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)
The Fear
Graham Coxon Lyrics
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I ain't had no peace for what seems such a long time
I ain't had no kicks for what seems such a long time
I ain't had no peace for what seems such a long time
The fear of being alone
The fear, the fear, the fear
The fear of being alone
I ain't had no sleep for what seems such a long time
I ain't had no hope for what seems such a long time
I ain't had no sleep for what seems such a long time
I ain't had no hope for what seems such a long time
The fear of being alone
The fear, the fear, the fear
The fear of being alone
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You can never really run without remaining the same
The truth you carry with you is the gas for the flame
The fear of being alone
The fear, the fear, the fear
The fear of being alone
The song "Fear" by Graham Coxon is a poignant exploration of the experience of isolation and loneliness. The repetition of the lines "I ain't had no kicks for what seems such a long time / I ain't had no peace for what seems such a long time" creates a sense of despair and hopelessness, emphasizing the extent to which the singer is struggling. The chorus, which repeatedly returns to the phrase "the fear of being alone," highlights the central theme of the song, which is the crippling anxiety that can come from feeling cut off from others.
The second half of the song introduces a new set of lyrics, with the lines "You can never really run without remaining the same / The truth you carry with you is the gas for the flame." These lines suggest a sense of resignation or surrender, that there may be no easy way out of the situation the singer finds themselves in. The repetitions of the chorus, with its haunting melody and plaintive lyrics, drive home the sense of emotional exhaustion and longing that permeates the song.
Overall, "Fear" is a powerful and moving track that captures the experience of loneliness and isolation with a keen emotional insight. The lyrics and melody work together to create a sense of emotional weight that is hard to shake, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't had no kicks for what seems such a long time
I haven't experienced any excitement for a lengthy period.
I ain't had no peace for what seems such a long time
I haven't felt calm or tranquility for an extended period.
The fear of being alone
The feeling of terror or dread associated with being solitary.
The fear, the fear, the fear
The repeated emphasis on the terror or dread of being alone.
I ain't had no sleep for what seems such a long time
I haven't been able to rest for an extended period.
I ain't had no hope for what seems such a long time
I haven't had any sense of optimism for a significant duration.
The fear of being alone
The feeling of terror or dread associated with being solitary.
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No lyrics are present in this section of the song.
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No lyrics are present in this section of the song.
You can never really run without remaining the same
If you try to escape something without confronting it, you won't change as a person.
The truth you carry with you is the gas for the flame
Depression or fear that you carry with you fuels the fire of discomfort.
The fear of being alone
The feeling of terror or dread associated with being solitary.
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