Released on Blur's 2009 album Midlife: A Beginner's Guide to Blur, 'Coffee & TV' serves as a reflective companion to the band's earlier work. The track captures the quiet moments of daily life, contrasting the mundane routine of drinking coffee with the passive engagement of television. It reflects the band's evolution from the energetic pop-punk of the 1990s to a more mature, introspective sound that acknowledges the passage of time and the complexities of modern existence. The song's production and lyrical focus on ordinary activities highlight the group's continued ability to find poetic resonance in the everyday, bridging their past influences with a contemporary perspective on midlife.