The track includes a sample of a Looney Toons episode called “Transylvania 6-5000,” released in 1963.
Dracula
Gorillaz Lyrics
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Percentage of us toll the line
The rest of us out of reach
Everybody party time
Some of us will never sleep again
Dracula
Dracula Dracula
Percentage of us toll the line
Rest of us is out of reach
Everybody party time
Some of us will never sleep again
Dracula
Dracula Dracula
Dracula Dracula
The opening line of the Gorillaz's song "Dracula", "Rest is good for the blood" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is dark and dripping with imagery of the undead. The chorus, with its repetition of the word "Dracula" emphasizes the haunting nature of the song. The lyrics "Percentage of us toll the line, the rest of us out of reach" can be interpreted as a reference to a metaphorical line that people are expected to follow, while the rest of us are left to wander aimlessly. The line "Some of us will never sleep again" further emphasizes the dark theme of the song, with implications of eternal insomnia or even death.
The song's title is a reference to the famous vampire, Count Dracula, and the lyrics feature many depictions of darkness, blood and undead creatures. The song is driven by a heavy drumbeat and a repetitive keyboard melody. The mysterious and ethereal nature of the music highlights the lyrics' focus on the supernatural.
Line by Line Meaning
Percentage of us toll the line
A certain portion of us conform to societal norms
The rest of us out of reach
The others are unreachable or distant from these societal norms
Everybody party time
People are enjoying themselves and having a good time
Some of us will never sleep again
There are those who will stay awake long into the night
Dracula
A reference to the infamous vampire
Dracula Dracula
Continued reference to the vampire, perhaps emphasizing its power or danger
Dracula Dracula
Repetition of the reference, further emphasizing its importance in the context of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
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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