For Tomorrow

Blur

About For Tomorrow

"For Tomorrow" is a song by English alternative rock band Blur. It is the lead track to their second album, Modern Life Is Rubbish (the title appears in the lyric). Released 19 April 1993 as the first single from the album, "For Tomorrow" charted at number 28 in the UK Singles Chart. The Visit to Primrose Hill Extended version of "For Tomorrow" was included in the band's compilation albums, Blur: The Best of, (being the only song from Modern Life Is Rubbish to be featured) and Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur.  


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1993
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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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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: Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Coxon, Steven Alexander James

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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".
Release Date
The song was released on 19 April 1993 as the lead single from the album.
Gestation Period
It 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.
Chart Position
Despite its lackluster initial performance, the song peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Style
The song marked a departure from Blur's earlier style, introducing a more traditional Britpop sound that the band became famous for.
Lyrics Analysis
The 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".
Music Video
The music video, directed by David Mould, features the band performing in front of various London landmarks, including the British Museum and the Millennium Bridge.
Inspiration
"For Tomorrow" was inspired by the pressures of massive fame and media scrutiny faced by the band at the time.
Critical Acclaim
Despite the song's slow commercial success, it was praised by critics for its clever lyrics and catchy melody.
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.
Stand Out Performance
The song became a highlight of the band's live performances, often being played during the encore.
Vinyl Release
In 2012, the song was released on a limited edition 7" vinyl for Record Store Day with "Into Another" and "Hangover" as B-sides.
Track Length
The song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 18 seconds in its album version.
Notable Collaboration
The orchestral parts in "For Tomorrow" were arranged by Stephen Street and John Metcalfe.
Covers
Several artists have performed covers of "For Tomorrow", acknowledging its enduring popularity within the Britpop genre.

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