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.
mememe
100 gecs Lyrics
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Back once again
And you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
Anything about me
You'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
When we were together, I tried to tell you
I used to tap dance and I was in choir
And I broke my arm when my dad crashed a go-kart
He didn't mean to, my mom didn't buy it
I tried on your lipstick, I thought I looked pretty
But you didn't care, no, 'cause you're always busy
And you're always busy, so you never hear me
So you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
Do I sound like a joke when I'm talking to you?
I take it back quick and I nod like "true"
You say so many things, and I don't know what I mean
Short messages to you, short messages to me
Now if I think of a joke when I say goodbye
I put my palms on my face and pretend to cry
But I'll laugh too fucking hard, you probably think I'm so mean
But I don't even know you, and now you'll never really know
And you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
I guess it's such an easy game, ga-ga-game, ga-ga-game
If I put you right to sleep, sle-sle-sleep, sle-sle-sleep
Rationality could change, cha-cha-change, cha-cha-change
All in the car I was asleep, sle-sle-sleep, sle-sle-sleep
Could you explain it all away? (Way-way-way, way-way-way)
Like it was all so clean? (Cle-cle-clean, cle-cle-clean)
So content about the weight off my back, I forget
And I guess I never knew, but I don't think I'll pretend it's cool
And I guess I'll never know
Know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me (woo)
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
And you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
The song "mememe" by 100 gecs is a powerful expression of the struggle to feel seen and heard by others. The repeated line "you'll never really know anything about me" is a powerful statement about the hidden complexities of every person, and the likelihood that we will never truly understand the full depth of another human being. The verses detail specific stories from the singer's life, revealing intimate details like childhood injuries and experimenting with lipstick, yet the repetition of the chorus underscores the idea that these revelations still do not truly reveal the essence of the singer's self. The bridge of the song takes a more philosophical turn, questioning the nature of reality and the possibility of ever truly understanding the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
And you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
Anything about me
The artist believes that no one truly knows them or their story, and that people only know the surface-level traits that they present to the world.
When we were together, I tried to tell you
I used to tap dance and I was in choir
And I broke my arm when my dad crashed a go-kart
He didn't mean to, my mom didn't buy it
I tried on your lipstick, I thought I looked pretty
But you didn't care, no, 'cause you're always busy
And you're always busy, so you never hear me
The artist has many unique experiences and stories to tell, but the people in their life don't take the time to listen and understand them.
Do I sound like a joke when I'm talking to you?
I take it back quick and I nod like "true"
You say so many things, and I don't know what I mean
Short messages to you, short messages to me
Now if I think of a joke when I say goodbye
I put my palms on my face and pretend to cry
But I'll laugh too fucking hard, you probably think I'm so mean
But I don't even know you, and now you'll never really know
Even when the artist speaks and tries to be genuine, they feel like they're not being taken seriously by others. They use humor as a defense mechanism to cover up their true emotions, but this only leads others to misunderstand them more.
I guess it's such an easy game, ga-ga-game, ga-ga-game
If I put you right to sleep, sle-sle-sleep, sle-sle-sleep
Rationality could change, cha-cha-change, cha-cha-change
All in the car I was asleep, sle-sle-sleep, sle-sle-sleep
Could you explain it all away? (Way-way-way, way-way-way)
Like it was all so clean? (Cle-cle-clean, cle-cle-clean)
So content about the weight off my back, I forget
And I guess I never knew, but I don't think I'll pretend it's cool
And I guess I'll never know
The artist recognizes that the world is a game, and they could easily manipulate others if they wanted to. But the artist has no desire to do so, and they question if anyone could explain away the complexity of their life and experiences in a way that feels 'clean' or uncomplicated. Ultimately, the artist doesn't know everything about themselves, but they won't try to pretend like they do.
And you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me
No, you'll never really know, know-know-know, know-know-know
Anything about me, me-me-me, me-me-me-me-me
The artist is asserting again that no one truly knows them or their story, and that people can only see what they choose to see. They repeat these lines to emphasize their point.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dylan Brady, Laura Les
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ItsAsparageese
When I first awakened, I tried to tell you
I couldn't speak, no, I couldn't say "apple"
And I don't know how long it's been since you stored me
I just know GLaDOS thinks I need a diet
I'm wearing this jumpsuit, I think I look pretty
But you didn't care, no, 'cos you're stupid Wheatley
And you're stupid Wheatley, so you never hear mememememememe
I could do better if I were more awake and I kinda feel like I should make a whole parody sometime but had to throw this out there for now lol
@JohnnieGuilbert
Wow this one slaps hard
@sm1thereens
JOHNNIE!?!?!?
@officialpetergriffingaming533
pls big chungus meme plssss
@officialpetergriffingaming533
@JAB00Z big big chungus big chungus big chungus
@officialpetergriffingaming533
@JAB00Z thank you kind epic man
@lool5296
cap
@MandelbrotFrax
This is the musical equivalent of that one episode of Adventure Time where Finn and Jake become wizards and unlock new powers by gaining new stars.
@ProducedByRIFT
such a fucking good episode
@polos_i
A man of culture
@zevtier455
Love that episode