Amarillo
Gorillaz Lyrics


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The mountains are waiting
The full moon has come

I got lost on highways
But don't ask me where I've been
Or what I've done

Oh Lord send me transmission
Forgive me for what I've become

The Sun is gonna save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul

The Sun is gonna save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul





Oh don't you know I need her loving you
It's no desire

Overall Meaning

The song "Amarillo" by Gorillaz is a plea for salvation from a lost and lonely soul. The opening lines of the song set the bleak tone, as the singer talks about the waiting mountains and the full moon, which emphasizes loneliness and isolation. The lines "I got lost on highways, but don't ask me where I've been or what I've done" convey a sense of confusion, disorientation, and perhaps even regret. The lyric "Oh Lord send me transmission, forgive me for what I've become" is a powerful prayer for help and forgiveness. The use of the word "transmission" suggests a desire for a spiritual or otherworldly intervention that can provide guidance and direction in a world that feels overwhelming and chaotic.


The chorus of the song, "The Sun is gonna save me, put a little love into my lonely soul," is a ray of hope in an otherwise dark and desolate landscape. The singer is asking for love and hope to infuse his/her life, which adds an emotional depth to the song. In the last line of the chorus, "Oh, don't you know I need her loving you, it's no desire," the singer is emphasizing the urgency of his/her need for love, suggesting that this need is not just a passing whim but a deep yearning that cannot be ignored.


Line by Line Meaning

The mountains are waiting
The singer is feeling a sense of excitement and anticipation before embarking on a journey.


The full moon has come
The singer is admiring the beauty and light of the full moon in the sky.


I got lost on highways
The singer has been wandering aimlessly on the highways and has lost track of their direction.


But don't ask me where I've been
The singer does not wish to share their journey or experiences with anyone.


Or what I've done
The singer feels regretful for some of their past actions and does not want to be judged for them.


Oh Lord send me transmission
The singer is seeking a spiritual connection, asking for guidance or inspiration from a higher power.


Forgive me for what I've become
The singer acknowledges their mistakes and asks for forgiveness for their current state.


The Sun is gonna save me
The singer feels that sunlight and positivity will help them overcome their difficulties and pain.


Put a little love into my lonely soul
The singer is asking for love and care to help them feel less alone and hurt.


Oh don't you know I need her loving you
The singer is expressing a desire for the love of another person to help them through their struggles.


It's no desire
The singer clarifies that their need for love is not superficial or temporary, but rather a fundamental need for human connection and care.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE CHRISTOPHER HEWLETT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@560elzee

"The mountains are waiting
The full moon has come

I got lost on highways
But don't ask me where I've been
Or what I've done

Oh Lord send me transmission
Forgive me for what I've become

The sun has come to save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul

The Sun is gonna save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul

Oh don't you know why I need her loving you
It's no desire."

- It's a very sad song but it summarizes most of my prayers.



@mjdjoy

Heres some lyrics:

The mountains are waiting

The full moon has come

I got lost on the highway

But don't ask me where I've been

Or what I've become

Oh Lord, send me transmission

Forgive me for what I've become

The sun has come to save me

Put a little love into my lonely soul

The sun has come to save me

Put a little love into my lonely soul

Oh, don't you know why

you need her loving you

No desire



@LuisLopez-mk7mx

"I got lost on highways
But don't ask me where I've been
Or what I've done
Oh Lord send me transmission
Forgive me for what I've become
The Sun is gonna save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul"

Every time I hear this song, I almost instantly start to tear up. The way Damon delivers his vocals bring a lot of emotional weight with them.

Such a great song from a really great album



@herbertgoncalves4345

[Verse 1]
The mountains are waiting
The full moon has come
I got lost on the highway
But don't ask me where I've been
Or what I've done
[Verse 2]
Oh, Lord, send me transmissions
Forgive me for what I've become
The Son has come to save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul
The Son has come to save me
Put a little love into my lonely soul
[Outro]
Oh don't you know why
I need her loving you
Float inside



@VerumOccultum94

Beautiful and sobering comment in the same time..
Broke up with a girl, with whom I was 4 years. She cheated on me few months, into our relationship. I forgave her, and moved on. After 3 more years, I've decided to quit it, since I kept being suspicious about certain things she did throughout our 4 years and I didn't wanna blame her for no reason, "just because I have thoughts in my head, bc of previous cheating".

I remember her words, during breakup "is it bc you found someone else Alex?" and "thanks for leaving me in my most difficult period" "i'll make a new insta, can't keep the old one, it reminds me of you".


Well... 3 months after our breakup, naturally, I started missing her.. 4 years are not a joke.
I found out for her new insta and boy oh boy..

Turns out, my baby boo had her new profile MONTHS prior to our breakup and ofc on that profile bunch of her pics with boys hitting on her..

Now, why did I wrote all the this?
Because your comment hit me hard..
It is true.. I did moved on with my life, but time never healed anything.. I still, even after all that she has done to me, miss her here and there, like now, when I came to listen to this gem.

Life can be strange sometimes, eh?

If you read all of this, I sincerly thank you and wish you best in your future endevours.

~Alex



All comments from YouTube:

@Singularity562

For anyone who didn't know, each song on this album was made in one day (one day per song) in a huge tour around the U.S. Not to mention all of it was created using only an iPad. Absolutely nuts

@cruckskill1082

I know

@cruckskill1082

*****​ I know but I wasn't admiring the amazingness

@Zekzgo

how is that not amazing

@nekku.deu9572

Kyro yeah as u say every song was Made in a single day and every song's name are from de places damon was detroit, Dallas... amazing álbum

@OpiatesAndTits

I'd heard it was made on an ipad, but not the rest....I just learned this existed few minutes ago.

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@bridgetkeegan

Cries in Spanish

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+Superbi Zexser no I meant Cries in Spanish as an action

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Cries in br-portuguese

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