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Blur's take on the song of unrequited love is easy on the ears, hidden amidst heavy tones of British frustration and veiled happiness; the song is matter-of-factly titled "Good Song."

"Good Song" was so good, in fact, that it inspired design troupe Shynola and artist David Shrigley to create an animated interpretation of lead singer Damon Albarn's lyrics. Most Blur fans recognize Albarn's virtual portrayal in overnight sensation Gorillaz, but few know of his role as a fly in search of love. The black and white animation looks like something straight out of the left column of your notebook, little "M" birds and all. Doodles of squirrels, dogs doing it, leaf blowers, and card towers riddle this animation with a variety fitting of Blur's range of styles. Losing faith in love couldn't be more straightforward.