After a lengthy hiatus, English rock band Blur just dropped their ninth studio album, The Ballad of Darren, a project that manages to be equally playful and weighty, to great effect.
The new album marks almost 35 years for Blur as a band, and yet they haven’t lost any of their creativity or bite, changing with and accepting the passage of time with songs about loss and the challenge of ever moving further away from the past. While these topics may be heavy, the 10 new songs also manage to reflect the fun and camaraderie of old friends coming together to create something brand new. If you’re loving this incredible new album as much as we are, keep scrolling for some of its very best lyrics to use as your next Instagram captions.
For when they’re gone for good:
“I just looked into my life and all I saw was that you’re not coming back.”
-“The Ballad”
For recognizing the past is set in stone:
“Well, I know I can’t change the timеs.”
-“The Ballad”
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For when even a negative interaction is better than none at all:
“Call me out, but call me.”
-“St. Charles Square”
For when you’re feeling spooked:
“There’s something down here and it’s livin’ under the floorboards.”
-“St. Charles Square”
For not being sure who you are anymore:
“I might not get back to myself at all.”
-“St. Charles Square”
For when the future seems unsure:
“I have lost the feeling that I thought I’d never lose.”
-“Barbaric”
For knowing everyone’s dealing with something:
“All of us carry trauma.”
-“Barbaric”
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For when you haven’t been able to get in touch:
“Are you online? Are you contactable again?”
-“Russian Strings”
For drowning out the world with music:
“With headphones on you won’t hear that much.”
-“Russian Strings”
For living with regret:
“Many ghosts alive in my mind. Many paths I wish I’d taken.”
-“The Everglades (For Leonard)”
For powering through the stress and pressure:
“Calmer days will arrive.”
-“The Everglades (For Leonard)”
For when there are no second chances:
“And furthermore, I think it’s just too late.”
-“The Everglades (For Leonard)”
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For recognizing all the people who make up who you are today:
“Looked in the mirror. So many people standing there.”
-“The Narcissist”
For the one who always lifts you up:
“I’ll be shining light in your eyes, you’ll probably shine it back on me.”
-“The Narcissist”
For wishing they’d come back into your life:
“Why don’t you talk to me anymore? Don’t punish me forever.”
-“Goodbye Albert”
For when you’ve come a long way and proven people wrong:
“I know you think I must be lost now, but I’m not anymore.”
-“Far Away Island”
For knowing you’re not the one anymore:
“Wishing I could still make you happy.”
-“Avalon”
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For another quiet night alone:
“Suppose I’m on my own tonight.”
-“The Heights”
For when pure talent isn’t obvious at first:
“Something so bright out there, you can’t even see it.”
-“The Heights”
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