Friday 13th
Gorillaz Lyrics


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I been drinkin' and smokin' too much, that shit damages
Gimme a lot, I can do it myself, I can manage it
Two Xans, I gotta leave, and you know how it is
You and me, we can take on the world, we can be savages

I call my dealer, said, "Share the white with all of us" (light)
I told him, "We've been so nice, don't turn on us" (don't turn on us)
Is it funny how the times flies by (flies by) so fast?
If we do all of these lines, we go up

(Oh) and if I look into your eyes, I can realize (oh)
I can realize, oh (I can realize)

Fuck, I meant to just rhyme to this (rap to this)
(Ayy) ayy, go hard as shit man

It's definitely goin' down (down)
Find a pagan on the strip, spin him 'round (spin him 'round)
Big man talkin' shit 'til we pin him down (pin him down)
Big man talkin' shit 'til we lick him down (until I lick him down)
Far enough, I'ma spin it 'round
Put the big, in your belly then spin it 'round (spin it 'round)
You can ask Kembo if I been about
Free him out (free him out), I don't need to get the pictures out

I call my dealer, said, "Share the white with all of us"
I told him, "We've been so nice, don't turn on us" (don't turn on us)
Is it funny how the times flies by (flies by) so fast?
If we do all of these lines, we go up

(Oh) and if I look into your eyes, I can realize (oh)

You know that we can be immortal, immortal
Are you loyal? Yeah (oh, immortal)
I'm just prayin' that she loyal, is she loyal? Yeah
We coil, yeah (is she loyal)
I don't talk too much, man
Have they got mine?
Cryin' out finally, and a little mercy (oh)
I don't talk too much, man
I came out silent
Came out silent
Came out silent
Came out silent

Oh, it's a beautiful day (is she loyal?)
Oh, it's a beautiful day (is she loyal? Is she loyal?)
Oh, it's a beautiful day (immortal, immortal)
(Oh, it's a beautiful day) I don't talk too much, man
Have they got mine?
Cryin' out finally, and a little mercy




I don't talk too much, man
Came out silent (immortal)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorillaz's song "Friday 13th" explore the themes of substance abuse, loyalty, and violence. The opening lines describe the harmful effects of excessive drinking and smoking, acknowledging that it can cause damage. However, the singer feels in control and capable of managing it. They mention taking Xanax to leave and escape reality, suggesting that they use drugs to cope with life's struggles. The following lines talk about feeling invincible when joining forces with another person, suggesting that they could take on the world and become savages. The lyrics later allude to the violence they may be capable of, describing how to deal with someone who disrespects them violently.


The chorus of the song addresses the issues of time and drug addiction. The singer realizes how fast time flies by while using drugs, and it can feel like they are immortal. However, this feeling can change quite fast as they also understand the dangers of substance abuse, asking their dealer not to turn on them. The singer then sings about loyalty and questions whether the person they are with is loyal, which implies mistrust or dishonesty in their relationship. The last lines suggest that the singer is a person of few words and may have experienced trauma or abuse, as they reference coming out silent.


Line by Line Meaning

I been drinkin' and smokin' too much, that shit damages
Excessive drinking and smoking can have harmful effects on the body


Gimme a lot, I can do it myself, I can manage it
Some people believe they can handle large amounts of drugs without help or support


Two Xans, I gotta leave, and you know how it is
Taking Xanax (a prescription drug used to treat anxiety) can make someone feel like they need to leave or change their circumstances


You and me, we can take on the world, we can be savages
The artist and their friend feel invincible, and believe they can conquer anything and act recklessly if they choose to


I call my dealer, said, "Share the white with all of us"
The artist calls their drug dealer and asks them to share their cocaine with the group


I told him, "We've been so nice, don't turn on us"
The singer reminds their dealer that they have been good customers in the past and asks them not to deceive or harm them


Is it funny how the times flies by (flies by) so fast?
The singer is reflecting on how quickly time passes and how life can change in an instant when making risky decisions


If we do all of these lines, we go up
Using drugs (specifically cocaine) makes the artist feel like they are going up, or getting high


(Oh) and if I look into your eyes, I can realize (oh)
The artist feels a strong connection with someone they care about when looking into their eyes


Fuck, I meant to just rhyme to this (rap to this)
The artist is frustrated that they got carried away and started rapping instead of just rhyming


It's definitely goin' down (down)
Something is about to happen, and the singer senses that it's not going to be good


Find a pagan on the strip, spin him 'round (spin him 'round)
The artist and their friend plan to harm someone they perceive as an outsider or weaker than them on the street


Big man talkin' shit 'til we pin him down (pin him down)
Someone who was talking tough or threatening before will be subdued and controlled by the singer and their friend


Big man talkin' shit 'til we lick him down (until I lick him down)
The singer and their friend will cause harm or humiliate someone who was acting superior or aggressive earlier


Far enough, I'ma spin it 'round
The singer will cause physical harm to someone (possibly by hitting or kicking them)


Put the big, in your belly then spin it 'round (spin it 'round)
The artist will attack someone vigorously, with a focus on causing physical damage to their body


You can ask Kembo if I been about
The artist implies that they have a reputation for being involved in violent or dangerous activities, and that others can verify this


Free him out (free him out), I don't need to get the pictures out
The singer wants someone who is imprisoned to be released, and they don't want to use evidence or photographs to prove that they should be let out


You know that we can be immortal, immortal
The singer and someone they care about feel like they are invincible and above the consequences of their actions


Are you loyal? Yeah (oh, immortal)
The artist wants to know if someone they are close to is devoted to them and will always be by their side, even if things get difficult or dangerous


I'm just prayin' that she loyal, is she loyal? Yeah
The artist is worried about the faithfulness of a romantic partner, and hopes that they will remain committed and supportive


We coil, yeah (is she loyal)
The artist and their friend feel tense or poised for action, and they want to know if the person they are discussing can be trusted


I don't talk too much, man
The singer is not very chatty or talkative


Have they got mine?
The artist wonders if someone they are concerned about (possibly someone in trouble or danger) is safe and being looked after


Cryin' out finally, and a little mercy (oh)
The singer feels like they are on the brink of giving up or breaking down, and they want someone to show them compassion and kindness


Came out silent
The singer emerged from a situation without making much noise or drawing much attention to themselves


(Oh, it's a beautiful day) I don't talk too much, man
The singer reiterates that they are not very talkative, even on a nice day


Came out silent (immortal)
The artist feels like they emerged from a difficult or dangerous situation without being harmed or punished, which makes them feel invincible




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Damon Albarn, Octavian Oliver Godji, Remi Kabaka Jr

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

ArrPeeGeefan

I absolutely love this song. So haunting and yet beautiful and relaxed - much like watching yourself crumble, and unable to scream out for help because you're so content where you are, even though you know it's wrong.

--- I think it's about addiction and wondering if the drugs he does will be loyal to him, and not turn on him - like a lot of drugs will do.

Sounds like he's addicted to cocaine, and can't reach out for help. So while feeling 'content' with his girl (Cocaine)- he feels no need to scream out for help, and even if he did -- he came out 'silent' and cannot/will not ask for help.

So... instead he keeps doing lines, feeling better, and hoping that his habit doesn't catch up with him.

Especially because people feel immortal while on high-line drugs like that.

As it was once so eloquently stated: "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"



All comments from YouTube:

Jesse Burgener

Russell singing in a Gorillaz song is now a major historical event

∆kamaleão guerrerø∆

Yes

beetlewizard

as much as i wish that was true, he's just lipsyncing

KingCarrotin

But octavian was the vocals

Isaac Vergara

Damn 2020

La Co

Saturnz Barz.

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Struck

Russel literally says and I quote “i don’t talk to much man” I’m ecstatic

Elaina D

2:26 for those curious

Beastyfx4

He lip syncs, he never sung

Ren Maccor

FIRE

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