Blur made a name for itself as a Brit-pop group, but much of their following is owed not only to the stylistic diversity of their records, but also how relatable their songs are.
Damon Albarn, an outspoken critic of celebrity culture, has an uncanny talent for imagining figurative characters. On “...
[Spoken Intro]
Michael!
[Verse 1]
Miss America sits in the shower
She's plucking hours from the sky
Picks up the telephone into another home
Don't ask me why
[Chorus]
I don't mind, I don't mind at all
I love only you
[Verse 2]
She's a well wisher and she wishes you well
Wish away, wish away
She no jellybean, she a Jemima, ho-ho
Wish away, wish away
[Chorus]
I don't mind, I don't mind at all
I love only you
Da-da, da-da-do
Da-da, da-da-do
[Verse 3]
Here is here and I am here, where are you?
Far away, far away
She no jellybean, she a Jemima, ho-ho
Wish away, wish away
[Chorus]
I don't mind, I don't mind at all
I love only you
Da-da, da-da-do
Da-da, da-da-do
Da-da, da-da-do
Miss America was written by Dave Rowntree & Alex James & Graham Coxon & Damon Albarn.
Miss America was produced by Blur & John Smith.
Blur released Miss America on Mon May 10 1993.