Brady and Les, who lived in Kirkwood and Webster Groves respectively, initially crossed paths during high school at a rodeo. However, it was not until they reconnected at a house party in 2012 that they contemplated collaborating. Winter of 2015 marked their first foray into joint music production, with recording sessions taking place in Chicago. Eventually, they self-released their debut EP, titled "100 gecs," on July 12, 2016. The origins behind their chosen moniker, "100 gecs," remain a matter of dispute, as varying and contradictory explanations have been provided by Brady and Les in interviews.
Despite initial plans to create more music together, time constraints hindered their progress until their collaboration for the 2019 Minecraft Fire Festival. Subsequently, they resumed working on songs by sending Logic files over email back and forth. They released their debut single, "Money Machine," on May 29, 2019. Shortly after, their first full-length album, "1000 gecs," was released on May 31, 2019, receiving favorable reviews. The album itself is described as a 23-minute sonic experience featuring a diverse range of musical influences, blending elements of ringtone rap, pop punk, trance pop, abstract sound structures, power ballads, rap, EDM, dubstep, death metal, and ska. The lyrics of the songs reflect the intricacies and anxieties of the digital age, with autotune-drenched vocals adding emotion and a sense of delirium.
In August 2019, Dylan Brady released the stems for "1000 gecs," inspiring fans and friends of 100 gecs to create numerous remixes. Reviewing the remixes, Brady and Les embarked on compiling a remix album.
In September 2019, it was announced that 100 gecs, alongside Slowthai, would support Brockhampton on their Heaven Belongs to You Tour later that year. Additionally, 100 gecs headlined six of their shows in various cities during the tour.
Rolling Stone recognized 100 gecs as an "Artist You Need to Know" in 2019. Music critic Jon Caramanica of The New York Times hailed "1000 gecs" as the best album of 2019, with various other publications, including Crack Magazine, Noisey, Paper, Pitchfork, and Stereogum, also ranking it among the best albums of the year.
On July 10, 2020, the duo released the remix compilation album "1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues." (initially titled "1000 gecs & th3 phant0m m3nace"). It features guest appearances by artists such as Injury Reserve, A. G. Cook, and Black Dresses.
In 2020, 100 gecs signed with Atlantic Records. Brady told NME they are trying to be as big as Ed Sheeran, while Les said Atlantic was a good fit for what they wanted to accomplish.
The duo headlined the Minecraft festival Square Garden in April 2020, sharing the virtual stage with notable artists such as Charli XCX, Kero Kero Bonito, Dorian Electra, and Cashmere Cat.
On November 15, 2020, they released the standalone single "Lonely Machines" with the American band 3OH!3. They followed this up with the Christmas song "Sympathy 4 the Grinch."
In early 2021, 100 gecs released a remix of Linkin Park's "One Step Closer" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park's debut studio album, "Hybrid Theory." Following this release, the duo embarked on individual projects.
In July 2021, they announced the 10000 gecs Tour, scheduled to take place from October to December in North America. On November 19, 2021, 100 gecs released the first single from their album, "MeMeMe," during the tour, accompanied by a music video.
On April 12, 2022, they released "Doritos & Fritos" as the second single from "10,000 gecs." Diverging from their established sound, the track exhibits more characteristics of alt-rock than hyperpop. A music video for the song premiered on May 16, 2022.
On December 2, 2022, 100 gecs released their second EP, "Snake Eyes," featuring a visualizer for the track "Torture Me" featuring Skrillex. On February 16, 2023, they released "Hollywood Baby" alongside a music video, serving as the third single from the album.
Following multiple delays, "10,000 gecs" was finally released on March 17, 2023, accompanied by the music video for the album's final single, "Dumbest Girl Alive," which garnered positive reviews.
gec 2 Ü
100 gecs Lyrics
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And see your bright eyes
I don't know if I can get to you
Don't know if I'll be back (if I'll be back)
I don't know how to be alone
I'm always looking at the phone
(Ooh) waiting for your call
(Ooh, ooh)
I can see it right now
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
I needed this more than you will ever know
I needed this more than you will ever know
Dishes are piling up but that's cool
'Cause at least we got food
Yeah, everything is pilin' up
But that's cool, that's cool
'Cause at least I got you, I got you, I got you
Tell me that you don't want to bug me
I'll tell you, "Baby, bein' here is nothing"
Call me any time you're feelin' lonely
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
And I'm running home to be with you
I can see it right now
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Dishes all accounted for
Got about a counter full
Yeah, I'm always out of bounds
Yeah, I'm not responsible
But I'm always counted for
Fuckin' up I'm right at home
Corner store to studio
To work and then I'm back to you
Now you're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you get to me now?"
In “gec 2 Ü,” 100 gecs present a song about loneliness and connection. The lyrics describe a sense of isolation and despair, accompanied by an overwhelming desire for human contact. The opening lines convey a sense of longing as the singer looks outside and sees someone’s bright eyes but is unsure if they will be able to connect. The chorus repeats the sentiment, with the singer saying they don't know how to be alone and are always looking at the phone, waiting for a call.
The second verse shifts focus to the listener, who is depicted as sitting alone, and calling the singer in desperation for love and connection. The repetition of the phrase "sitting all alone" emphasizes the loneliness and isolation the characters are experiencing. The lines "Dishes are piling up but that's cool 'Cause at least we got food" suggest that material comfort is secondary to human connection. The chorus repeats several times emphasizing the singer's willingness to be present for the person on the other end of the phone.
Line by Line Meaning
I look outside
I gaze out in search of meaning or purpose.
And see your bright eyes
And the only thing that gives me meaning is the sight of your eyes.
I don't know if I can get to you
I am unsure if I can reach you or if we can be together.
Don't know if I'll be back (if I'll be back)
I am uncertain if I will ever be able to return to you.
I don't know how to be alone
I cannot function when I am alone.
I'm always looking at the phone
I am always staring at my phone, hoping for a message from you.
(Ooh) waiting for your call
(Ooh) patiently waiting for you to reach out to me in order to ease my loneliness.
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
I needed this more than you will ever know
This connection with you means more to me than I could ever express.
Dishes are piling up but that's cool
Menial tasks are accumulating, but that is not important compared to the love I have for you.
'Cause at least we got food
At least we have basic sustenance and each other, which is all that matters.
Everything is pilin' up
Daily responsibilities and chores are piling up.
But that's cool, that's cool
However, that does not matter because being with you makes everything cool.
'Cause at least I got you, I got you, I got you
I am grateful for your love and presence in my life.
Tell me that you don't want to bug me
Assure me that my presence in your life is not a burden to you.
I'll tell you, "Baby, bein' here is nothing"
I will tell you that being with you is always an absolute joy and never a burden.
Call me any time you're feelin' lonely
Reach out to me whenever you feel lonely, and I will rush to be by your side.
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
And I'm running home to be with you
I will happily drop everything to be with you, just say the word.
Dishes all accounted for
I have taken care of my chores and responsibilities.
Got about a counter full
However, there is still a lot to do and clean up.
Yeah, I'm always out of bounds
I tend to break the rules or boundaries, but only out of love and devotion to you.
Yeah, I'm not responsible
I may not always be accountable or reliable, but my love for you never falters.
But I'm always counted for
Despite my shortcomings, I am always there for you, and you can always count on me.
Fuckin' up I'm right at home
I am at my most comfortable when I am with you, even if I don't always succeed in everything.
Corner store to studio
My daily routine is not important as long as I am able to spend time with you.
To work and then I'm back to you
I will work as hard as I can, just to hurry back to you and the love we share.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dylan Brady, Laura Les
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leonsalgeuro
100 gecs - gec 2 Ü
[Dylan Brady]
I look outside and see your bright eyes
I don't know if I can gec to you
Don't know if I'll be back (if I'll be back)
I don't know how to be alone
I'm always looking at the phone
(Ooh) Waiting for your call
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see) [Laura Les]
I can see it right now
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?" [Dylan Brady] I needed this more than you will ever know
I needed this more than you will ever know [Laura Les] Dishes are piling up, but that's cool
'Cause at least we got food
Yeah, everything is pilin' up
But that's cool, that's cool
'Cause at least I got you, I got you, I got you
Tell me that you don't want to bug me
I'll tell you, "Baby, bein' here is nothing"
Call me anytime you're feelin' lonely
(Okay, alright, okay, alright, I see)
And I'm running home to be with you [Laura Les]
I can see it right now
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
Dishes all accounted for
Got about a counter full
Yeah, I'm always out of bounds
Yeah, I'm not responsible
But I'm always counted for
Fuckin' up, I'm right at home
Corner store to studio to work
And then I'm back to you Now You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
You're sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
Sitting all alone, and you call me on the phone
And you say, "I need love, can you gec to me now?"
@brandonrancourt1974
I didn't have a scene phase as a teenager, I guess it's time to have one now as an adult now
@drummerAVA
Culture is finally catching up to US bro... lol
@unnunn12
Brandon yes me too I'm yeah let's just do it
@brandonrancourt1974
@@unnunn12 ok i got a septum ring and black and white striped long sleeves. i am now ready
@rustlemania3353
same man
going with goth though
@8BitDarkNESsR3v14
I'm having one now. I'm 20.
@SLACKLINEDUDE
all their music ends like a firework show
@disastermidi1990
just sometimes the fireworks tip over and start shooting into the crowd uncontrolled
@mabiee9683
like this one time where they accidentally shot all the fireworks at once and it made a huge fucking cluster fuck explosion
@hillwoop9101
Its like a firework factory exploding