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)
Lot 105
Blur Lyrics
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La la la la la la la la, ha ha
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la, ha ha
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
Ha ha ha ha ha
The lyrics of Blur's song Lot 105 are somewhat enigmatic, but they seem to describe a mundane existence that is elevated by the laughter of the singer. The repeated refrain of "la la la" conjures a sense of playfulness, while the sporadic "ha ha" suggests a knowing, somewhat ironic attitude towards the world. The lyrics seem to be a celebration of life's small pleasures, even in the face of monotony or boredom.
The line "eighteen times a week, love" could suggest a daily routine or repetition, while the laughter seems to be a way of finding joy or entertainment in the midst of that routine. The overall effect is slightly surreal, as the sense of playfulness contrasts with the somewhat downbeat tone of the lyrics. It's possible that the song is a commentary on modern life, suggesting that even in a world of routines and sameness, there is always room for a bit of humor and fun.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la la la la la la
The repetition of 'la' sounds suggests a sense of emptiness, like there is nothing substantial being communicated.
La la la la la la
The repetition of 'la' sounds continues to emphasize the lack of substance or meaning in the song's opening lines.
Eighteen times a week, love
This line suggests a lack of commitment and a focus on casual sexual encounters with no real emotional connection.
Ha ha ha ha ha
The repetition of 'ha' sounds is a sarcastic laugh, implying a sense of nihilism or cynicism.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
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@ThisFeatureisPointlessLmao
0:53 La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la, ha ha!
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la, ha ha!
La la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la
Eighteen times a week, love
Ha ha ha ha ha!
@biponacci
Perfect for a ringtone, emulates the panic of not knowing where your phone is well.
@Euroviking86
Such a cheeky outro to the album. It sounds like "This is a Low" was intended to be the closer (the long silence after it hints at that), then they decided "fuck it, let's put this joke track at the end".
@lx3ct-538
my brain when there's only a few minutes left on a test:
@killerob666
Elevator music at the beginning...Falling elevator music as progresses further...LOVE IT!! :)
@mar15115
This is the most BRUH moment in album history
@k-leb4671
What a weird way to end the album after This Is a Low.
@solidifiedmilk571
honestly i feel like this ending fits with the whole parklife theme. its not the kinda song to be a charting single (maybe in an bizarre alternate universe), but it is the kind of song to give the whole album a little more character. to me, this song feels like perhaps someone taking the elevator down from their office after a 9-5 day at work to go back to their tidy little middle-class suburb type home.
@ThisFeatureisPointlessLmao
Music video idea (it probably wouldn’t have gotten one but): Alex and Dave are in a lift. Damon and Graham then enter and play their instruments in the lift. However, there is a latch on the roof of the lift. When the guitar kicks in, it opens a bit revealing there to be the characters from Blur’s single covers and their songs (not just from this album). The band continue playing and right before the punk bit kicks in. Graham has a smug smile on his face and pulls the latch. The lift then falls as the various cast of characters fall on them (some run out of the lift). As the song ends, the band are stunned. Damon then faints
@ildar12071972
My idea (sorry for bad English I am Russian) Group is smiled at the studio, when the music is relaxing, but with another second they start a little destroying they studio, when guitar riff going, band start destroying the studio. Alex and Graham start punching them, and when songs start be punk, Damon and Dave start punching too, and I'm the end all of band with blood, and then they just falling off, is little about to die
@sonicyouth29
Graham thought of the one line in the song: "18 times a week, girl, ha ha ha ha ha!"