The Blues Are Still Blue

Belle & Sebastian, Belle and Sebastian

About The Blues Are Still Blue

"The Blues Are Still Blue" was the second single from the Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released in April 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and is produced by Tony Hoffer. The single reached #25 in the UK singles chart, their last top 40 hit to date.


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Look at the kid from school
He's teaching mamas and papas how to be a little cool
He's changing fashion, the way he dress
The tracksuits are old, and the hoody's way too moody
For a kid with the will to funk
He dances in secret; he's a part-time punk

She's getting off the plane
She wants to write a thesis on the population underprivileged
The kids fighting up the lane
Shop lifting, just drifting
Like The Switchblade And The Cross
But if there's trouble she's got the moves
She's taking an elementary class in Kung fu

I left my washing in the launderette
You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet
That when I see my washing
The black will be grey and the white will be grey
But the blues are still blue

I'm crying out for my mum
If the malady don't go away we're in a little trouble
With the boss of the company
I'm a singer, a swinger I'm a layabout but laying on
The dock in the lazy sun
Will never quite relegate me to a bum

I left my lady in the launderette
You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet
That when I see my lady
The black will be white and the white will be black
But The Blues Are Still Blue

Baby, I love your face
I've been creeping round this town because?
Well, creeping's just my way
But with a little wink I'll be there
I'll be excited for a week, but then excitement starts to fade
I know your young, but you're out of touch
You're French, your vocabulary's not quite formed

I left my homework in the launderette
I got a letter from my mamma which my stupid dog has ate
I hid behind the fence
Here comes the deputy head with the bark of a bulldog
He's not making much sense

I left my lady in the launderette
You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet
That when I see my lady
The black will be white and the white will be black
But the blues are still blue?

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Belle & Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with acts such as The Smiths,Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry, later adapted for television and an anime. Though consistently lauded by critics, Belle & Sebastian's "wistful pop" has enjoyed only limited commercial success. more »

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Written by: BOB KILDEA, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH

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13 facts about this song

Background Information
"The Blues Are Still Blue" is a song by the Scottish indie pop band, Belle & Sebastian. It was released on January 16, 2006.
Album Appearance
The song is part of the band's seventh album, "The Life Pursuit," which was released in February 2006. This album marks a stylistic shift as it leans more towards 70’s glam rock and R&B.
Record Label
Belle & Sebastian are known for their affiliation with independent record labels. “The Blues Are Still Blue” was released under Rough Trade, an independent British record label.
Songwriter/Composer
Stuart Murdoch, one of the founding members of Belle & Sebastian, is known to have written and composed the song.
Track Position
"The Blues Are Still Blue" is the fourth track on the "The Life Pursuit" album.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Michael Palmieri and it features the band's members involved in humorous activities, such as washing clothes and a child performing with a band.
Chart Performance
While Belle & Sebastian's songs don't often hit mainstream charts, "The Blues Are Still Blue" did chart at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
The band often includes "The Blues Are Still Blue" in their setlist while performing gigs around the world.
Lyrics
The lyrics are cryptic, as is common with Belle & Sebastian's songwriting, leaving room for listener interpretation.
Reception
The song received very positive reviews, with critics praising its catchy rhythm, its sharp lyrics and the band's new direction.
Cover Art
The cover art of the single "The Blues Are Still Blue" shows a young woman hanging out window, an image typical of Belle & Sebastian's aesthetic.
Production
The production of the song has been lauded for its polished sound that maintains the band's indie charm.
Sing-Along Aspect
The song's chorus is often deemed one of Belle & Sebastian's most infectious ones, encouraging listeners to sing along.

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