"Slow Country"
Gorillaz Lyrics


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City life
Calling me all the time
Me and my soul
Geared to attack
Never get another chance
So what you doing
Gotta get money
Keeping me real

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness

Shit night life
Been trying not to laugh though
You won't get money
From doing what you loving
I'm moving out of city
Victor of a second chance
Get a lot of problems
We kicked a lot of them

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness




Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness

Overall Meaning

In Slow Country, Gorillaz/Spacemonkeyz tackles the complexities of city life, the search for purpose, and the noisy reality of loneliness. The song opens with a call of the city, which is always present and beckons. The singer of the song, along with the soul inside them, is “geared to attack” - a phrase that connotes ferocity and fearlessness. This drive comes with the knowledge that they may not get another chance, so the narration calls out 'what you doing? gotta get money, keeping me real.'


Being truly alone is unbearable, and the next part of the song laments this. The reality of the 'shit night life' is trying to hide inner pain and putting up a brave face despite the emptiness. The singer tells us that loving what you do doesn't always equate to money. For them, moving out of the city is the next logical thing to do, as there is a sense of a new beginning and a second chance for something better. There will be problems, but many have been kicked already.


The chorus repeats the phrase 'Can't stand your loneliness' - this is a clear and concise message that anyone who has ever felt the weight of isolation can relate to. The repetition of the phrase drives it home and highlights what the song is about: the search for meaning, the complication of life, and the fear of being truly alone.


Line by Line Meaning

City life
The stress and fast-paced nature of living in a city


Calling me all the time
Constantly reminding me of responsibilities and obligations


Me and my soul
One's true self and inner desires


Geared to attack
Determined to succeed and overcome obstacles


Never get another chance
You only have one life and limited opportunities


So what you doing
Questioning one's purpose and goals


Gotta get money
The necessity to work and make a living


Keeping me real
Staying true to oneself and not getting caught up in wealth or fame


Can't stand your loneliness
Not being able to handle feelings of isolation and detachment


Shit night life
Disappointing and unfulfilling aspects of nightlife


Been trying not to laugh though
Trying to find some semblance of enjoyment despite the negative experiences


You won't get money
Not being able to make a living through passions or hobbies


From doing what you loving
Pursuing one's passions and interests


I'm moving out of city
Leaving the city for a new start or perspective


Victor of a second chance
Succeeding after overcoming a setback or obstacle


Get a lot of problems
Encountering many challenges and struggles


We kicked a lot of them
Overcoming and triumphing over challenges and struggles




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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT

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@starshaped2636

[Verse 1 : 2D]
City life
Calling me all the time
Me and my soul
Geared to attack
Never get another chance
So what you doing
Gotta get money
Can't quite do it

[Hook : 2D]
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness

[Verse 2 : 2D]
Should night life
Be trying not to laugh though
You won't get money
From doing what you loving
I'm moving out of city
Victor of a second chance
Get a lot of problems
We kicked a lot of them
[Hook : 2D]
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness, no not the loneliness



@axelyeffal5098

City life
Calling me all the time
Me and my soul
Geared to attack
Never get another chance
So what you doing
Gotta get money
Can't quite do it

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness
Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness

Should night life
Be trying not to laugh though
You won't get money
From doing what you loving
I'm moving out of city
Victor of a second chance
Get a lot of problems
We kicked a lot of them

Can't stand your loneliness
Can't stand loneliness...
Can't stand your loneliness, can't stop the loneliness



All comments from YouTube:

@max.cr33p

"can't stand your loneliness"
"It makes me sick to think that you ain't happy in your skin"
Gorillaz out here talking to us directly

@larikoveboopboop1928

AHAHABGKFHSHWLPWOMD shit up 🌚

@mingisnull

@@larikoveboopboop1928 is that punk?

@dokuganryu1565

@@mingisnull All that's missing is the clapping.

@dakidd00

gorillaz trying to cheer us up!

@kelliepolson4265

​@@mingisnullmomentary bliss

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@aarpeerk7526

i love the distorted wind sounds in the background, adds so much atmosphere to the song

@BanzoSan

I think it's distorted audio of the crowd at the Nuremberg Rally...

@horrorstory4047

YES LOL

@randybrown1322

BanzoSan I couldn't have said it better myself!!!!!

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