Out of Time
Blur
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Where's the love song to set us free? Too many people down Everything turning the wrong way 'round And I don't know what life would be If we stop dreaming now Lord knows we'd never clear the clouds And you've been so busy lately That you haven't found the time To open up your mind And watch the world spinning Gently out of time Feel the sunshine on your face It's in a computer now Gone to the future, way out in space And you've been so busy lately That you haven't found the time To open up your mind And watch the world spinning Gently out of time And you've been so busy lately That you haven't found the time To open up your mind And watch the world spinning Gently out of time Tell me I'm not dreaming But are we out of time? We're out of time Out of time Out of time Out of time Out of time
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Written by: David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Out of Time" by Blur was released as the lead single from their seventh studio album "Think Tank" in April 2003.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Out of Time" topped the UK Singles Chart, marking Blur's first number one single since "Country House" in 1995.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Out of Time" was directed by acclaimed director John Hardwick. It features assorted marine and birdlife, shot off the coast of Morocco.
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CompositionThis song is noted for its distinct departure from the traditional Blur sound, featuring a more mellow and stripped-back production.
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Awards"Out of Time" was nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2004.
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Lineup ChangeThis song was the first Blur single that did not feature their longtime guitarist, Graham Coxon. His departure during the making of the album caused a significant shift in the band's style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Out of Time" are seen to capture a sense of disillusionment and frustration, felt by many during the early 2000s’ political climate particularly in the UK.
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Unique Instruments"Out of Time" showcases unique instrumentation featuring a Mellotron and a Cimbalom, a type of hammered dulcimer.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was positively received by critics for its mature sound and reflective lyrics. In particular, Damon Albarn's sincere and emotive vocal delivery received praise.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Out of Time" often features a more rock-oriented sound due to the return of Graham Coxon to Blur in 2009.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its initial commercial success in the UK, "Out of Time" did not land on the US Billboard charts.
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InfluencesSome critics suggested that "Out of Time," with its melancholy tone and introspective lyrics, shows the influence of Damon Albarn's side project, Gorillaz.
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