Parklife
Blur · Parklife
Confidence is a preference
For the habitual voyeur
Of what is known as
(Parklife)
And morning soup can be avoided
If you take a route
Straight through what is known as
(Parklife)
John's got brewers droop he gets
Intimidated by the dirty pigeons
They love a bit of it
(Parklife)
Who's that gut lord marchin?
You should cut down on your porklife mate
Get some exercise
CHORUS:
All the people
So many people
And they all go hand in hand
Hand in hand through their parklife
Know what i mean?
I get up when i want except on wednesdays
When i get rudely awaken by the dustmen
(Parklife)
I put on my trousers on, have a cup of tea
And then think about leaving the house
(Parklife)
I feed the pigeons
I sometimes feed the sparrows too
It gives me a sense of enormous well being
(Parklife)
And then i'm happy for the rest of the day
Safe in the knowledge there will always
Be a bit of my heart devoted to it
CHORUS
Parklife (Parklife)
Parklife (Parklife)
Its got nothing to do with your
Vorsprung durch technique you know
And its not about you joggers
Who go round and round and round and round.....
CHORUS
Parklife
Released in 1994, Parklife stands as the defining anthem of Blur's most commercially successful era. The track propelled the band to the forefront of the Britpop movement, capturing the essence of everyday British life with its distinctive, upbeat rhythm. Damon Albarn's playful vocal delivery and the song's infectious energy helped cement the album of the same name as a cultural touchstone. While the band had previously explored darker, more experimental sounds, this recording marked a shift toward a brighter, more accessible pop aesthetic that resonated deeply with audiences. The song remains a staple of their discography, celebrated for its ability to encapsulate a specific moment in time through its lively instrumentation and relatable themes without relying on complex musical structures.