This Is A Low
This Is A Low

Blur - This Is A Low Lyrics

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This Is A Low Music Video

This Is A Low Lyrics

And into the sea
Goes pretty England and me
Around the bay of Biscay
And back for tea
Hit traffic on the dogger bank
Up the Thames to find a taxi rank
Sail on by with the tide
And go to sleep
And the radio says

This is a low
But it won't hurt you
When you're alone
It will be there with you
Finding ways to stay solo

Up the Tyne, Forth and Cramity
There's a low in the high forties
Saturday's locked away on the pier
Not fast enough, dear
And on the malin head
Blackpool looks blue and red
And the queen, she's gone round the bend
Jumped off Land's End
And the radio says

This is a low
But it won't hurt you
When you're alone
It will be there with you
Finding ways to stay solo

This is a low
But it won't hurt you
When you're alone
It will be there with you
This is a low
But it won't hurt you
When you're alone
It will be there with you
Finding ways to stay solo

Writer(s): Damon Albarn, David Rowntree, Graham Leslie Coxon, Steven Alexander James
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the inspiration behind the lyrics of 'This Is A Low'?

    The lyrics of 'This Is A Low' are inspired by the Shipping Forecast broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Damon Albarn used names of shipping regions from a handkerchief given by Alex James to write the lyrics, incorporating a sense of British geography and soothing references.

  2. When was 'This Is A Low' released, and on which album does it appear?

    'This Is A Low' was released as a promotional single in 1995 and appears on Blur's third studio album, 'Parklife,' which was released in 1994.

  3. What is the key signature and musical composition of 'This Is A Low'?

    The song is in the key of E major and is composed in 4/4 time. It starts with a four-chord guitar progression, and the music is based in the mixolydian mode, highlighted by a minor V chord (B minor) instead of major.

  4. How does the song 'This Is A Low' reference British geography?

    The song includes references to various shipping forecast regions around Britain, such as the Bay of Biscay and Dogger Bank. It also mentions specific locations like Blackpool, Land's End, and depicts a journey around England, linking them to weather metaphors.

  5. What notable performances of 'This Is A Low' has Blur done?

    Blur has performed 'This Is A Low' at significant events such as the Mile End stadium gig in 1995, Glastonbury 1994, the 2009 NME Awards, and the 2012 Brit Awards. It's a frequently performed song, often serving as a notable highlight in their live performances.

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