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)
M.O.R.
Blur Lyrics
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I need to unload
Under the pressure
Gone middle of the road
Fall into fashion
Fall out again
We stick together
'Cause it never ends
Here comes a low
I'm a boy and you're a girl
Here comes a high
The only ones in the world
Here comes everything
You and me can work it out
Here it comes
You, me, we'll work it out!
Here comes tomorrow
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We stick together
Gone middle of the road
'Cause that's entertainment
It's the sound of the wheel
It rolls on forever
You know how good it feels
Here comes a low
I'm a boy and you're a girl
Here comes a high
The only ones that's in the world
Here comes everything
We're like monkeys out in the space
Here it comes
We are members of the human race
You, me, we'll work it out!
It's automatic
I need to unload
Under the pressure
Gone middle of the road
Fall into fashion
Fall out again
We stick together
'Cause it never ends
Here comes a low
I'm a boy and you're a girl
Here comes a high
You're the only one that's in the world
Here comes everything
You and me can work it out
Here it comes
You, me, we'll work it out!
The lyrics of Blur’s song M.O.R. are about the pressure of conformity and the desire to break free from it. The repeated phrase “middle of the road” refers to the idea of being average and unremarkable, a product of society’s expectations. The singer wants to “unload” this pressure and fall “out again” from the fashion of the day. Despite this longing to be an individual, the singer acknowledges the comfort of sticking together with others who feel the same way, because it never truly ends.
Line by Line Meaning
It's automatic
Things are happening on their own without any control or intervention.
I need to unload
I need to relieve and release myself from certain burdens or responsibilities.
Under the pressure
Being subjected to stress or adversity.
Gone middle of the road
Switched to a moderate or conservative position, losing the initial interest or enthusiasm.
Fall into fashion
Embrace the latest trends and fads.
Fall out again
Lose interest or enthusiasm for the same things that were previously appealing.
We stick together
We remain united and supportive of each other.
'Cause it never ends
Because it's a never-ending cycle that repeats itself over and over again.
Here comes a low
Here comes a period of sadness, depression, or discouragement.
I'm a boy and you're a girl
We belong to different genders with different expectations and experiences.
Here comes a high
Here comes a period of joy, excitement or elation.
The only ones in the world
We are unique and irreplaceable individuals in the world.
Here comes everything
Here comes a time of change, growth, or transformation.
You and me can work it out
We can resolve our problems and differences through cooperation and understanding.
Here it comes
Here comes the moment we've been waiting for, the future is approaching.
You, me, we'll work it out!
We'll find a way to overcome our challenges and make things work together!
Here comes tomorrow
Here comes a new day, a new start, and new opportunities.
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Random things happen one after the other, making life unpredictable and exciting.
Cause that's entertainment
Because that's how people are entertained, by watching the ups and downs of others.
It's the sound of the wheel
That's how life works, spinning and turning, without a moment of rest.
It rolls on forever
Life is a never-ending journey with countless twists and turns.
You know how good it feels
We all love the thrill and excitement of facing new challenges and overcoming them.
We're like monkeys out in the space
We're all explorers in the vast unknown, trying to make sense of our existence.
We are members of the human race
We all share a common ancestry and destiny, being part of the same human family.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID BOWIE, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM COXON, BRIAN ENO
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