that musician Taylor Swift did not write her own songs. Swift would issue a harsh rebuke to this claim, with several of her friends and collaborators coming to her defense. Albarn would dedicate the song, which ended up closing the set, to Wood. Track listings All music was composed by Albarn, Coxon, James and Rowntree. All lyrics were written by Albarn. UK CD1 "Song 2" – 2:02 "Get Out of Cities" – 4:02 "Polished Stone" – 2:42 UK CD2 "Song 2" – 2:02 "Bustin' + Dronin'" – 6:13 "Country Sad Ballad Man" – 4:59 UK 7-inch single and Italian CD single "Song 2" – 2:02 "Get Out of Cities" – 4:02 French CD single "Song 2" – 2:02 "Country Sad Ballad Man" – 4:41 "On Your Own" – 4:10 Australian CD single "Song 2" – 2:02 "Get Out of Cities" – 4:02 "Polished Stone" – 2:42 "Bustin' + Dronin'" – 6:13 Japanese mini-album "Song 2" – 2:02 "Get Out of Cities" – 4:02 "Polished Stone" – 2:42 "Bustin' + Dronin'" – 6:13 "Beetlebum" – 5:07 "Beetlebum" – 5:07 "Country Sad Ballad Man" – 4:59 "On Your Own" – 4:26 Personnel Damon Albarn – vocals Graham Coxon – guitars, additional drums Alex James – bass guitars Dave Rowntree – drums Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history In popular culture The song became popular in the UK and overseas upon its release in 1997. It was featured on college and modern rock radio stations. Licensed worldwide on numerous occasions, it made its first appearance in the episode "Malled" of the animated series Daria. In 2010, Blur manager Chris Morrison said, "Northrop Grumman, which is an American defence contractor, got in touch with us and asked if they could use the song for their trade shows to promote the next generation of stealth fighters. We thought that was probably inappropriate. The money was great but we turned it down." Albarn is an antiwar campaigner. "Song 2" was used as part of the London 2011 New Year's Eve fireworks display. It appeared in shortened form mixed alongside various other landmark British tracks including "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" by The Beatles, "We Will Rock You" by Queen, and "London Calling" by The Clash. It was also included in the London 2021-2022 New Year fireworks display. The hook for the song was sampled in the 2012 song "Windows Down" by Big Time