From "Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre" book:
"Track two opens with a solo rhythm from a cheap crappy drum machine. The album’s motif of a duality between electronic claustrophobia and mournful acoustic refrains first rears its head on this track. The track reeks of sweating trouble between sentient beings and the minefields of the zombie landscape, a ballad for life before death."
Last Living Souls
Gorillaz Lyrics
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Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Take a gun
Or how you say
That's no way
But just as long you need the gear
So sing a song that doesn't sin
It grows
Hey, you know
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last to get away
To some another day
Or do we know
Well we know
Doesn't seem to be complete
Are we
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
'Cause all out of song
I got it down wrong
I see myself to get
An all-seeing door now
Can you take us in
The part that comin' on
The coldest man doesn't sing your song
We go to the car
I see you walk to the far
And when you get there do you see
You fit the last you need on me
'Cause we're the last living souls
We're the last living souls
Yeah we're the last living souls
We're the last living souls
The lyrics of Gorillaz's song Last Living Souls convey a sense of isolation and existential questioning. The repetition of the phrase "Are we the last living souls" in the chorus creates a haunting, uncertain atmosphere that is echoed throughout the rest of the song. The opening lines of the song, "take a gun or how you say, that's no way to behave" suggest a sense of violence or danger, which adds to the uncertainty and unease that pervades the lyrics.
The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone, as the singer reflects on the need to "sing a song that doesn't sin." The repetition of the phrase "we know" suggests that the singer is trying to come to terms with something, perhaps a difficult truth or realization. The final verse, which features the lines "we go to the car, I see you walk to the far" further emphasizes the sense of separation and isolation that pervades the lyrics, suggesting that the "last living souls" are alone in their questioning and uncertainty.
Overall, the lyrics of Last Living Souls speak to the human condition, exploring themes such as isolation, fear, and existential questioning. The repetition of certain phrases and the ambiguity of the lyrics create a sense of unease and uncertainty that is both haunting and captivating.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we the last living souls
Questioning the existence of humans and their survival
Take a gun
Advocating for violent behavior as a solution
Or how you say
Or in other words
That's no way
This is not a suitable way
To behave
To act
But just as long you need the gear
However, as long as you require the weaponry
So sing a song that doesn't sin
It is better if you sing music that avoids any wrongdoing
It grows
It will prosper
Hey, you know
You already have an idea
Are we the last to get away
Is there any possibility to escape extinction?
To some another day
To another day in the future
Or do we know
Do we already know
Well we know
Yes, we know
Doesn't seem to be complete
The situation appears to be dire
Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
An encouraging call to take action
'Cause all out of song
Out of ideas
I got it down wrong
I misunderstood the situation
I see myself to get
I understand the need to
An all-seeing door now
A new perspective
Can you take us in
Can you accept us
The part that comin' on
The imminent future
The coldest man doesn't sing your song
Even the most ruthless people cannot ignore empathy
We go to the car
We head towards the vehicle
I see you walk to the far
I see you walking in the distance
And when you get there do you see
Once you reach that place, do you realize
You fit the last you need on me
You have found the last piece of what you require from me
'Cause we're the last living souls
Because we are the only ones left
Yeah we're the last living souls
Yes, we are the only surviving beings
We're the last living souls
We are the only remaining creatures on earth
We're the last living souls
We are the final surviving entities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geraldineguevara2587
Lyrics:
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Take a gun
Or how you say
That's no way
To behave
But just as long you need the gear
So sing a song that doesn't sin
It grows
Hey, you know
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last to get away
To some another day
Or do we know
Well we know
Doesn't seem to be complete
Are we
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Are we the last living souls
Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
'Cause all out of song
I got it down wrong
I see myself to get
An all-seeing door now
Can you take us in
The part that comin' on
The coldest man doesn't sing your song
We go to the car
I see you walk to the far
And when you get there do you see
You fit the last you need on me
'Cause we're the last living souls
We're the last living souls
Yeah we're the last living souls
We're the last living souls
@strideryourself
The bass caressed my cheek, wrapped a blanket around me, cooked me ramen, and set me up so I can watch all gorillaz music videos. Thanks, Murdoc Bass.
@bingus34
Wait.
You ate ramen?
Noodle would not be pleased.
@fearlesssskull
@@bingus34 lmao
@EllaBananas
@@bingus34 well ramen is quite popular in japan so noodle probably enjoys eating ramen noodles
@justinl2009
I agree. Dope bassline.
@kermitthesucc5926
Since it's Murdoc I'm guessing you don't mean the cheek on your face...
@CodyDylanSewell
This whole album was amazing
@adarshabisht13
is*
@lloydlemaudit2807
Cody Sewell *est
@lloydlemaudit2807
morgoth storm Haha, I'm french 😉