M.O.R.
Blur
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It's automatic I need to unload Under the pressure Gone middle of the road Fall into fashion Fall out again We stick together 'Cause it never ends Here comes a low I'm a boy and you're a girl Here comes a high The only ones in the world Here comes everything You and me can work it out Here it comes You, me, we'll work it out! Here comes tomorrow 1 2 3 episodes We stick together Gone middle of the road 'Cause that's entertainment It's the sound of the wheel It rolls on forever You know how good it feels Here comes a low I'm a boy and you're a girl Here comes a high The only ones that's in the world Here comes everything We're like monkeys out in the space Here it comes We are members of the human race You, me, we'll work it out! It's automatic I need to unload Under the pressure Gone middle of the road Fall into fashion Fall out again We stick together 'Cause it never ends Here comes a low I'm a boy and you're a girl Here comes a high You're the only one that's in the world Here comes everything You and me can work it out Here it comes You, me, we'll work it out!
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Written by: STEVEN ALEXANDER JAMES, DAVID BOWIE, DAVID ROWNTREE, DAMON ALBARN, GRAHAM COXON, BRIAN ENO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"M.O.R." is a rock music track by the British band, Blur, falling under the broad genres of Britpop and alternative rock.
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Album ContextThis track is from Blur's fifth studio album, "Blur", released in 1997. The album marked a significant style shift from Britpop to a more lo-fi and indie rock sound.
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Song InspirationThe title "M.O.R." stands for "Middle of the Road", which is a term that typically refers to pop music which is broadly popular or mainstream.
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Unique Collaborations"M.O.R." was co-written by David Bowie and Brian Eno, distinguished personalities of the music world.
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Music Video ReleaseA music video for "M.O.R." was filmed in Barcelona, Spain, and released in 1997.
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Legal Issue"M.O.R." became embroiled in a legal battle due to its resemblance to David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" and "Fantastic Voyage". As a result, Bowie and Eno were ultimately credited as co-writers.
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Chart Performance"M.O.R." reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and number 19 on the US Modern Rock Chart, showcasing Blur's widespread popularity at the time.
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Song ElementsSimilar to the rest of the "Blur" album, "M.O.R." incorporated a lo-fi sound, simpler production, and a central guitar riff, moving away from the group's earlier, more polished Britpop style.
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Track LengthThe album version of "M.O.R." runs for 3 minutes and 27 seconds, while the road version (a version that was released as a single) has a length of 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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B-sideThe B-side of the single release of "M.O.R." featured the track, "Swallows in the Heatwave".
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