Hongkongaton
Gorillaz Lyrics


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(Dirty sounding slurping, and lip smacking noises)

Just falling out, not making much of anything at all but
All you could hide from what's there, in the past of it

Just falling out, not making much of anything at all but
All you could hide from what's there, in the past of it
Just falling out
All you can't hide

All you can't hide

Just falling out

All you can't hide

(Hongkongaton)

All you can't hide

Just falling out
(Not making much of anything at all but)

All you can't hide
(From what's there in the past of it)

Just falling out
(Not making much of anything at all but)

All you can't hide
(From what's there in the past of it)

Just falling out
(Not making much of anything at all but)

All you can't hide
(From what's there in the past of it)

(Not making much of anything at all but)

All you can't hide
(From what's there in the past of it)





All you can't hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hongkongaton by Gorillaz are quite abstract and open to interpretation. The song features some unconventional sounds in the form of dirty slurping and lip smacking noises that create a peculiar atmosphere. The lyrics highlight a sense of confusion and being lost, as the singer describes themselves as "just falling out" and "not making much of anything at all." There is a feeling of trying to hide from something in the past, but no matter how much one tries, there are things they cannot hide from.


The repeated lines "All you can't hide" emphasize this notion and suggest that there are some things that are beyond one's control. This feeling of being lost and confused might be linked to the song's title, Hongkongaton, and the cultural and political climate in Hong Kong. The city has undergone significant changes over the years, which might have influenced the lyrics and sound of the song.


Overall, the lyrics of Hongkongaton convey a sense of struggle and the inability to escape certain situations. The unconventional sounds and abstract lyrics bring a unique atmosphere to the song and invite listeners to create their interpretation of the meaning behind it.


Line by Line Meaning

Just falling out, not making much of anything at all but
Losing control and failing to achieve anything significant while


All you could hide from what's there, in the past of it
Attempting to conceal the unpleasant memories from the past which still haunt


All you can't hide
Realizing that one can't escape one's own past and present


Just falling out
Succumbing to the feeling of being lost


All you can't hide
Understanding that one's mistakes and experiences can't be kept secret


(Hongkongaton)
Referring to the chaos and confusion in Hong Kong, a place full of hidden emotions and unrevealed stories


(Not making much of anything at all but)
Acknowledging that one might not be making a significant impact in life


(From what's there in the past of it)
Being haunted by the memories of past failures and disappointments




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

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