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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blur_(band)
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)
Turn It Up
Blur Lyrics
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Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Anyway you choose, anyway you choose at all
Some days you get too much, some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo you are mine, why do you turn your back on me?
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Anyway you choose, anyway you choose at all
Some days you do too much, some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo you are mine, kazoo kazoo every time
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
The lyrics to Blur's song "Turn It Up" are somewhat cryptic, but there are some possible interpretations. The repeated phrase "Kazoo, kazoo you are mine" may refer to a toy instrument, either literally or metaphorically as something cherished or possessed. The lines "why do you turn your back on me?" and "some days it all gets too much" suggest a feeling of rejection or overwhelm.
The lines "Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in" could be interpreted as commands to change the volume or intensity of something, or as a metaphor for making a decision or taking action. The repeated phrase "Anyway you choose, anyway you choose at all" emphasizes the freedom of choice and the challenge of making decisions.
Overall, the song seems to express a mix of desire, frustration, and uncertainty. The use of the kazoo, a silly and often ineffective instrument, may be a deliberate contrast to the serious or intense emotions being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Kazoo, kazoo you are mine, kazoo kazoo every time
The singer addresses someone or something, perhaps a metaphorical representation of music or inspiration, which they treasure and hold claim to, always relying on it to provide creative fuel.
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
The singer implores the addressee to take some action related to their creative source, potentially asking them to either increase its influence (turn it up), disengage from it for a bit (turn it off), or channel it productively (turn it in).
Anyway you choose, anyway you choose at all
The singer acknowledges that there is no one correct way to interact with their creative source, encouraging the addressee to make decisions and take actions that work for them.
Some days you get too much, some days it all gets too much
The artist recognizes that sometimes the creative source can be both overwhelming and underwhelming, leading to varying levels of inspiration and productivity.
Kazoo, kazoo you are mine, why do you turn your back on me?
The artist questions why their creative source seems to be abandoning them, a lamentation for the periods of artistic stagnation and frustration that inevitably arise.
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
The singer repeats their earlier instruction, emphasizing the importance of taking action to engage productively with the creative source.
Anyway you choose, anyway you choose at all
The singer reaffirms their belief that there is no singular correct way to interact with the creative source, empowering the addressee to experiment and evolve their approach.
Some days you do too much, some days it all gets too much
The artist restates an earlier observation on the unpredictable nature of artistic inspiration, emphasizing the point that both overworking and underworking the creative source can lead to diminished returns.
Kazoo, kazoo you are mine, kazoo kazoo every time
The artist again addresses their creative source, reaffirming the importance and ownership of this personal connection.
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
The artist repeats their instruction for a third time, reinforcing the importance of taking productive action in one's creative process.
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
The song concludes with a final repetition of this command, emphasizing the importance of productive engagement with the addressee's creative source.
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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Kazoo, kazoo, you are mine
Kazoo, kazoo, every time
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Any way you choose
Any way you choose at all
Some days you get too much
Some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo, you're
Why do you turn your back on me?
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Any way you choose
Any way you choose at all
Some days you do too much
Some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo, you are mine
Kazoo, kazoo, every time
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
@patrickstocks3576
Kazoo, kazoo, you are mine
Kazoo, kazoo, every time
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Anyway you choose
Anyway you choose at all
Some days you get to much
Some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo, you’re
Why do you turn your back on me?
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
Anyway you choose
Anyway you choose at all
Some days you do too much
Some days it all gets too much
Kazoo, kazoo, you are mine
Kazoo, kazoo, every time
Turn it up, turn it off, turn it in
@jakubpodolak4104
"Turn It Up", "Colin Zeal", "Advert", "Villa Rosie", "Star Shaped", "Coping" and yet they had problems to choose singles lol.
@zeandiaz1791
By the time the album was getting more acclaim, they had already finished "Parklife" half-way through, but they should have released a fourth single.
@jakubpodolak4104
@Howard Garrett scammer.
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@Parker King scammer.
@TomasLeiteLeite
Also Blue Jeans
@Stefano1875
Every song on this album is a single! How did it not sell 20m???
@crapple009
I was one of the few who bought it upon release, Stateside. The majority of my peers were deep into grunge and paid little/next to no attention to the great British bands of that era. I was definitely in the minority..
@Stefano1875
@@crapple009 I never got how they never really cracked America either. Always read they were not "rock" enough.
@crapple009
@@Stefano1875 If any band is deemed 'too British', that seems to baffle a majority of Americans. Case in point: The Kinks, The Small Faces, The Jam, The Smiths, The LA's, Blur, Oasis, Suede, Pulp and the list goes on. As a life-long Anglophile, I've always 'gotten' it but sadly, not the U.S. mainstream. Not our loss, though..
@fukmipliz
This should've been a single. So catchy!