Go Out
Blur Lyrics
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Dancing with myself
Greedy go-getter goal
The luxury of stealth
I'm seedy and the whole,
Dancing with myself
I get into my bed
To the local,
To the lo-o-o, I go out
To the local
By myself
To the local
I did it to my head
There's nothing to be addressed now
There's nothing to get up about
'Cause we do it all the time
The shepherd is undone
She done it all again
I get ready to go
The greed go-getter con
He going to the local
He going to the local
He going to the local
He going to the local
To many western men
It's a problem left undone
Imperious the sign
The papers of luxury
A greedy go-getter in the skybox
She run alone
She get ready to go
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it on her own
She does it on her own
The lyrics of "Go Out" by Blur are quite introspective in nature, delving into themes of loneliness, the luxury of privacy, and the self-indulgent nature of humans. The singer begins by admitting that he is getting sad and dances alone, essentially finding solace in his own company. The next line about being a greedy go-getter with a goal implies that he is ambitious, but at the same time, he enjoys the privacy that comes with not having to share this ambition with anyone else. The luxurious quality of being alone, of being able to keep your dreams and aspirations to yourself, is underscored by the phrase "the luxury of stealth".
Then, the theme of loneliness is reiterated with lines like "I'm seedy and the whole, dancing with myself" and "I do it to myself". The singer creates a sense of isolation and detachment from society by suggesting that he spends most of his time in bed, all by himself. However, despite this sense of loneliness, the singer seems to find some comfort in going out to the local by himself. He repeats the phrase several times, almost as if he's convincing himself that it's okay to enjoy his own company in a public setting.
The following lines of the song are somewhat cryptic but continue to delve into the ideas of greed, ambition, and self-satisfaction. The singer mentions a "shepherd" that is undone, implying that someone has failed or perhaps fallen from grace. However, the line "the papers of luxury, a greedy go-getter in the skybox" seems to suggest that this person is still living a lavish lifestyle. The final lines of the song underscore the ideas of self-satisfaction and self-sufficiency that have been present throughout the song, emphasizing that the woman "does it with herself" and "on her own".
Overall, "Go Out" is a complex meditation on the individual's place in society. The songwriter seems to be exploring themes of loneliness, ambition, the value of privacy, and the lure of self-indulgence. By focusing on the character's inner world, the song brings up questions about what drives people, what brings them happiness, and what makes life fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gettin' sad alone
I'm feeling down by myself
Dancing with myself
I'm alone, but I'm dancing like I've got company
Greedy go-getter goal
My goal is to be a self-centered and ambitious person
The luxury of stealth
It's a luxury to be able to do what I want without being seen
I'm seedy and the whole, Dancing with myself
I'm feeling low, but I'm still dancing alone
I get into my bed, I do it to myself
I feel lonely, so I go to bed and comfort myself
To the local, To the lo-o-o, I go out
I go out to the local place by myself
I did it to my head, There's nothing to be addressed now
I caused my own problems, and now it's too late to fix them
'Cause we do it all the time, The shepherd is undone, She done it all again
We keep making the same mistakes, and it's wearing us down
I get ready to go, The greed go-getter con
I'm getting ready to go out, even though I know it's just another self-centered pursuit
To many western men, It's a problem left undone
To many western men, loneliness is an unresolved issue
Imperious the sign, The papers of luxury
Wealth and power are symbols of superiority
A greedy go-getter in the skybox, She run alone
A selfish and ambitious person in the skybox, running things alone
She does it with herself, She does it with herself, She does it on her own
She does everything alone, without anyone to rely on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
I'm gettin' sad alone
Dancing with myself
Greedy go-getter goal
The luxury of stealth
I'm seedy and the whole,
Dancing with myself
I get into my bed
I do it to myself
To the local,
To the lo-o-o, I go out
To the lo-o-o-o-ocal
By myself
To the lo-o-o-o-ocal
I did it to my head
There's nothing to be addressed now
There's nothing to get up about
'Cause we do it all the time
The shepherd is undone
She done it all again
I get ready to go
The greed go-getter con
He going to the local
He going to the local-o-ohh
He going to the lo-o-o-o-ocal
He going to the lo-o-o-o-ocal
Too many western men
It's a problem left undone
Imperious the sign
The papers of luxury
A greedy go-getter in the skybox
She run alone
She get ready to go
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it on her o-o-o-o-o-own
She does it on her o-o-o-o-o-own
@AmericanLawman
Should be closer to this:
I get a set alone
Dancing with myself
Greedy go-getter gone
Luxury of stealth
I’m seedy in the hall
Dancing with myself
I get into my bed
I do it to myself
To the local
To the lo-o-o, I go out
To the lo-o-o-o-ocal
By myself
To the lo-o-o-o-ocal
I did it my head
There’s nothing to be addressed now
There’s nothing to get up about
‘Cause we do it all the time
The shit put this undone
She done it all again
I get ready to go
The greed go-getter come
He going to the local
He going to the local, o-oh
He going to the lo-o-o-o-ocal
He going to the lo-o-o-o-ocal
Too many Western men
Top button left undone
Imperious the sign
The pampers of luxury
A greedy go-getter in the skybox
She all alone
She get ready to go
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it with herself
She does it on her o-o-o-o-o-own
She does it on her o-o-o-o-o-own
@stevenwicks8123
This is why I love Blur. It is understated, trashy yet supercool. The sound is reminiscent of some of the stuff from parklife and great escape. Coxon makes all the difference
Can't wait to hear the album.
@jonathanteeter6197
Well said, sir
@ariefhakiki
Agree with you, sir.
@BigSmallTravel
Coxon!! All hail the guitars.
@k-leb4671
Don't forget their self-titled. Totally got the thrashy sound from that album.
@stevenparsons4329
Jj yyyy bn nbrhnč
@jaywey6247
Graham Coxon is a guitar god! The feedback, noises, and wizardry of Coxon is GENIUS! This song is awesome!!!!!!
@bepinkfloyd814
Finally someone who said this. Cheers mate
@k-leb4671
The Magic Whip is definitely my favorite Blur album! It's got the perfect blend of early Blur, late Blur, and even some Gorillaz.
And this song is right up there as one of my favorite songs ever.
@matthewcorcoran4718
This and 13 are the best blur albums (in my opinion)