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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blur_(band)
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)
High Cool
Blur Lyrics
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Which sometimes do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you come here
Which you always do
Don't think that
Is that all I give you
Is that all I give you
And you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really need you to
Is that all I give you
Is that all I give you
Ah, ah, ah
Is that all I give you
Is that all I give you
Ah, ah, ah
La, la, la, la, la, la
The song "High Cool" by Blur talks about the idea of disappointment and the lack of enthusiasm towards someone who constantly expects something from you. The singer of the song is not interested in the person who comes to them, and they do not want them to think that they do. The lyrics convey that the singer perceives themselves to be so uninteresting that they offer nothing to the other person who talks too much.
The chorus is an introspection by the singer who questions their own actions of not giving more to the person who expects something from them, and they ask themselves if they are offering only this and nothing more. The song portrays a sense of detachment and disinterest from the singer towards the other person, and the chorus highlights the singer's self-doubt and self-reflection.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the futility of trying to please someone who is not interested in what you have to offer. The singer is aware that they are letting the other person down, but they feel like they can do nothing about it. The song resonates with anyone who has felt a disconnection or disinterest from someone that they were supposed to care about.
Line by Line Meaning
If you come here
If you decide to show up here
Which sometimes do
Which I acknowledge happens from time to time
Don't think that
Don't assume
I really want you to
I have a sincere desire for you to be here
And if you come here
And if you do show up
Which you always do
Which I recognize as a certain pattern of behavior from you
Don't think that
Don't conclude
I expect you to
I have a set of predefined assumptions on your arrival
Is that all I give you
Am I only providing you with just that?
Is that all I give you
Am I only providing you with just that?
And you talk too much
You speak much more than necessary
Which you always do
Which I have observed to be your constant habit
Don't think that
Don't assume
I really want you to
I have no real desire for you to do that
And if you talk too much
And in the event that you keep talking excessively
Which you always do
As is your normally observed characteristic
Don't think that
Don't believe
I really need you to
I do not actually require you to do so
Is that all I give you
Is that the sum total of what I have rendered unto you?
Is that all I give you
Is that the sum total of what I have rendered unto you?
Ah, ah, ah
Sound of realization or surprise
Is that all I give you
Is that the total extent of my contribution to you?
Is that all I give you
Is that the total extent of my contribution to you?
Ah, ah, ah
Sound of realization or surprise
La, la, la, la, la, la
Nonsensical words symbolizing nonchalance
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
Cyborgdgs
If you come here
Which you sometimes do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you come here
Which you always do
Don't think that
I expect you to
Is that all I give you?
Is that all I give you?
And you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really need you to
Is that all I give you?
Is that all I give you?
Marie Di Orrego
Love this song
Maria Tereza Cabral
the bass is great
Share.0106
Ohh yeah! I love this song too. It's a very good album
Cyborgdgs
If you come here
Which you sometimes do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you come here
Which you always do
Don't think that
I expect you to
Is that all I give you?
Is that all I give you?
And you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really want you to
And if you talk too much
Which you always do
Don't think that
I really need you to
Is that all I give you?
Is that all I give you?
Alan Brito
underrated has hell
ClydeJarrod37UK
@shrew972 Mockney
shrew972
+Alan Brito drop the H
Kevoutus
This song is about an air conditioner located at a high level.
Toby Hjerte
One must not question the elivated one
Pixel tiger moon
This is a Random world