On Your Own
Blur Lyrics

Holy man tiptoed his way across the Ganges
A religious figure tip-toed his way over a river in India that is considered sacred.

The sound of magic music in his ears
He heard mystical and enchanting music in his ears.

Videoed by a bus load of tourists
The scene was documented by a group of tourists riding in a bus.

Shinny shell suits and drinking lemonade
The tourists were adorned in bright and reflective clothing while sipping on a refreshing beverage.

Now I got a funny feeling
The artist is experiencing a peculiar sensation.

Which I bought mail order
This feeling was purchased through mail order.

From a man in a teepee in California
The source of this feeling was a person living in a traditional Native American dwelling in California.

Said he once was a great game show performer
The man claimed to have been a successful participant on a game show at one point.

Then he blew all his money away
However, he lost all of his funds.

Blew it all away
He squandered his money.

So take me home
The singer is requesting to be taken home.

Don't leave alone
They don't want to be left by themselves.

I'm not that good
They don't consider themselves a particularly good person.

But I'm not that bad
They don't consider themselves a particularly bad person either.

No psycho killer
They are not a person who would commit murder.

Hooligan gorilla
They are not a violent or mischievous person.

I dream to riot
They have a desire to cause chaos and destruction.

Oh you should try it
They suggest that someone should experience this feeling as well.

I'll eat parole get gold card soul
The singer will manipulate and cheat the system to attain wealth and success.

My joy of life is on a roll
They are feeling happy and content with their life.

And we'll all be the same in the end
Everyone will eventually end up in the same place and situation, regardless of their current status.

Then you're on your own
Afterwards, you must face your own struggles and battles by yourself.

Well we go happy day glow in the discos
The singer and their friends enjoy themselves and have fun in the dancing venues.

The sound of magic music in our brains
The music played in the discos is so captivating and entrancing that it feels like magic in their minds.

Someone stumbles to the bathroom with the horrors
One of the individuals experiences a sudden and intense feeling of unease and discomfort while using the restroom.

Says lord give me time for I've jumped into space
They are praying to a higher power for forgiveness or assistance, and likened the situation to jumping into space.