This is probably one of the hardest Blur songs to decipher the meaning, but I think I have the basic premise.
Like def_linus said, it's about two friends who haven't really kept in touch with each other. Because there isn't much excitement going on (due to lack of jobs, lack of school, ect), both are too apathetic to keep human relationships because they are too busy being alone themselves. Because there is nothing to do, they seclude themselves from the rest of the world in their homes, and entertain themselves by watching tv or going on the internet and wasting time, forgetting calling each other, not because they dislike each other but because they're too lazy to call. But this boredom isn't a good thing, because even though in the beginning they like the loneliness, they eventually get depressed because of the loneliness and regret it, "Well I knew as much it's no surprise that today/I get up for round two with nothing to do/Except get a touch of flu". But even though they both know that they should call because that would be better for their social life and they wouldn't be as bored, they've gotten used to the apathy, and would rather "grin and bear it/Because it's not worth the trouble of an argument". Their friendship is of immense importance when they're around each other, but when apart they don't care for each other enough to call and keep in touch. Their relationship is that they only remain friends because they laugh at each other's jokes, "And in any case i'd rather wear it/It's like a badhead in the morning" (a badhead being the awful hair do you have when you get up, it makes you laugh but really it's not that big a deal).
So, in short, their friendship according to the narrator isn't that deep or important, and he'd rather be in complete seclusion than try to have a human relationship because that's easier than having to call and care about people. Their relationship is "Not worth the trouble of an argument". He'd rather wear/bear the boredom of being alone than remain friends with someone who doesn't interest them immensly.
I personally can really relate to this song, especially during winter break now, because I haven't called anybody. Like most Blur songs, it's very sad and observational.
This is probably one of the hardest Blur songs to decipher the meaning, but I think I have the basic premise.
Like def_linus said, it's about two friends who haven't really kept in touch with each other. Because there isn't much excitement going on (due to lack of jobs, lack of school, ect), both are too apathetic to keep human relationships because they are too busy being alone themselves. Because there is nothing to do, they seclude themselves from the rest of the world in their homes, and entertain themselves by watching tv or going on the internet and wasting time, forgetting calling each other, not because they dislike each other but because they're too lazy to call. But this boredom isn't a good thing, because even though in the beginning they like the loneliness, they eventually get depressed because of the loneliness and regret it, "Well I knew as much it's no surprise that today/I get up for round two with nothing to do/Except get a touch of flu". But even though they both know that they should call because that would be better for their social life and they wouldn't be as bored, they've gotten used to the apathy, and would rather "grin and bear it/Because it's not worth the trouble of an argument". Their friendship is of immense importance when they're around each other, but when apart they don't care for each other enough to call and keep in touch. Their relationship is that they only remain friends because they laugh at each other's jokes, "And in any case i'd rather wear it/It's like a badhead in the morning" (a badhead being the awful hair do you have when you get up, it makes you laugh but really it's not that big a deal).
So, in short, their friendship according to the narrator isn't that deep or important, and he'd rather be in complete seclusion than try to have a human relationship because that's easier than having to call and care about people. Their relationship is "Not worth the trouble of an argument". He'd rather wear/bear the boredom of being alone than remain friends with someone who doesn't interest them immensly.
I personally can really relate to this song, especially during winter break now, because I haven't called anybody. Like most Blur songs, it's very sad and observational.