The Ballad
Blur * Track #1 On The Ballad of Darren (Deluxe)
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Album The Ballad of Darren (Deluxe)
The Ballad by Blur
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BlurProduced by
James Ellis FordWrited by
Alex James & Damon Albarn & Dave Rowntree & Graham CoxonAbout
Alike other tracks on Damon Albarn’s 2003 album ‘Democrazy’, ‘Half a Song’ was, in Damon’s eyes, unfinished. However, Smoggy (the real Darren!) had been asking for Damon to finish it for many years. Half a Song was reworked into ‘The Ballad’ twenty-one years after initial release.
The Ballad Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I just looked into my life
And all I saw was that you're not coming back
Oh, can't you see when the ballad comes for you
It comes like me?
But I won't be afraid
I can't seem to find you in this midnight parade
I know it's all true
When the ballad comes for me, it comes like you
[Chorus]
Up close
I fell in love with you
(I met you at an early show)
You fall, I'll fall along with you
(We travelled 'round the world together)
[Verse 2]
I just looked out to the point
Where the words, they are hitting me
In a full-on assault
Oh, can't you see when the ballad comes for you
It comes like mе?
Well, I know I can't change the timеs
I know I'm already breaking when I look into your eyes
Oh, can't you see when the ballad comes for you
It comes like me?
[Chorus]
Up close
I fell in love with you
(I met you at an early show)
You fall, I'll fall along with you
(We travelled 'round the world together)
The Ballad Q&A
Who wrote The Ballad's ?
The Ballad was written by Alex James & Damon Albarn & Dave Rowntree & Graham Coxon.
Who produced The Ballad's ?
The Ballad was produced by James Ellis Ford.
When did Blur release The Ballad?
Blur released The Ballad on Fri Jul 21 2023.