Gorillaz- 19-200
Gorillaz Lyrics


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The world is spinnin' too fast
I'm buyin' that Nike shoes
To keep myself tethered
To the days I tried to lose
Oh yeah
My Mama said, "To slow down
You must make your own shoes"
Stop dancin' to the music
Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Oh yeah
Keep a mild groove on
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
Oh yeah
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
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
Watchin' a vapour trail
Caught up in the conflict
Between his brain and his tail
Oh yeah
And if time's elimination
Then we got nothin' to lose
Please repeat the message
It's the music that we choose
Oh yeah
Keep a mild groove on
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
Oh yeah
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump
They do the bump

Okay bring it down, yeah, we gonna break 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gorillaz’s “19-2000” touch upon the feeling of trying to keep up with the world that seems to be moving too fast. The singer seems to be buying Nike shoes, as a way to feel tethered to the days they were trying to lose. This sentiment is reflective of the overarching theme of consumerism and the pursuit of material possessions to fill a void. However, the singer’s mother suggests that in order to slow down, they must make their own shoes, meaning they must pave their own path and create their own solutions. The narrative then progresses to an interesting metaphor, as the lyrics detail a monkey in the jungle who is caught up in a conflict between its brain and tail. If time is elimination, then there is nothing to lose, so the singer implores the listener to listen to the music they choose, and keep a mild groove on.


The lyrics to “19-2000” provide commentary on the world and the various ways that we try to keep up with it. We chase the latest trends and material possessions, but this chase is ultimately futile. It is only by slowing down and creating our own solutions that we can find a sense of peace and fulfillment. The use of the monkey metaphor highlights the inherent conflict between our desires and our true nature, and the importance of acknowledging this conflict in order to find a sense of balance.


Line by Line Meaning

The world is spinnin' too fast
Life is moving too quickly.


I'm buyin' that Nike shoes
I'm trying to keep up with the fast-paced world by buying products that will help me fit in.


To keep myself tethered
To ground myself and avoid getting lost.


To the days I tried to lose
To the past when things were simpler and less hectic.


My Mama said, 'To slow down
My mother advised me to take it easy and relax.


You must make your own shoes'
To truly be in control, you must create your own path and not rely on external factors.


Stop dancin' to the music
Don't just blindly follow the latest trends and fads.


Of Gorillaz in a happy mood
Even though the song may seem upbeat and happy, it could be masking deeper issues and struggles.


Keep a mild groove on
Stay grounded and don't get too caught up in the chaos.


There's a monkey in the jungle
Metaphor for the struggle between primal instincts and rational thought.


Watchin' a vapour trail
Observing the chaos of the world but being unable to fully escape it.


Caught up in the conflict
Being pulled in multiple directions and not knowing what the right path is.


Between his brain and his tail
The internal struggle between reason and emotion.


And if time's elimination
If time is always moving forward and we can't slow it down or stop it, then we have nothing to lose.


Then we got nothin' to lose
A call to live life to the fullest and take risks.


Please repeat the message
Asking for clarity and direction.


It's the music that we choose
We have control over what we listen to and what we let influence us.


Okay bring it down, yeah, we gonna break out
A moment of reflection before moving on and trying something new.


Get the cool shoeshine
A symbol of trying to fit in and keep up with the times.


They do the bump
A vague reference to dancing and letting loose.




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

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@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:
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@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



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@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

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@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

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