Strobelite
Gorillaz Lyrics


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Momentary pain
Can be pleasure lain
Millisecond change
Magic lantern strange
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it is?
Girl, your life will turn
Just like a strobe
'Cause you're daddy's pain
And your mother won't
And your heart engages into heartless throes
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it goes?

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)

Slide the light off you
You may find some peace
All will come to you
If you come with me
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it ends?
(Yeah!)

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)

And when you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)

And when you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)

And when you got it
And think you're dreaming
You hit the light
You've got to find it, we all need it
We hit the light

And when you got it
And think you're dreaming
You hit the light




You've got to find it, we all need it
We hit the light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Strobelite" by Gorillaz seem to be about the transience of relationships and the pursuit of happiness. The song talks about how even though moments of pain can lead to pleasure, they are short-lived and might not be worth it in the long run. The chorus asks if the two people are too far apart to be together again, using the metaphor of obsidian, which is a dark and shiny volcanic rock that is often used in jewelry. The strobe light mentioned in the song seems to represent a momentary escape from reality, a chance to let go of worries and live in the moment.


The second verse of the song suggests that the girl described in the song is caught between her conflicting feelings towards her parents. Her father is a source of pain for her, and her mother seems to be distant or uninvolved. As a result, the girl's heart is "heartless," unable to connect with others in a meaningful way. The lyrics then pose the question again: are they obsidian, and is this how it is?


The final verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that if they let go of their pain and slide the light off them, peace can be found. The repetition of the phrase "when you're driving, night is dreaming" seems to emphasize the fleeting nature of our experiences and how important it is to take hold of the positive moments. The song ends with a call to action, stating that we need to find the light and hit it.


Line by Line Meaning

Momentary pain
Brief suffering


Can be pleasure lain
May lead to enjoyment


Millisecond change
A sudden shift


Magic lantern strange
Mysterious and puzzling


Are we just too far to be as one again?
Have we drifted too far apart to reconcile?


Are we obsidian?
Are we unyielding and unchanging?


Is this how it is?
Is this our reality?


Girl, your life will turn
You will experience a transformation


Just like a strobe
As rapidly flashing light


'Cause you're daddy's pain
You are a source of anguish for your father


And your mother won't
Your mother is unable to help


And your heart engages into heartless throes
You are caught in a cycle of unfeeling misery


When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
While you're driving, the night seems unreal


(Livin' the strobe light)
Experiencing the flashing lights of the strobe


And you will find the life you needed
You will discover fulfillment


Slide the light off you
Let go of stress and negativity


You may find some peace
You could discover tranquility


All will come to you
Everything will fall into place


If you come with me
Follow me to find happiness


Is this how it ends?
Is this our conclusion?


And when you got it
When you understand


And think you're dreaming
And believe it's too good to be true


You hit the light
You realize the truth


You've got to find it, we all need it
You must pursue fulfillment because it's vital for everyone


We hit the light
We all discover the truth




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DAMON ALBARN, PEVEN EVERETT

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@matheusalmeida2779

[Lyrics]

Momentary pain
Can be pleasure lain
Millisecond change
Magic lantern strange
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it is?
Girl, your life will turn
Just like a strobe
'Cause you're daddy's pain
And your mother won't
And your heart engages into heartless throes
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it goes?
When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)
Slide the light off you
You may find some peace
All will come to you
If you come with me
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it ends?
(Yeah!)
When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)
And when you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)
And when you're drivin' night is dreamin'
(Livin' the strobe light)
And you will find the life you needed
(Livin' the strobe light)
And when you got it
And think you're dreaming
You hit the light
You've got to find it, we all need it
We hit the light
And when you got it
And think you're dreaming
You hit the light
You've got to find it, we all need it
We hit the light



@marulindainfinita3032

dolor momentáneo
Puede ser placer mentir
Cambio de milisegundos
Linterna mágica extraña
¿Estamos demasiado lejos para volver a ser uno?
¿Somos obsidiana?
¿Es así?
Chica, tu vida cambiará
Al igual que una luz estroboscópica
Porque eres el dolor de papá
Y tu madre no lo hará
Y tu corazón se involucra en angustias sin corazón
¿Somos obsidiana?
¿Es así como va?
Cuando estás conduciendo, la noche está soñando
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y encontrarás la vida que necesitabas
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Desliza la luz de ti
Puedes encontrar algo de paz
Todo vendrá a ti
si vienes conmigo
¿Estamos demasiado lejos para volver a ser uno?
¿Somos obsidiana?
¿Es así como termina?
(¡Sí!)
Cuando estás conduciendo, la noche está soñando
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y encontrarás la vida que necesitabas
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y cuando estás conduciendo, la noche está soñando
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y encontrarás la vida que necesitabas
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y cuando estás conduciendo, la noche está soñando
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y encontrarás la vida que necesitabas
(Viviendo la luz estroboscópica)
Y cuando lo conseguiste
Y piensa que estás soñando
Golpeaste la luz
Tienes que encontrarlo, todos lo necesitamos
golpeamos la luz
Y cuando lo conseguiste
Y piensa que estás soñando
Golpeaste la luz
Tienes que encontrarlo, todos lo necesitamos
golpeamos la luz



@milthonolivos9977

[Verse 1: Peven Everett]
Momentary pain can be pleasure lain
Millisecond change; magic lantern strange
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian? Is this how it ends?

[Verse 2: Peven Everett]
Girl, your life will turn, just like a strobe
'Cause your daddy's vain, and your mother won't
And your heart engages into heartless throes
Are we obsidian? Is this how it goes?

[Chorus: Peven Everett & the Humanz Choir]
If when your private life is dreaming
You're living the strobe light
And you will find the life you're needing
You're living the strobe light

[Verse 3: Peven Everett]
Slide the light off you, you may find some peace
All will come to you, if you come with me
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian? Is this how it is? Yeah

[Chorus: Peven Everett & the Humanz Choir]
If when your private life is dreaming (When your pri-)
You're living the strobe light (Oh, living the strobe light)
And you will find the life you're needing
You're living the strobe light
{unintelligible vocals}


[Bridge: Peven Everett]

[Chorus: Peven Everett & the Humanz Choir]
And when your private life is dreaming
You're living the strobe light
(You're living the strobe, when your private life is dreaming)
And you will find the life you're needing
(You'll find the life you're needing)
You're living the strobe light
And when your private life is dreaming
(When your private life is dreaming)
You're living the strobe light
(Living the strobe, you're living the strobe)
And you will find the life you're needing
(You will find the life you're needing, yeah yeah yeah)
You're living the strobe light

[Outro: Peven Everett & the Humanz Choir]
Ba-ba-ba-ba-da
And when you're private
And then you're dreaming
(You're living the strobe light)
You hit the light
When your private life is dreaming
Ba-ba-ba-ba-da
You've got to find it
You know you need it
(Like you need it)
(You're living the strobe light)
You're living the strobe light
You hit the light
Ba-ba-ba-ba-da
When your private life is
And when you're private
Dreaming
And then you're dreaming
(You living the strobe light)
You hit the light
You're living the, living the
Ba-ba-ba-ba-da
You've got to find it
You know you need it
(You're living the strobe light)
You hit the light
You're living the strobe light



@Hihseu

The lyrics:

Momentary pain
Can be pleasure lain
Will a second change?
Magic lantern strange
Are we just too far, to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it is?
Girl, your life will turn
Just like a strobe
Because you're daddy's pain
And your mother won't
And your heart engages into heartless throes
Are we obsidian?
Is it how it goes?

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
Livin' the strobe light
And you will find the life you needed
Livin' the strobe light

Slide the light off you
You may find some peace
All will come to you
If you come with me
Are we just too far to be as one again?
Are we obsidian?
Is this how it ends?
(Yeah!)

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
Livin' the strobe light
And you will find the life you needed
Livin' the strobe light

Oh yeah!

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
Livin' the strobe light
And you will find the life you needed
Livin' the strobe light

When you're drivin' night is dreamin'
Livin' the strobe light
And you will find the life you needed
Livin' the strobe light

And when you got it
See it in your dreams
You get hit by the strobe light
You've got to find it, we all need it
We get hit by the strobe light

And when you got it
See it in your dreams
You get hit by the strobe light
You've got to find it, we all need it
We get hit by the strobe light



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@synthwhore

2-D's pants are higher than my grades

@lalecaro6119

Anonymous Fangirl xD

@pauline9970

Anonymous Fangirl Oof

@beverage7335

Saaaaame tbh

@Patches_Gaming

Anonymous Fangirl: And now you get a subscriber.

@rriddle0frevenge

No kiding his pants are higher then mount Everest

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@RedstoneMiner18

Therapist: ''2-D in 3D isn't real, he can't hurt you''
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@aryrush143

this is too accurate-

@juliettegibson9845

I guess he’s… 3D

@_nightdescends

2D IN 3D

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