His first solo album,'The Sky is Too High', was released in 1998 and has a very muted, uncommercial sound. 'TSITH' was followed by 'The Golden D' which features two covers of the band Mission Of Burma. The next album to come was 'Crow Sit On Blood Tree', which has some of his most ethereal tracks to date on, and is very lo-fi. Fourth album 'The Kiss Of Morning' shows Graham developing as an artist in his own right and the songs take on a more fleshed out and accomplished form. However, it was not until the release of 'Freakin' Out' in 2004 that Coxon had a solo mainstream hit. 'Happiness In Magazines', Graham's fifth album, is largely considered to be his most accessible and complete work, featuring frantic, slick guitar-pop of the highest order.
In 2006 Graham Coxon released his sixth solo album, 'Love Travels at Illegal Speeds', preceeded by the UK Top 20 single 'Standing On My Own Again'. 'Love Travels at Illegal Speeds' shows Coxon branching out to try his hand at some new sounds as well as tightening the punk-pop formula that is his hallmark. The album was released in two formats, with a DVD containing interviews and live tracks as an optional extra.
It marks Coxon's first album away from his now-defunct indie label 'Transcopic'. Coxon also played guitar on Peter Doherty's 2009 solo album Grace / Wastelands.
11th May 2009, Coxon released his 7th album 'The Spinning Top'. 2009 saw Coxon embark on numerous gigs with Blur, including headlining Glastonbury Festival.
More solo discography:
A+E (2012)
The End of the F***ing World (Original Songs And Score) (2018)
The End of the F***ing World 2 (Original Songs And Score) (2019)
I Am Not Okay with This (as Bloodwitch) (Original Songs And Score) (2020)
Superstate (2021, in association with Z2 Comics)
Just A State Of Mind
Graham Coxon Lyrics
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How bleak you are
Moving in the shadows
You're here and it's clear that it's
Just a state of mind, running through the times
Keeping us alive
First time that I saw you
And I though I'd die without you
But you're here and it's clear that it's
Just a state of mind ,running through the times
Keeping us alive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
Before we take a dive
Just be happy you are strong now, it's so lonely to love someone
Hapiness I've found you
How sweet you are
Smiling in the shadows
You're here and its clear
That its just a state of mind, running through the times
Keeping us alive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
Before we take a dive
The song "Just A State Of Mind" by Graham Coxon touches upon the intricacies of emotions and how they can be fleeting. The lyrics describe how emptiness and loneliness can feel all-consuming at times, but it is important to remember that they are just a state of mind. The recurring line "Just a state of mind, running through the times, keeping us alive" serves as a reminder that while emotions may overwhelm us, they are ultimately what keeps us alive and human. The song also acknowledges the importance of being strong and happy on one's own, and not relying on another person for happiness.
The imagery in the lyrics is vivid, with the description of the teeth being squeezed by lips adding a physicality to the emotions being described. Coxon's raw delivery of the lyrics, combined with the driving guitar riff and pounding drums, further emphasizes the intensity of the emotions being expressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Emptiness I've found you
The singer acknowledges the presence of emptiness in their life.
How bleak you are
The singer describes the emptiness as dismal and gloomy.
Moving in the shadows
The emptiness is lurking in the background, unnoticeable but present.
You're here and it's clear that it's just a state of mind, running through the times, keeping us alive
The artist realizes that the emptiness is just a mental state that persists over time, but it also serves a purpose in keeping them going.
First time that I saw you, teeth squeezed by lips
The artist remembers seeing someone for the first time, who appeared anxious or nervous in their presence.
And I thought I'd die without you
The singer initially felt like they couldn't survive without this person's presence in their life.
But you're here and it's clear that it's just a state of mind, running through the times, keeping us alive
The singer realizes that their dependence on this person is also just a mental state that helps them push through difficult times.
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line before we take a dive
The artist realizes that this mental state of dependence is helping them avoid a potential downfall or failure.
Just be happy you are strong now, it's so lonely to love someone
The artist advises someone to find happiness in their own strength, instead of relying on someone else for it. They also acknowledge the loneliness that can come with loving someone.
Happiness I've found you, how sweet you are, smiling in the shadows
The artist acknowledges the presence of happiness in their life and describes it as enjoyable and satisfying, even when it may not be immediately noticeable.
You're here and it's clear that it's just a state of mind, running through the times, keeping us alive
The singer understands that even happiness is a mental state that persists over time and serves a purpose in keeping them going.
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line before we take a dive
The artist again acknowledges that this mental state is helping them avoid negative consequences and stay on track.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRAHAM COXON
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