Feel Good Inc.
Danger Mouse and Gorillaz Lyrics


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City's breaking down on a camel's back
They just have to go 'cause they don't know whack
So all you fill the streets it's appealing to see
You won't get out the county, 'cause you're bad and free
You've got a new horizon It's ephemeral style
A melancholy town where we never smile
And all I want to hear is the message beep
My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no

Windmill, Windmill for the land
Learn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is stinking, falling down
Love forever love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Laughing gas these hazmats, fast cats
Lining them up-a like ass cracks
Ladies, homies, at the track
It's my chocolate attack
Shit, I'm stepping in the heart of this here
Care bear bumping in the heart of this here
Watch me as I gravitate, ha ha ha
Yo, we gonna go ghost town
This Motown, with yo sound
You're in the place
You gonna bite the dust
Can't fight with us
With yo sound, you kill the INC
So don't stop, get it, get it
Until you're cheddar header
Yo, watch the way I navigate, ha ha ha

Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is stinking, falling down
Love forever love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Don't stop, get it, get it
We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate, ha ha ha
Don't stop, get it, get it




We are your captains in it
Steady, watch me navigate, ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

The song "Feel Good Inc." by Danger Mouse and Gorillaz paints a picture of a city that is breaking down on a camel's back, reflecting the chaos and disarray that is happening in the world. The people in the city are aimless and lost, and they fill the streets, searching for meaning and purpose. The lyrics suggest that they won't get out of the county because they are bad and free - perhaps referring to the societal constraints that keep them trapped in their current situation. The singer longs for a new horizon, a different way of life that offers a sense of hope and belonging, but instead finds himself in a melancholy town where no one ever smiles. All he wants to hear is the message beep, a sign of connection and communication amidst the isolation and disconnection of the modern world.


The windmill mentioned in the chorus represents the image of a world turning and evolving, with people learning and growing together. The call to "take it all in on your stride" suggests a willingness to embrace whatever comes your way with open arms, even when it is difficult or unpleasant. The song also references laughing gas and hazmats, suggesting a world polluted and damaged by modern society's excesses and carelessness. The call to love forever and turn forever with one another suggests a desire for connection and intimacy amidst the chaos and disarray of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

City's breaking down on a camel's back
The city is falling apart due to the weight of its problems.


They just have to go 'cause they don't know whack
The people must leave because they're unaware of what's really going on.


So all you fill the streets it's appealing to see
The crowded streets look impressive no matter how suffocating they are.


You won't get out the county, 'cause you're bad and free
You're trapped in this place due to your rebellious spirit.


You've got a new horizon It's ephemeral style
You see a new opportunity on the horizon, but it's fleeting and uncertain.


A melancholy town where we never smile
The town is sad and joyless, and people there do not smile.


And all I want to hear is the message beep
The only thing I want right now is for someone to contact me.


My dreams, they've got to kiss, because I don't get sleep, no
My dreams are the only way I can find comfort, because I can't sleep.


Windmill, Windmill for the land
The windmill spins for the good of the people.


Learn forever hand in hand
We must continuously learn and work together to succeed.


Take it all in on your stride
Accept everything life throws at you and don't let it bring you down.


It is stinking, falling down
The world is in a state of decay and decline.


Love forever love is free
Love is boundless and free, and it lasts forever.


Let's turn forever you and me
Let's stay together forever, just you and me.


Windmill, windmill for the land
The windmill keeps turning for the sake of the people.


Is everybody in?
Is everyone ready to join the cause?


Laughing gas these hazmats, fast cats
People are partying and dancing while ignoring environmental hazards.


Lining them up-a like ass cracks
People are standing and dancing next to each other like the cracks on a person's behind.


Ladies, homies, at the track
Men and women are together at the race track.


It's my chocolate attack
I am making my mark and taking control of the situation.


Shit, I'm stepping in the heart of this here
I am fully immersed in this situation or event.


Care bear bumping in the heart of this here
People are happy and carefree, even in the midst of chaos.


Watch me as I gravitate, ha ha ha
Watch me as I move in and take control with ease.


Yo, we gonna go ghost town
We're going to an abandoned place where people no longer live.


This Motown, with yo sound
This place has become desolate and forgotten, even though it was once lively and popular.


You're in the place
You're here in this dark and eerie place.


You gonna bite the dust
You're not going to make it out of here alive.


Can't fight with us
You can't compete or win against us.


With yo sound, you kill the INC
Your music is powerful enough to destroy the music industry establishment.


So don't stop, get it, get it
We must keep going and pushing forward without hesitation.


Until you're cheddar header
We must work hard and long until we achieve financial success.


Yo, watch the way I navigate, ha ha ha
Watch me as I move forward and achieve my goals with ease.


Don't stop, get it, get it
We must keep moving forward and achieving greatness no matter what.


We are your captains in it
We are leading the way and taking charge of the situation.


Steady, watch me navigate, ha ha ha
Watch me as I stay focused and in control while moving forward.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, SHELLY BAY MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, DAMON ALBARN, DAVID JOLICOEUR, JAMIE HEWLETT

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