Sweet Song
Blur Lyrics
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They're the rockets we should fear
If we go and let them off then we will disappear
Then we will disappear, surely we will disappear
The road is hot and dusty
The desert needs a beer
But if we go and blow it up then we will disappear
If we go and blow it up then we will disappear
We will disappear surely
We will disappear
We will disappear
We will disappear
We will disappear
We will disappear
We will disappear
The lyrics to "Sweet Song" by Blur touch on the theme of environmental conservation with metaphorical language. The line "The trees are spinning oxygen, they're the rockets we should fear" presents the irony that trees, the essential source of breathable air, could potentially be the cause of our demise if we continue to destroy them. The reference to trees as "rockets" brings to mind the destruction that rocket launches and explosions can cause. This could be interpreted as a warning to not take our natural resources for granted and to be mindful of their importance to our survival.
The next verse sets the scene in a hot, dusty desert where the land is in need of preservation. The line "But if we go and blow it up then we will disappear" signifies that if we continue to exploit and harm our environment, we will eventually suffer the consequences. The repetition of the lines "We will disappear, surely we will disappear" drive home the importance of taking action to preserve the planet before it's too late.
Overall, "Sweet Song" can be seen as a call to action for environmental conservation. The lyrics paint a picture of a desolate landscape that is in dire need of protection, and the repeated warning of disappearing serves as a reminder of the urgency of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The trees are spinning oxygen
The trees are producing oxygen through photosynthesis
They're the rockets we should fear
The trees have more power than rockets as they provide us with the vital resource of oxygen
If we go and let them off then we will disappear
If we destroy the trees by cutting them down, we will face the consequences of losing our oxygen source
The road is hot and dusty
The road is dry and unpleasant to travel on
The desert needs a beer
The desert needs life and sustenance, like a person needing a beer to feel better
But if we go and blow it up then we will disappear
If we destroy the desert through bombing or other means, we will suffer the consequences of losing its natural beauty and resources
We will disappear surely
Our destruction of the environment will lead to our own demise as well
We will disappear
Our actions of destroying nature and its resources will result in our own extinction
We will disappear
Our disregard for the environment will be our ultimate downfall
We will disappear
Humanity's destruction of nature will lead to its own disappearance
We will disappear
Our actions have consequences and we will face the repercussions
We will disappear
Our lack of action to protect the environment will result in our own demise
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn
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@f4ns0fmus1c7
What am I to do
Someone here is really unhappy
Put myself on the line
It seems I never got through to you
So I wean myself off slowly
[Verse 1]
I'm a darkened soul
My street's all pop music and gold
Our lives are on TV
You switch off and try to sleep
People get so lonely
[Chorus]
I believe, I believe, I believe
Everything's out to sea
I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe that is the way it should be
I hope you feel the same
[Verse 2]
Everyone is dying
Stop crying now here comes the sun
I didn't mean to hurt you no no no
It takes time to see what you have done
So I wean myself off slowly
Chorus]
I believe, I believe, I believe
Love is the only one
I deceive, I deceive, I deceive
I deceive cos' I'm not that strong
Hope you feel the same
[Outro]
And now it seems that we're falling apart
But I hope I see the good in you come back again
I just believed in you
@gerisyandrayusman241
What am I to do
Someone here is really unhappy
Put myself on the line
It seems I never got through to you
So I wean myself off slowly
[Verse 1]
I'm a darkened soul
My street's all pop music and gold
Our lives are on TV
You switch off and try to sleep
People get so lonely
[Chorus]
I believe, I believe, I believe
Everything's out to sea
I believe, I believe, I believe
I believe that is the way it should be
I hope you feel the same
[Verse 2]
Everyone is dying
Stop crying now here comes the sun
I didn't mean to hurt you no no no
It takes time to see what you have done
So I wean myself off slowly
Chorus]
I believe, I believe, I believe
Love is the only one
I deceive, I deceive, I deceive
I deceive cos' I'm not that strong
Hope you feel the same
[Outro]
And now it seems that we're falling apart
But I hope I see the good in you come back again
I just believed in you
@jeepmccann752
Damon and Graham the perfect bromance story
@Hot18Shot
When a friend doesn't want to be friends anymore and there's nothing really else to do besides just leave them be. (With a small hope they return in the future.)
@strawbmoxx
this comment made me cry š„²
@nathanhassell1715
lovely, I think about this a lot
@rye1526
so glad that Graham did come back
@girlfailurecaughtin4k
I love the hidden sweet side of Blur like this, itās so touching and sincere.
@ZoeGabbie
This song feels like a comforting arm around you as you cry, an arm of somebody you love. Handing you tissues, and listening to you if you want to vent, if not, asking if they can cook you your favourite food
@eveningpr1mroses
you're so right
@bluebellknoll
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@joanwilcox2045
Damon's voice is so perfect for this song.