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)
Got Yer!
Blur Lyrics
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you sad old
He's got a fly between his ears
It catches life
And buzzes in my head
It's a long time, isn't it
Fumes of life
people are bleeding loose in here
Got yer!
The lyrics of the song "Got Yer!" by Blur is somewhat challenging to interpret, but it's apparent that it is about someone who has a significant impact on the singer's life. The individual being described is referred to as an old man with a fly between his ears, which could suggest that he has a lot of things going on in his head. The fly symbolizes the man's thoughts and ideas, and it seems to be infectious since it caught the attention of the singer and started buzzing in their head.
The next few lines seem to suggest that time is an essential factor in the context of the situation. The phrase "It's a long time, isn't it" may imply that the man has been around for a while and has accumulated a lot of experiences and wisdom. The fumes of life could mean that the man has lived life to the fullest, and the singer is trying to grasp just a fraction of the man's experience.
Lastly, the phrase "people are bleeding loose in here, Got yer!" is ambiguous and open to interpretation. While it could refer to the sense of chaos and confusion that can result from being around the old man's thoughts, it could also be an expression of extreme satisfaction or amazement.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay coming up man
I am ready and prepared for the upcoming situation.
you sad old
Referring to someone who is old and unhappy.
He's got a fly between his ears
He has a strange and potentially crazy thought or idea in his mind.
It catches life
This idea catches onto life and becomes a part of it.
And buzzes in my head
This idea is constantly present in my mind, like the buzzing of a fly.
It's a long time, isn't it
Time seems to be moving slowly or dragging on in this situation.
Fumes of life
The volatile and unpredictable parts of life.
People are bleeding loose in here
There is chaos and disorder in this place, with people getting hurt and things being destroyed.
Got yer!
I've got you, I'm in control of this situation.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM LESLIE COXON, ALEXANDER ROWNTREE DAVID, ALEXANDER JAMES STEVEN
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