Song 2 – English Lyrics

• By: Blur
• Album: Blur

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw, explosive energy of Blur's 'Song 2,' a global rock anthem that transcended its origins as a humorous parody. Its concise structure, impactful riffs, and simple yet powerful vocal hooks like "Woo-hoo!" make it an excellent entry point for understanding the dynamic shift in Blur's sound and the broader alternative rock landscape of the 90s. The song's straightforward, aggressive style, a departure from their Britpop era, offers a direct and engaging listening experience, perfect for anyone looking to connect with a foundational piece of modern rock history.

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Woo-hoo

Woo-hoo

Woo-hoo

Woo-hoo

I got my head checked

By a jumbo jet

It wasn't easy

But nothing is

No

When I feel heavy metal

(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles

(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy

All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you

Pleased to meet you

I got my head done

When I was young

It's not my problem

It's not my problem

When I feel heavy metal

(Woo-hoo) And I'm pins and I'm needles

(Woo-hoo) Well, I lie and I'm easy

All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you

Pleased to meet you

Yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah

Yeah, yeah

Oh, yeah

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
head /hɛd/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck where the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are verb - to move in a specific direction
jet /dʒɛt/ A2	noun - an aircraft propelled by jet engines
easy /ˈiːzi/ A1	adjective - achieved without great effort; presenting no difficulties
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A2	adjective - of great weight; difficult to lift or move
metal /ˈmɛtəl/ A2	noun - a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity
pins /pɪnz/ A2	noun - a thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a round head at the other, used for fastening pieces of cloth or paper together
needles /ˈniːdəlz/ A2	noun - a very fine slender piece of metal with a point at one end and a hole or eye for thread at the other, used in sewing
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface
sure /ʃʊər/ A2	adjective - confident or certain of something
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ A2	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
done /dʌn/ A1	adjective - cooked enough verb - past participle of do.
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to encounter (someone) by chance or arrangement.

Key Grammar Structures

• I got my head checked By a jumbo jet

  ➔ Past Simple (Passive Voice implied)

  ➔ The sentence implies that someone or something "checked" the speaker's head, although it states a jumbo jet did it metaphorically. "Got + past participle" can sometimes be used informally in place of a more formal passive construction (like "had my head checked"). It focuses more on the result of the action rather than the agent performing it. It's similar to saying "I had my head checked."

• It wasn't easy

  ➔ Past Simple Negative

  ➔ Simple past "was" with the negative "n't" (was not). Describes a state of being (being easy) in the past.

• But nothing is

  ➔ Present Simple Negative with Indefinite Pronoun

  ➔ "Nothing" functions as the subject and takes a singular verb form ("is"). It means no thing is easy. It is a universal statement about the difficulty of life.

• When I feel heavy metal

  ➔ Present Simple (Condition Clause)

  ➔ A condition clause using the present simple to describe a feeling. This is likely the first part of a conditional sentence (zero or first conditional is likely). "When" introduces the condition.

• And I'm pins and I'm needles

  ➔ Present Simple (State of Being)

  ➔ Uses the present simple tense with the verb "to be" ("I am" contracted to "I'm") to describe the speaker's feeling. This is metaphorical; the speaker doesn't literally become pins and needles but feels that sensation.

• Well, I lie and I'm easy

  ➔ Present Simple (Habitual action and State of being)

  ➔ "I lie" is the present simple form of the verb "to lie", used to indicate habitual action of not telling the truth. "I'm easy" (I am easy) uses present simple form to describe state of being.

• All of the time but I'm never sure why I need you

  ➔ Adverb of Frequency (never), Present Simple (sure, need), Relative Clause (why I need you)

  ➔ "Never" indicates the frequency of being sure. "I'm sure" is present simple and indicates the feeling of certainty. "Why I need you" is a relative clause acting as the object of the verb "sure".