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)
To the End
Blur Lyrics
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(Jusqu'à la fin)
They make us look so dumb
(En plein soleil)
Been drinking far too much
(Jusqu'à la fin)
And neither of us mean what we say (en plein amour)
Well, you and I
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
What happened to us?
(Jusqu'à la fin)
Soon it will be gone forever
(En plein soleil)
Infatuated only with ourselves (jusqu'à la fin)
And neither of us can think straight anymore (en plein amour)
Well, you and I
Collapsed in love
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
When you and I
Collapsed in love
Well, it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
(En plein amour) you and I, we just
Collapsed in love
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
(En plein soleil)
(En plein soleil)
The lyrics to "To The End" by Blur tell the story of a tumultuous relationship that ultimately survives. The song begins by acknowledging the destructive impact of hurtful words spoken while under the influence of alcohol. The lines "All those dirty words, they make us look so dumb, been drinking far too much, and neither of us mean what we say" illustrate a relationship that is struggling to communicate effectively and respectfully.
Despite the difficulties, the chorus provides hope that the relationship will last. The repeated phrase "Well, you and I collapsed in love, and it looks like we might have made it, Yes, it looks like we've made it to the end" suggests that despite the tough times, the couple has emerged stronger and more committed.
However, the verses suggest that this success may be short-lived. The second verse contains lines that suggest that the couple is only infatuated with each other, unable to think rationally and clearly. The lines "infatuated only with ourselves, and neither of us can think straight anymore" suggest that their love is not healthy or sustainable.
Ultimately, the song is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of love--one that can survive even the most trying of times, but only if it is based on mutual respect and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
All those dirty words
The profanity that we use is making us appear foolish
(Jusqu'à la fin)
Until the end
They make us look so dumb
The expletives we use are making us look stupid
(En plein soleil)
In bright sunshine
Been drinking far too much
We have been consuming a lot of alcohol
(Jusqu'à la fin)
Until the end
And neither of us mean what we say
Neither of us are being sincere in what we say
(en plein amour)
In the midst of love
Well, you and I
We were both
Collapsed in love
Overwhelmed with passion
And it looks like we might have made it
It appears that we have succeeded in our relationship
Yes, it
Certainly
Looks like we've made it to the end
It seems that our relationship has endured until the end
What happened to us?
How did we get to this point?
(Jusqu'à la fin)
Until the end
Soon it will be gone forever
Our current state will not last long
(En plein soleil)
In bright sunshine
Infatuated only with ourselves
We are in love with our own presence
(jusqu'à la fin)
Until the end
And neither of us can think straight anymore
Both of us are unable to think logically anymore
(en plein amour)
In the midst of love
When you and I
As we were
Collapsed in love
Swept away by passion
Well, it looks like we might have made it
It appears that we have succeeded
Yes, it
Certainly
Looks like we've made it to the end
It seems that our relationship has endured until the end
(En plein amour) you and I, we just
We were simply swept away by passion
Collapsed in love
Overwhelmed with passion
And it looks like we might have made it
It appears that we have succeeded in our relationship
Yes, it
Certainly
Looks like we've made it to the end
It seems that our relationship has endured until the end
(En plein soleil)
In bright sunshine
(En plein soleil)
In bright sunshine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
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@samuraimx2750
All those dirty words
(Jusqu'à la fin)
They make us look so dumb
(En plein soleil)
Been drinking far too much
(Jusqu'à la fin)
And neither of us mean what we say (en plein amour)
Well, you and I
Collapsed in love
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
What happened to us?
(Jusqu'à la fin)
Soon it will be gone forever
(En plein soleil)
Infatuated only with ourselves (jusqu'à la fin)
And neither of us can think straight anymore (en plein amour)
Well, you and I
Collapsed in love
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
When you and I
Collapsed in love
Well, it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
you and I, we just
Collapsed in love
And it looks like we might have made it
Yes, it
Looks like we've made it to the end
@psico334
Got a beer, started with Smiths, went on to James, Verve, Pulp and I got here. Thank you British music for the soundtrack of my life.
@irambaig0786
Awesome!!
@klarakrass9160
@Teenage girlbag iconcur
@moridium1979
So miss the 90s 😞
@klarakrass9160
@MorridiumGaming <3
@michealdoyle4318
Dont forget rem u2 cranberries
@AdamGordon1
Damon's voice is sublime in this song. One of their best.
@irenerenfe9749
Laetia Saedier from Stereolab is the girl's voice.
@carlmunn3814
Very gd voice . I just posted that I have a 94 park life cd signed by all 4 members on a promo cd . Looking got it to go to a gd home at the right price auction house value it at £200/400!that’s prop house London . With them getting bk now next year sky’s the limit
@pernohazimat1445
Graham coxon why...