The longest track on 13, “Battle” is also one of the most experimental tracks Blur has recorded. The lyrics are extremely cryptic, but given the album’s ‘breakup’ mood, one could assume the word ‘battle’ refers to the struggles of a failing relationship.
It features a syncopated drum beat, an almos...
[Chorus]
Battle, battle, battle, battle, battle
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, ooh
Battle someone, ooh
[Verse 1]
Completion search
Here, I love the bow
See me walk on down to
Adorn myself, it's a new song glory
'Cause see me, what do you think of now?
[Chorus]
Battle, battle, battle, battle, battle
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, ooh
Battle someone, ooh
[Verse 2]
Can turn your sights
Kill until sub-zero
See me, oh it tires you out
All my gawe
It's the end of yours
To take your last one now
[Chorus]
Battle, battle, battle, battle, battle
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, ooh
Battle someone, ooh
[Instrumental]
Ooh, ooh..
Ooh, ooh..
Ooh
Battle, battle, battle, battle, battle
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, ooh
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, battle, battle
Battle someone, ooh
Battle, battle, battle, ooh
Battle someone, ooh
[Outro]
Keep sounds
Keep love about
See me overcome
Battle was written by Damon Albarn & Dave Rowntree & Graham Coxon & Alex James.
Battle was produced by William Orbit.