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)
Song 2
Blur Lyrics
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Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
Woo-hoo
I got my head checked
By a jumbo jet
It wasn't easy
No
(Woo-hoo) When I feel heavy metal
(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles
(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you
Pleased to meet you
I got my head done
When I was young
It's not my problem
It's not my problem
(Woo-hoo) When I feel heavy metal
(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles
(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you
Pleased to meet you
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
At first listen, "Song 2" by Blur may appear to be a tribute to heavy metal music, but upon closer inspection, the lyrics tell a more complex story. The song begins with the infamous "woo-hoo" chant, which serves as a hook and a catchy addition to the chorus. The first verse sees the singer getting his "head checked" by a "jumbo jet," which suggests a painful and overwhelming experience. However, he admits that "nothing is easy" and seems to be in a state of resignation.
In the chorus, the singer describes feeling like he's "heavy metal" and experiencing physical discomfort, but this is contrasted by his claim that he's "easy" all the time. He's never sure why he needs whoever he's addressing, but he's "pleased to meet" them nonetheless. The second verse is even more cryptic, as the singer claims that his head was "done" when he was young. This could be a reference to a traumatic experience or a forgotten memory. The repeated "It's not my problem" line seems to suggest that he's trying to distance himself from something, but he's not entirely successful.
Overall, "Song 2" is a song about confusion and emotional pain. The singer is grappling with intense feelings and trying to make sense of them. The heavy metal imagery could be seen as a metaphor for his internal struggle, as well as a nod to the genre itself. It's a song that's both catchy and introspective, which is why it has remained a beloved part of Blur's discography to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Woo-hoo
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo-hoo
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo-hoo
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
Woo-hoo
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
I got my head checked
I underwent some mental evaluation.
By a jumbo jet
By something intense, powerful, or overwhelming.
It wasn't easy
It was difficult or challenging.
But nothing is
Most things in life are not easy.
No
An expression of denial or rejection.
(Woo-hoo) When I feel heavy metal
When I feel stressed or under pressure.
(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles
When I'm anxious or nervous.
(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy
I'm agreeable or accommodating, even if I'm not entirely sincere.
All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you
I keep coming back to you, even if I don't understand why.
Pleased to meet you
An expression of greeting or introduction.
I got my head done
I underwent some mental evaluation or treatment.
When I was young
In my early years or childhood.
It's not my problem
It's not my responsibility or issue.
It's not my problem
It's not my responsibility or issue.
(Woo-hoo) When I feel heavy metal
When I feel stressed or under pressure.
(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles
When I'm anxious or nervous.
(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy
I'm agreeable or accommodating, even if I'm not entirely sincere.
All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you
I keep coming back to you, even if I don't understand why.
Pleased to meet you
An expression of greeting or introduction.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
Oh, yeah
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
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@vanilsonfelix4543
LETRA:
I got my head checked
By a jumbo jet
It wasn't easy
But nothing is, no
When I feel heavy metal
And I'm pins and I'm needles
Well I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure
why I need you
Pleased to meet you
I got my head done
When I was young
It's not my problem
It's not my problem
When I feel heavy metal
And I'm pins and I'm needles
Well I lie and I'm easy
All of the time but I'm never sure
why I need you
Pleased to meet you
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
@therandomguy5864
This is literally the British version of smells like teen spirit.
@bentownsend4017
It's a mockery of it ironically
@giovanna051
Tienes razón
@zac1672
I had this exact thought. Two seconds later I read this comment 😳
@LostScvng
mixed with lil weezer
@alphalax7747
That's the point
@armandoventura9043
Typical: You make a song to make fun of a genre and this becomes an important reference within that genre
@sergiomorales7653
Hail to the king Damon
@john-uw4mf
So true lol
@emircanakdeniz7037
tell me this does not apply on this song