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)
Uncle Love
Blur Lyrics
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That you are driving him crazy
Tomorrow he says the doctor comes
With a drink to make him lazy
Did you realize that Uncle Love's
Got an eight ball in his hand
Everything sticks to you like glue
You should hear what they say
About you everyday
You should hear what they say
Uncle Love's going to get you
Uncle Love just got a message from God
That you are driving him crazy
Everything sticks to you like glue
But it just makes you lazy
You should hear what they say
About you everyday
You should hear what they say
Uncle Love's going to get you
The lyrics of "Uncle Love" by Blur is a song that talks about a man named Uncle Love who seems to be having some problems. The song starts off by saying that Uncle Love had just received a message from God that the person he is singing to is driving him crazy. The next line talks about how tomorrow, the doctor will be coming with a drink to make him lazy. It's possible that Uncle Love may be sick, and the song could be referring to the fact that he is being driven crazy by the person he is singing to, making him feel worse.
The chorus then comes with a warning that the person he is singing to should listen to what people are saying about them. The chorus talks about how everything sticks to them like glue, but it just makes them lazy. It seems like the person in the song is being warned about their behavior, and that they need to be careful, or Uncle Love will "get" them.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, highlighting the importance of listening to what people say about you. Overall, the song portrays a sense of warning, as if to say that if you don't watch your behavior, you'll end up like Uncle Love, who seems to be having his own issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Uncle Love just got a message from God
Uncle Love recently received a communication from God
That you are driving him crazy
Uncle Love is becoming increasingly irritated by your actions
Tomorrow he says the doctor comes
Uncle Love expects the doctor to visit him the following day
With a drink to make him lazy
The doctor will provide Uncle Love with a medication to make him relaxed or sluggish
Did you realize that Uncle Love's
Are you aware that Uncle Love possesses
Got an eight ball in his hand
An eight ball of drugs is currently in Uncle Love's possession
Everything sticks to you like glue
You attract everything like a magnet
But it just makes you lazy
However, it doesn't provide any motivation or productivity
You should hear what they say
You would be shocked to hear what people say about you behind your back
About you everyday
This is a regular occurrence, not a one-time incident
Uncle Love's going to get you
Uncle Love is planning to confront you or take action against you
Uncle Love just got a message from God
Uncle Love is still bothered by the message he received from God
That you are driving him crazy
He still feels like you are a source of his stress or frustration
Everything sticks to you like glue
You still seem to attract negative attention
But it just makes you lazy
But it doesn't motivate you to change your ways
You should hear what they say
You need to be aware of people's negative opinions of you
About you everyday
This isn't just happening occasionally, but it is a recurring pattern
Uncle Love's going to get you
Uncle Love is still harboring negative feelings towards you and may take action against you in the future
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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