The lyrics for “French Film Blurred” originated in an attempt by Wire bassist Graham Lewis to watch a foreign-language film being broadcast on television. Due to problems with terrestrial reception, the picture quality was poor, and the film’s dialogue was in a language Lewis did not speak or unders...
And I didn't understand your plea to live
Or the guy's wish to take or give
However, I was backing away
He fell and lay dead amongst the fireworks display
It's not quite the way to say goodbyes
It's not quite the way to behave
Secured you a concrete grave beneath a motorway
Gold scissors cut the ribbon and set them loose
On the opening day the vibrations will shake your bones
I suppose that's the disadvantage
Of not speaking a second language
A second language
A second language
A second language
A second language
(The problems of bad reception resulting in blurred perception)
A second language
A second language
A second language
A second language
A second language
A second language
French Film Blurred was written by Graham Lewis & Colin Newman.
French Film Blurred was produced by Mike Thorne.
Wire released French Film Blurred on Mon Aug 07 1978.