Throughout the track, “Just like that” is repeated by “lead vocalist”, 2D— AKA (Damon Albarn).
"Snoop’s the grandaddy, isn’t he? Doggystyle was for many people the record that got them into rap and G-funk. The track also features The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, a Chicago nine-piece brass group featuring eight sons of Phil Cohran (who played trumpet with The Sun Ra Arkestra). This is a proper soundtrack: brass-laden, pimped out, plastic funk, mixing the organic with the plastic to form something new and shiny. And who better to open up this world than Snoop?"
—Murdoc Niccals, NME.
Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach
Gorillaz Lyrics
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The revolution will be televised
And the pollution from the ocean
Now with devotion
Push peace and keep it in motion
Kids, gather around
Yeah, I need your focus
It's like wonderland
Now fascinate me
Picture and animate me
'Cause I'm rollin'
Keep holdin'
Click clacking
Crack-a-lacking
Full packing
Fo packin'
Acting a fool when I teach
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Mirror mirror on the wall
Boss Dawg
Give it to 'em
Get involved
Turn it up
Speed it up
Slow it up
Underground where the under us undercut
Shipped up
Shipped out
Swimmin' with the sharks
Put my gills up
Turn the wheels up
Real tough
Drinkin' lemonade in the shade
Getting blade with a gang of pilgrims
Yeah, just like that
Belly floppin' lockin' while I'm rockin' in the bubble bath
And I'm just like math
Fozo's added up that get you more cash, yeah
So quick, so fast
All the kids say they love it when I make 'em laugh
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah uh
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah uh
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
The song "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" by Gorillaz featuring Snoop Dogg and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble speaks about the environmental pollution and the need for peace in the world. The lyrics address the apocalyptic reality that the world is facing, the burden of pollution, and the need for a revolution to ensure a better future for the upcoming generations. The verse "And the pollution from the ocean, Now with devotion, Push peace and keep it in motion," emphasizes that it is essential to act collectively to reduce pollution and advocate for peace.
The subsequent verses are a call for attention and focus, encouraging children to pay attention to the issues that the world is currently facing. The lyrics mention "plastic beach," which symbolizes the vast amounts of plastic debris that are threatening the environment and marine life.
The song's tone is melancholy yet uplifting, and the pervasive message is that despite the harsh realities that we face, it is not too late to make a difference. The song ends on a hopeful note, welcoming listeners to the world of the Plastic Beach, where change and transformation are possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Gorillaz and the boss Dogg Planet of the apes
Gorillaz and Snoop Dogg are rulers of the music industry
The revolution will be televised
Positive change is coming, and it will be broadcast to the world
And the pollution from the ocean
The negative impacts of human activity on the environment
Now with devotion
With passionate commitment to making things right
Push peace and keep it in motion
Advocate for peace and actively work towards it
Kids, gather around
Attention young people, listen up
Yeah, I need your focus
Pay attention and engage
I know it seems like the world is so hopeless
Acknowledging that the state of the world can be disheartening
It's like wonderland
The world can seem magical and surreal
Now fascinate me
Captivate and impress me
Picture and animate me
Portray me in a creative and imaginative way
'Cause I'm rollin'
Feeling confident and successful
Keep holdin'
Continue to maintain control and stability
Click clacking
Moving forward with determination and purpose
Crack-a-lacking
Taking action and making progress
Full packing
Fully prepared and ready for anything
Fo packin'
Extra prepared and ready for anything
Acting a fool when I teach
Using humor and creativity to engage and educate
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah
Welcome to the manufactured and artificial world of the music industry
Mirror mirror on the wall
An allusion to Snow White, questioning and reflecting on oneself
Boss Dawg
Snoop Dogg is a powerful figure in the industry
Give it to 'em
Deliver the goods and impress the audience
Get involved
Engage and participate in the industry and its culture
Turn it up
Increase the energy and excitement
Speed it up
Increase the tempo and intensity
Slow it up
Intentionally slow down and take it easy
Underground where the under us undercut
Operating outside of the mainstream, where the less fortunate are at a disadvantage
Shipped up
Prepared and ready to move forward
Shipped out
Leaving and moving on to the next thing
Swimmin' with the sharks
Navigating the dangerous waters of the industry
Put my gills up
Preparing to defend oneself and be resilient
Turn the wheels up
Increase the momentum and make things happen
Real tough
Resilient, strong and prepared for anything
Drinkin' lemonade in the shade
Relaxing and enjoying the good life
Getting blade with a gang of pilgrims
Having fun and being adventurous with a group of likeminded people
Yeah, just like that
Affirming that things are going well and as planned
Belly floppin' lockin' while I'm rockin' in the bubble bath
Being carefree and having fun while enjoying life's simple pleasures
And I'm just like math
Calculating and strategic, using formulas to succeed
Fozo's added up that get you more cash, yeah
Using creative tactics to make more money
So quick, so fast
Acting with urgency and speed
All the kids say they love it when I make 'em laugh
Using humor to connect with young people and entertain them
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah uh
Welcome to the artificial and inauthentic world of the music industry
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Welcome to the manmade and manufactured culture of the industry
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah uh
Welcome to the plastic world of the music industry
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Welcome to the world of showmanship and artifice
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: Snoop Dogg]
Gorillaz and the Boss Dogg
Planet of the apes
[Verse: Snoop Dogg & 2D]
(Just like that) The revolution will be televised
(Just like that) An' the pollution from the ocean, now with devotion
(Just like that) Push peace and keep it in motion
(Just like that, just like that)
(Just like that) Kids, gather 'round, yeah, I need your focus
(Just like that) I know it seems like the world is so hopeless
(Just like that) It's like Wonderland
(Just like that, just like that)
(Just like that) Now fascinate me, picture and animate me, 'cause I'm rollin'
(Just like that) Deep holin', click clackin', crack-a-lackin', full packin' (Hey!), mo' stackin'
(Just like that) Actin' a fool when I teach
(Just like that) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah
(Just like that) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
(Just like that) Mirror mirror on the wall, Boss Dogg, give it to 'em
(Just like that) Get involved, turn it up, speed it up
Slow it up, underground where (Just like that) the under us undercut
Shipped up, shipped out, swimmin' with the sharks put my gills up
(Just like that) Turn the wheels up real tough
(Just like that) Drinkin' lemonade in the shade
Getting blazed with a gang of pilgrims
(Just like that) Yeah, this my path
Belly floppin' lockin' while I'm rockin' in the bubble bath
(Just like that) And I'm just like math
Fozo's added up that get you more cash
(Just like that) So quick, so fast
All the kids say they love it when I make 'em laugh
[Outro: Snoop Dogg & 2D]
(Just like that, yeah) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah
(Just like that) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
(Just like that) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach, yeah
(Just like that) Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach
@probablytonikensa4744
The director really said “Okay Snoop, I just need you to vibe for a few minutes.”
@user-uk6hs7nq5v
He does so well lmao
@sezar2920
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@link78686
Lol
@defective7340
"Vibing" wasn't a thing back then. They probably would've said "groove" or "chill", or perhaps a variant of "hang out".
@calebkendrick5571
I love how in the actual story its implied that snoop along with all the other collaborating artists where kidnapped by Murdoch and taken to the plastic beach
@bartekgwarek1317
Yup they were
@iforgotmyusername11
Caleb Kendrick blackmail?
@josephbailey2647
Caleb Kendrick murdoc