lil dub chefin
Gorillaz Lyrics


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[Damon]
M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour
Gorillaz got the bass drum
Gorillaz say want some, some

M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour
Gorillaz got the bass drum
Gorillaz say want some, some

La la la la la la la la la hey
La la la la la la la la la hey
La la la la la la la la la hey

[Terry Hall / Damon]
M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour
Gorillaz got the bass drum
Gorillaz say want some, some

M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour
Gorillaz got the bass drum
Gorillaz say want some, some

La la la la la la la la la hey
La la la la la la la la la hey
La la la la la la la la la hey

M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour
Gorillaz got the bass drum
Gorillaz say want some, some

M1 A1
Thousand miles an hour




Gorillaz got the bass drum
Space Monkeyz say want some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gorillaz's song "Lil Dub Chefin" may appear repetitive and abstract at first glance. However, the song offers a political and social commentary on the exploitation of marginalized people in the music industry. The title of the song itself is a reference to the reggae and dub music genre which originated in Jamaica and has been popularized in the UK.


The opening line "Thousand miles an hour" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the fast-paced and competitive nature of the music industry. This is followed by the repetition of "Gorillaz got the bass drum" and "Gorillaz say want some, some", which could be seen as a critique of corporate music labels' use of popular artists to attract audiences and generate profits.


The chorus "La la la la la la la la la hey" does not have a clear meaning and could be interpreted as a vocalization of frustration or dissatisfaction with the state of the music industry. The inclusion of the line "Space Monkeyz say want some" further emphasizes the theme of exploitation, as the Space Monkeyz were a production team created by Gorillaz co-founder Damon Albarn to help produce their music.


Overall, "Lil Dub Chefin" is a commentary on the music industry and its tendency to exploit marginalized artists for profit. The repetition of certain lines and vocalizations add to the song's overall ambivalence towards this issue.


Line by Line Meaning

Thousand miles an hour
They are moving at an extremely fast pace


Gorillaz got the bass drum
The band Gorillaz has a powerful bass drum in their music


Gorillaz say want some, some
Gorillaz is inviting the listener to enjoy their music


La la la la la la la la la hey
A nonsensical refrain used to add to the song's catchiness and rhythm


Thousand miles an hour
Reiterating that the fast pace is continuing


Gorillaz got the bass drum
Reiterating the powerful bass drum in Gorillaz's music


Gorillaz say want some, some
Again, Gorillaz is inviting the listener to enjoy their music


La la la la la la la la la hey
Repeating the same nonsensical refrain as before


Thousand miles an hour
Still moving at an incredibly fast pace


Gorillaz got the bass drum
Still emphasizing the powerful bass drum in Gorillaz's music


Space Monkeyz say want some
Another group, Space Monkeyz, is also inviting the listener to enjoy their music




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