Out of Body
Gorillaz Lyrics


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Pipe down, pipe down, pipe down, pipe down, pipe down
We're here tonight for a very special offering
An offering of our spirits this evening in unison (in unison)
But first a word of instruction

Hello, hello
Please leave all your belongings at the door
You can sit or stand, we can take a vote
And just tiptoe to the center of the circle
While we unveil the ropes
Still a little room left to hang your clothes
Some of us are new here, we'll take it slow
Ready, set, go

I lock hands with yours
We dive into the floor (drop, drop)
When we reach the core
Then we stomp some more (drop, drop)
I lock hands with yours
And then we dive down into the floor
Seven thousand miles 'til we reach the core (drop, drop)
And then we circle back and we stomp some more (drop)
Got it?

It's just like that
You promise all your life, then you turn your back (drop, drop)
You glide across the space, and diagonal past
Then you kick, and you jump, and you arch your back (drop, drop)
You move your hips and your arms like a cat
Spin three times, and you're back where you're at (drop, drop)
Starting to catch what any of this is about?
No? Well, work it out

Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)

Okay
Slide like a lizard, walk like a crab
Eyes dilated, dark to the grass (drop, drop)
Then when you find you're invisible
You melt into a puzzle
Keep it flowing like the rivers do (drop, drop)
You gotta pay attention to the motion of the fish
Stay within the school or you're surely gonna miss (drop, drop)
And if you lose your way, it's a cold black abyss
Don't take the chance, not worth the risk

Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)
Out of body from morning to night
Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)

Who knows?
There's always stains on what's real and true?
Tonight is a special, special occasion
And all that's left for us to do, is move

Ooh, ahh, ahh
Where am I going? (Drop, drop)
What am I doing? (Drop)
I, I'm alive (drop, drop, drop, drop)
Alive (drop, drop)
I cannot fly (drop)
(Drop, drop)
(Drop, drop)
I'm, I'm so alive (drop, drop, drop)
(Everybody)
(Drop, drop)
(Drop, drop, everybody)
I'm so, I'm so high (drop)
(Everybody)

Everybody says I'm busted and blue
I feel better when I don't need that
Everybody got the balls to fight with that
(There's no thing, thing, thing)
Everybody says that I'm off
Feelin' out of body, I'm drinkin' it up, but uh
Can I tell you what the dream's about tonight?





Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorillaz's "Out Of Body" suggest a hypnotic ritual where the participants leave their physical bodies and dance together in unity. The first part of the lyrics describes the setup for the dance ceremony, with instructions to leave all belongings and gather in the center of a circle where ropes are being unveiled. The participants then join hands and dive into the floor, stomping and circling around until they reach the core. The second part of the song is about the dance itself, where the dancers move like lizards and crabs, dilate their eyes, and melt into a puzzle. The lyrics encourage the dancers to pay attention to the motion of the fish and stay within the school or risk getting lost in the abyss.


The song seems to be about the power of dance to transcend the limitations of the physical body and connect with a higher consciousness. The repetition of "out of body from morning to night, dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright" suggests that the dancers are experiencing a state of euphoria and transcendence that lasts beyond the dance ritual. The lyrics also touch on the theme of identity and the struggle to stay grounded in reality. The line "everybody says I'm off, feeling out of body, I'm drinking it up" suggests that the singer is aware of the disconnection between their inner experience and the perception of others, but chooses to embrace it anyway.


Line by Line Meaning

Pipe down, pipe down, pipe down, pipe down, pipe down
Everyone, please be quiet and calm


We're here tonight for a very special offering
We are gathered here today for a unique experience


An offering of our spirits this evening in unison (in unison)
Together, we will be giving our spirits to this special occasion


But first a word of instruction
Before we begin, let us give some directions


Hello, hello
Greetings, greetings


Please leave all your belongings at the door
We ask that you leave all of your personal items at the entrance


You can sit or stand, we can take a vote
Feel free to choose whether to sit or stand, or we can have a vote to decide


And just tiptoe to the center of the circle
Quietly walk to the center of the circle on your toes


While we unveil the ropes
As we uncover the ropes


Still a little room left to hang your clothes
There's still some space to hang your clothes


Some of us are new here, we'll take it slow
Some of us are new to this experience, so we'll take things at a slower pace


Ready, set, go
We're ready to begin


I lock hands with yours
We hold hands together


We dive into the floor (drop, drop)
We suddenly drop into the ground


When we reach the core
Once we reach the center


Then we stomp some more (drop, drop)
We continue to stomp on the ground


Seven thousand miles 'til we reach the core (drop, drop)
We're stomping for a long distance until we reach the center


And then we circle back and we stomp some more (drop)
We turn around and continue stomping as we go back the way we came


Got it?
Do you understand?


It's just like that
It's exactly how it sounds


You promise all your life, then you turn your back (drop, drop)
You make a vow your whole life, but then you betray it


You glide across the space, and diagonal past
You move smoothly through the air in a diagonal direction


Then you kick, and you jump, and you arch your back (drop, drop)
You perform various acrobatic moves, including kicking, jumping, and arching your back


You move your hips and your arms like a cat
You move your body like a feline, with fluid hip and arm movements


Spin three times, and you're back where you're at (drop, drop)
Spin around in a circle three times, and you'll be back where you started


Starting to catch what any of this is about?
Are you beginning to understand the meaning behind these movements?


No? Well, work it out
If you don't understand, keep trying to figure it out


Out of body from morning to night
Feeling disconnected from your physical self all day long


Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (drop, drop)
But despite that, you feel good when you're surrounded by others dancing


Okay
Alright


Slide like a lizard, walk like a crab
Move across the floor like a nimble lizard and sideways like a crab


Eyes dilated, dark to the grass (drop, drop)
Your pupils are dilated, and the world appears darker than normal


Then when you find you're invisible
And when you suddenly realize you can no longer be seen


You melt into a puzzle
You blend in seamlessly with your surroundings


Keep it flowing like the rivers do (drop, drop)
Keep your movements fluid and natural, like the flow of a river


You gotta pay attention to the motion of the fish
You need to be aware of the movement of others around you


Stay within the school or you're surely gonna miss (drop, drop)
Stay with the group, or you'll miss out on the experience


And if you lose your way, it's a cold black abyss
If you get lost, it can feel like you're alone in a dark, empty void


Don't take the chance, not worth the risk
It's not worth taking the risk of getting lost


Who knows?
Who can say for sure?


There's always stains on what's real and true?
Is it possible for even the real and true things to be flawed?


Tonight is a special, special occasion
This is a unique and extraordinary event


And all that's left for us to do, is move
All that remains is for us to dance and enjoy ourselves


Ooh, ahh, ahh
Sounds of excitement and pleasure


Where am I going? (drop, drop)
Where am I headed in life?


What am I doing? (drop)
What is my purpose in life?


I, I'm alive (drop, drop, drop, drop)
I am alive and thriving


Alive (drop, drop)
Full and vibrant with life


I cannot fly (drop)
But I cannot fly like a bird


(Drop, drop)
Sounds of movement and dropped beats


I'm, I'm so alive (drop, drop, drop)
I am feeling so fully alive


(Everybody)
Everyone together


(Drop, drop)
Sounds of movement and dropped beats


(Drop, drop, everybody)
Sounds of movement and dropped beats, everyone together


I'm so, I'm so high (drop)
I am feeling so elevated and joyful


(Everybody)
Everyone together


Everybody says I'm busted and blue
Everyone says I am struggling and feeling down


I feel better when I don't need that
I feel better when I no longer require that negative influence in my life


Everybody got the balls to fight with that
Everyone is brave enough to fight against those negative feelings with me


(There's no thing, thing, thing)
Nothing to worry about


Everybody says that I'm off
Everyone says I am not fitting in or conforming


Feelin' out of body, I'm drinkin' it up, but uh
Feeling disconnected from my physical self, but coping through drinking


Can I tell you what the dream's about tonight?
Can I share with you what my dream is for tonight?


Dancefloor packed and I'm feeling alright (yeah)
The crowded dancefloor has me feeling good




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, IMANI VOSHANA, LAKISHA K ROBINSON, OJAY MORGAN

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