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)
Day Upon Day
Blur Lyrics
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It's just the same as any day
And although I've nothing to say
I'm going to say it anyway
Day, day upon day, day upon day
Day upon day
We're in the smallest room you see
And although we've nothing to do
We've got to do it adieu adieu
Day, day upon day, day upon
Day upon day
The lyrics of Blur's song Day Upon Day describe a sense of monotony and aimlessness in life. The singer seems to be stuck in a rut, going through the motions of an unfulfilling routine day after day. The opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that they have nothing new to say or do. Despite this, they express a desire to speak their mind regardless because simply waiting for something to change is not a viable option.
The refrain of "day upon day" reinforces the feeling of being trapped in a tedious cycle of life. It conveys a sense of repetition and boredom, as if each day blends into the next without any discernible differences. The second verse introduces other people into the situation, but their presence fails to alleviate the sense of ennui. The singer is stuck in a small room with them, and while they certainly have the opportunity to engage in some kind of activity, they seem unable or unwilling to do so. Instead, they bid farewell to each other with the French phrase "adieu adieu," which suggests a finality or sense of abandonment.
Overall, the lyrics of Day Upon Day convey a sense of listlessness and hopelessness, as if the singer is lost in an endless loop of meaninglessness. It's a sobering assessment of the human condition, highlighting our tendency to cling to familiar patterns and habits even when they no longer serve us.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting on this empty day
I am bored and unproductive on this day
It's just the same as any day
This day is no different than any other day
And although I've nothing to say
I don't have anything profound to speak about
I'm going to say it anyway
Regardless, I am going to express myself
Everybody's here with me
I am in the company of others
We're in the smallest room you see
We are in a confined space together
And although we've nothing to do
We are idle with nothing to occupy our time
We've got to do it adieu adieu
We must bid farewell to this moment
Day, day upon day, day upon day
Repetitive and mundane, day after day
Day upon day
Continuing unchanging, day after day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM COXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SkicoNow
LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
Bow bells say goodbye to the last train
Over the river, they all go again
Out into leafy nowhere
Hope someone's waiting out there for them
Cabbie has his mind on a fare to the sun
He works nights but it's not much fun
Picks up the London yo-yo's
All on their own down Soho, take me home
[Chorus]
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
[Verse 2]
Trellick Tower's been calling
I know she'll leave me in the morning
In hotel cells, listening to dial tones
Remote controls and cable moans
In his drink, he's talking
Gets disconnected sleepwalking back home
[Chorus]
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Of our lives
[Instrumental break]
[Chorus]
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Other people break into a cold sweat
If you said that these are the best days of their lives
And other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said that these are the best days of our lives
Of our lives
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
Best Days - Blur
Bow bells say goodbye to the last train
교회 종소리가 막차를 향해 작별인사하고
Over the river they all go again
강을 넘어 다시 모두 떠나네
Out into leafy nowhere
어디도 아닌 저 밖 풀이 무성한 곳
Hope someone's waiting out there for them
누군가 그곳에서 자신을 기다리길 바라면서
Cabbie has his mind on a fare to the sun
택시운전수는 태양까지의 요금을 생각해
He works nights but it's not much fun
그는 밤까지 일하지만 보람은 없어
Picks up the London yo-yos
런던에서 행인을 태우고서
All on their own down in SoHo
모두들 각각 소호까지 내려가
Take me home
집으로 데려다줘
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
다른 사람들은 듣고 싶어하지 않을거야
If you said
네가 말하길
that these are the best days of our lives
이게 우리의 최고의 순간이라고 한다면
And other people'd turn around and laugh at you
그리고 다른 사람들은 돌아서서 널 비웃겠지
Trellick Tower's been calling
트렐릭 타워가 깨어나고 있어
I know she'll leave me in the morning
아침이면 그녀는 날 떠나겠지
In hotel cells listening to dial tones
호텔방에서 전화발신음을 들으며
Remote controls and cable moans
리모컨과 케이블이 그르렁거리고
In his drink he's talking
취중인 남자는 계속 말하고 있어
Gets disconnected sleepwalking back home
끊어진 전화에 몽유병이 걸린듯 집으로 돌아가
Other people'd break into a cold sweat
다른 사람들은 식은땀을 흘릴거야
If you said
만일 네가
that these are the best days of their lives
이게 그들의 인생 최고의 순간이라 말한다면
@stevendenny5667
Bow Bells say goodbye to the last train
Over the river they all go again
Out into leafy nowhere
Hope someone's waiting out there
For them
Cabbie has his mind on a fare to the sun
He works nights but it's not much fun
Picks up the London yo yo's
All on their own down soho
Take me home
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Trellick Tower's been calling
I know she'll leave me in the morning
In hotel cells listening to dial tones
Remote controls and cable moans
Door bells say goodbye to the last train
Gets disconnected sleepwalking back home
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Of our lives
Other people wouldn't like to hear you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Other people break into a cold sweat
If you said
That these are the best days
Of their lives
And other people turn around and laugh at you
If you said
That these are the best days
Of our lives
Of our lives.
@popsc3ne
one of my favourite blur songs, it’s nowhere near talked about enough
@chimpspanker
Agreed.
@heybonbon8884
I 100% agree. The lyrics are beautiful
@ConsumerkingUk
my thoughts entirely
@leob4403
Blur has the highest amount of overlooked songs in music history probably. There are atleast 50 bangers that are completely forgotten about, where if another band would have written one of these songs it would have been their biggest hit song
@rustyfynn
Agreed. Such a well crafted piece of songwriting.
@eugeneaxe
Great Escape is their best album in my view.
@archiet2205
Facts
@Mattteus
But Parklife exists
@luan4753
@@Mattteus yes, and different opinions does too