12D3
Gorillaz Lyrics
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Won't you buy me, mm
Piano chord, mm
Dictionary, mm
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
One two D three
I'm 2D, mm (one two D three)
Won't you buy me, mm (one two D three)
Piano chord, mm (one two D three)
Dictionary, mm (one two D three)
I'm 2D, mm (one two D three)
Won't you buy me, mm (one two D three)
Piano chord, mm (one two D three)
Dictionary, mm (one two D three)
I'm 2D, mm (one two D three)
Won't you buy me, mm (one two D three)
Piano chord, mm (one two D three)
Dictionary, mm
The lyrics of Gorillaz's song "12D3" are fairly simple and repetitive, featuring mainly the vocalist 2D singing his own name along with requests for a few specific items. The opening line, "I'm 2D," is likely a reference to the fact that 2D is the stage name of the lead vocalist for Gorillaz, whose real name is Damon Albarn. The subsequent lines, "Won't you buy me," "Piano chord," and "Dictionary," seem to be requests for material possessions or tools that could aid in the creative process.
While the lyrics are sparse and somewhat cryptic, the repetition of the phrase "one two D three" throughout the song suggests that it may be more of a rhythmic exercise than a narrative one. The phrase itself has a sort of staccato quality to it, with the numbers and letters creating a percussive effect that might be intended to get listeners moving or nodding along to the beat.
Overall, "12D3" is a somewhat enigmatic song that prioritizes sound and rhythm over clear storytelling or lyrical depth. It's possible that the song is intended to showcase 2D's vocal abilities or to function as a sort of interlude between more substantive tracks on the album.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm 2D, mm
The singer is introducing themselves as 2D, one of the members of Gorillaz
Won't you buy me, mm
The singer is asking the listener to support him by buying his music
Piano chord, mm
The singer is referring to the musical instrument piano and the sound it produces
Dictionary, mm
The singer is suggesting that the listener should educate themselves and expand their vocabulary
One two D three
This is a play on the singer's name 2D, repeating it in a rhythmic and catchy way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GGG slat
on Feel Good Inc.
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
(Change) sha, sha (change) ba-da (change), sha-ba-da-ca, (change) feel good ty
(Change) sha, sha (change) ba-da (change), sha-ba-da-ca, (change) feel good
City's breaking down on a camel's back
They just have to go 'cause they don't know whack
So while you fill the streets, it's appealing to see
You won't get undercounted 'cause you're damned and free
You got a new horizon, it's ephemeral style
A melancholy town where we never smile
And all I wanna hear is the message beep
My dreams, they got her kissing, 'cause I don't get sleep, no
Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?
Laughin' gas these hazmats, fast cats
Linin' 'em up like ass cracks
Play these ponies at the track
It's my chocolate attack
Shit, I'm steppin' in the heart of this here (yeah)
Care Bear rappin' in harder this year (yeah)
Watch me as I gravitate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Yo, we gon' ghost town this Motown
With yo' sound, you in the blink
Gon' bite the dust, can't fight with us
With yo' sound, you kill the Inc.
So don't stop, get it, get it (get it)
Until you're cheddar headed
And watch the way I navigate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha (ha, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, 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
Peep how your captain's in it (feel good)
Steady, watch me navigate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! (Feel good)
Don't stop, get it, get it
Peep how your captain's in it (feel good)
Steady, watch me navigate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! (Feel good)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good