“The Hypnotic Brass brothers give us that full-on Chicago brass muscle, turning this track out into a ‘Quincy Jones’ version of hip hop, MC’ed superlatively by Mos Def. An absolute gent. I first met him in The Box club on the Lower East side of NYC. I like his rap work, and I saw him in Be Kind Rewind.
“Sweepstakes: you’re a winner.” Collect your little plastic prize at the counter. There’s a lot of rubbish that gets dangled in front of people on this Earth. Making people feel like a winner is one of the best way of hooking them in.“
– band member Murdoc Niccals in an interview with NME
Sweepstakes
Gorillaz Lyrics
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Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound make a wave runner
While funky drummer
There's nothing as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the date
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching all the y'holes
Mathematics and dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
Sweepstakes (sweepstakes)
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money, more money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
Who's the winner, said the dealer
Every player yeah me
So you say we will see
Player play, hey ok
Whatcha want, how d'you like?
Hey m'ha why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
Who's the winner, yeah me
So you say we will see
Cloud breaker danger beats, big freak
Ha
Okay let's eat
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money, broke money
Bow money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Why wonder, funk drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
There's nothing as dealers and players and killers and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the date
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
There's nothin' as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny cloud breaker
Sound maker wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
Who's the winner, said the dealer
Every player yeah me
So you say we will see
Player play, hey okay
Whatcha want, how d'you like?
Hey m'ha why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
Who's the winner, yeah me
So you say we will see
Cloud breaker danger beats
Fresh plates
Let's eat
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Ha
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound make a wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
There's nothing as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
OK well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching all the y'holes
There's nothin' as dealers and players and me
The lyrics of Gorillaz feat. Mos Def and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble's "Sweepstakes" explore themes of competition, money, and power. The chorus repeatedly declares "Sweepstakes, you're a winner," addressing the idea of winning and losing in the context of gambling culture. The verses delve deeper into these themes, mentioning "dealers and players and killers," and discussing the rules and math of the trade. The lyric "so you say we will see" also indicates a sense of uncertainty and risk in the pursuit of money and success.
The lines "bow money, more money" and "sound make a wave runner" suggest that success and wealth can lead to an indulgent, extravagant lifestyle, while "scar'd money, broke money" acknowledges the risks and potential losses involved. The mention of "sun moon stars" and "cloud breaker" evoke a sense of grandeur and transcendence, perhaps suggesting that winning can lead to a feeling of being above it all.
Overall, "Sweepstakes" offers a commentary on the pursuit of money and success, and the highs and lows that come with it. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus offer a sort of satirical take on the culture of gambling and competition, while the verses provide a more introspective look at the nature of winning and losing.
Line by Line Meaning
Pay day, you're a winner
Congratulations, you have received payment and are now a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Reiteration of previous line for emphasis
Keep cool from my line
Maintain a calm demeanor while communicating with me
Scar'd money broke money
Money earned through illegal or risky means is easily lost or spent
Bow money mo' money
More money comes when one is generous with spending it
So sunny, cloud breaker
A positive outlook can break through negative circumstances
Sound make a wave runner
Music can create a powerful feeling of momentum
While funky drummer
A funky beat from a drummer enhances the feeling of momentum created by the music
You can get it how you want it
You have the power to choose what you want and how to obtain it
There's nothing as dealers and players and me
The three groups mentioned share a commonality in their pursuit of money
They say that they're winners
These groups all claim to come out on top in their pursuit of money
Okay well let's see
The artist is skeptical of these claims and wants to observe the outcomes
You play there you play
Those who participate in these pursuits take on the risks involved
The rules of the trade
There are established guidelines and expectations for those involved in these pursuits
The math of the date
Calculations and predictions are made based on timing and trends
The times and the age
Time and experience play a role in the success of these pursuits
But you want how you like
Ultimately, the individual pursuer has control over their own methods and goals
Hey my man why not?
The singer is encouraging the pursuer to pursue their desires without hesitation
Sun Moon Stars y'all
The singer uses this phrase as a representation of everything one could want or desire
Ditching every alley y'all
Abandoning any obstacles in the path to obtaining desirable things
Who's the winner, said the dealer
The dealer claims to be the ultimate winner in this game
Every player yeah me
The artist sees themselves as a player and ultimately the winner
So you say we will see
The outcome remains to be seen and it's a matter of time
Player play, hey ok
The artist encourages the player to keep playing and enjoying the game
Whatcha want, how d'you like?
The singer asks what the player wants and how they'd like it to be done
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Reiteration of previous meaning
Ditching every alley y'all
Reiteration of previous meaning
Cloud breaker danger beats, big freak
A bold and daring approach can be beneficial in breaking through obstacles and challenges
Ha, okay let's eat
An expression of excitement or satisfaction, followed by an invitation to eat
Sweepstakes, you're a winner
The repeating chorus celebrates the concept of winning in a sweepstakes-style game
Sweepstakes, you're a winner
Reiteration of previous line
Sweepstakes, you're a winner
Reiteration of previous line
Pay day, you're a winner
Reiteration of previous meaning
Keep cool from my line
Reiteration of previous meaning
Scar'd money broke money
Reiteration of previous meaning
Bow money mo' money
Reiteration of previous meaning
So sunny, cloud breaker
Reiteration of previous meaning
Sound make a wave runner
Reiteration of previous meaning
Why wonder, funky drummer
Reiteration of previous meaning
You can get it how you wanted it
Reiteration of previous meaning
There's nothing as dealers and players and killers and me
Reiteration of previous meaning
They say that they're winners
Reiteration of previous meaning
OK well let's see
Reiteration of previous meaning
You play there you play
Reiteration of previous meaning
The rules of the trade
Reiteration of previous meaning
The math of the date
Reiteration of previous meaning
The times and the age
Reiteration of previous meaning
But you want how you like
Reiteration of previous meaning
Hey my man why not?
Reiteration of previous meaning
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Reiteration of previous meaning
Ditching every alley y'all
Reiteration of previous meaning
Who's the winner, yeah me
The artist continues to assert themselves as the ultimate winner
So you say we will see
Reiteration of previous meaning
Cloud breaker danger beats
Reiteration of previous meaning
Fresh plates, let's eat
Reiteration of previous meaning
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, DANTE SMITH, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Themonkeymartin
Each time they deliver any of these
"There's math and there's dealers and players and me. They say that they winners ok well let's see"
"Aim high why not?"
"Each and every all o' y'alls"
I get an eargasm.
@malfuresz7351
[Verse: Mos Def]
Pay day, you're a winner...
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
There's maths and there's dealers and players and me
They say that they winners, okay, well, let's see
You pay or you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times of the age
Whatcha want? How you like?
Aim high, man, why not?
Sun moon and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
There's maths and there's dealers and players and me
They say that they winners, okay, well, let's see...
[Hook]
Sweepstakes! Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse repeated with minor variations]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
"Who's the winner?" said the dealer
Every player: "Yeah, me!"
So you say, "We will see"
Pay or play, a-okay
What's it roll? How you like?
Aim high, why not?
Sun, moon, and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
Who's the winner? Yeah, me
So you say, "We will see"
Cloud breaker, danger beach!
Big fleets
Ha! Okay, let's eat!
[Hook]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with other minor variations]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool, form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
There's math and there's dealers and players and killers and me
They say that they winners
Okay, well, let's see
You pay or you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times of the age
Whatcha want? How you like?
Aim high, man, why not?
Sun moon and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
There's math and there's dealers and players and me
They say that they winners
Okay, well, let's see!
[Hook]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with small variations and repetitions]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
"Who's the winner?" said the dealer
Every player: "Yeah, me!"
So you say "We will see"
Pay or play, a-okay
What's it roll? How you like?
Aim high, why not?
Sun, moon, and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
Who's the winner? Yeah me
So you say "We will see"
Cloud breaker, danger beach!
Fresh fleets! Let's eat!
[Hook]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with more variations than before]
Ha, ow
...Keep cool form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
There's maths and there's dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay, well, let's see
You pay or you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times of the age
Whatcha want? How you like
Aim high, man, why not?
Sun moon and starryarrs
Each and every allayalls
There's math and there's dealers and players and me
from: genius.com
@ksquidplaysminecraft
Pay day, you're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound make a wave runner
While funky drummer
You can get it how you want it
There's nothing as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the date
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching all the y'holes
Mathematics and dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
Sweepstakes (sweepstakes)
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money, more money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
Who's the winner, said the dealer
Every player yeah me
So you say we will see
Player play, hey ok
Whatcha want, how d'you like?
Hey m'ha why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
Who's the winner, yeah me
So you say we will see
Cloud breaker danger beats, big freak
Ha
Okay let's eat
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money, broke money
Bow money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Why wonder, funk drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
There's nothing as dealers and players and killers and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the date
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
There's nothin' as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
Okay well let's see
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny cloud breaker
Sound maker wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
Who's the winner, said the dealer
Every player yeah me
So you say we will see
Player play, hey okay
Whatcha want, how d'you like?
Hey m'ha why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching every alley y'all
Who's the winner, yeah me
So you say we will see
Cloud breaker danger beats
Fresh plates
Let's eat
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Sweepstakes
You're a winner
Ha
Keep cool from my line
Scar'd money broke money
Bow money mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound make a wave runner
Why wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanted it
There's nothing as dealers and players and me
They say that they're winners
OK well let's see
You play there you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times and the age
But you want how you like
Hey my man why not?
Sun Moon Stars y'all
Ditching all the y'holes
There's nothin' as dealers and players and me
@boxecomp1374
[Verse: Yasiin Bey]
Pay day, you're a winner...
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
There's math and there's dealers and players and me
They say that they winners, okay, well, let's see
You pay or you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times and the age
Whatcha want? How you like?
Aim high, man, why not?
Sun, moon, and starryarrs
Each and all of y'alls
Mathematics and dealers and players and me
They say that they winners, okay, well, let's see...
[Chorus]
Sweepstakes! Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! (Sweepstakes!) You're a winner (You're a winner)
[Verse repeated with minor variations]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool, form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
"Who's the winner?" said the dealer
Every player: "Yeah, me!"
So you say, we will see
Pay or play, a-okay
What's it roll? How you like?
Aim high, why not?
Sun, moon, and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
Who's the winner? "Yeah, me!"
So you say, we will see
Cloud breaker, danger beach!
Big fleets!
Ha! Okay, let's eat!
[Chorus]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with other minor variations]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool, form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder and drummer
You can get at it how you wanna
There's math and there's dealers and players and killers and me
They say that they winners
Okay, well, let's see
You pay or you play
The rules of the trade
The math of the days
The times of the age
Whatcha want? How you like?
Aim high, man, why not?
Sun moon and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
There's math and there's dealers and players and me (Sweepstakes!)
They say that they winners
Okay, well, let's see! (You're a winner)
[Chorus]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with small variations and repetitions]
Pay day, you're a winner
Keep cool, form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
Sound maker, wave runner
Wild wonder, funky drummer
You can get it how you wanna
"Who's the winner?" said the dealer
Every player: "Yeah, me!"
So you say, we will see
Pay or play, a-okay
What's it roll? How you like?
Aim high, why not?
Sun, moon, and starryarrs
Each and every all of y'alls
Who's the winner? "Yeah me!"
So you say, we will see
Cloud breaker, danger beach!
Fresh fleets!
Let's eat!
[Chorus]
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
Sweepstakes! You're a winner
[Verse with more variations than before]
Ha, ow!
Keep cool, form a line
Scared money, broke money
Bold money, mo' money
So sunny, cloud breaker
@adiscerningdunmer9311
I like how this starts out simple, but ends up sounding like a parade by the end.
@imhereandwantdateaowo5280
Yes
@boonboonsaga99
The album in a nut shell
@geometrydash4151
Ben Tebbutt yeah really true
@argeon6969
Much like in gambling, once you start playing, everything lights up and you spiral out of control. You're a winner, until you lose everything...
@CrisisMoon7
@@argeon6969 that’s a nice way of putting it
@Windman1995
This doesnt sound anything like Gorillaz. Exactly what I expected from Gorillaz xD!
@pieofchart
Nah, it does sound like Gorillaz, it's different from the past because with every album, we get to see more of what the band's sound is like, and the truth is that it can be literally anything.
@ironidol
This is so true! xD
Today I played Dare, Every Planet We Reach Is Dead, Feel Good Inc. and Saturnz Bars for my Mom to hear it and with every song she was like: "And who's this now?" "Still Gorillaz, Mom."
So she just ended up being like: "That is still Gorillaz? They make a lot of different songs, you know?"
@keenanjimmy8997
i know it's kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good place to stream newly released series online ?