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)
You & I
Graham Coxon Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Look to the sky, gotta decide if we're gonna see tomorrow
You and I gotta look to the sky
Are we gonna die wondering why
Life ain't nothing but sorrow?
'Cus it's gonna be a while till I get to see you smile
And you gotta let me know
Oh baby, don't go
Never met a girl like you before
I don't think I ever will again
Why don't you smile? Why don't you smile?
Never thought I'd see you walkin' out that door
I don't think I ever will again
Why don't you sing? Why can't you sing, why can't you sing?
The song "You & I" by Graham Coxon is a reflection of a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The opening lines of the song carry a sense of urgency and confusion about the future of their relationship. The singer urges his partner to take a moment to reflect on their situation and make a decision about whether or not they will see a future together. He implores her to look to the sky and contemplate the fragility of life and the futility of living in sorrow.
The chorus of the song carries a sense of regret and longing. The singer laments the fact that he may not get to see his partner smile again and begs her not to leave him. He reflects on the unique qualities that attracted him to her in the first place and expresses his sorrow that he may never find another person like her. The final lines of the chorus are a plea for her to express herself and communicate with him, to sing and reveal her true feelings.
Overall, the song touches on themes of uncertainty, regret, and communication within a relationship, encapsulating the raw emotions that come with the end of a romantic partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I gotta think for a while
We need to take some time to reflect on our situation
Look to the sky, gotta decide if we're gonna see tomorrow
We need to consider our options to determine if we will have a future
You and I gotta look to the sky
We need to seek guidance and direction from a higher power
Are we gonna die wondering why
Life ain't nothing but sorrow?
Are we going to spend our lives in despair, questioning the purpose of existence?
'Cus it's gonna be a while till I get to see you smile
And you gotta let me know
Oh baby, don't go
It's been a long time since I've seen you happy, and you need to communicate with me if you're feeling unhappy or considering leaving
Never met a girl like you before
I don't think I ever will again
Why don't you smile? Why don't you smile?
I've never met anyone like you and I don't believe I ever will, but I'm concerned that you don't seem happy
Never thought I'd see you walkin' out that door
I don't think I ever will again
Why don't you sing? Why can't you sing, why can't you sing?
I never imagined that I would see you leaving, and I fear that I may never get the chance to hear your voice again, so please express yourself and communicate with me
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRAHAM COXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind