8 Every Planet We Reach Is Dead
Gorillaz Lyrics


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I lost my leg like I lost my way
So no loose ends
Nothing to see me down
How are we going to work this out

Dreams aren't bad, I had turned back
I love the girl
But God only knows it's
Getting hard to see the sun coming through
I love you
But what are we going to do

Picture on the dreamer
I'll take you deeper
Down to the sleepy glow
Time is a low
Don't you know
What are we going to do

When you go back
All the second selfless days
You're in love with him
I want to see you again




I love you
But what are we going to do

Overall Meaning

The song "Every Planet We Reach is Dead" by Gorillaz is a melancholic piece that dives deep into the singer's state of mind. The opening lines, "I lost my leg like I lost my way," suggest that the singer has experienced significant trauma that has left them disorientated and searching for a new direction. The reference to "no loose ends" implies that the singer has either disconnected from people or situations that were causing them pain or that they have resolved any outstanding issues in their life.


The lyrics also explore the theme of love and relationships, specifically the internal struggles that come with falling out of love. The lines "I love the girl, but God only knows it's getting hard to see the sun coming through" and "I love you, but what are we going to do" convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty about how to move forward with a relationship that may have lost its spark. The lyrics suggest that the singer still loves their partner, but they are struggling to find solutions to their relationship problems.


The song's chorus features the repetition of the line "What are we going to do," emphasizing a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The picture painted by the song is one of disconnection, emotional turmoil, and a longing for answers. The final lines "I want to see you again, I love you, but what are we going to do" suggest that the singer has not given up hope for their relationship and is willing to work through their problems.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost my leg like I lost my way
Both literally and figuratively, I've felt directionless and unstable in life


So no loose ends
I've tied up all the loose ends in my life to avoid any further instability


Nothing to see me down
I have nothing holding me back or bringing me down


How are we going to work this out
Despite my stability, I'm still uncertain about how to deal with life's problems


Dreams aren't bad, I had turned back
Dreams aren't inherently negative, but sometimes we must give them up to move forward in reality


I love the girl
I am in love with her


But God only knows its getting hard to see the sun coming through
Despite my love, life is getting harder and darker, and I don't know how to cope


I love you
I still love you, despite the struggles


But what are we going to do
I'm unsure about how to move forward in our relationship


Picture on the dreamer
The image of a dreamer is in my mind


I'll take you deeper down to the sleepy glow
I want to delve deeper into our dreams and desires together


Time is a low
Time is a fleeting resource


Don't you know what are we going to do
I'm pleading with my partner to help me figure out how to move forward in our relationship


When you go back all the second selfless days
When you reflect on the past selflessly


You're in love with him
You love him deeply


I want to see you again
Despite the hardships, I want to be with you again




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

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