The Universal
Blur
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This is the next century The Universal is free You can find it anywhere Yes, the future has been sold Every night we are gone And to karaoke songs We like to sing along Although the words are wrong It really, really, really could happen Yes, it really, really, really could happen When the days seem to fall straight through you Just let them go No one here is alone Satellites in every home The Universal is here Here for everyone Every paper that you read Says tomorrow is your lucky day Well, here's your lucky day
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Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Leslie Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"The Universal" is a song by British rock band, Blur. It was featured on their fourth studio album, "The Great Escape."
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Release DateThe song was released as the second single from the album on 13 November 1995.
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Chart Performance"The Universal" reached number five in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's eleventh top ten hit.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was influenced by Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film, "A Clockwork Orange."
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song are widely interpreted as a critique of a futuristic, dystopian society.
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Live PerformancesIt is well known for its live performances, in which lead singer Damon Albarn typically uses a megaphone for portions of the song.
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Orchestra InvolvementThe use of an orchestra in the song was suggested by producer Stephen Street who felt that a militaristic sound was required to complete the song.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its relatively modest charting, it has since become one of Blur's most popular and critically acclaimed songs.
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Advertisement UseThe song was used in British Gas's advertising campaign in 2009.
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Future Concert UseIn the 2003 Charity concert atop a British Museum for War Child, Damon Albarn would use "The Universal" as the closing number.
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Lyrics InspirationAlbarn's songwriting was inspired by his fears of the fully automated, passionless future society.
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Soundtrack Appearance"The Universal" has been included in several TV and movie soundtracks, including "The Men Who Stare at Goats".
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