My Ark
Blur Lyrics


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Please excuse, my tendency
To color everything I tell you
You don't understand
It takes me wherever I want to go

This is surely what I need
But I don't always think that way
And in the end
I can't help feeling

I must sober into this
I've got time
To build you up so tall
You won't fall down on me

I've got time
To build you up so tall
You won't fall down on me, down on me
Please excuse

My tendency
To color everything I tell you
But in my mind
There's nothing that really

Ever holds us from the truth
So I build My Ark for you
And I hope you do the same for me
In the end, I can't feeling

Just a sobering end to this
I've got time
To build you up so tall
You won't fall down on me

I've got time




To build you up so tall
You won't fall down on me, down on me

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Blur's song My Ark set the foundation for the rest of the song. The singer is a person who tends to exaggerate and embellish their stories, but they do so with the intention of transporting their listeners and themselves to a different world. The singer admits that not everyone understands this tendency, but it's essential for them to fulfill their fantasies. However, sometimes they feel conflicted, even anxious about it.


As the song progresses, we hear the singer's anxiety and self-doubt come to the surface as they try to make amends for their behavior. They acknowledge that they have the time and the ability to help their loved ones, to create a secure environment for them to thrive in, and to build them up so high that they will never fall. The singer repeats the line, "I've got time to build you up so tall, you won't fall down on me," emphasizing the importance they place on showing up for the people they care about.


The title of the song, My Ark, alludes to the story of Noah's Ark in the Bible, where Noah builds an ark to protect himself and his family from a massive flood. In the same way, the singer in the song vows to safeguard their loved ones from any harm and protect them from the harsh realities of the world. Overall, Blur's My Ark encourages listeners to embrace their quirks and to prioritize their loved ones' well-being above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

Please excuse, my tendency
I apologize for my natural inclination


To color everything I tell you
To add my own personal touch to the things I say


You don't understand
You may not comprehend my perspective


It takes me wherever I want to go
It allows me to impose my will and manipulate the situation


This is surely what I need
This is definitely necessary for me


But I don't always think that way
But I may not always have the same conviction


And in the end
Ultimately


I can't help feeling
I cannot avoid feeling


I must sober into this
I need to face reality and come to terms with it


I've got time
There is no rush


To build you up so tall
To elevate you to great heights


You won't fall down on me
You will not disappoint me or let me down


But in my mind
However, what I imagine


There's nothing that really
There is nothing that actually


Ever holds us from the truth
Prevents us from knowing the truth


So I build My Ark for you
Therefore, I prepare a safe haven for you


And I hope you do the same for me
And I expect you to reciprocate


Just a sobering end to this
Just a depressing conclusion to this


You won't fall down on me, down on me
You will not be a disappointment to me




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

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