One of his projects is the supergroup The Good, The Bad & The Queen, where he plays the keyboard and sings. Other members of the band are Paul Simonon (bass, The Clash), Simon Tong (guitar, The Verve) and Tony Allen (drums, percussion). Their album (released in early 2007) is produced by DJ Danger Mouse (producer of Gorillaz album "Demon Days", member of Gnarls Barkley).
The Marvelous Dream Songfacts says that another of his projects is Dr Dee, an opera created by Albarn with theatre director Rufus Norris. The work is based on the life of Dr. John Dee (1527-1608), an Elizabethan courtier who was also a mathematician, alchemist, astrologer, spiritualist, philosopher and spy. The opera’s debut performance was at the Palace Theatre, Manchester in July 2011, as part of the 2011 Manchester International Festival. The soundtrack was released on May 8, 2012 by Virgin.
Years active : 1989–present
You & Me
Damon Albarn Lyrics
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He walks on stilts through all saints row
Looking over the brew now, for a possession loss
People sound
No days off
In September, when the sun sets soon now
In you,
On you
Seven high they're rising
Over on the other side
Of September when the sun sets sooner
Jab jab
Digging out a hole in Westbourne Grove
Tin foil and a lighter, the ship across
Five days on,
Two days off
In September
When the sun sets soon now
In you,
It radiates on you
On you
Seven high they're rising
On you
Over on the other side
Of September when the sun sets sooner
In you,
It radiates on you
On you
Seven high they're rising
Over on the other side
Of September
On you
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
Someday's I look at the morning
Trying to work out how I got here
'Cause the distance between us
Is the glamour's cost
Late night on the shop floor
What language was I speaking
Not sure I remember
The thrill and fall
Always in me
Let it go
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
On you,
? On you
On you
It's on you
It's on you
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
(All goes round again)
(All goes round again)
The lyrics in Damon Albarn's "You & Me" are a mixture of poetic descriptions and vague references to different places and things, leaving room for interpretation. The first verse describes encountering Moko Jumbie, a traditional Caribbean character who often appears in carnivals and festivals, walking on stilts through All Saints Row. The reference to looking over the brew now for a possession loss might suggest being on the lookout for something of value that was lost or stolen. The repeated line "No days off" adds a sense of urgency or constant hustle, even amidst enjoyment.
The second verse shifts to a Jab Jab, a type of carnival masquerade in Grenada and Trinidad, that involves smearing one's body with mud and oil. The reference to "digging out a hole in Westbourne Grove" coupled with "tin foil and a lighter, the ship across" suggests drug use or other forms of escapism. The repeating line "Five days on, two days off" highlights the idea of constantly working or indulging, balanced with moments of rest or recuperation.
The chorus throughout centers around radiating on you and seven high rising, creating an atmosphere of transcendence or illumination. The repeated line "When the twilight comes, all goes round again," suggests a cyclical nature or repetition of experiences, possibly indicating a sense of resignation or acceptance of life's ups and downs. The final verse seems to reflect on the distance between the singer and someone else, possibly due to the cost of fame or material success ("the glamour's cost"). The lines "not sure I remember the thrill and fall, always in me, let it go" suggest a struggle to let go of past experiences and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I met Moko jumbie,
He walks on stilts through all saints row
Looking over the brew now, for a possession loss
People sound
No days off
In September, when the sun sets soon now
I encountered a towering character known as Moko jumbie, who strutted through a bustling neighborhood on stilts. He navigated through the crowd with a vigilant eye, searching for a misplaced item. The area was filled with lively sounds from people working tirelessly, with no break days in sight. It was September season, where the sun descends early in the day.
In you,
It radiates on you
On you
Seven high they're rising
Over on the other side
Of September when the sun sets sooner
You possess a powerful presence that emanates within you and radiates to all those around you. It's like a wave that surges higher and higher, just like the other side of the street, as the sun sets sooner in September.
Jab jab
Digging out a hole in Westbourne Grove
Tin foil and a lighter, the ship across
Five days on,
Two days off
In September
When the sun sets soon now
A wild figure named Jab Jab was seen digging a hole in the Westbourne Grove area. He was smoking a substance using a makeshift device, while a ship crossed in the background. He worked for five days straight and took only two days off. All under the backdrop of the early descending sun in September.
In you,
It radiates on you
On you
Seven high they're rising
On you
Over on the other side
Of September when the sun sets sooner
You have an intense magnetic field that seems to beam from you and onto others. It's as though a seven-story building is rising on you, on the other side of the street, as the September sun sets earlier.
In you,
It radiates on you
On you
Seven high they're rising
Over on the other side
Of September
On you
Your aura has an electrifying quality that is projected onto the people around you. It's like a seven-story high wave, breaking over you and spilling onto the other side of the street, amid the setting September sun.
You can blame me, blame me, blame me, blame me
When the twilight comes, all goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
All goes round again
You may hold me accountable for anything that went wrong, repeatedly blaming me. However, it's inevitable that history will repeat itself, and the cycle continues to spin like twilight, like the sun setting and rising again and again.
Someday's I look at the morning
Trying to work out how I got here
'Cause the distance between us
Is the glamour's cost
Late night on the shop floor
What language was I speaking
Not sure I remember
The thrill and fall
Always in me
Let it go
Occasionally, I reflect on how I ended up where I am today, puzzling over the decisions taken along the way. The high cost of grandeur has created a gap between us. During late-night shifts at the shop, I could hardly remember which words I was speaking. The ups and downs in life are what make them thrilling, and they will always be a part of me. It's best to let it all go.
On you,
? On you
On you
It's on you
It's on you
It's all about you and your magnetic field. Something that's beyond explanation is happening with you. It's on you, it's your responsibility.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, RICHARD RUSSELL
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