Song 2
The Song
" Song 2 " is a song by Blur, and the second single released from their eponymous fifth album in April 1997. It is among the most well-known songs the band has recorded, particularly in the United States, where it remains their biggest hit to date.
The song is said to be a tribute to Bob Nastanovich's role in seminal indie rock band Pavement (possibly to his many yells on Pavement songs and live shows), but bears more similarity to Nirvana -like grunge, of which some consider it to be a parody.
The Number 2
Damon Albarn stated at the song's debut live performance at the RDS in Dublin in June 1996 that "This one's called 'Song 2'(Later renamed 'Woohoo'), 'cos we haven't got a name for it yet". The working title ended up sticking. Coincidences surrounding the number two eventually became associated with the song: it was the second track on the album, was the second single from the album to be released, and reached #2 in the UK singles chart , is exactly two minutes long and is also the 2nd track on their compilation Blur: The Best of. Further, the song placed #2 on Triple J 's Hottest 100 for 1997 in Australia.
The Lyrics
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
Woo-hoo
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 am never sure
Why I need you
Pleased to meet you
I got my head down
When I was young
It's not my problem
It's not my problem
Woo-hoo
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 am never sure
Why I need you
Pleased to meet you
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Oh yeah