Star Shaped
Blur Lyrics


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Wash with new soap, behind the collar
Keeps a clean mental state
Don't usually bother, in cold weather
But, still, I'm getting into work late

And I don't need the practice

I've been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)

Have a couple at the weekend
Keeps up camaraderie
And my mind boggles in the middle
At the possibilities

And I don't need the practice

I've been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)

And I've been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)

I wash with new soap, behind the collar
Helps keep down the laundry
And, now I bother in cold weather
Because it cleans me mentally

And I really don't need the practice

I've been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)

I've been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man (all for the good)




I feel so unnecessary
(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)

Overall Meaning

In Blur's song "Star Shaped," the lyrics suggest a person who is struggling to maintain an organized and efficient life. The singer references washing with new soap behind the collar to keep a clean mental state, implying that he is trying to improve his mental health. He acknowledges he is frequently late to work, even in cold weather, suggesting a possible lack of motivation or discipline. However, the lyric "And I don't need the practice" suggests that he doesn't need to be late as frequently as he is, and may be capable of doing better.


The singer speaks of making plans for the future and becoming an unconscious man for the good, suggesting that he is working towards a better future for himself. He also mentions feeling unnecessary, but the chorus reassures him, "We don't think so, you seem star shaped." This could be referring to how, despite his self-doubt, others see him as having potential and talent that will ultimately lead him to success.


In the second verse, the singer suggests that having a couple of drinks on the weekends can help him maintain camaraderie with his peers. However, his mind boggles in the middle at the possibilities, indicating that he may struggle with decision-making and finding his direction in life. Finally, he repeats the opening lyric, suggesting that he has found a way to improve his mental state and is now able to function better.


Line by Line Meaning

Wash with new soap, behind the collar
I use new soap to clean my neck and clothes


Keeps a clean mental state
It helps me stay mentally clean


Don't usually bother, in cold weather
I don't usually take showers in cold weather


But, still, I'm getting into work late
But, I'm still late for work even if I don't shower


And I don't need the practice
I am already good at being late, I don't need practice


I've been making plans (for the future)
I have been planning ahead


Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I will become carefree for the sake of goodness


I feel so unnecessary
I feel like I don't matter


(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)
But we disagree, you seem important and unique


Have a couple at the weekend
I have a few drinks on weekends


Keeps up camaraderie
It helps me maintain friendships


And my mind boggles in the middle
And my mind is blown by the possibilities


At the possibilities
Things that could happen in the future


I wash with new soap, behind the collar
I use new soap to clean my neck and clothes


Helps keep down the laundry
It helps me keep my clothes from getting dirty


And, now I bother in cold weather
And now I take showers even in cold weather


Because it cleans me mentally
Because it helps me stay mentally clean


I really don't need the practice
I am already good at taking showers, I don't need practice


I feel so unnecessary
I feel like I don't matter


(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)
But we disagree, you seem important and unique


I've been making plans (for the future)
I have been planning ahead


Become an unconscious man (all for the good)
I will become carefree for the sake of goodness


I feel so unnecessary
I feel like I don't matter


(We don't think so, you seem star shaped)
But we disagree, you seem important and unique




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@patrickstocks3576

Wash 🧼 with new soap 🧼 behind the collar
Keeps a clean 🧽 mental state
Don’t usually bother, in cold 🥶 weather
But, still, I’m getting into work late

And I don’t need the practice

I’ve been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man 👨 (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don’t think 💭 so, you mean star ⭐️ shaped)

Have a couple at the weekend
Keeps up camaraderie
And my mind boggles in the middle
At the possibilities

And I don’t need the practice

I’ve been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man 👨 (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don’t think 💭 so, you seem star ⭐️ shaped)

And I’ve been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man 👨 (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don’t think 💭 so, you seen star ⭐️ shaped)

I wash 🧼 with new soap 🧼 behind the collar
Helps keep down the laundry 🧺
And, now I bother in cold 🥶 weather
Because it cleans 🧽 me mentally

And I really don’t need the practice

I’ve been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man 👨 (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don’t think 💭 so, you seen star ⭐️ shaped)

I’ve been making plans (for the future)
Become an unconscious man 👨 (all for the good)
I feel so unnecessary
(We don’t think 💭 so, you mean star ⭐️ shaped)



All comments from YouTube:

@da-p6814

Graham Coxon's vocals are under rated

@k-leb4671

Is he the one singing "for the future", "all for the good", and "We don't think so, you seem star-shaped"?

@farzana2686

Caleb Jaaniste yup

@savileroof464

D A-P very!

@lennoxhunter7338

I guess it's pretty randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new movies online ?

@estebantate6436

@Lennox Hunter I watch on FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

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@justaguylearningmusic4507

One of the few songs that gets me happy no matter how miserable I feel

@firzen3697

This song is so energetic I swear.

@largeslappy

As energetic as a song about a working man slowly and painfully trying to move up the corporate ladder can be, at least.

@angel_foodcake

The most underrated blur song released.

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