Coffee & TV
Blur
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Do you feel like a chain-store Practically floored One of many zeros Kicked around bored Your ears are full, but you're empty Holding out your heart To people who never really Care how you are So give me coffee and TV Peacefully I've seen so much, I'm going blind And I'm brain-dead virtually Sociability Is hard enough for me Take me away from this big bad world And agree to marry me So we can start over again. Do you go to the country It isn't very far There's people there who'll hurt you 'Cause of who you are Your ears are full of their language There's wisdom there you're sure 'Till the words start swirling/slurring And you can't find the door So give me coffee and TV Peacefully I've seen so much, I'm going blind And I'm brain-dead virtually Sociability Is hard enough for me Take me away from this big bad world And agree to marry me So we can start over again So give me coffee and TV Peacefully I've seen so much, I'm going blind And I'm brain-dead virtually Sociability Is hard enough for me Take me away from this big bad world And agree to marry me So we can start over again We can start over again We can start over again We can start over again We can start over again
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Written by: David Alexander De Horne Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Coffee & TV" belongs to the genres of Alternative Rock and Britpop, a sub-genre of Alternative Rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the mid-1990s.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Coffee & TV," directed by Hammer & Tongs, won numerous awards, including the Best Video award at the 1999 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Non-Vocalist FeatureExceptionally, the song features lead vocals from guitarist Graham Coxon, rather than the band's typical lead vocalist Damon Albarn.
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Album Presence"Coffee & TV" is taken from Blur's sixth studio album '13'.
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Release Year"Coffee & TV" was released as the second single from '13' in the UK on 28 June 1999.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of the song, written by Graham Coxon, reflect his struggle with alcoholism.
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Music Video ConceptThe music video for "Coffee & TV" visualizes a journey of a sentient milk carton which goes in search of Graham Coxon, mimicking the lyrics' theme of the alienation.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the track's success within fans and critics, it didn't perform greatly well in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 11.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single depicts a white milk carton, a reference to the music video's leading character.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was well received and widely acclaimed by critics, particularly praising the music video and Coxon's delivery.
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Antimatter Reference"Coffee & TV" is mentioned in the book "Our Magnetic Earth: The Science of Geomagnetism” by discussing the phenomenon of antimatter, tying it back to a line in the song.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively long for a single, with a total duration of 5 minutes and 19 seconds.
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AirplayDespite its modest chart position, "Coffee & TV" became one of Blur's most radio-friendly songs, receiving regular airplay on alternative rock radio stations.
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Popular Culture AppearanceThe song appeared in the soundtrack of British film "The World's End" in 2013.
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Live Performances"Coffee & TV" has remained a fan favorite, and has been included in many of their concert setlists since its initial release.
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