Beetlebum
Blur
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Beetlebum What you've done She's a gun Now what you've done Beetlebum Get nothing done You beetlebum Just get numb Now what you've done Beetlebum And when she lets me slip away She turns me on then all my violence is gone Nothing is wrong I just slip away and I am gone Nothing is wrong She turns me on I just slip away and I am gone Beetlebum Because you're young She's a gun Now what you've done Beetlebum She'll suck your thumb She'll make you come 'Cause, she's your gun Now what you've done Beetlebum And when she lets me slip away She turns me on then all my violence is gone Nothing is wrong I just slip away and I am gone There's nothing wrong She turns me on I just slip away and I am gone He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it He's on, he's on, he's on it
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Written by: Steven Alexander James, David Rowntree, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Beetlebum" is a piece that falls under the alternative rock genre, signifying Blur's shift from Britpop to a more 'lo-fi' alternative rock sound.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Beetlebum" debuted at number one on the UK Singles chart, making it Blur’s second track to reach the top spot.
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Album PlacementThe song is the first track of the band’s eponymous fifth album, "Blur," which was released in 1997.
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Song InspirationDamon Albarn, the band's frontman, wrote "Beetlebum" about his ex-girlfriend, Justine Frischmann of the band Elastica. The lyrics are a supposed reflection of the couple's heroin use.
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Noteworthy ElementsThe distinctive, distorted guitar riff of "Beetlebum" has often been compared to the music of The Beatles.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its alternative rock facade and introspective lyricism. NME even included it in their list of "The 50 Best Songs of 1997."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Beetlebum" was directed by Sophie Muller, a frequent collaborator with the band. The video uses a split-screen effect, which became quite iconic.
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Songwriting CreditsAll four members of Blur - Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree - are credited as writers of "Beetlebum."
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International SuccessApart from the UK, "Beetlebum" also managed to find success in several other countries, charting within the top 10 in Iceland, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "Beetlebum" was not regularly performed live by Blur until after their reunion in 2009. Since then, it became a staple in their setlists.
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