The Blues Are Still Blue
Belle & Sebastian, Belle and Sebastian
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Look at the kid from school He's teaching mamas and papas how to be a little cool He's changing fashion, the way he dress The tracksuits are old, and the hoody's way too moody For a kid with the will to funk He dances in secret; he's a part-time punk She's getting off the plane She wants to write a thesis on the population underprivileged The kids fighting up the lane Shop lifting, just drifting Like The Switchblade And The Cross But if there's trouble she's got the moves She's taking an elementary class in Kung fu I left my washing in the launderette You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet That when I see my washing The black will be grey and the white will be grey But the blues are still blue I'm crying out for my mum If the malady don't go away we're in a little trouble With the boss of the company I'm a singer, a swinger I'm a layabout but laying on The dock in the lazy sun Will never quite relegate me to a bum I left my lady in the launderette You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet That when I see my lady The black will be white and the white will be black But The Blues Are Still Blue Baby, I love your face I've been creeping round this town because? Well, creeping's just my way But with a little wink I'll be there I'll be excited for a week, but then excitement starts to fade I know your young, but you're out of touch You're French, your vocabulary's not quite formed I left my homework in the launderette I got a letter from my mamma which my stupid dog has ate I hid behind the fence Here comes the deputy head with the bark of a bulldog He's not making much sense I left my lady in the launderette You can put some money on it, you can place a little bet That when I see my lady The black will be white and the white will be black But the blues are still blue?
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Written by: BOB KILDEA, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH
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13 facts about this song
Background Information"The Blues Are Still Blue" is a song by the Scottish indie pop band, Belle & Sebastian. It was released on January 16, 2006.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of the band's seventh album, "The Life Pursuit," which was released in February 2006. This album marks a stylistic shift as it leans more towards 70’s glam rock and R&B.
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Record LabelBelle & Sebastian are known for their affiliation with independent record labels. “The Blues Are Still Blue” was released under Rough Trade, an independent British record label.
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Songwriter/ComposerStuart Murdoch, one of the founding members of Belle & Sebastian, is known to have written and composed the song.
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Track Position"The Blues Are Still Blue" is the fourth track on the "The Life Pursuit" album.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Michael Palmieri and it features the band's members involved in humorous activities, such as washing clothes and a child performing with a band.
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Chart PerformanceWhile Belle & Sebastian's songs don't often hit mainstream charts, "The Blues Are Still Blue" did chart at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Live PerformancesThe band often includes "The Blues Are Still Blue" in their setlist while performing gigs around the world.
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LyricsThe lyrics are cryptic, as is common with Belle & Sebastian's songwriting, leaving room for listener interpretation.
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ReceptionThe song received very positive reviews, with critics praising its catchy rhythm, its sharp lyrics and the band's new direction.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the single "The Blues Are Still Blue" shows a young woman hanging out window, an image typical of Belle & Sebastian's aesthetic.
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ProductionThe production of the song has been lauded for its polished sound that maintains the band's indie charm.
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Sing-Along AspectThe song's chorus is often deemed one of Belle & Sebastian's most infectious ones, encouraging listeners to sing along.
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