Blur - For Tomorrow ( Live MTV 1993)
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- 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 lyrics). 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.
Damon Albarn started to write songs with a very British feel. This was one such song, written on Christmas Day 1992 at the family piano in his parents' house. David Balfe, the head of the band's record company, commissioned this song as the original album did not have any hit singles. The single cover of the two World War II fighter planes was used by the band as a sense of Britishness.
The lyrics of the song are about London, and especially Primrose Hill, a hill in the borough of Camden, North London. From there one can see the whole of central London before them. The complete phrase from the song says "Take a drive to Primrose Hill // It's windy there, and the view's so nice". Part of the promotional video was also filmed at Primrose Hill.
The ending of the song has lyrics about a man, Jim, entering his house in Emperors' Gate, SW7 (Kensington). When Albarn's parents first moved to London, they lived in a flat nextdoor to The Beatles. In a 2005 interview Damon Albarn stated that he used Emperors' Gate in the lyrics because of this (13 Emperors' Gate was the first London-based home for the Lennons; they lived there in 1964). He found it "romantic" that his parents lived right next to these people.
Like Modern Life is Rubbish, the album this song appears on, "For Tomorrow" has increased in stature since its release. The song charted at number 15 in a Time Out poll about the best songs about London, the magazine labelled the track as an "indie anthem". In addition, Mojo magazine chose this song in their "50 Greatest British Tracks Ever" list. In a blurtalk.com vote, For Tomorrow was voted fifth out of all of the band's singles, despite being the third lowest charting on its release
i don't think i've ever seen damon stood so still
except when he performed "Fashion" with david bowie
He's a tree
Sometimes you can really hear how good/underrated Alex James is in the acoustic versions.
find that too
There's definitely a Bruce Foxton/The Jam influence
He is the smoothest bassist I know.
I don't know many though.
Always loved his grooves a lot
I think Alex is great but nobody else seems to see it
yes graham sing that high harmony and slay me
Wow I heavily agree with that statement
I think this is the first time I've seen Alex play minus a cigarette
Yang bener mba?
Alex James...one of the most underrated bassist ever..
the 90s and early 2000s were the decade of great rock bassists
Sorry Graham, I know you're shy and hate attention, but if it were up to me the whole world would worship you and your sweet shy awesome kooky lovable cute heartbreaking adorable awkwardness. Not to mention your unbelievable guitar skills.
huh
real asf
Blur are never poor live. This is their best song Mr Coxon is a great lead and rhythm guitarist
alex james is such a good bassist. he's not even recognized. but just listen to the bass. he layed down some of the catchiest and complex bass lines in pop music. i'd say he's up there with mccartney and entwistle
libertyhopeful18 Big time. I’m only just catching on now, having heard them since 90s. They were so wrapped up in ‘scene’ back then that I kind of overlooked the actual music. Maybe that’s why he’s under recognised:)
Love the McCartney comparison. He's very melodic in his basslines
One of the few accurate Beatles/McCartney comparisons out there, I agree with you
I'd say what I like the most about Blur, besides Damon being a hottie, is how their lyrics represented a critique of back then society's frivolity, and how those messages can still be referred to nowadays.
Greetings from Mexico.
Talking about "society's frivolity" in the same sentence that you call the lead singer "a hottie". Bog off.
Bassist. On point.
I've always love the way Alex James moves...
Just saw them at Wembley ☺️☺️☺️
Next to The Smiths, Blur was the Premier Indie Band!
Mmm have a really good think there
Damn, Damon was a good looking guy back then.
+bloodnokian he still is!
bloodnokian they're all good looking
bloodnokian now toooo
He’s 50 years old now and I still think he’s freaking cute
He was so hot... now he’s so adorable and cute 😍😍😍
Love Damon's sweet voice
This is fantastic. I have always preferred the 'serious' Damon on the stage than the 'jumping' Damon. Just because his voice is beautiful when he concentrates on his singing. Great job guys, wonderful.
he's the best bassist ever.. sure there're people out there that play's faster and more difficult bass than him, but he knows how to make intlignet bass sound good!
Last part of the song is genius
graham's lil voice is so nice *__*
Jesus. I'm here again.
This is THIRTY FUCKING YEARS AGO.😢
Their timing was flawless in this performance.
live no edit thats whats makes a rock star
That refrain of the guitar along with the bass at the end always gets me
They were so young but still so talented. Amazing!
Saw this back then live on the TV. Listening to Blur the very first time. Instantly fell in love. Thanks dear Ray Cokes ❤
Amazing live
best blur era
This album cemented Blur in my life. I think I was 13 when Leisure came out, and would have probably forgotten about them had they not gone so staunchly British & observant in MLIR. ❤️
Yea, his bass lines are pretty unique.
JoseWhon your knowledge about the interests of teenage girls is not very vast for what i see. there are lots of girls who appreciate this music and there's nothing weird or "special" about it. don't underestimate modern teenage girls, please, and stop pretending you know everything about us
Amen.
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Damon always gives me the chills
It's like a Bowie track from his great Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane period. It's a bit of a mixture of Velvite Goldmine and John I'm Only Dancing.
1 of Blurs great tracks.
This never gets old
Graham Best guitarist ever!
Para mi es la mejor canción de Blur o almenos la que expresa mejor su esencia .
This actually sounds better than the album one
no
no
naaaaaaaaaaaaayy
After seeing this video I read the lyrics for the first time ever, even though I've been in love with 'for tomorrow' since I've heard it for the first time and FUCK's sake, they are just as perfect as this performance! One of the best lyrics I have ever seen of Blur, so impressive!
I really think there's something magic on this video, everyone else seems to be so touched by this as well.
I'm so pissed I missed the whole era. Blur forever, best band in the universe!
tempo is perfect for acoustic version... with this instruments whole song is full of sound (especially that drums)
That bass!
this song is so addicting!!!!
Back when MTV was actually music.
i love talent
me too
What else do you love, Madison?
i love this song
Even stripped down with nil production, this song is brilliant. I've loved Blur since Leisure, and most likely always will. Hope they follow in the Roses steps and tour again.
Love this song!😘💗
Beautiful version!
This version sounds slightly haunting, and it's better than the CD version.
YOU ARE SONG RIGHT! I HEAR IT EVERYDAY SEVERAL TIMES! it's so good...
I keep coming back here - to this particular song - so as to be reminded of the bench mark.
Alex es un gran bajista.
Wow, Damon is sounding amazing in this.
i can not get enough
Nice 1 its of u yeah
Blur is back.This is Story❤
They are amazing
oh god......dying
So talented.
Que buena banda... una de las mejores que he escuchado
agree man, this version it's freaking amazing
Was Dave born middle aged?
*cries*
Great Performance
Nice suits, Damon and Alex!
It sounds a little slow.... or is just my imagination?
Heroin will do that to ya.
+John S hopefully that was a joke. Damien definitely WAS NOT using heroin at this time.
Barney Os. EVERYONE was doing Heroin, at this time.
My favourite Blur song
awww, look at little damon, all baby faced :p
@whatalifeitwouldbe1 The timbre of his voice is just so satisfying in this performance; it's rich, resonant and really clear. He always has a unique and beautiful voice, but here, it sounds pure and perfectly on pitch.
im 15 and i love it!
than what ?
Than love, brother
Ray Cokes on what was a fantastic MTV, before it was ruined by shit like Geordie Shore etc etc... RIP MTV......
I love this, could listen over and over
this is so perfect wow
Su voz es horriblemente asombrosa ¡amo a ese hombre!
cuando en MTV pasaban musica Buena!..
And thus started the genre Britpop
faye ann Who cares about ‘Britpop’, it was just a stupid marketing term invented by music press and perpetuated by Wikipedia. Just enjoy the music for what it is, whatever the ‘genre’ is. Blur, Suede, Pulp etc are amazing but all very different, and never kept to one sound
@@ThemeParkChomp I agree with you, pink floyd has even been called Brit-pop. It's just a label.
Have to love them!
What a bloody TREAT!!!!!
Pete Kreiner indeed
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congratulations from Brazil, the guys from blur r amazing.
omg graham made my day😂 sooo cute
He's a twentieth century boy
그는 20세기 소년이야
With his hands on the rails
난간을 꽉 붙잡고있지
Trying not to be sick again
다시는 아프지 않기 위해
And holding on for tomorrow
그리고 내일을 위해 견디고 있어
London ice cracks on a seamless line
런더의 매끄러운 얼음이 깨지고 있어
He's hanging on for dear life
그는 필사적으로 매달리고있지
And so we hold each other tightly
그러니 우리는 꼭 붙어있어야되
And hold on for tomorrow
그리고 내일을 위해 잠시만 견디자
Singing
노래하자
She's a twentieth century girl
그녀는 20세기 소녀야
With her hands on the wheel
운전대를 잡고 있지
Trying not to make him sick again
다신 그를 아프게 하지 않기 위해서
Seeing what she can borrow
그녀가 뭘 빌려올지 지켜보자
London's so nice back in your seamless rhymes
니가 생각하는 런던은 멋있는곳일지는 몰라도
But we're lost on the Westway
우린 Westway로 가는 길을 잃었어
So we hold each other tightly
그러니 우리 꼭 붙어있자
And we can wait until tomorrow
그리고 우린 내일이 올 때까지 기다릴수있어
We're trying not to be sick again
우리는 다신 아프지 않으려고 노력하지
And holding on for tomorrow
그리고 내일을 위해 참고 있어
She's a twentieth century girl
그녀는 20세기 소녀야
Holding on for dear life
필사적으로 매달리고있지
And so we hold each other tightly
그러니 우리는 꼭 붙어있어야되
Jim stops and gets out the car
짐이 차를 멈추고 밖으로 나와
goes to a house in Emperor's gate
Emperor's gate안에 있는 집으로 향하지
Through the door and to his room
문을 열고 자신의 방으로 들어가
Then he puts the TV on
TV를 켜지만
Turns it off and makes some tea
곧바로 TV를 끄고, 차를 끓이며
Says Modern Life Is Rubbish
"현대의 삶은 쓰레기야"라고 말해
I'm holding on for tomorrow
난 내일을 위해 견디고 있어
Then Susan comes into the room
그리고 수잔이 방으로 들어와
She's a naughty girl with a lovely smile
그녀는 사랑스러운 미소를 가지고 있는 얄미운 소녀지
Says let's take a drive to Primrose Hill
그녀는 "Primrose Hill로 드라이브 하자
It's windy there and the view's so nice
거기는 바람도 불고, 경치도 좋거든"
London ice can freeze your toes
런던의 얼음은 너의 발도 얼려버리지
Like anyone I suppose
모두가 나처럼 생각해
The bassline
Magic.
Blur is life
What a nice guitar!
so good. I cant describe it in words o.o
en esos tiempos MTV pasaba buena música, ahora pasan pura mierda. Blur gran banda
Well said.
The best bands are judged by time e.g. can anyone now remember Oasis? A handful of great songs and then down the gurgler, yesterday's fish and chip wrappers. Whereas Blur stands impermeable shoulder to shoulder with the best of the best.
No substitute for quality.
They've certainly held on for tomorrow.
Etcetera :)
I LOVE this!!! Damon
I so agree with you. After these thoughts there are sometimes a few teardrops too.
Cause modern life is REALLY rubbish.
Amazing
Lovely.
Damon is perfect !
Love this song ❤️
Cool band ..
i love this
Blur rules!!!!
Completely agree, been saying this for a while now
2:37 - 3:00 is amazing... although the whole thing is a masterpice
my friend is 15 and she loves blur too (especially Steve[Alex])