Chemical World

Blur

About Chemical World

"Chemical World" is a song by English alternative rock band Blur, featured on their second album Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993).


Year:
2004
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The pay-me girl has had enough of the bleeps
So she takes the bus into the country
Although she got herself rosy cheeks
She didn't leave enough money to pay the rent
The landlord says that she's out in a week
What a shame she was just getting comfy
Now she's eating chocolate to induce sleep
In a chemical world, it's very, very, very cheap

And I don't know about you
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes
It's been a hell of a do
But they're been putting the holes in, yes, yes

Peeping Thomas has a very nice view
Across the street at the exhibitionist
These townies they never speak to you
Just stick together so they never get lonely
Feeling lead, feeling quite light-headed
Had to sit down and have some sugary tea
In a chemical world, in a chemical world
It's very, very, very cheap

And I don't know about you
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes
It's been a hell of a do
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes

I don't know about you
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes
It's been a hell of a do
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes
And now she's right out of view
They've been putting the holes in, yes, yes
I don't talk about you
But they're putting the holes in, yes, yes

Until you can see right through
Until you can see right through
Until you can see right through

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Blur

Blur are an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1988 as Seymour, the group consists of singer/keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist/singer Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure (1991) incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing. Following a stylistic change influenced by English guitar pop groups such as The Kinks, The Beatles and XTC, Blur released Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped to popularise the Britpop genre and achieved mass popularity in the UK, aided by a chart battle with rival band Oasis in 1995 dubbed "The Battle of Britpop". more »

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Written by: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Chemical World" is a song by British rock band Blur. It was featured on their second studio album, "Modern Life Is Rubbish," which was released in 1993.
Songwriters
The song was written by all four members of the band, which includes Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree.
Single Release
"Chemical World" was released as the second single from the album in June 1993.
Chart Performance
Despite its critical acclaim, the single didn't perform as well as expected on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 28.
Video
The music video for "Chemical World" was directed by David Mould. In the video, band members are shown playing in a field, while a series of video effects are applied.
Lyrics meaning
Lyrically, the song is a critique of modern urban life, discussing themes of environmental pollution and consumerism. Its intention was to highlight the depressing reality of London’s rundown estates at that time.
Reception
Critics praised "Chemical World" for its melodic sweetness and hooky chorus, calling it a highlight of the album.
Style and Genre
Music experts classify the song's style as Britpop and alternative rock. It features witty lyrics and strong melodies, making it characteristic of Blur's music.
Song Length
The length of "Chemical World" is 3 minutes and 46 seconds in the album.
Redesign
Along with the rest of "Modern Life Is Rubbish," "Chemical World" marked a dramatic shift in Blur’s musical direction, moving away from the ‘Madchester’ influenced sound of their debut album "Leisure".
Producer
The song was co-produced by Blur and Stephen Street, a producer known for his work with The Smiths. His work on "Chemical World" helped solidify Blur's new direction and modern British identity.

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