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)
Wear Me Down
Blur Lyrics
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I'm not sure what to say
I know it should be easy
But it never seems that way
You, you make me feel
Like no one ever will
So why, why do you bore me?
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
I can't say I love you easily
But you wouldn't want me to
So I'd rather just say nothing
And leave it up to you
Then it's easy to forget
You're just as small as me
Then it's easy to forget
You're just as foolish as me
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight you
You, you make me feel
Like no one ever will
So why, why do you bore me?
Until my heart is still
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight you
The song "Wear Me Down" by Blur talks about the confusion and mixed emotions that arise when the singer is with someone they have feelings for. They are struggling to express their emotions properly and feel tired and drained by the situation. The opening lines show the singer's hesitation to express themselves like they "should," indicating that they feel pressure to act a certain way. Despite the confusion, the singer acknowledges that the person they are with makes them feel special and unique, like no one ever will. However, there are times when the person can be boring or uninteresting, leading to a lack of energy and excitement in the relationship. The chorus emphasizes that the singer's defenses are down, and they cannot fight the feelings they have for this person, even though they may not be able to express them properly.
The second verse highlights the singer's apprehension in saying "I love you" because of fear that the other person might not feel the same way. This fear makes it easier for them to say nothing at all and leave the expression of love to the other person. The line "You're just as small as me" shows that despite the other person making the singer feel unique and special, they are both just humans with flaws and imperfections. The song ends with the chorus repeating, showing that the singer is still unable to fight the feelings they have for this person, despite the emotional turmoil they experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I come here
Whenever I'm in your presence
I'm not sure what to say
I can't find the right words
I know it should be easy
Expressing my feelings to you should be simple
But it never seems that way
But it feels complicated every time
You, you make me feel
You have a way of making me experience emotions
Like no one ever will
That I've never felt before or don’t expect from anyone else
So why, why do you bore me?
But then why do you suddenly become uninteresting or monotonous to me?
Until my heart is still
To the point that my heart becomes numb
You, you wear me down
You drain me emotionally
My defenses are gone now
All my guards are down now
And I can't fight
I can no longer resist you or your charm
I can't say I love you easily
Expressing my love for you is not simple
But you wouldn't want me to
But I feel like you wouldn't want to hear it anyway
So I'd rather just say nothing
So it's easier for me to say nothing at all
And leave it up to you
And let you figure out how I feel
Then it's easy to forget
So it's easy for me to overlook
You're just as small as me
That we both have our own insecurities and weaknesses
Then it's easy to forget
So it's easy for me to overlook
You're just as foolish as me
That we both have our own moments of naivete or foolishness
You, you wear me down
You drain me emotionally
My defenses are gone now
All my guards are down now
And I can't fight
I can no longer resist you or your charm
You, you make me feel
You have a way of making me experience emotions
Like no one ever will
That I've never felt before or don’t expect from anyone else
So why, why do you bore me?
But then why do you suddenly become uninteresting or monotonous to me?
Until my heart is still
To the point that my heart becomes numb
You, you wear me down
You drain me emotionally
My defenses are gone now
All my guards are down now
And I can't fight you
I can no longer resist you or your charm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cridox
Every time I come here
I'm not sure what to say
I know it should be easy
But it never seems that way
You, you make me feel
Like no one ever will
So why, why do you bore me?
Until my heart is still
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
I can't say I love you easily
But you wouldn't want me to
So I'd rather just say nothing
And leave it up to you
Then it's easy to forget
You're just as small as me
Then it's easy to forget
You're just as foolish as me
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight you
You, you make me feel
Like no one ever will
So why, why do you bore me?
Until my heart is still
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight
You, you wear me down
My defenses are gone now
And I can't fight you
cami ;
Cada vez que vengo aquí
No estoy seguro de qué decir
Sé que debería ser fácil
Pero nunca parece ser así
Tú, me haces sentir
Como nadie lo hará
Entonces, ¿por qué me aburres?
Hasta que mi corazón esté quieto
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo pelear
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo pelear
No puedo decir que te amo fácilmente Pero no querrías que yo
Así que prefiero no decir nada
Y déjalo en tus manos
Entonces es fácil olvidar
Eres tan pequeño como yo
Entonces es fácil olvidar
Eres tan tonto como yo
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo pelear
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo luchar contra ti
Tú, me haces sentir
Como nadie lo hará
Entonces, ¿por qué me aburres?
Hasta que mi corazón esté quieto
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo pelear
Tú, me desgastas
Mis defensas se han ido ahora
Y no puedo luchar contra ti
Millie S
Seriously underrated. I was in love with this song from the first second I heard it. It's so beautiful I CAN'T STRESS IT ENOUGH! Damon's voice is immaculate and the guitar solos are just amazing
ksenija petranović
^
Oriana Nzeck
The guitar sound is unique yeah. Thanks Graham 🙏🏽❤️
charmlessnerd
Leisure has a unique sound... And I like it, even if it isn't their best album
Siloviti Panj
charmlessnerd If you like Leisure you should check out the genre shoegaze. Bands like My bloody valentine and Slowdive are good starters
Firzen
Radiohead too maybe.
K-leb
Enzo Almada You don't like Sing? That's the best song on this lukewarm album.
Ashley
Love everyone of their albums!
NothinsPermanent
It is.
StickguyMB
WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS SONG ITS AMAZING