling of love in his heart, like a flower.
Daisy, Daisy
The flower in the singer's heart is a daisy.
Planted one day by a glancing Dad
The feeling of love in the singer's heart was planted by a glance from his father.
Planted by daisy bell
The flower in the artist's heart is a daisy, like the one in the song 'Daisy Bell.'
Whether she loves me or loves me not
The artist isn't sure whether his love interest loves him or not.
Sometimes it's hard to tell
The singer finds it difficult to read the signals his love interest is giving him.
Yet I am longing to share the lot
Despite the uncertainty of his love interest's feelings, the singer wants to share everything with her.
A beautiful daisy bell
The artist sees his love interest as a beautiful daisy bell, like the one in the song.
Daisy, Daisy give me your heart to do
The artist is asking his love interest to give him her heart and love.
I'm half crazy, hopeful in love with you
The artist is half crazy because of his strong feelings of love and hope for his love interest.
It won't be a stylish marriage
The singer knows that his marriage to his love interest won't be expensive or fancy.
I can't afford the carriage
The artist can't afford a fancy carriage for his marriage.
But you look sweet upon the street
The singer thinks his love interest looks sweet and lovely on the street.
On a bicycle built for two
The singer imagines himself and his love interest riding a bicycle built for two, which is a fun and romantic image.
We will go tandem as man and wife
The singer and his love interest will ride the bicycle built for two together, like a married couple.
Peddling our way down the road of life
The artist and his love interest will work together to navigate the journey of life, just like they work together to pedal the bike.
I and my daisy bell
The artist is referring to his love interest as his 'daisy bell,' just like in the song.
When the roads and we both despise
There will be times when the singer and his love interest will both hate the road they are on in life.
Please men the lambs as well
In these difficult times, the singer and his love interest will have to be kind to others, like 'mending the lambs.'
There are bright lights in those dazzling ice
Even in the midst of difficult times, there are still sparks of happiness and beauty to be found.
A beautiful daisy bell
The artist still sees his love interest as a beautiful 'daisy bell.'
I'll stand by you in wear or well Daisy, Daisy
The artist promises to stand by his love interest in good times and bad.
You'll be the bell we'll try to rip you know
The singer wants his love interest to be the center of attention and the focus of their relationship.
Sweet little daisy bell
The artist refers to his love interest as a sweet little 'daisy bell.'
You'll take the lead in each trip we take
The singer wants his love interest to take the lead in their adventures together.
And if I dropped out, I will say here's the drink by beautiful daisy bell
If the singer ever falls behind or can't keep up, he will offer his love interest a drink, still referring to her as his beautiful 'daisy bell.'
For two, for two, for two, for two
The repeated phrase 'for two' emphasizes the idea of the singer and his love interest being a team and working together in their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Harry Dacre
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