Some Kind of Nature
Gorillaz Lyrics


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Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of goal
Some kind of majesty
Some chemical load

Some kind of metal made up from glue
Some kind of plastic I could wrap around you

The needy eat man-mades
They wear phony clothes
They sit with our picture up until they grow old

Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of goal
Some kind of majesty
Some chemical load

Well, me, I like plastics and digital foils
Could wrap up the sound and protect the girls
From the spiritual poison we expel at night
Like phony clothes but I really like might

Some kind of nature
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Come from within us
Oh Lord, forgive me
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
It's got to come and find us
All we are is dust

Some kind of metal made up from glue
Some kind of plastic I could wrap around you
The needy eat man-mades
They wear phony clothes
They sit with our picture up until they grow old

Some kind of nature
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Come from within us
Oh Lord, forgive me
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
It's got to come and find us
All we are is dust

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Some Kind of Nature" by Gorillaz featuring Lou Reed is a commentary on the relationship between humans and their environment. The song describes the exploitation of nature, the use of artificial materials, and the disregard for the natural world. The lyrics criticize the human tendency to prioritize material possessions and desires over the planet's well-being.


The lines "Some kind of nature, some kind of soul, some kind of mixture, some kind of goal, some kind of majesty, some chemical load" suggest that although humans have something beautiful and unique inside them, they are also filled with harmful chemicals and pollutants. The metaphor of "some kind of metal made up from glue, some kind of plastic I could wrap around you" depicts the artificial and synthetic materials that humans use and surround themselves with. Furthermore, the line "The needy eat man-mades, they wear phony clothes, they sit with our picture up until they grow old" highlights the detrimental consequences of artificiality and the superficiality of consumerism.


The song emphasizes the need for humans to reconnect with nature, to recognize its value and preserve its beauty. The lyrics "All we are is dust" suggests that humans are nothing compared to the vastness and importance of the natural world, and that the planet will continue to thrive and endure without human interference.


Line by Line Meaning

Some kind of nature
There is a nature to things that we can't fully describe or understand


Some kind of soul
There is a soul or essence to everything, even man-made things


Some kind of mixture
Everything is a combination of different elements and forces


Some kind of goal
Everything has a purpose or intention behind it


Some kind of majesty
There is something grand and awe-inspiring about the natural world


Some chemical load
Even the natural world has its own chemical makeup and processes


Some kind of metal made up from glue
There are synthetic materials that are made from combining different substances


Some kind of plastic I could wrap around you
Synthetic materials can be used to protect or encase things


The needy eat man-mades
People who are deprived or have limited options consume artificial or processed foods


They wear phony clothes
People wear fake or synthetic clothing rather than natural fibers


They sit with our picture up until they grow old
People surround themselves with images that represent their desires or culture


Well, me, I like plastics and digital foils
The artist enjoys synthetic and technological materials


Could wrap up the sound and protect the girls
Synthetic materials can be used to protect people or things, even soundwaves


From the spiritual poison we expel at night
The singer perceives negativity or harm that people emit unconsciously


Like phony clothes but I really like might
The singer enjoys the power or strength that comes with artificial or synthetic things


Come from within us
The essence of everything comes from within, including man-made things


Oh Lord, forgive me
The artist seeks forgiveness for their preference towards man-made things


It's got to come and find us
The purpose or goal of things will reveal itself to us eventually


All we are is dust
In the end, everything returns to the natural world and becomes part of the cycle of life and death




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@7grandmac

[Chorus: Lou Reed]
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
Some kind of majesty
Some chemical load

[Verse 1: Lou Reed]
Some kind of metal
Made up from glue
Some kind of plastic
I could wrap around you
The needy eat man-mades
They wear phony clothes
They sit with barbiturates
Until they grow old


[Chorus: 2-D]
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
Some kind of majesty
Some chemical load

[Verse 2: Lou Reed]
Well, me, I like plastics
And digital foils
To wrap up the sound
And protect the girls
From the spiritual poison
You spill at night
Like phony clothes but
I really like mine

[Chorus: Lou Reed and 2-D]
Some kind of nature
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Come forth within us
Oh Lord, forgive me
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
It's gonna come and find us
All we are is dust
[Verse 3: Lou Reed, 2-D and Both]
Some kind of metal, some kind of metal
Made up from glue, made up from glue
Some kind of plastic, some kind of plastic
I could wrap around you
The needy eat man-mades
They wear phony clothes
They sit with barbiturates
Until they grow old

[Chorus: Lou Reed and 2-D]
Some kind of nature
Some kind of nature
Some kind of soul
Come forth within us
Oh Lord, forgive me
Some kind of mixture
Some kind of gold
It's gonna come and find us
All we are is dust



All comments from YouTube:

@reallyreallyreallylongname6268

A criminally underrated Gorillaz track that has beautiful instrumentals and awesome lyrics from the legendary Lou Reed. RIP

@Anakinlawrence0

You'r name dough.

@unjogratistheforbiddenmonkeygo

Really, really, really long name that is really pointless but you are still reading it yeah

@bimbustheenforcer

Really, really, really long name that is really pointless but you are still reading it why am I still reading it

@yeminacorrea3340

Really, really, really long name that is really pointless but you are still reading it damn

@whatmydude881

Really, really, really long name that is really pointless but you are still reading it I am still reading it

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@LMT1414

Sounds like he’s responding to the question, ā€œwhat genre music is gorilaz?ā€

@SUPERCOOLCAIDEN896735Agent5

The answer is yes.

@tiago9679

its gorillaz. the genre is gorillaz

@stardaboi8944

@@SUPERCOOLCAIDEN896735Agent5 idk, Gorillaz doesnt sound anything like Yes to me.

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