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)
Far Out
Blur Lyrics
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Phoebe Io Elara
Leda Callisto Sinope
Janus Dione Portia, so many moons
Quiet in the sky at night
Hot in the Milky Way
Outside in
Vega Capella, Hadar
Antares, Aldebaran, Altair
Wolf 359 Betelgeuse
Sun, sun, sun, sun
The lyrics to Blur's song "Far Out" references the stars and moon in the sky, evoking a sense of awe and wonder towards the universe. The opening line, "I spy in the night sky, don't I?" suggests a sense of introspection and self-awareness, as if the singer is reflecting on their place in the cosmos. The subsequent list of names, including Phoebe, Io, Elara, Leda, Callisto, Sinope, Janus, Dione, and Portia, are actually the names of Saturn's moons. The naming of these moons shows an appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the universe, and perhaps also implies a sense of longing for exploration and discovery beyond our planet.
The next verse brings attention to the Milky Way, which is described as being "hot" and "quiet." This juxtaposition of contradictory adjectives highlights the song's sense of tension and contrast. The quietness of the sky at night is contrasted with the hot and bustling Milky Way, which suggests a sense of excitement and wonder that is waiting to be discovered. The final lines of the song "Sun, sun, sun, sun" may be interpreted in a number of ways, but they seem to imply a sense of hope and optimism. As the song comes to a close, it seems to suggest that there is still so much to explore and discover in the universe, but that we should never lose sight of the beauty and wonder that is already here on Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
I spy in the night sky, don't I?
I am observing the night sky, right?
Phoebe Io Elara
These are names of some of the moons of the planet Jupiter
Leda Callisto Sinope
These are names of some of the moons of the planet Jupiter
Janus Dione Portia, so many moons
These are names of some of the moons of the planet Saturn
Quiet in the sky at night
The night sky seems peaceful and silent
Hot in the Milky Way
There is a lot of activity and energy in our galaxy, the Milky Way
Outside in
This may refer to stepping outside to observe the night sky
Vega Capella, Hadar
These are names of some of the brightest stars visible in the night sky
Rigel Barnard's Star
These are names of some of the stars visible in the night sky
Antares, Aldebaran, Altair
These are names of some of the brightest stars visible in the night sky
Wolf 359 Betelgeuse
These are names of some of the stars visible in the night sky
Sun, sun, sun, sun
This line may express the importance of the sun to life on Earth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
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0:25 [Verse 1]
I spy in the night sky, don't I?
Phoebe, Io, Elara, Leda, Callisto, Sinope
Janus, Dione, Portia, so many moons
Quiet in the sky at night, hot in the Milky Way
1:04 [Verse 2]
Outside in
Vega, Capella, Hadar, Rigel, Barnard's Star
Antares, Aldebaran, Altair, Wolf 359
Betelgeuse, sun, sun, sun, sun
1:24 [Outro]
Sun, sun, sun, sun
Sun, sun, sun, sun
Sun, sun, sun, sun
Sun, sun, sun, sun
Sun, sun, sun, sun
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0:25 [Verse 1]
I spy in the night sky, don't I?
Phoebe, Io, Elara, Leda, Callisto, Sinope
Janus, Dione, Portia, so many moons
Quiet in the sky at night, hot in the Milky Way
1:04 [Verse 2]
Outside in
Vega, Capella, Hadar, Rigel, Barnard's Star
Antares, Aldebaran, Altair, Wolf 359
Betelgeuse, sun,
@ellietur0019
Alex should sing in more songs tbh
@manuelabriones6906
he sings in me me me's hanging around it's on YouTube
@ellietur0019
Manuela Briones yeh i know i don't really like that song much tbh haha
@akkaksjdjjwjjs
No he shouldn’t
@Pulpnotfiction
He really shouldn’t 🥰
@garden2571
i genuinely love alex's voice, it's a shame he doesn't sing more
@nefer9256
to anyone else who likes his voice
try out "Alex's song (demo)"
@mr.sillyman.
True
@neviatha
@@nefer9256....or even check out his solo output.
@therollingbeachfloyd645
Sun sun sun sun sun sun sun sun.....