Fictional Gorillaz lead vocalist 2D stated on episode 5 of the Pirate Radio broadcasts on the band's website that he wrote this song after he saw a set of revolving doors in a hotel and it reminded him of how far he was from home and how out of place he was.
Revolving Doors
Gorillaz Lyrics
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Someone on the TV attempting love
Revolving doors what will I become
A redneck song
Paid up for a seven
But he only got an eight now, now
I feel that I'm paused by all the pills
On a foggy day
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
I sit in a diner
And the Beatles play
I'm paid up for a seven
But I only got S-O-eight oh now
I feel that I'm paused by all the pills
I seem to run out here
Revolving doors
It's stormy on the eastern sea board
He got silver up his night
He paid up for three
But got only two
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Then he said
Seems I was born for this
Seems I was born to this
Revolving doors
Revolving doors
The song Revolving Doors by Gorillaz, despite its seemingly simple and disjointed lyrics and repetitive melody, has a complex and thought-provoking meaning. The lyrics "Revolving doors what have I done" and "Revolving doors what will I become" suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty about one's place in the world, and how one's actions will determine their future. The mention of someone on TV attempting love may represent the disillusionment with and irony of modern love, where people are encouraged to seek a romantic connection but often struggle to find it.
The lines "Paid up for a seven, but he only got an eight now" and "He paid up for three, but got only two" may imply a feeling of discontent with the results of one's efforts, or the idea that people are never fully satisfied with what they have. The mention of pills and feeling "paused" suggests a dependence on a substance or a feeling of being stuck in one's life. The reference to foggy days in London and Boston, and the Beatles playing in a diner, may evoke a sense of nostalgia or a longing for a simpler time.
In the end, the lyrics "Seems I was born for this, Seems I was born to this, Revolving doors" suggest a resignation to the cyclical nature of life and the feeling that one's fate is predetermined. Overall, the song Revolving Doors offers a poignant commentary on the struggles of modern life and the search for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Revolving doors what have I done
Reflecting on past actions and feeling regretful or uncertain about decisions made
Someone on the TV attempting love
Seeing a portrayal of love but feeling unsure about its authenticity or attainability
Revolving doors what will I become
Questioning what the future holds and feeling apprehensive about the unknown
A redneck song
Suggesting a lack of sophistication or refinement in the music or lyrics being heard
Paid up for a seven
Having paid a certain amount for something but not receiving what was expected
But he only got an eight now, now
Realizing that what was received falls short of expected or desired amount or quality
I feel that I'm paused by all the pills
Experiencing a sense of stasis or detachment due to the effects of medication or drugs
I see no wrong, yeah
Being blind to the negative consequences or effects of one's actions or choices
On a foggy day
Describing a weather condition that is conducive to feelings of disorientation or uncertainty
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Drawing a connection between two disparate experiences that share a feeling of uncertainty or confusion
I sit in a diner
Being in a mundane or ordinary setting, perhaps seeking a sense of familiarity or comfort
And the Beatles play
Hearing music that holds a special or personal significance, stirring emotions or memories
But I only got S-O-eight oh now
Realizing that what was received falls short of expected or desired amount or quality
I seem to run out here
Feeling drained, depleted, or spent, perhaps due to lifestyle or personal habits
It's stormy on the eastern sea board
Describing a weather condition that is tumultuous, chaotic, or unpredictable
He got silver up his night
Possessing something (money or drugs) that increases pleasure or excitement but may also have negative consequences
He paid up for three
Having paid a certain amount for something but not receiving what was expected
But got only two
Realizing that what was received falls short of expected or desired amount or quality
Then he said
Indicating a transition in the narrative or a shift in focus
Seems I was born for this
Coming to a realization or acceptance that one is suited or predisposed to a certain lifestyle or situation
Revolving doors
Suggesting a sense of repetition or routine, perhaps without a sense of progress or change
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE CHRISTOPHER HEWLETT
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@oddfreaks6452
Revolving doors what have I done
Someone on the TV attempting love
Revolving doors what will I become
A redneck song
Paid up for a seven
But he only got an eight now, now
I feel that I'm paused by all the pills
I see no wrong, yeah
On a foggy day
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
I sit in a diner
And the Beatles play
I'm paid up for a seven
But I only got S-O-eight oh now
I feel that I'm paused by all the pills
I seem to run out here
Revolving doors
It's stormy on the eastern sea board
He got silver up his night
He paid up for three
But got only two
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Revolving doors in London to a foggy day in Boston
Then he said
Seems I was born for this
Seems I was born to this
Revolving doors
Revolving doors
@SamIsNotACritic
There are barn doors
And there are revolving doors
Doors on the rudders of big ships
We are revolving doors
There are doors that open by themselves
There are sliding doors
And there are secret doors
There are doors that lock
And doors that don't
There are doors that let you in
And out
But never open
But they are trapdoors
That you can't come back from
@meowmew444
Severely underrated song, especially since it was just made on an iPad
@lucasmariano8311
not only an iPad..plus, it was mixed in a studio as well
@TheMissing62
And a real ukelele...
@Fina1Ragnarok
Unless I'm mistaken, Phoner to Arizona is the song that was made on just an iPad.
@cesargabrielbrisenocarreno5119
Meow Mew A
@Staarzz
Really? It was?? Woah
@totallynotanalien1817
my favorite band no joke love these guys
@azaleahbloodmoon1377
same
@ysupgamimglolt9983
Same
@ramboalienofdoom8739
same