O Green World
Gorillaz Lyrics

Oh, oh
The singer is expressing surprise or excitement.

Oh, green world
The singer is referring to the natural world, specifically its greenery.

Don't desert me now
The singer is asking not to be abandoned by the natural world.

Bring me back to fallen town
The artist wants to return to a place that has faced hardship or failure.

Where someone is still alive
The artist is looking for a place where there is still hope and resilience, despite the challenges faced.

Fighting for something new in this
The singer is advocating for change and progress.

When no one needs the heart of me and I'll
The singer feels unimportant or undervalued by others.

Get out somewhere other than me before
The artist hopes to find somewhere else to belong or be valued before it's too late.

O green world
The artist is again addressing the natural world.

Don't deserve me now
The artist is questioning whether they truly belong in the natural world or if they are undeserving of it.

I'm made of you and you of me
The singer is acknowledging their connection to and dependence on the natural world.

But where are we?
The artist is expressing confusion or uncertainty about their place in the world and their relationship with nature.

Sells to lie
The singer is referencing the deception and trickery present in society.

Phone with talk, you stars
The singer is criticizing society's obsession with fame and celebrity culture.

Suppose you
The singer is calling out society for its superficiality and lack of depth or meaning.

Down when you're in fast
The artist is pointing out the dangers of rushing through life without taking time to reflect or appreciate the world around them.

'Cause it seems so little to you
The artist is suggesting that society undervalues the natural world and fails to appreciate its beauty and significance.

But now you're in love, you know
The singer is pointing out that, despite society's faults, there are still moments of joy and connection to be found.

You know, me too
The singer is identifying with the positive aspects of life that can bring people together.

You know, me too
The artist is continuing to assert their connection to others and to the natural world.

I hope sex and drugs rust into my self, holy
The artist is expressing a desire to shed societal expectations and find authenticity and transcendence.

It feels holy
The artist is experiencing a sense of spiritual or emotional peace.

It feels like you're with your father in the place you love
The singer is evoking a sense of nostalgia and comfort, like being with a loved one in a cherished location.