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)
On the Way to the Club
Blur Lyrics
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I fell down a hole
All the people there
Said you come alone
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
The music's made that way
My eyes aren't blue
There's nothing I can do
So I stayed in the club
Just rewarding myself
Happiness could turn into something else
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
The music's made that way
My eyes aren't blue
There's nothing I can do
The lyrics to Blur's "On the Way to the Club" explores themes of loneliness, desire, and the struggle to connect with others. The opening line "On my way to the club, I fell down a hole" sets a tone of disconnection and disorientation. The singer seems to be searching for companionship and excitement, but instead finds himself alone and isolated. This is emphasized by the line "All the people there said you come alone." Despite the singer's desire to be a part of something, he finds himself on the outside looking in.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's longing to be with someone, with the repeated phrase "I just want to be, darling with you." The line "The music's made that way, my eyes aren't blue, there's nothing I can do" suggests that the singer is struggling to fit into a particular social scene or culture. He doesn't have the right look or the right attitude, but music is a common ground that bridges gaps between people.
In the second verse, the singer decides to stay in the club and "reward" himself with happiness. However, he knows that this happiness is temporary and may turn into something else. This suggests a sense of apprehension or paranoia, as if the singer knows deep down that he is just avoiding his problems rather than confronting them.
Overall, "On the Way to the Club" is a melancholic exploration of loneliness and the human desire for connection. Despite its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, the lyrics reveal a sense of unease and uncertainty that speaks to the struggles of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
On my way to the club
I was heading to the club
I fell down a hole
I stumbled upon an obstacle
All the people there
The individuals present witnessed my misfortune
Said you come alone
The people assumed that I was solo
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
I desire to be with you, my dear
The music's made that way
The melody is produced in a specific manner
My eyes aren't blue
The color of my eyes is not blue
There's nothing I can do
I cannot change the color of my eyes
So I stayed in the club
I remained in the establishment
Just rewarding myself
I was simply indulging in something pleasurable
Happiness could turn into something else
Joy could transform into an unfavorable outcome
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
I yearn to be with you, my love
The music's made that way
The tune was created with a specific intention
My eyes aren't blue
My irises are not a shade of blue
There's nothing I can do
I cannot change the color of my eyes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Steven Alexander James, James Vernon Dring
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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On my way to the club
I fell down a hole
All the people there
Said you come alone
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
The music's made that way
My eyes aren't blue
There's nothing I can do
So I stayed in the club
Just rewarding myself
Happiness could turn into something else
And I, I just want to be, darling with you
The music's made that way
My eyes aren't blue
There's nothing I can do
June
'On the way to the club,I fell down a hole'
('K' hole?)
It would make his eye look black-
nearly all pupil & his blue iris, minimal.(1.47-1.50)
Ketamin became a 90s club trend.
It also makes your lower extremities harder to control.
Give Placebo's Special K, a listen to. 😉
P.S. Do these last
David Bowie lyrics, have any relevance or meaning...
'AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL, AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL- YOUR EYES.'
The image is that of an eye, with large pupil & blue iris.
Black ☆
K-leb
This song is so amazing. It's special among Damon Albarn's work - something so unlike Blur, unlike Gorillaz, unlike The Good the Bad and the Queen, unlike his solo work...it's really something else.
Deni Suntoro
Fucking agree with you
the2dcore 32
Its perfect
LUIS ANGUIANO
pienso igual hermano!!!!
Albus Thrust
It reminds me a bit of dub music. I like it
Arlon Rando
Some blur songs seem so harmless, but after a while you realize - what a genius songwriting, hidden in some pop music.
They can describe so many human feelings in their arrangements with superb song progressions, melodies..and this filtered/delayed voice.
Timeless Masterpiece.
S Miroux
Gorgeous melody, underrated song. Such a shame we probably won't hear it live ever again, but here's hoping...
trthea
Alex James totally nailed the bass in here! Love it! I make sure my bass settings in the equalizer is on its highest level! 😍
e douglas pratt
Agree totally...and I bet that's partly Graham Coxon's influence. It's a heavy rock bass.
Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
K-leb
It's not even one of his more interesting basslines, but it works so well and hits hard.