Sound Check
Gorillaz. 2001 Lyrics

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

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

Oh don't pull me down
Oh don't pull me down on me
Oh don't pull me down
Oh 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

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

Oh don't pull me down
Oh don't pull me down on me

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gorillaz's "Sound Check" seem to be discussing the weight and pull of intense emotions, represented in the song by the metaphor of gravity. The singer of the song is pleading with gravity, asking it not to "let me down gently" or "let me go," suggesting a desire to maintain some control over their feelings. However, they also seem to be wary of the power of those emotions, as seen in the repeated refrain of "oh don't pull me down on you." There is a sense of desperation and struggle in the lyrics, as if the singer is fighting against an overwhelming force that threatens to consume them.

One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about the difficulty of maintaining boundaries in relationships when strong emotional connections are involved. The singer's repeated pleas for gravity not to pull them down could be read as a desire to maintain some distance from their partner, or to avoid being overwhelmed by their partner's feelings. At the same time, there is a sense of longing in the lyrics, as if the singer is struggling to resist the pull of that emotional connection. Overall, the song seems to be exploring the complex dynamics of intimacy and emotional vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Gravity on me never let me down gently
I feel like the forces of the universe are constantly bearing down on me, and they never show mercy or compassion.

Gravity with me never let me go no, no gravity
I am trapped and weighed down, unable to escape the burdens that surround me, and nothing can release me.

Oh don't pull me down on me
I am begging for the negative forces in my life to stop affecting me and bringing me down.

Oh don't pull me down on you
I don't want to be the cause of someone else's downfall, and I don't want their negative energy to bring me down as well.

Oh don't pull me down on me
I am pleading for a release from the constant weight bearing down on me, and asking for a way out of my struggles.

Oh don't pull me down on you
I don't want to bring anyone else into my struggles, and I am trying to protect them from my own negative energy.

Gravity on me never let me down gently
The forces of the universe are harsh and unforgiving, and they always seem to be working against me instead of giving me a chance to find my footing.

Gravity with me never let me go no, no gravity
I am held down and confined by all of my problems and struggles, and there seems to be no escape from them.

Oh don't pull me down on me
I am desperate for a reprieve from the negative forces that threaten to overwhelm me and drag me down.

Oh don't pull me down on you
I don't want to bring anyone else into the chaos of my life, and I am trying to protect them from the negative energy that surrounds me.

Oh don't pull me down on me
I am struggling to keep my head above water, and I am pleading for some kind of help or support to help me escape the weight of everything on my shoulders.

Oh don't pull me down on you
I don't want my problems to drag anyone else down with me, and I am trying to protect them from the difficulties in my life.

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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@isabellev9576

7y↑666

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

4y↑3

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

8y↑3.3K

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

8y↑190

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

@diablo6052

8y↑166

the very intro you can hear a dog barking faintly

@Rhino-n-Chips

8y↑132

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

@sainthunny

8y↑65

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

@Bulking365

8y↑12

+Rhino 'n Chips Nope 😔

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@sylvia2090

8y↑3.3K

THE BASS. I REPEAT. THE BASS.

@davidjohnsen3245

8y↑252

Yes, Satan is pleased with Murdoc.

@sylvia2090

8y↑19

David Johnsen OMG

@danielguevara5125

8y↑12

sylvia ikr?

@Char10tti3

7y↑10

David Johnsen twangy

@extremegamer7890

7y↑73

sylvia Russel and Murdoc did good

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@sadradplantdad

8y↑566

"I found a fucking twinkie"

@thesuffering0412

8y↑9

Oh hello grey text knight.

@Rigshot

8y↑13

Now look what the rock is cooking

@multitruth372

8y↑2

Karkat Vantas aw hell naw fuck this waiting

@ttoon424

8y↑11

I hear "Love is breaking/waiting" I know its pretty corny but I dunno, sounds Gorillaz-ish

@astroboy7758

Lol

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@GTanya07

9y↑3.8K

Gorillaz has their own genre of music

@astroboycum3982

7y↑120

It's called z

@nerzzzz4

7y↑256

It's called T H E B A T H

@y_______8608

7y↑111

D A B A F F

@carterchadwell5484

7y↑20

Tanya Sparrow no just no.

@Ivan_the_Awesome

7y↑102

Tanya Sparrow
band: gorillaz
genre: gorillaz

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@thisismyname5657

6y↑2.7K

I love how early 2000's this song is. You just could not mistake this song for any other time period.

@ShakuraKazuki

5y↑81

Phase 1 has many falsetto parts (Gravity, Starshine) that fall flat in later albums or missing completely... sadly. I love his falsettos.

@zoebraun2206

5y↑81

This sounds more like mid or late 90s too me, specially if your familiar with producers like Dan the Automator, Madlib, DJ Shadow or Cut Chemist.

@RiversongTheKitty

4y↑51

Phase 1 (S/T & G-Sides) had such a unique sound and art style, and it hasn't been replicated in any other albums. I miss it.

@user-gx1bl2jv8g

4y↑2

The best comment

@elusiveenn972

4y↑25

It has the turn tables and washed out bass that sounds so 2000's but it really doesnt feel like it. a timeless classic

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@paigeelise1366

6y↑2.2K

The Gorillaz Effect:
1st listen: mmmh... strange song
2nd listen: yeah, it's pretty good
3rd listen: GRAVIT EH EH EH EH EH EHHHHHHH!!!!

@rebewtinydino2572

4y↑22

Paige Elise pretty much same

@captive-audience

4y↑25

it takes me some more replays but damn bro you're true

@dianechalamet5207

4y↑7

Omg accurate

@nancycampuzano7266

4y↑2

exactly the same

@danibearrcringefest298

4y↑4

True

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@Vesport

4y↑923

i feel like when Damon sings like this he sounds more like how 2D looks, if that makes any sense

@zeroweroo

4y↑30

yeah i see that

@daeguboy8136

4y↑15

Yeh I get you

@lunazluna1497

4y↑9

Yea i hear it

@Vesport

4y↑4

@Lisergic Lime Right i agree

@plasticpeep4402

4y↑13

And now every time I hear PAC-MAN, I just can't fit his singing like of Damon's looks, similar to how your saying it, except kind of the other way around, I get what your saying 100%, but does mine make any sense lol O_o

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@ginodicarlo5006

7y↑627

That violin is so good and adds to the suspense of the song.

@dodensbastavan6665

5y↑23

I know that your comment is like 2 years old now but I think it's cello

@docphibz739

5y↑10

Both wrong.... Computer, lol

@dodensbastavan6665

5y↑11

@@docphibz739 yeah but I mean more like the sound or whatever

@AlectriXSharpness

5y↑5

It's the worst part of the song wtf are you talking about

@AnarchyApple

4y↑21

AlectriX ??????? Like the worst opinion bout this song

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@TheSecretJester

6y↑4.9K

I think every gorillaz fan goes through the standard singles and big hits and then gets on to this shit. Welcome, we are glad you have made it so far.

@albertodelrio2560

6y↑161

Jack Holy shit this is so true

@raquelsantos1998

5y↑169

It's been an awesome ride.

@dramazing1698

5y↑126

about right, even if some of the other fans are getting a little elitist all the way down here.

@chickenconoisseur1261

5y↑49

the cycle of life

@diamondpick523real

5y↑49

been one hell of a journey.

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@AvatarSmurf

9y↑1.1K

So underrated. Why couldn't this have been a single?

@matiasruiz1946

8y↑58

+Super Smurf Brother whole album...

@est1989x

8y↑96

Because the ones who know more songs by them aside from the singles are The Cool Kids and this song is way too dope to be mainstream. 😊

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑47

I actually agree with this statement, it's a really amazing song and has two of some of the most prominent themes from the self-titled album, trip-hop and dub. Probably could have replaced Rock the House as a single, that was certainly somewhat of a weird choice for a single. Great song, but Sound Check would have been more appropriate. It's just an amazing song and really represents the self-titled album perfectly. Plus, a music video for this song would have been amazing.

@isabellev9576

7y↑10

Stuart Pot There is a fan-made music video, but it's old and incomplete.

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑8

@QsfProductions Game Machinimas And More! The one made by the same guy who did the Latin Simone video? Saw it, it's not a bad one. But I feel like an official music video would have really accompanied the song perfectly.

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@bocmaxima9721

8y↑2.2K

Low-key the best Gorillaz song.

@cheshirevapor618

8y↑57

Been my favorite from the second i heard it brotha. chill vibes bro

@cyanidepassword0249

7y↑5

+Cheshire Vapor lol u sound like gamzee xD

@SoccerClipsAndHighlights

7y↑3

Shakermaker That Liam in your profile photo.

@glx3846

7y↑21

Liam must have supported Damon during the time this album was released. He clapped when they won the Q award for Best Music Video

@Stinckyfatmama

7y↑8

BoC and Gorillaz should colab

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@vinnitsuki5797

4y↑212

As an ex-addict, let's just say this song personally helps remind me of one fundamental rule: what goes up, must come down.

@Brett101792

4y↑15

I wish they would teach this simple yet absurdly true concept in rehab

@ghostmedic2009

Jamming to it as we speak 2022 I feel it is now classic if not timeless

@QUITZ_

1y↑6

Hope you doing good

@adamgerald849

12w

Yep. I learned that the hard way too. That, and the higher you get the harder you fall.

@makosguba5

9y↑787

This song is powerful, funky, melancholic, dizzy and unusual at the same time...Great work!

@jean-lucmagdaluyo3579

6y↑3

Or you know.... it's a sound check jam session..

@errornamenotfound4589

5y↑3

@@jean-lucmagdaluyo3579 It's what Gorillaz sound check s sound like

@aitorcarreteronavarro160

1y↑1

you never listened funky music before

@justrelax6144

1y↑2

@makosguba5 há 7 anos is time to get back here to listen this piece of art

@hahanice2273

7y↑621

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING THIS IS THE ONLY SONG I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO FOR THE PAST 48 HOURS HELP

@sofakingonmynuts1438

7y↑51

you are ok, doctors orders, repeat several more times

@LeHyperTech

4y↑7

call the police

@danielleriley8498

4y↑3

Halp

@peesocks

4y↑2

AAAAAA

@minion8109

4y↑2

I will call 911

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@pineconeparty

7y↑4.9K

gorillaz makes depression enjoyable

@renatabubblegum6524

7y↑59

You know right?

@suixidegxdvvs5797

7y↑23

Flipside Johnny Yeah

@fluffybear2132

7y↑21

Flipside Johnny ikr. i simply love it

@SymonSaysWhat

7y↑9

Flipside Johnny agreed

@y_______8608

7y↑24

I AGREE.

75 More Replies...

@nooty2115

8y↑1.3K

GRAVIT EH EH EH EH

@adaescobar2728

8y↑11

@nopenothing9016

8y↑16

EH EH EH

@prartyborlz5223

8y↑9

Applause

@tristanyt319

8y↑17

NEVER LET ME DOWN GENTLY

@EnorldSame

7y↑2

On me

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@caseyskinner3839

7y↑521

This song is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Not even kidding. It's as though someone took all the emotions of being passionately in love but still sort of conflicted, and made them into a song.

@kakazeepeanuts8718

7y↑10

it sure does pluck the heart strings :)

@StemNoodle

5y↑7

I feel incredibly called out right now lol

@simpdetector4118

You are severely depressed I’m guessing

@sliver3703

4y↑5

@van mannison songs, even though they can be written with an intended story or inspiration behind it, it's more about what it means to YOU that makes it enjoyable.

@RTU130

Hmm

@warganization

3y↑238

almost 20 years onward, this track is still a GODSEND

@hazyisdead

3y↑4

Preach, brotha!

@cheerio4000

3y↑2

I got this shit on loop omg

@ivanoobotaku7758

Kual?

@cheerio4000

@cannon damn one year later and i’m literally listening to gorillaz rn as I’m typing this (also gravity is still fire)

@water10385

20w

@@hazyisdeadironic because murdoc is a satanist

@JoanAtlas

8y↑3.3K

this is one of the Gorillaz songs that the first time you end up skipping, but then, you listen it, and congratulations.

now you are addicted to this song!

edit: i wrote this all the way back when my english was hella trash, so i just adjusted it a little :p

@EduardoLopes-eg2gg

8y↑13

True

@makaylawillis7385

8y↑4

yeah me too I can't wait for new album I first heard feel good inc then I was in love I usually like rock but they are my second fav band

@rydz656

8y↑83

Never skip a gorillaz song.

@levellerful

8y↑1

ur right

@raisinbran7480

8y↑15

Same goes for empire ants

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@bansheeStrikes

8y↑796

This entire fucking album except for the Singles....
UNDERRATED
That word defines it

@AngryBirdzMTheOneonlyreelkool

8y↑27

Underrated yet it sold over 7 Million copies...

@bansheeStrikes

8y↑47

AngryBirdzM Mostly because I ain't happeh,I'm feelin'glad

@elizafrench

8y↑8

+AngryBirdzM Deserves more though

@Radicxlsuicide

7y↑6

The Merchant I SEE AN OFF FAN AND A GORILLAZ FAN

@hammertimeadventurescod2183

7y↑3

if you see murdoc niccals you're color blind
Thats every alblum nowadays

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@user-dv5qq9hv4i

6y↑472

* makes Gorillaz playlist *
* stops and replays this song over 10 times *
Extra useful playlist

@popisdeadisagoodsong9997

4y↑5

So useful it's not even funny

@JoshStewart_

8y↑734

Probably in my top 5 favourite gorrilaz songs

@kylereid6540

8y↑13

Yea mine too

@levellerful

8y↑9

same

@vonzo55

7y↑7

me too, along with double bass, dracula and 68 State... oh stylo(demo) and electric shock(demo) also

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑5

I think I rank this as my favorite song, both from self-titled and from all their work. Such an amazing song and it never gets boring to listen to. :D

@estebandido4988

6y↑19

My top (if someone wants to read it):
5.-El Manana
4.-Rhinestone Eyes
3.-Kids With Guns
2.-Sound Check
1.-Every Planet We Reach is Dead

~~Bonus~~
The Apprentice :^)

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@superqwerty

46w↑44

I'm so glad we invented gravity so that this song could exist.

@coophuds

7y↑654

I looked up the lyrics, and the background is "I don't know, love is breaking". If you listen closely, you can hear it perfectly.

@BiancaPodaru

7y↑57

Oh... all this time I thought it was "I'm just gonna rock this riggin'".

@kangydang6681

6y↑38

Sounds bit more like “I dont know but love is breaking” to me

@skeetskeet3243

6y↑72

i thought its I just found a fucking twinkie

@skeetskeet3243

6y↑5

credit is given to @dr4g0n breath

@meagan4605

6y↑75

I always heard it as, "I've got no luck at winning".

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@DisneyMagicDreamer85

7y↑1.5K

I imagine 2D's story in this one.
2D, with normal eyes, going to work at a music store. Then the scratchy rapping part is Murdoc who crashed his car into the store, hitting 2D and causing him to slip into a coma. Then that middle gravity part is 2D floating while in his coma unaware of time passing, then he starts singing and coming around only to find out that Murdoc caused a second crash that woke him up. 2D finally opens his eyes and they are both black.

Wow! Thanks for so many likes everyone!

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑126

That would actually have been a good music video idea if the song was ever made to a single. There are lots of interpretations over the song's meaning, but yours seems like a good interpretation.

@WithADashOfPazazz

6y↑52

DisneyMagicDreamer85 that's... actually a really good concept for the song, especially as it's the bass that really kicks in.

@EN07Z

5y↑23

PLEASE DO THAT VIDEO

PLEASEEEE!!!

@imhereandwantdateaowo5280

5y↑18

Play it backwards I heard murdoc’s car and like BOI! It’s sad

@shannenlibres2365

5y↑4

kind of brilliant!

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@LaneD83

8y↑300

I lose my mind over this song.

@user-bh4ts1so1v

7y↑112

The way they use their voices in this song is so fucking beautiful and interesting.

UUuuuugh why is this band so interesting.

@beastyfx4832

5y↑3

ATEAMT you know then the Gorillaz universe, it’s just 2D singing, right?

@tahu9759

5y↑144

That’s a powerful song and a masterpiece. It’s a fight between your “good” self (represented by 2D’s falsetto) and “bad” self (normal 2D’s voice) inside your head, you're trapped in yourself. The good self feels the “weight” and bad influence of the bad self “Gravity on me, never let me down gently” and makes him have low self-esteem and doubts “I don’t know, love is breaking”.
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Meanwhile, the bad self wants to convince the good self that he is not making things worse “I don’t pull me down, on you”, but the fight between both selves continues accompanied by a violin, until the track ends with “Gravity...” with the last words being “I don’t know, love-love-love…” and then, silence. That’s the saddest part. You don’t know who wins the fight inside your head in the end.

@SpudsMac

2y↑8

I never thought about it like that.. What a beautiful perspective. Thank you.

@dottedottedotte

46w

Don’t wanna be that guy but the lyrics are actually “I’ve got no luck at winning”.

@tahu9759

46w

@@dottedottedotte Honestly I think there are no official lyrics, so we can't be sure.

@dottedottedotte

46w

@@tahu9759 it’s a sample.

@tahu9759

46w

@@dottedottedotte didn't know that! Can you share a link with the sample?

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@thema1998

4y↑323

"Sound Check (Gravity)" is still fire in 2020! 🔥

@gumtm

4y↑1

TRUEEEEE!!

@thema1998

@@gumtm I'm not going to lie. Your reply caught me off guard! 😆

@captainnoeggs8081

4y↑1

Hell yeah!

@geraldarmy67

Agreed

@Dogbreeder-op7kb

yessss it definently is my dad has the cd as an album and has a really good stereo that make this sound really good

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@isabellev9576

7y↑666

@benjaminmikkelsen7271

6y↑10

its. i dont no. love i breaking

@theradioactivefox3593

5y↑7

pretty sure it's "waking", not "winning".

@Tea-fn7pk

5y↑6

Lol "I've got no luck at winning"

@millertravis6381

5y↑11

I'm gonna f*** this lady

@typicalskateboarder3295

5y↑22

I'm gonna fuck miss piggy

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@thechronicsnipers

7y↑41

I love that scratching

@Strummie

4y↑1

Courtesy of Kid Koala.

@Ludydobry

8y↑125

The only thing in this world that doesn't leave you or lets you go is gravity, everything else is just here for a while, good or bad. Maybe this is my interpretation since I hear the beat going "please do not fucking leave me" ...

@missmint889

8y↑21

Wow...ouch. All the other interpretations of that line are...hilarious, but inappropriate. ("I've got no **** bacon!") Your interpretation, on the other hand, is actually very deep.

@TritnewNG

7y↑16

The Gorillaz Wiki stated that it says "I've got no luck at winning."

@lordtsatan

7y↑9

i thought it was "i don't know love is breaking"?

@novaababy

7y↑10

Ludydobry it's "I've got no luck at winning"

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑8

Honestly, this song could have many interpretations of it's supposed to mean, but I've decided to stop pondering over what it means and just enjoying the song for what it is. Edit: In Rise of the Ogre, 2D says that he was sitting on a roof in Jamaica at night when he devised this song. He said he was just thinking about the universe really, perhaps that's the official explanation for this song? It does have that sort of vibe, at least to me. I think it's one of the few non unsettling songs from the self-titled though, there's some pretty unsettling songs such as Man Research, Double Bass, or New Genius though. I personally view it as more of a relaxing song, one that gets away from the craziness and unsettling feeling that's prominent in quite a few of the songs featured on the album.

@CounterNerd

9y↑384

Quality.

@CounterNerd

7y↑21

Gorillaz isn't a maymay

@1r587

7y↑17

QUALITEH EH EH EH EH EHHHH
NEVEH LET ME DOWN

@hollow_dustboot

5y↑2

I've bee seeing you on a bunch of Gorillaz videos.

@melanchxly4234

@bitterafterlaughter full HD 1000k xd

@hanakosan4404

The fact that you still have a Gorillaz related pp six years later

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@kimifw58

9y↑91

This song should have been in that Gravity movie. It would fit so well, wouldn't it? As soon as I saw the trailer for that movie, I thought of this.

@andgoodness

9y↑321

Good luck with the new album
So happy for your return

@KermitFrogMan

7y↑7

Goodness almost there

@Albrett

7y↑9

So close now lol

@voxelhop

7y↑22

day late but we made it

We are still humanz

@flaminhotcheeto6706

7y↑5

Goodness THE BATH

@brandonirvine3564

Amaya Chan 😂

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@howard2031

5y↑34

I skipped this song everytime for about a year or 2 after I bought the CD in 2001-2002. Then, every so often, I would let it play it every once in awhile. After 5 years or so, I played it almost as much as the other songs on the album. By year 10, it was even with other songs. But for some reason tonight in 2019...15 some odd years later, this song just came into my head as I face some of the biggest trials and tribulations of my life in the next few weeks. I looked at the lyrics and read them to myself and listened to the song one more time and it all became clear.

@radudiana5338

11w

same.

@laykeeuh

8y↑287

It seems 10 poorly sighted people accidentally missed the like button. Oh, dear...

@troy6600

7y↑6

Lekia Nueh cough 118 now

@AnimeBronyGamer300

6y↑15

I blame Murdoc Niccals for giving them hyphema and not learning his lesson from impacting 2D.

@Z0RD.

5y↑2

@@AnimeBronyGamer300 lol

@somedumbass5531

4y↑5

@Swarley751 It's a joke

@phoenixcurrents91

4y↑8

Gravity pulled their hands into the dislike button

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@Shurrik1337

3y↑16

probably the most underrated song in history of underrated songs

@SarahTheBreadGod

Yes

@radudiana5338

11w

its nr. 1

@Pienappul

2y↑18

bro this is probably one of their best songs ngl

@Pienappul

35w

i agree

@orandapower

6y↑108

to me, this song represent someone at the end of a relation ship or in a depressive moment of his life. always behing cruch always being destroye, always fighting the voice in his head that tell him to give up in a way. I get that vibe from the fact that the song seems to be into a constant conflict. their is the soft accoustic guitard that get slowly replace by the heavy beat, but it constantly try to fight. the simple beat is an allusion actually. When Damon sing, you can here the bugs surronding him, representing his contact with nature, the real world. then his emotions take him to another darker place, a place cold and harsh, the universe, with an indistinct voice and a mechanical beat. then for the lyrics, well, we could interpret them in several ways, but basicly i think the gravity his talking about is a love interest that he is losing. but if you lose gravity, what keep you in this world? nothing. so he fight to stay with the gravity, even if that mean to continue to be crushed on a day by day base. Obviously, this is all only just one of multiple interpretation we could get from this song. I would like to know what other people think the lyrics and song represent?

@ohhflamezy3963

6y↑3

Oranda Power horrible perspective

@Z0RD.

5y↑1

@@ohhflamezy3963 stfu

@chimpmonumentis577

5y↑2

Actual the bugs are because they recorded it outside in the middle of the night.

@rebewtinydino2572

4y↑4

Love your perspective on this song

@PinkRose93

@@ohhflamezy3963 horrible comment 👊🏾

@noahchrisman1706

9y↑187

Gravity, on Wii, never let me down, jelly. >_>

@juliandahl6638

6y↑1

You should listen to Radiohead's music.

@knucklesfan8

8y↑283

Does anyone know which member of Gorillaz wrote the lyrics to this song? I hope 2d cause I think it gives a really interesting view of how he views the world. He's constantly paranoid and feels that everything is out to get him that even gravity scares him; it's always violently pulling on him and it never does so gently.

@sk8urmind1

8y↑21

There's only one guy in the "band" He plays all the characters

@knucklesfan8

8y↑147

(sighs) Yes, I know Damon Albarn actually wrote the lyrics, but I mean in the Gorillaz cannon. My question got answered anyways, I found a photo somewhere saying the lyrics were by both 2d and Murdoc.

@alizee1519

8y↑55

Hmm well I know that Murdoc wrote Plastic Beach, Noodle wrote Demom Days, and 2D wrote The Fall so maybe Russel? Or Del? Not sure ...

@dropsketch

8y↑37

+Shib00yah You might be thinking of Jamie Hewlett, who co-created the band with Damon Albarn. He isn't a musician though, he's a comic book artist and the story board artist for the music videos.

@nicolasespejo3039

7y↑1

+Valalizee 17 yup you are right, every member has his album

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@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑96

Who wishes that Damon would play this song live again? The Demon Detour version is fucking fantastic, it's a shame it hasn't been played since then.

@glx3846

4y↑1

This is their best selling album the Self Titled. This is still selling now on ITunes. This is an animated band and that’s the unique selling point. This band is as big as anime

@jaredholt4582

3y↑1

@@glx3846 demon days is their most successful

@glx3846

@@jaredholt4582 It’s another of their best selling albums

@eatanotherzio6811

@@glx3846 Hell no it aint
Self Titled is Niche as fuck

@glx3846

3y↑1

@@eatanotherzio6811 I’ve seen people buy this album and Demon Days more than their other albums

@lyricalXmiracle

7y↑20

its unhealthy how many GORILLAZ songs and videos i watch/listen 2 in 1 day
but i legit luv them <3

@davidpahtoon2277

3y↑29

It's like a progression of emotion. It starts with like a hopeful melancholy/sadness. Then its vigor/anger (?) but also content and happy. But when the cycle restarts with the strings amd beat, it's the same thing but wise and composed. Idk. Strange rant to read in the comments I know, but this piece of music has so much power to me. Edit: holy shit I was stoned

@baconz3523

8y↑124

sound is 1000000000/10

@christophergwinn9174

8y↑17

you mean 5/4

@hawk1136

8y↑3

I CRY

@Zooral45

8y↑5

Nailed it

@coophuds

7y↑9

Baconz I would say it's more 19/2000😏 (wait no, that's a really low number and its way better than that)

@boxed_goat6794

7y↑18

Torchskul Music It's 5/4.

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@fuzzydunlop4513

7y↑13

man this album opened me up to so much. I credit the gorillaz for getting me to venture out into all kinds of genres, and not judge music based on genres. I haven't listened to this album in a while, but I am now. gravity, tomorrow comes today, re hash, punk, m1a1, etc etc. so good. imo g1 gorillaz deserves more appreciation, cause g sides was great too

@kazminhenkin

4y↑18

My first well listened to CD was Gorillaz. I would just lay on my floor when I was 10 and listen to this CD. When I listen to this as a young adult (23) it's like returning to something that is innately a part of me. I #GorillazFanForLife

@RevolutionUSSR

2y↑1

Same here for me, a family friend of mine accidentally left it in my stereo system after showing me a couple songs and from then on i religiously listened to it, i think i was about 7 years old. It has such a particular sound and atmosphere to it, extremely nostalgic for me as well! 😁

@emmy7857

7y↑143

Is it just me or does it kind of sound like a Scribblenauts level

@ryantv2399

7y↑3

confetti spaghetti omg you're right

@zacharylane8953

Emmy lala yeah!

@schleepy6362

5y↑2

Those record scratches are a big part of it, but holy shit you're right. I'll never unhear this.

@soupally6135

4y↑1

omg you're right

@loneflamewolf4241

I can’t unhear it now

@safari8soldier

1y↑6

20 years since I was listening to this regularly, it's like finding and reconnecting with an old love... Very positive, yet such a deep dark song. I am in love again x

@ChopieTheCat

4y↑9

That moment when you randomly get this song stuck in your head for the rest of the day because your in science class.

No regrets. Love it.

@filipgeist

2y↑4

My brotha bought this album when it came out. I must have been around 7 yrs old.
Didn´t understand a word they spoke..But dem feels said it all.
Asante sana!

@LoveFades

8y↑38

Simplemente una obra de arte

@biancaperez8128

9y↑79

Great song kind of depressing though but fantastically made
Very very very awesome

@thisismyname5657

6y↑7

It's so good because it's depressing.

@thatdude87

5y↑4

I dont find it depressing. Chances are you were or are depressed and you link the sound to your insecurities lol. If you're happy and hear this it's a pump up mix with deep bass . But to each their own

@terebi916

5y↑9

this song saved my life multiple times

@Miss-nf1ek

2y↑10

This album is helping me a lot to deal with stress at home and etc, I'm addicted to this song and Latin Simone! 😭🙏

@SkyVettel

8y↑31

Where are my fellow 20-somethings who remember bumping this, putting the bass ALL THE WAY UP during that massive trip hop breakdown in 2001

@chrismakarewicz6684

8y↑1

I'm guilty...this is straight up nostalgia for me..I used to try and draw em up in my old art book..the tagging days man oh man...the digital won't let us go lol

@SkyVettel

So same!! Lucky for me my drawing skills haven't progressed at all since then.

@chrismakarewicz6684

8y↑1

+Sky Vettel lol mine haven't either :( but hey practice makes perfect right, get back to it and see what u can do?? this whole album just made my morning tho, its 8:17 I've been awake since 7 listening to this album and I promise I went threw every emotion. I cried I laughed I got happy sad, so on n so forth...this album defines me, and going back to it at 24yrs old is scary.....tomorrow comes today is still my all time fav tho..

@SkyVettel

It's an amazing thing what music can do! Hopefully it was more therapeutic than scary though :)

@chrismakarewicz6684

+Sky Vettel it def was. I needed a dose of nostalgia. I wish I remembered this album last night I'm awake early cuz I took molly last night and saw batman vs superman lol. so music is very important to me right now.....vibez wit meh :)

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@user-xo7hl1mu9t

8y↑83

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  [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  [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

@dreamerofstars2860

Baki me encantó

@y2k.channel

yeet

@matiasvidalvalladares8904

4y↑3

@Thegarbagemanz

2y↑15

I miss the 2000's sounds in Gorillaz music. This shit just hit different.

@blackmonster4708

3y↑8

my favorite Gorillaz track. This is one of those albums that every punk rocker own, and it is way in the back of the box behind the Oi comps, hanging out with Vulgar Display Of Power and the Tod Rudgren era NY Dolls Album.

@cam8842

8y↑30

This is one of my favorite songs, god darnit!it is soo good. my god.

@jackparmenter2649

2y↑7

Perfect for driving late at night, nice and chill

@ClassicMacro23rd

9y↑20

Best music from "Gorillaz" album, in my opinion.

@Yonagunidc

4y↑6

First time I listened to this one it instantly became my favorite. It’s hard to find songs that have the same type of vibe.

@fallen0.67

2y↑6

Man this song takes me to another world, Gorillaz you guys make the best music of all, thank you for such a great experience.

@gustavocarrillolopez6088

1y↑8

Why aren't they in the rock n roll hall of fame??? They're a one of a kind and have been going for 23 (goat number, by the way) years and they have touched so many hearts and truly stand out like no others but musically and visually. Truly Gorillaz is iconic 2 d is God is a banger so listen to that one next if you like this song.

@All_Powerful_God_Enel

6y↑7

One of the hidden gems of the og album

@NadiaJones87

2y↑6

2022 and I'm just chilling listening to this song. I always loved this song

@Drarack

9y↑43

Oh, the nostalgia.

@tedcruzforgayrights2045

7y↑20

This song makes my cat freak out

@RadioRedMage

3y↑5

I'm going through Gorillaz discography right now, and what a sick deep cut to find.

@deynamooder5906

8y↑49

I wanted to look something up before this song started. Everything seems so small and pointless now compared to this.

@thundermincz

2y↑7

jesus I can not

this song is just so good

@maodo-ma-Ngai

4y↑2

Cannot emphasize how much I appreciate this track...Thank you and cosmic love from Kenya

@SCSeel12

2y↑3

Since the day i saw them live all I did was work on myself, be a better person; and lately i've been kinda low but, as another person said, Gorillaz makes depression enjoyable. Thank you for this. This is a piece of heaven in the earth...

@G3N_MK2

3y↑5

i feel like phase 1 is really underappreciated. its got hiphop and rock, and modern gorillaz wouldnt exist without these bangers. we should try to get phase 1 more love!

@Angel-dc9gd

6y↑8

The bass drop tho!!! makes me go insane

@baxterrhodes7542

4y↑5

Long nights, driving through the dark, wind blowing through the car, Gorillaz blasting.

The best nights.

@GawainCross

30w↑1

I'll never forget how listening to this song made me feel when I was younger. It hits harder as an adult, the more time passed the more scars appeared from everything I've experienced, and this song holds a new meaning for me though for the same emotion.

@enzosierra6694

6y↑15

i love how gorillaz make depression something enjoyable :^)

@corriepuff7925

6y↑4

I always think I have a favorite Gorillaz song and then I find more Gorillaz songs that are equally as great and it kills me every single time.

@rantceck4047

4y↑13

I want to go back to the early 2000s

@Cmon2828

I’m with you!

@daviplaygamer0392

1y↑18

Essa música é incrível, apesar de ser esquecida.

@lancerodriguez4699

4y↑7

Can't imagine anyone skipping this!

@MaraXipe

3y↑4

I'm so thankful that the YouTube algorithm recommended this video to me.

@0_base1

2y↑3

This song is so beautiful, it really draws you in

@tehillahphiri2134

4y↑3

Perfection and timelessness

@actualman5299

4y↑7

I can’t even put into words how much I love this band
Holy shit

@marialulamy2057

Same feeling🙌🙌🙌💗💗💗

@marialulamy2057

Same feeling🙌🙌💗💗

@DinoDerp

5y↑6

This song is SO underrated. it's mind blowing.

@Creativemind28490

2y↑3

The record scratches and beat drop itch my brain just right

@namaeliz7905

7y↑10

i will never skip a gorillaz song again

@BassLove91

2y↑6

This whole album is INSANE.

@MTKUKF

9y↑14

Best song ever

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑2

This song never gets old no matter how many times I listen to it. I definitely think it's my favorite Gorillaz song, everything about it from the bass drop, to the drums, to 2D's singing, and so on make it fucking amazing. Both from the self-titled album and out of everything Gorillaz has made.

@birchmahogany2718

4y↑3

This song just jumped into my head just now. Great jam, used to listen to this album a lot when it first released. My buddy had an old school Bonneville, we'd cruise through town playing this and every time there was a crowd outside the local ice cream shop, he'd throw the car in neutral, turn off the ignition and then turn the key to start the car back up before shifting back into drive. It was hilarious to see peoples heads turn, just looks of, 'wtf just happened??' We were never sure if it was bad for the car but nothing ever happened. To be young and dumb. Good times.

@ArtieStrongManMusic

5y↑5

Ty Dan The Automator for making this banger. I'll never get sick of this track

@R41ph3a7b6

1y↑6

What an amazing song.

@justafish9618

4y↑2

Ever loved it, one of my faves

@AnimeBronyGamer300

7y↑7

Although I like all of their albums, got to say that the self-titled album is my favorite as it's got a lot of amazing songs on it such as this one. Plus, all of the songs on it are superb, they all are great in their own way.

@gtagamer1248

7y↑19

Who ever dislikes this without having a clue who this band are, this is an animated visual band. Their music has its own style and brings you to their world. The singer is Damon Albarn from lead singer of Blur and the artist who does the art work for the Gorillaz is the creator of the Tank Girl comic. Its a collaboration between these two guys. It very creative and experimental, they can make whatever music they want and do what ever they want with this animated visual band. They aren't under control of anyone. This is why this album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and is on the Guiness Book Of World Records as the most successful animated visual band! This album is highly recommended and I suggest picking it up, if you see it around. You won't be disappointed, I'd also recommend checking out their music videos. They have storylines to them and are very well produced

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