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)
Morricone
Blur Lyrics
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The time of your life all look alike
So low
Make it turn around all goes up and down
The sound of your laugh
Morricone alone wrote it
Blowing up the sky (Na na na na na)
Make it turn around (Na na na na na)
Make it turn around
But the sound of your laugh
You don't have it, no you don't have it
You don't have it, no you don't have it
You don't have it, no you don't have it
You don't have it, no you don't have it
You don't have it, no you don't have it
No you don't have it
All goes up and down all goes up and down
The time of your laugh all look alike
So low
Make it turn around (Na na na na na)
Make it turn around (Na na na na na)
The sound of your laugh
Morricone alone wrote it
The lyrics to Blur's "Morricone" are somewhat enigmatic, but they seem to suggest a sense of existential confusion and aimlessness. The repeated lines "all goes up and down" and "make it turn around" suggest a feeling of being caught in a cycle of ups and downs, without any clear sense of direction or purpose. This is reinforced by the idea that "the time of your life all look alike," as though life is passing by without any significant milestones or events to mark its passing.
The reference to Morricone suggests a connection to the world of film, as Ennio Morricone was a famous film composer. This could be seen as a nod to the idea of life as a kind of performance or spectacle, with individuals playing roles in a larger narrative. The idea that "Morricone alone wrote it" could also be interpreted as a statement about individual authorship or creativity, suggesting that true artistic expression comes from within rather than being dictated by external factors.
Overall, the lyrics to "Morricone" are somewhat abstract and open to interpretation, but they seem to speak to a sense of confusion and searching for meaning in an unpredictable and rapidly changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
All goes up and down make it turn around
The ups and downs of life can be ebbed by taking action to change your circumstances.
The time of your life all look alike
Moments in life can feel repetitive and monotonous regardless of their context.
So low
Feeling dejected or unhappy with one's situation.
The sound of your laugh
The unique and authentic expression of joy one produces.
Morricone alone wrote it
No one else can truly replicate or take credit for one's individual experiences and emotions.
Blowing up the sky (Na na na na na)
Emphasizing a moment of intense emotion or passion that feels like it could impact the entire world.
Make it turn around (Na na na na na)
Repeating the opening line again to reinforce the idea that one has the power to change their circumstances.
You don't have it, no you don't have it
Acknowledging that there may be something missing or unattainable in one's life.
All goes up and down all goes up and down
Repeating the opening line again to emphasize the cyclical nature of life.
So low
Repeating the previous line again to emphasize the feeling of hopelessness or sadness.
Make it turn around (Na na na na na)
Repeating the same line again to reinforce the idea that change is possible.
The sound of your laugh
Repeating the same line again to emphasize the importance of authenticity and individual expression.
Morricone alone wrote it
Repeating the same line again to remind the listener that their experiences and emotions are uniquely their own.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM LESLIE COXON
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