Fool's Day

Blur

About Fool's Day

"Fool's Day" is a song by English rock band Blur. It was released on 17 April 2010 and is the band's first single since 2003's "Good Song". The track was released as a 7" for Record Store Day, with only 1000 copies made. On 18 April 2010, to "avoid fans having to illegally obtain an inferior copy of this track from pirate sites", Blur made the song a free download on their website in both MP3 and WAV formats. The single is the first featuring guitarist Graham Coxon since 2000's "Music Is My Radar".  


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Wake up straight, caught out by the sun. 
On the first day of April.
Out of bed, thought there was a plane crash. 
But I'm sure that I was
Dreaming
TV on, of course caffeine.
 A science of submission again
Another day, on this little island, just a bell hangs on.

Porridge done, I take my kid to school past the pound shop, Woolworth's
Under bridge, where the subway the daytime, and the Westway flies by
Then on my bike, down the Ladbroke Grove, to the forthcoming dramas
A studio, and a love of all sweet music, we just can't let go
Let go, let go, let go, let go

So meditate, on what we've all become, on a cold day in springtime
Civil war, is what were all born into, raise your left hand, right, sing.
Don't capitulate to the forces of the marketplace, they've long departed
Consolidate, the love we have together, on a cold day in springtime.

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

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Fool's Day" was released on April 17, 2010 for Record Store Day, making it Blur's first single since "Good Song" in 2003.
Limited Edition
The song was initially released as a limited-edition vinyl, with only 1000 copies distributed – a collector's item for Blur's loyal followers.
Digital Release
After the physical copies sold out, the band made "Fool's Day" available as a free download from their official website. Despite the limited physical release, the digital availability ensured the music was accessible to the masses.
Lyrics interpretation
The song is a day-in-the-life vignette, depicting a regular day in a regular person's life, which could be considered a commentary on the mundanity of life.
Band's Reunion
"Fool's Day" was the first time all four members of Blur recorded together since their hiatus in 2003, heralding a much-anticipated reunion for the Britpop band.
Inspiration
Damon Albarn, frontman of the band, wrote the song during a drive through rural England, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences.
Production
The song was produced by veteran music producer Stephen Street, who has worked with Blur on several of their biggest hits.
Critical Response
"Fool's Day" received generally positive reviews from music critics. While it wasn't viewed as a ground-breaking track, it was welcomed as a strong and reassuring return for the band.
Recording Time
Despite the seven-year break, Blur recorded "Fool's Day" in just one day, signifying the chemistry and cohesion still existing in the band.
Artwork
The artwork for "Fool's Day" was designed by Stephen Gilpin, featuring a scenic, idyllic image of a country road which captures the rural England which inspired the song.

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