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)
You're So Great
Blur Lyrics
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Sleeping really late
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Not feeling so great
Wandering lost in a town full of frowns
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Dogs digging up the ground
In the night and in the day
And I feel the light
When the sky's just mud and grey
And I feel the light
When you tell me it's OK
Cos you're so great, and I love you
Tea Tea and coffee
Helps to start the day
Tea Tea and coffee
Shaking all the way
City's alive and, surprise, so am I
Tea, tea and coffee
Get no sleep today
And I feel the light
In the night and in the day
And I feel the light
When the sky's just mud and grey
And I feel the light
When you tell me it's OK
Cos you're so great, and I love you
The lyrics of "You're So Great" by Blur convey a sense of hope and comfort amid feelings of sadness, drunkenness, and poor health. The repeated refrain of feeling "the light" suggests a glimmer of positivity even in dark times. The first verse describes a desolate landscape where the singer is lost and surrounded by frowning faces. The image of dogs digging up the ground could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle against inner demons or societal pressures.
The second verse portrays the singer's attempts to cope with their struggles through tea and coffee. Although they may be shaking from the caffeine, they are still alive and present in the city. The song ends with a declaration of love and gratitude towards someone who brings light into their life. The melody is upbeat and catchy, emphasizing the contrast between the heavy subject matter and the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Feeling down, intoxicated, and in bad health
Sleeping really late
Oversleeping, possibly due to depression or illness
Not feeling so great
Experiencing physical and emotional discomfort
Wandering lost in a town full of frowns
Feeling aimless and directionless in an unfriendly environment
Dogs digging up the ground
Visual imagery of destruction and chaos in the surroundings
And I feel the light
In the night and in the day
Finding moments of hope and positivity despite the difficult circumstances, both during daytime and nighttime
When the sky's just mud and grey
Despite bleak and dark surroundings
When you tell me it's OK
Cos you're so great, and I love you
Finding comfort and reassurance in someone's presence and positive qualities
Tea Tea and coffee
Helps to start the day
Identifying simple pleasures and routines that provide some sense of ease and normalcy
Shaking all the way
Possibly experiencing physical discomfort or anxiety
City's alive and, surprise, so am I
Feeling a sense of connection and vitality despite the urban chaos
Tea, tea and coffee
Get no sleep today
Relying on caffeine to function despite lack of sleep
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Graham Coxon
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@cridox
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Sleeping really late
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Not feeling so great
Wandering lost in a town full of frowns
Sad, drunk, and poorly
Dogs digging up the ground
And I feel the light
In the night and in the day
And I feel the light
When the sky's just mud and grey
And I feel the light
When you tell me it's OK
Cos you're so great, and I love you
Tea Tea and coffee
Helps to start the day
Tea Tea and coffee
Shaking all the way
City's alive and, surprise, so am I
Tea, tea and coffee
Get no sleep today
And I feel the light
In the night and in the day
And I feel the light
When the sky's just mud and grey
And I feel the light
When you tell me it's OK
Cos you're so great, and I love you
@thehitherto5348
They did a wise decision on this album by giving Graham more musical freedom.
@paulrossi8608
Agreed underrated album imo. Love the production. I’m in states and always leaned toward the mainstream uk stuff in this era than the stuff in states. The aftermath/lame Pearl Jam inspired bands still own mainstream radio. Gross. Great track here though.
@subterraneanoreo3102
And tbh they kinda echoed in more styles rather than British Invasion music. They echoed in lo-fi, psychedelia, grunge, noise rock, electronica etc.
@roberttodd2414
@@paulrossi8608 unfortunately the lame Oasis and blur inspired but sanitized bands here still dominate the alt scene. Not the radio so much as thats mostly rap garbage
@ScottGraymedia
5 years on, what a comment
@edgelord7028
Apparently Graham recorded this song in the studio while laying under a table with all the lights out because he was embarrassed. I hardly know anything about this man and I already cherish him ❤
@ScottGraymedia
Wouldn't surprise me. Graham introduced the lo fi and Americana aesthetic to blur from this album and going forward
@hassadabbass4678
That "random" solo just fits so good
@sarakjeldsen769
Yess!
@hamidmusik7691
There are to songs with a special random solo…this one and Cakes I will survive. The definition of „random“ solo