For Tomorrow
Blur
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He's a twentieth century boy With his hands on the rails Trying not to be sick again And holding on for tomorrow London ice cracks on a seamless line He's hanging on for dear life And so we hold each other tightly And hold on for tomorrow Singing la, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la Holding on for tomorrow She's a twentieth century girl With her hands on the wheel Trying not to make you sick again Seeing what she can borrow London's so nice back in your seamless rhymes But we're lost on the West way So we hold each other tightly And we can wait until tomorrow Singing la, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la Holding on for tomorrow We're trying not to be sick again And holding on for tomorrow She's a twentieth century girl Holding on for dear life And so we hold each other tightly And hold on for tomorrow Singing la, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la La, la la l-la, la, la la, l-la l-la la-la-la Holding on for tomorrow Jim stops and gets out of the car Goes to a house in Emperor's Gate Through the door and to his room, and then he puts the TV on Turns it off and makes some tea Says modern life is rubbish I'm holding on for tomorrow Then Susan comes into the room She's a naughty girl with a lovely smile Says, 'let's take a drive to Primrose Hill It's windy there, and the view's so nice.' London ice can freeze your toes, like anyone, I suppose You're holding on for tomorrow
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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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15 facts about this song
Background"For Tomorrow" is a song by the English alternative rock band Blur from their second album, "Modern Life is Rubbish".
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Release DateThe song was released on 19 April 1993 as the lead single from the album.
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Gestation PeriodIt was written by the band's lead singer Damon Albarn and guitarist Graham Coxon during a period in which they were struggling with their record label.
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Chart PositionDespite its lackluster initial performance, the song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music StyleThe song marked a departure from Blur's earlier style, introducing a more traditional Britpop sound that the band became famous for.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe lyrics describe a couple going for a walk in London's Primrose Hill, according to the comprehensive Blur lyrics analysis book, "Damon Albarn: Blur, Gorillaz and Other Fables".
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by David Mould, features the band performing in front of various London landmarks, including the British Museum and the Millennium Bridge.
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Inspiration"For Tomorrow" was inspired by the pressures of massive fame and media scrutiny faced by the band at the time.
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Critical AcclaimDespite the song's slow commercial success, it was praised by critics for its clever lyrics and catchy melody.
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Impact on Band’s Career"For Tomorrow" is considered a turning point in Blur's career, signifying a shift in their musical direction and leading to further success in the Britpop genre.
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Stand Out PerformanceThe song became a highlight of the band's live performances, often being played during the encore.
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Vinyl ReleaseIn 2012, the song was released on a limited edition 7" vinyl for Record Store Day with "Into Another" and "Hangover" as B-sides.
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Track LengthThe song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 18 seconds in its album version.
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Notable CollaborationThe orchestral parts in "For Tomorrow" were arranged by Stephen Street and John Metcalfe.
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CoversSeveral artists have performed covers of "For Tomorrow", acknowledging its enduring popularity within the Britpop genre.
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