This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Going into business
An agreement of your bombast
You'd love my bed
You took the other instead
But don't you feel low
I was being oblique
And you'd love my bed
You got the other instead
What do you owe me
The price of your piece of mind
You'd love my bed
You took it all instead
An agreement of your bombast
You'd love my bed
You took the other instead
But don't you feel low
I was being oblique
And you'd love my bed
You got the other instead
What do you owe me
The price of your piece of mind
You'd love my bed
You took it all instead
Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae
1992 Lyrics as written by David Rowntree Steven Alexander James
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think gibbler's point on 1992 being a bad year for Blur makes sense, but it's important to recognise another possible meaning. 1992 was the year in which Damon first got with Justine Frischmann, and 1998--the year prior to '13' being released--was the year they broke up.
In a way, the song's a dark recap of Damon's post-Leisure personal life, in particular his relationship with Justine, but also the direction Blur's music was taking at the time.
A brilliant song, with--fittingly--oblique lyrics.
This song is so surreal. The whole album is so atmospheric- it really does create a mood. It's unexplainable.
1992 was hard year for blur. They had already one album and were on tour, but they didn´t really success. This is what the song is about.
the song makes me be in a sad mood for some time.One of the saddest in the 13 album
outstanding song. incredibly produced.
actually this song was called 1992 because that was the year it was written; the original song is from the Modern Life Is Rubbish sessions.
This song makes me cry every time I listen to it :'(
this song is amazing, its such a trip
it the best song it help me relax <3
Correction to lyrics -- its not oblique. Damon clearly says, "I was being ugly."
The best part is the insane instrumental haze beginning at 2:30 and continuing for the rest of the song.
Sorry, but he really did say 'oblique'. Listen carefully and you can hear the 'b'. You're right about #2 though.