“Explain”, an old Seymour song written during the manic nights at the Beat Factory, reflects one of the band’s then obsession with the Pixies. The band always referred to the song as “Can’t Explain”, the title of The Who’s first single from 1965. The song still commands the band’s affection. As Damo...
[Verse 1]
It's pointless to explain why, there's nothing I can say
My words would all be meaningless anyway
It seems I can't be trusted and I don't disagree
What made you ever think I really wanted to be?
[Chorus]
I can't explain why and I don't know when
I'm ever going to want to see her again
[Verse 2]
So don't ask why I came here, there's nothing I can say
I don't think I'll be staying very long anyway
I'm trying to find out why I came here at all
I don't think it was to see you after all
[Chorus]
I can't explain why and I don't know when
I'm ever going to want to see her again
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
I can't explain why and I don't know when
I'm ever going to want to see her again
And I can't explain why and I don't know when
I'm ever going to want to see her again
Explain was written by Damon Albarn & Graham Coxon & Alex James & Dave Rowntree.
Explain was produced by Stephen Street.