Charmless Man
Blur
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I met him in a crowded room Where people go to drink away their gloom He sat me dawn and so began The story of a charmless man Educated the expensive way He knows his claret from his beaujolais I think he'd like to have been Ronnie Kray But then nature didn't make him that way He went na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na He thinks he's educated Airs those family shares Will protect him That we'll respect him He moves in circles of friends Who just pretend that they like him He does the same to them And when you put it all together There's the model of a charmless man Na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na He knows the swingers and their cavalry Says he can get in anywhere for free I began to go a little cross eyed And from this charmless man I just had to hide He went na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na He talks at speed He gets nosebleeds He doesn't see His days are tumbling down upon him And yet he tries so hard to please He's just so keen for you to listen But no one's listening And when you put it all together There's the model of a charmless man He thinks he's educated Airs those family shares Will protect him That you'll respect him And yet he tries so hard to please He's just so keen for you to listen But no one's listening And when you put it all together There's the model of a charmless man Na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na na
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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 Heritage"Charmless Man" is a song by the British band Blur, released as the fourth and final single from their fourth studio album, "The Great Escape" in 1996.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the fifth position in the UK Singles Chart, illustrating its commercial success and popularity among audiences.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song is believed to have been influenced by The Kinks and their distinctive style of Britpop.
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Music VideoThe black and white music video for the song shows the band members in a setting reminiscent of the 1960s, with a man (the titular 'charmless man') causing havoc around the city.
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Detailed Narration"Charmless Man" is essentially a character sketch, detailing the life of a man who is well-educated but lacks any original thought or interesting qualities.
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Musical StructureThe song showcases a strong Britpop influence, featuring catchy guitar hooks and a sing-along chorus, which were trademarks of the genre.
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Song ReviewsDespite being a commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its vibrant melody, while others criticized it for being too formulaic.
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Live Performances"Charmless Man" has been performed live by the band on numerous occasions, including at their Hyde Park reunion concert in 2009.
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Song WritingThe lyrics of the song were penned by lead vocalist Damon Albarn. The song portrays a sharp social commentary on the individual who lacks charm and wit, despite having a sophisticated education.
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Record Label"Charmless Man" was released under the Food Records and EMI, which were the band's record labels at that time.
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Song Cover ArtThe cover art of the single features an intriguing image of four women in vintage swimwear, which was believed to project an aura of nostalgia and retro appeal.
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Cultural ImpactThis song, like many other Blur songs, helped to define the Britpop era in the UK during the mid-1990s, with its hummable tunes, insightful lyrics, and socio-cultural commentary.
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