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)
Good Song
Blur Lyrics
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The country's got a hold of my soul
TV's dead and there ain't no war in my head, no
And you seem very beautiful to me
Sleeping but my work's not done
I could be lying on an atom bomb
I'll take care cause I know you'll be there
It is the rest of your life keeps a rolling and rolling
Picture in my pocket looks like you
It is the rest of your life keeps a rolling, rolling, rolling along
The lyrics of Blur's Good Song appear to describe a state of calmness and contentment, with the absence of conflict both internally and externally. The singer seems to be waiting for something, perhaps for a clear direction or purpose in life, with no place to hide from the country that has a hold on his soul. The reference to the "TV's dead" suggests a disconnect with material possessions and the surrounding world as the singer is in a state of stillness.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer sleeping but their work is not done. The lyric "I could be lying on an atom bomb" suggests a latent danger, as the character appears to be aware of the potential for destruction. However, the singer is reassured by the presence of someone else, who they know will be there to take care of them. The final verse references the passage of time, as the singer describes a picture of the person they love in their pocket, as if it were a talisman or reminder to keep moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics of Good Song seem to depict a state of contentment and peacefulness amidst potential dangers and uncertainties. The song has a slow, soothing rhythm that reinforces this mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting, got no town to hide in
I am waiting, with nowhere to hide, as my soul is stuck in this country
The country's got a hold of my soul
The country has taken control of my soul and is holding on tight
TV's dead and there ain't no war in my head, no
I don't have any distractions, like TV, or internal battles going on in my mind
And you seem very beautiful to me
Despite my lack of external or internal stimulation, the person I am with is still very beautiful to me
Sleeping but my work's not done
I may be resting, but I still have unfinished work to do
I could be lying on an atom bomb
I am aware that my life could end at any moment with no control over it
I'll take care cause I know you'll be there
I will take care of myself because I know the person I am with will be there for me
And you seem very beautiful to me
Once again, despite the uncertainty and danger around me, the person I am with is still beautiful to me
It is the rest of your life keeps a rolling and rolling
Life goes on, even when things feel stagnant or hopeless
Picture in my pocket looks like you
I keep a picture of the person I am with close to me, even when they are not physically near
It is the rest of your life keeps a rolling, rolling, rolling along
Once again, emphasizing that life will continue to go on, no matter what happens
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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID ROWNTREE
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