Country House
Blur
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City dweller, successful fella thought to himself Oops I've got a lot of money Caught in a rat race terminally I'm a professional cynic but my heart's not in it I'm payin' the price of livin' life at the limit Caught up in the century's anxiety Yes, it preys on him He's gettin' thin, try the simple life He lives in a house A very big house in the country Watchin' afternoon repeats And the food he eats in the country He takes all manner of pills And piles up analyst bills in the country Oh, it's like an animal farm That's the rural charm in the country He's got morning glory and life's a different story Everything's going jackanory Touched with his own mortality He's reading Balzac, knocking back Prozac It's a helping hand that makes you feel wonderfully blind Oh, it's a century's remedy For the faint at heart A new start, try the simple life He lives in a house A very big house in the country He's got a fog in his chest So he needs a lot of rest in the country He doesn't drink, smoke, laugh Takes herbal baths in the country You should come to no harm On the animal farm in the country In the country, in the country, in the country Blow, blow me out, I am so sad, I don't know why Blow, blow me out, I am so sad, I don't know why Oh he lives in a house A very big house in the country Watchin' afternoon repeats And the food he eats in the country He takes all manner of pills And piles up analyst bills in the country Oh, it's like an animal farm That's the rural charm in the country Oh he lives in a house A very big house in the country He's got a fog in his chest So he needs a lot of rest in the country He doesn't drink, smoke, laugh Takes herbal baths in the country You should come to no harm On the animal farm in the country
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Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM COXON
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Country House" is a song by the British band "Blur". This band was formed in London in 1988 and consists of members Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree.
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Chart RankingsReleased on August 14, 1995, "Country House" debuted at number one in the UK Singles Chart, marking Blur's first ever number one hit.
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Album FeatureIt was the lead single from their fourth album, "The Great Escape". The album's cover art also features the band members in a pose similar to the one from the "Country House" music video.
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Song Genre"Country House" falls under the genre of Britpop, a mid-1990s British music movement that highlighted Britishness and produced brighter and catchier alternative rock and pop songs.
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Song LyricsLyrically, the song tells the story of a man who leaves the city for the tranquility of the country, which is a reflection of the band's own desire to escape fame's demands.
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Chart Battle HistoryIt's known as the winner of the famous 'Battle of Britpop', where Blur's "Country House" and Oasis's "Roll With It" were released on the same day, sparking a media frenzy.
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Music VideoDirected by British artist Damien Hirst, the music video for "Country House" features comic actor Keith Allen and is set in a modern, abstract country house.
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AwardsThe song won 'Best British Single' at the 1996 Brit Awards, further cementing the band's dominance in the Britpop scene.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it was a commercial success, "Country House" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy tune and humorous video, while others criticized it for its lack of depth and perceived commercialism.
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Song LegacyDespite its mixed critical reception, "Country House" remains one of Blur's most popular songs and is often performed at their live shows.
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