"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success of the single in the UK was due largely to its use in a promotional trailer for Radio 1 across all of the BBC TV channels prior to the single's release. 'Crazy' stayed at #1 for almost 9 weeks.
The buzz for "Crazy" helped generate a lot of press coverage of their debut album, St. Elsewhere, which was released on May 9, 2006.
The album is seen as a cross-over between hip-hop, rock and soul. Both artists have previously been known to have a quirky experimental side, moving between different genres of music.
Producer DJ Danger Mouse began his career doing remixes of indie rock artists like Neutral Milk Hotel and downbeat instrumental music under the 'Pelican City' alias. He later went on to emphasize more hip-hop production: most notably his The Grey Album, a remix of Black Album, with samples exclusively from The White Album; 2005's Dangerdoom collaboration with MF Doom; and, most recently, the double platinum Demon Days.
Gnarls Barkley singer Cee Lo Green started out in the classic Southern rap group Goodie Mob, but later developed a unique funk-inspired soulful style of singing which developed on his solo albums.
Their new album The Odd Couple was released March 18, 2008.
Go Go Gadget Gospel
Gnarls Barkley Lyrics
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I'm almost everything
And this is my day
Make me wanna sing
I'm free, look at me
And all and everything
I'm allowed to see
Na na na na na na na
Shapeless, formless
Heart is enormous
I've born this, I've worn this
No never what the norm is
Come here this is fearless
Contrast in color
Wisdom's a woman
Listen and love her
Hook:
I'm free, look at me
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Free, come and see
Na na na na na na na
What are you waiting on
I want action, passion, smiling
Laughing, yielding, feeling
Helping, healing
Introduce your neighbour
To your savior
I'm free, look at me
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Free
Na na na na na na na
The lyrics of Gnarls Barkley's song Go Go Gadget Gospel are a celebration of freedom and individuality. The singer emphasizes the idea of being "well on my way" and "almost everything", suggesting a sense of self-fulfillment and accomplishment. The phrase "this is my day" further underlines the notion of personal agency and the power to create one's own destiny. The repetition of "free" throughout the song adds to this theme and implies a release from the constraints of society and conformity. The lyrics suggest that the singer has overcome their fears and doubts and is now living life to the fullest.
The second verse carries on with the theme of individuality and self-discovery. The singer describes themselves as "shapeless, formless" and with a "heart...enormous", highlighting that they are not confined by physical appearance or societal expectations. They continue to challenge the norm by being "fearless" and embracing the "contrast in color" β again, emphasizing the importance of standing out and being unique. The final lines encourage listeners to be more open and loving towards others, and to share their freedom of expression with those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm well on my way
I am making good progress towards my goals
I'm almost everything
I have achieved almost everything I have aimed for
And this is my day
Today is a momentous day for me
Make me wanna sing
I am filled with so much joy that it inspires me to sing
I'm free, look at me
I am liberated and it is evident in my appearance
And all and everything
I am blessed with all and everything that I have ever wanted
I'm allowed to see
I have the freedom to see and experience the world in my own way
Free, come and see
I urge you to experience the joy of being free as I am
Na na na na na na na
This phrase emphasizes the sense of freedom and joy
Shapeless, formless
I do not conform to societal norms of what is considered 'normal'
Heart is enormous
I have a huge capacity to love and give to others
I've born this, I've worn this
I have accepted and embraced who I am and what I stand for
No never what the norm is
I never conform to traditional standards of what is considered 'normal'
Come here this is fearless
I am bold and fearless in my approach to life
Contrast in color
I embrace diversity and differences in people
Wisdom's a woman
I recognize the power and value of feminine wisdom
Listen and love her
I encourage others to listen and love the wisdom that women bring
What are you waiting on
Why are you hesitant?
I want action, passion, smiling
I desire to take bold action, with fervent passion and a smile on my face
Laughing, yielding, feeling
I want to experience the full range of human emotions, including laughter, vulnerability and connection
Helping, healing
I want to contribute to the betterment and healing of others
Introduce your neighbour
I urge you to connect and build relationships with the people around you
To your savior
I encourage you to find a source of inspiration and guidance in your life
Free, come and see
I urge you to experience the joy of being free as I am
Na na na na na na na
This phrase emphasizes the sense of freedom and joy
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, NICOLAS FLAGELLO, THOMAS CALLAWAY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kael Zor-El
Lyrics :
[Intro]
Pump up the peculiar
While I yell unique
Aaaaah, let me show you right here
Heeeeeeey, Aaaahaaaaahaaa
Ooooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse]
I'm well on my way
I'm almost everything
And this is my day
You make me want to say
[Hook]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Behold everything I'm allowed to see
Freeee,! Come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
[Verse]
The shapeless, formless, heart is enormous
Bore this, I've worn this, no never what the norm is
Come hear this, it's fearless
Contrast, colour, prisms, so warmin'
Listen and love it
[Hook #2]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee! come and see
Na, na, na, na, na na na
[Verse]
What you waitin' on?
I won't ask your, passion, smilin', laughin'
Yieldin', feelin', helpin', healin'
Introduce your neighbour to your saviour
[Hook #3]
I'm freeee! Look at me!
Freedom in hi-fidelity
Freeee!
Na, na, na, na, na na na
EightPieceBox
It's too bad this song wasn't a bigger hit. I always wanted to see a live horn section do this or a college marching band.
Problematic Beach
Frrr
SimplyComplicated
Not what I expected based off the song lyrics. But the video is brilliant. The puppets represent the rappers in the music industry. Great satire. Gnarls Barley never disappoints.
Mr. Wordy
This song if proof of Gnarls Barkley's brilliance.
CresentMoon18
It is?
Adrapolska
@CresentMoon18 Yes
mona sky
I still loved this song on Boondocks. I may never get tired
Problematic Beach
Same
Nefarious_Bread
It was how I found out about this brilliant album. I heard that song and was like "WHAT IS THIS!?"
Lumify | Gil
β@Nefarious_Bread π Brother, we all had an awakening that day!