"19-2000" released was accompanied by a completely new version of the song, called the "Soulchild Remix", which was produced by music producers Damien Mendis and Stuart Bradbury. Mendis was asked to remix a track off the album in the hope that it would give it crossover potential, in the same way as the Ed Case remix of "Clint Eastwood" had. Mendis was given a copy of all their demos and finished tracks for the album, being told to "pick [a song] that you can produce, remix or whatever into a hit single". Mendis was unsure which track to choose, and only when he was told that Jamie Hewlett was already working on the video for "19-2000", did he make his decision. Tina Weymouth and Miho Hatori contributed backing vocals to "19–2000", whilst Damon Albarn performed the vocals on the verses.
The video, directed by Jamie Hewlett and Pete Candeland, is animated, both in 2-D and 3-D. It features Gorillaz riding in their Geep (as mentioned in the 2005 MTV Cribs episode, featuring the Gorillaz) along a twisted highway, encountering roller coaster style loops, a killer UFO, and – when Murdoc decides not to take an exit leading toward a church – a giant moose. Murdoc tries to blow up the moose with a pair of missiles, but the moose sneezes right before impact, sending them back to the car, which explodes and skids along the highway on fire. The members of Gorillaz appear to have black ash all over them from the blast. In between these various encounters the Gorillaz pass and perform things in time with the rhythm—such as a field of nodding donkeys, or the light posts passing them at the beginning, and a couple of sections where the buggy does several versions of the wheelie (including side wheelies, otherwise known as Skiing) and even appears to break the sound barrier. There are two versions of this video, one to fit the original mix and one to fit the Soulchild remix. The videos are almost identical, except for a few minor changes in order for the two songs to sync up with the video. On the motorway, there are signs to Amity, a reference to Jaws, the Overlook Hotel, a reference to The Shining, and Camp Crystal, a reference to Friday the 13th. It was shown in the MTV Cribs tour of Kong Studios that the buggy actually survived the blast, and now sits in the Kong Studio's parking lot.
A remix titled "Gorillaz On My Mind" was recorded for the "Blade II soundtrack". The remix featured multiple verses from American Rapper Redman.
19-2000
Gorillaz Lyrics
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I'm buying lead Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
To the days I've tried to lose
My mama said to slow down
You must make your own shoes
Stop dancing to the music
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump
Here you go, get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
There's a monkey in the jungle
Watching a vapor trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
And if time's elimination
Then we got nothing to lose
Please repeat the message
It's the music that we choose
Keeping my groove on
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump (la-la, la-la)
They do the bump
Okay, bring it down here
We'll come back out
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
The song 19-2000 by Gorillaz is an upbeat and danceable tune with lyrics that touch on themes of stress and the pressure to keep up with the fast-paced world. The opening lines, "The world is spinning too fast, I'm buying lead Nike shoes, to keep myself tethered to the days I've tried to lose," suggest the singer is desperately trying to keep up with the ever-accelerating world by buying expensive shoes made of lead, symbolizing a desire to slow down and take control.
However, the singer's mother advises them to "make their own shoes" and not rely on consumerism to solve their problems. Yet, despite this advice, the singer can't stop "dancing to the music of Gorillaz in a happy mood," indicating the power that music can have in helping someone escape their troubles and find joy.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to a monkey in the jungle who is caught up in a conflict between its brain and its tail, symbolizing the tug of war between logic and instinct. The idea that "if time's elimination, then we got nothing to lose" suggests that in the face of the inevitable passage of time, everything becomes meaningless except for the enjoyment we get from music and other forms of entertainment. Overall, the song seems to be a fun and lighthearted celebration of the joy and escapism that music can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is spinning too fast
Life is moving too quickly and I feel overwhelmed.
I'm buying lead nike shoes
I'm doing whatever it takes to keep up and stay grounded in a world that's moving too fast.
To keep myself tethered
To keep myself grounded and connected to reality.
To the days I've tried to lose
To my past experiences that I've tried to forget.
My mama said to slow down
My mother advised me to take things more slowly and not rush life.
You must make your own shoes
You have to find your own way and create your own path in life.
Stop dancing to the music
Stop letting outside influences control you and make you lose sight of what's important.
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Don't let the surface-level happiness of things like music distract you from deeper issues and responsibilities in life.
Keeping my groove on
I'm trying to maintain a positive attitude and keep moving forward despite the challenges I face.
Ba ba ba (lalalalala)
Nonsensical musical interlude.
Day dee bop (lalalalala)
Nonsensical musical interlude.
Yeah, yeah
A casual expression of agreement or affirmation.
Here you go get the cool (lalalala)
Here's how to be cool.
Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala)
Wear cool shoes to show off your style and individuality.
There's a monkey in the jungle
A metaphor for the conflicting desires and impulses within oneself.
Watching a vapor trail
Contemplating one's path in life and how it relates to the bigger picture.
Caught up in the conflict
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by internal struggles and external pressures.
Between his brain and his tail
Between his logical, rational mind and his primal, instinctual desires and impulses.
And if time's elimination
If time is running out and life is short.
Then we got nothing to lose
Then there's no point in holding back or not taking risks.
Please repeat the message
Please remind me of what's important and keep me on track.
It's the music that we choose
We have the power to decide what we listen to and what messages we absorb and take with us.
Okay, bring it down here
Okay, let's calm down and focus on what's important.
We gonna break out
We're going to escape from the constraints and limitations that hold us back and move forward with confidence and determination.
Ah, ah, ah, ah (lalalala)
Nonsensical musical interlude.
Day doo de bop
Nonsensical musical interlude.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Anniebtw
lyrics:
The world is spinning too fast
I'm buying lead Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
To the days I've tried to lose
My mama said to slow down
You must make your own shoes
Stop dancing to the music
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
There's a monkey in the jungle
Watching a vapor trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
And if time's elimination
Then we got nothing to lose
Please repeat the message
It's the music that we choose
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
@jokotechnotube
LYRIC:
The world is spinning too fast
I'm buying lead Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
To the days I've tried to lose
My mama said to slow down
You must make your own shoes
Stop dancing to the music
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
There's a monkey in the jungle
Watching a vapor trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
And if time's elimination
Then we got nothing to lose
Please repeat the message
It's the music that we choose
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
@Dan_prizek
Lyrics:
The world is spinning too fast
I'm buying Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
Trough the days I tried to loose
My mama said to slow down
You must make your own shoes
And stop dancing to the music of Gorillaz
In a happy mood
(Keepin my groove on)
Get the coool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
There's a monkey in a jungle
Watchin' a vapor trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
And if the times elimination
Then we've got nothing to loose
Please repeat the message
"It's the music that we choose"
(Keepin my groove on)
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the coooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cooool
Get the cool shoeshine
Edited:
THANK YOU FOR 470 LIKES, GUYS!
@Mehithose
Lyrics
The world is spinning too fast
I'm buying lead Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
To the days I've tried to lose
My mama said to slow down
You must make your own shoes
Stop dancing to the music
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
There's a monkey in the jungle
Watching a vapor trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
And if time's elimination
Then we got nothing to lose
Please repeat the message
It's the music that we choose
Keeping my groove on
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Get the cool
Get the cool shoeshine
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
Day doo de bop
@threemad
GET THE COOL
@poxia1622
Boomers be like
@minniekaboom1075
GET THE COOL SHOESHINE
@scoonie6186
Holy shit, it's that one YouTuber. What is his name? I forget.
@scoonie6186
Shoeshine btw
@halo7372
man wtf
@Nooctae
I was always fascinated by the mix of 2D cartoon and the 3D elements of those Gorillaz clips. It's so unique looking.
@spaceman4390
Yeah I agree, which is why gumball is one of my favourite shows
@ray_tbhmylifeisafeverdream
haha 2D.
@user-gv7fh3vx3h
Very good somg get the cool