Sound Check
GORILLAZ (Gravity) Lyrics


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Gravity on me never let me down gently
Gravity with me never let me go no no
Gravity

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

Gravity on me never let me down gently
Gravity with me never let me go no no
Gravity

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me




I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gorillaz's song "Soundcheck" explore the concept of gravity as a metaphor for the weight and pressure of one's own thoughts and emotions. The repeated lines of "Gravity on me never let me down gently" and "Gravity with me never let me go no no" convey a sense of entrapment and suffocation under the weight of these internal struggles. The lyrics also shift between the first and second person, emphasizing the individual nature of these struggles while also acknowledging the potential impact on others.


The chorus reinforces the idea of resisting the pull of these negative forces, repeating "I don't pull me down" and "I don't pull me down on you." This suggests a desire to protect others from the weight of one's own issues and to maintain a sense of control and independence despite the pull of gravity.


Overall, the lyrics to "Soundcheck" provide a poignant commentary on the challenges of managing one's own emotions and mental health, while also highlighting the importance of resilience and self-reliance in the face of these struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

Gravity on me never let me down gently
I feel the constant pressure of life's challenges and obstacles, and they never come without a fight.


Gravity with me never let me go no no
I may feel burdened and weighed down by the challenges I face, but I'm determined to withstand their force and never give up.


Gravity
The force of gravity is a metaphor for the struggles and setbacks in life that weigh us down, but also give us strength and resilience to keep going.


I don't pull me down
I refuse to let my own negative thoughts and emotions drag me down and prevent me from achieving my goals.


I don't pull me down on me
I take responsibility for my own actions and decisions, and I won't allow myself to dwell on past mistakes or failures.


I don't pull me down on you
I won't let my own negative emotions or behaviors affect those around me, and I strive to support and uplift others in their own struggles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT

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@isabellev9576

Gravity on me
Never let me down gently
Gravity with me
Never let me go no, no
Gravity

I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck, luck...

I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck, luck...

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck, luck...

Gravity on me
Never let me down gently
Gravity with me
Never let me go no, no
Gravity

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on me
I don't pull me down
I don't pull me down on you

I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck at winning
I've got no luck, luck...



@matiasvidalvalladares8904

For better readability:

Lyrics:

[Intro: 2D]

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay on me

Never let me down gently

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay with me

Never let me go no, no

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay



[Interlude: scratches]

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know love-love-love-love

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know love-love-love-love-love-love-love-love



[Chorus: 2D]

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on me

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on me

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on you



[Interlude: scratches]

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know love-love-love-love-love-love-love-love



[Bridge: 2D]

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay on me

Never let me down gently

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay with me

Never let me go no, no

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay on me

Never let me down gently

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay with me

Never let me go no, no

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay on me

Never let me down gently

Gravity-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay with me

Never let me go no, no

Gravity



[Chorus: 2D]

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on me

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on you

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on me

I don't pull me down

I don't pull me down on you



[Interlude: scratches]

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know, love is breaking

I don't know love-love-love-love-love



All comments from YouTube:

@annalavender01

I'm reading about this song in Rise of the Ogre while listening, and it says you can hear cicadas in the background when 2D is singing bc they recorded it outside in the middle of the night. I love how they have an explanation on how they got every little noise into every song.

@ziontopangariverwinchester7077

+Anna Wasson yeah, just shows how much love and care and consideration goes into every detail.

@diablo6052

the very intro you can hear a dog barking faintly

@Rhino-n-Chips

Is there anywhere to buy that book that cost less than a new house?

@sainthunny

Yeah he was up at night with Noodle and they created this gem

@Bulking365

+Rhino 'n Chips Nope 😔

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@sylvia2090

THE BASS. I REPEAT. THE BASS.

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Yes, Satan is pleased with Murdoc.

@sylvia2090

David Johnsen OMG

@danielguevara5125

sylvia ikr?

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