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)
Resigned
Blur Lyrics
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On things I want too much
It makes me hateful
And I say stupid things
Only you can fill my blank heart
And I'm resigned to that
I wish the sun
And I'm resigned to that
I'll forget to breathe someday
I never stop to think why
The lyrics to Blur's song Resigned depict the intense emotions of an overwhelmed individual. The singer gets engulfed in his own thoughts and desires, leading to a state of dissatisfaction and anger. The song revolves around the central theme of longing for things that may not be possible to attain, leading to a feeling of resignation. The first line, "I think too much on things I want too much" conveys the singer's tendency to overthink and obsess over things that he desires excessively. In turn, this excessive amount of thinking leads to an inner battle where the singer blames himself and speaks impulsively. The line "It makes me hateful, and I say stupid things" portrays the self-destructive nature of the singer's thoughts and actions.
The second half of the song shifts to a more melancholic tone, as the singer accepts his situation and acknowledges that only one person can fill the void in his heart. The lines "Only you can fill my blank heart, and I'm resigned to that" convey the resigned nature of the singer, who has accepted his unattainable desires and has come to terms with them. The last two lines "I'll forget to breathe someday, I never stop to think why" depict the singer's internal turmoil, as even breathing has become an automatic response that he fails to notice.
Overall, the lyrics of Resigned depict the struggles of an individual who is fighting their inner demons of overwhelming thoughts, desires and expectations. However, the song also underlines the importance of acceptance and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I think too much
I often overanalyze things to an excessive extent
On things I want too much
I obsess over my desires and wants, sometimes to the point of it being unhealthy
It makes me hateful
My constant fixation on my desires causes me to become cranky and difficult to be around
And I say stupid things
Occasionally, my preoccupation with my wants causes me to say things without thinking, which are not always intelligent
Only you can fill my blank heart
The only person capable of making me feel whole and complete is you
And I'm resigned to that
I accept that I am helpless without you, and that you are the only one capable of meeting my emotional needs
I wish the sun
It would be wonderful if something as effortless as the sun could fulfill my emotional needs
Could just keep me warm
I want something that will bring me comfort and happiness, like the warmth of the sun on a cold day
And I'm resigned to that
I just have to accept that such an effortless solution is not possible, and that I need you to fulfill my emotional needs
I'll forget to breathe someday
There may come a day when I am so caught up in my thoughts and desires that I forget to breathe, neglecting myself completely
I never stop to think why
I rarely ponder the root of my obsessions, and instead blindly pursue them without realizing their true significance
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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