Outside of his Sad Boys career, he released his debut extended play Beautiful, Wonderful in November 2014, and has done production work for acts including Halsey and Deniro Farrar, and remixes of songs by acts including Jacques Greene, Kacy Hill, Meek Mill and Tinashe. These have also garnered a positive critical response from publications including Pigeons & Planes and The Fader. He has stated in a 2014 interview to be very focused on his work with the Sad Boys and his solo material.
Berlander is part of a mixed race family, since his Nigerian grandfather met his grandmother, who was a Swede, in London.[1] Berlander, as well as the other members of the Sad Boys group, have described living in Stockholm as "boring" and "miserable".[3] While he has resided in the city for most of his life, Berlander had once lived in a small urban area called Gnesta, which he opined to be a Swedish equivalent to Kentucky: "Stupid people and alcohol problems, I don't know. It sucks of over there. It's so boring."[2] He said that his mother "liked to spoil me."[2] He did not do well in school, dropping out to pursue a career in music, and his father has always been mixed on this decision; he had always encouraged him to "just go to school and be a good person", saying that โYou can't make music without a guitar.โ[2] However, Berlander said in a 2014 interview that his dad had been getting a little more supportive and into what he had been doing so far.[2] He also claimed in that same interview that he is sober, although he said that he was wanting to try promethazine "because it's medicine. But the weeds and the speeds โ no, not that."[2]
Yung Gud collaborated with S-Type of the LuckyMe record label for the song "Fire", which was released on The Fader on 9 February 2015 as a single off S-Type's EP SV8.[16] "Fire" was also the opener for Astrid Anderson's FW15 show, which S-Type soundtracked for.[16] The two talked about making a track together when they first met each other at one of the Sad Boys concerts, and Gud made some drum parts and sent them to S-Type for him to "do my thing with" two weeks later.[16] Production credits have included rapper Deniro Farrar's single "World On My Shoulders 3.0", which premiered on 27 April 2015,[17] "Blue Prada" by Prada Mane[18] and additional production on "Strange Love", a track by singer Halsey off the deluxe edition of her debut album Badlands.[19]
In 2014, Yung Gud released two remixes of "No Excuse", a track by Canadian producer Jacques Greene. On 30 May 2014, The Fader premiered the recut that was a part of a remix extended play for Greene's three-track record Phantom Vibrate.[20] The magazine described it as a "ecstatically pattering" rework of the song that alleviates "the jagged turns and gun shot sounds of the original to reveal its lushest sonic innards."[20] Joe Price, writing for Complex magazine's website Pigeons & Planes, said that with this remix, Yung Gud had "proven once again that he has legs beyond what many coin as โmeme rap.โ"[21] Later on, Yung Gud did a much more harsh-sounding "VIP" remix of the track, which starts off alike to Yung Gud's first remix, and then it dives "into a deep chasm of rumbling bass complete with a hammering rhythm that rarely lets up", Price wrote.[22] It was issued on 20 December,[22] garnering 800,000 plays in eighteen days on SoundCloud.[23] Yung Gud's "spacey and dreamy" re-edit for "2 On" by Tinashe, which came out on 6 September 2014, was reviewed by a Complex magazine critic who highlighted its "interesting drum work" and Tinashe's vocal performance fitting with the beat.[10]
In 2015, Yung Gud distributed two remixes. On 28 June, Yung Gud did a remix of rapper Meek Mill's track "Monster".[24] Constant Gardner of Pigeons & Planes made note of the re-cut's "chest-shaking" bass, a layer of "icy" synth lines and "twinkling" glockenspiel-style sounds, and also said that "This is Meek Mill taken from the streets of Philly to his throne in a sparkling Arctic ice palace, and itโs awesome."[24] Yung Gud remixed Kacy Hill's "Foreign Fields", which the re-edit was released on 30 September as a promotional single of her debut EP Bloo.[25] A Pigeons & Planes journalist wrote that Yung Gud's reworking turns the original song "into a grand experience", opining that it takes it into "new heights with heavier basslines and haunting production."[26] A Stuff.co.nz critic compared it to Katy Perry's track "Dark Horse" due to its nature sound effects and a "marching band drum beat".[27]
Gud Song
Gud Lyrics
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The-the-the-the-the quee-the quee-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen
The-the-the-the-the queen mother is dead-dead-d-d-dead
Welcome to the show, we'll make this quick
We have an hour with you and then that's it
Just me along with these two fuckwits
Mick Moriarty and Cameron Bruce:
All:
Everybody's got a different way of looking at the world
Paul:
We'll have fun, but please don't expect too much
Went out last night and we all got drunk
All:
Tequila!
Everybody's got a different way of looking at the world
We're so delighted to be invited
We're so delighted to be invited
Paul:
There'll be no refunds and no returns
If you don't like it, baby, feel the burn
You've just wasted all the cash you earned
All:
While with the cost of living on an average wage that's got to hurt
Paul:
We may offend you but so you know
The views expressed in this satirical show
I must admit to you may not be those
Of the backing band or the management or the government
All:
Everybody's got a different way of looking at the world
We love every single one of you
Every man, every woman, every boy, every girl
Every child in the audience
Except for the fella down the front here who sucks off goats
Everybody's got a different way of looking at the world
We're so delighted to be invited
We're so delighted to be invited
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
Thank you ladies and gentleman for coming along to this last ever performance-
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
-of GUD and... thank you...
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
And I'll tell you, this last week we've been doing it-
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
It's been a nightmare.
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
The real problem is they keep fucking playing the music and you can't hear a fucking word I'm saying. And it's quite irritating really, you know, it's like having both drummers from Def Leppard with all their fucking arms still intact, just fucking hammering away. And that's how dumb they are - if you look closely, they're dribbling out both sides of their mouths at the same time tonight. And after all that GUD-GUD-GUD it becomes like a really bad biker's speed hangover, you know? The really cheap biker's speed from paracetamol when they break it down just for the pseudoephedrine... so they've stopped. Sorry about that because... sorry... oops!
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (sung)
I did it again
I made you believe we're more than just friends
Oh baby, baby
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
Oh my God, Britney! What are you doing with that hamster? Aaahh!
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
Fire ants? Why hire them in the first place?
Mick and Cameron:
GUD!
Paul: (spoken)
I have an anal wart that answers to the name of Derrick.
All: (sung)
DERRIIIIIIICK!
GUD!
Paul:
And don't you remember you told me you gave me herpes?
All:
GUD!
Cameron:
She said I tasted sweet, I'd been eating mangoes
All:
GUD!
Paul:
Oh baby, oh baby, baby
How could you be cruel to me?
When I've been so delicious?
All:
Love that Britney, love that Britney, love that Britney Spears
Especially when her legs are up around her ears
We're so delighted to be invited
We're so delighted to be invited
GUD!
The song "Gud Song" seems to be a farewell performance, as the opening lines mention the death of the Queen Mother and that their performance will be their last. Throughout the song, the group pokes fun at themselves, their management, the government, and even their audience. They acknowledge that everyone has their own way of looking at the world, and while they may offend some, they ultimately love and appreciate their fans. There are also some absurdist and nonsensical lines and moments peppered throughout the song, adding to its satirical and playful tone.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of repetition, particularly with the phrase "GUD!" being shouted at various points throughout. This may be a reference to the band's name, or simply a way to add to the silliness and absurdity of the performance. Additionally, the use of Britney Spears as a recurring reference also adds to the playful and irreverent tone of the song.
Another interesting aspect is Paul McDermott's delivery, which includes both sung and spoken segments. He uses his voice to create different tones and characters, adding to the overall performance and entertainment value of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The-the-the-the-the quee-the quee-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen-the queen
Introducing the Queen, with repetition emphasizing her importance.
The-the-the-the-the queen mother is dead-dead-d-d-dead
Announcing the death of the Queen Mother, with repetition emphasizing the finality of the situation.
Welcome to the show, we'll make this quick
Welcoming the audience to the show, and letting them know that it won't be too long.
We have an hour with you and then that's it
Telling the audience how long the show will be, and emphasizing that it will end after that time.
Just me along with these two f*ckwits
Referring to the other performers as 'f*ckwits' but in a humorous manner.
Three!
The other performers correct the previous line, stating that there are three performers rather than just two.
Everybody's got a different way of looking at the world
A statement acknowledging that everyone has a unique perspective on the world.
We'll have fun, but please don't expect too much
Letting the audience know that the show will be enjoyable, but not to set their expectations too high.
Went out last night and we all got drunk
A confession that the performers went out drinking the night before the show.
Tequila!
A reference to tequila, possibly as a reminder of their drunken night out.
There'll be no refunds and no returns
Stating that there will be no refunds given, no matter how the audience feels about the show.
If you don't like it, baby, feel the burn
A warning that if the audience doesn't like the show, they'll just have to deal with it.
You've just wasted all the cash you earned
Implying that if the audience doesn't enjoy the show, they've wasted their money on it.
While with the cost of living on an average wage that's got to hurt
A comment on the high cost of living and how much it hurts to waste money on something that isn't enjoyable.
We may offend you but so you know
A warning that the show may be offensive to some members of the audience, but it is being done knowingly.
The views expressed in this satirical show
Acknowledging that the show is satirical in nature, and therefore may not represent the views of everyone involved with it.
I must admit to you may not be those
Continuing to explain that the views expressed in the satirical show may not be representative of the other performers, the management, or even the government.
Of the backing band or the management or the government
Listing specific groups whose views may differ from those expressed in the show.
We love every single one of you
An expression of affection for the audience members.
Except for the fella down the front here who sucks off goats
A humorous insult directed at a member of the audience who is being singled out for ridicule.
Every man, every woman, every boy, every girl
A statement that every person in the audience is appreciated, regardless of their gender or age.
Every child in the audience
Recognizing that there are children present in the audience.
We're so delighted to be invited
Expressing gratitude for being invited to perform at the show.
Thank you ladies and gentlemen for coming along to this last ever performance-
Thanking the audience members for coming to the final performance of the show.
of GUD and... thank you...
Acknowledging that this is the final performance of the show, and thanking the audience once again.
It's been a nightmare.
A humorous comment on the difficulties of this particular performance.
The real problem is they keep f*cking playing the music and you can't hear a f*cking word I'm saying.
Complaining that the music is too loud and is drowning out the performer's voice.
And it's quite irritating really, you know, it's like having both drummers from Def Leppard with all their f*cking arms still intact, just f*cking hammering away.
Continuing to poke fun at the other performers, and making a reference to the band Def Leppard and their famous drummer with one arm.
And that's how dumb they are - if you look closely, they're dribbling out both sides of their mouths at the same time tonight.
A humorous insult directed at the other performers, suggesting that they are not very intelligent.
And after all that GUD-GUD-GUD it becomes like a really bad biker's speed hangover, you know? The really cheap biker's speed from paracetamol when they break it down just for the pseudoephedrine... so they've stopped. Sorry about that because... sorry... oops!
A rambling explanation of how the music is causing a headache, making comparisons to cheap biker's speed and making a tongue-in-cheek apology for the noise.
I did it again
Referencing the Britney Spears song 'Oops!... I Did It Again'.
I made you believe we're more than just friends
Continuing to reference the Britney Spears song with a humorous twist.
Oh baby, baby
Continuing to reference the Britney Spears song.
Oh my God, Britney! What are you doing with that hamster? Aaahh!
Continuing to reference Britney Spears, but in a nonsensical and humorous way.
Fire ants? Why hire them in the first place?
Posing a humorous question about the hiring process of fire ants.
I have an anal wart that answers to the name of Derrick.
Making a crude and humorous comment about a personal medical condition.
DERRIIIIIIICK!
A humorous comment made by the other performers in response to the previous line.
She said I tasted sweet, I'd been eating mangoes
A nonsensical comment made by one of the performers in a humorous manner.
Oh baby, oh baby, baby
Continuing to reference the Britney Spears song, but once again in a humorous context.
How could you be cruel to me?
Continuing to reference the Britney Spears song, but changing the lyrics in a humorous way.
When I've been so delicious?
A humorous comment made in reference to the previous line.
Contributed by Gavin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Zenzele.
Machel did his thing curating this album!!! ๐๐พโโ๏ธ๐๐พ Love this song! Hey Choppi is a whole vibe! ๐
@nyokamitchell1498
WHOOOOOOOLE VIBE!!!!
@DJSTITCHYTAT
https://youtu.be/HIKXqxCKFyE
@filipenodidancer5406
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@jennenecampbell
Marriage treating Machel right, the boss looking besssss in that green suit! Locks and beard on point and the touch of grey have him looking dignified. Show them how aging done right does look Boy๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@queenamour7496
Completely agree
@trickitrini9440
Ent Girl !!! When yuh find d right woman eh! He shining brighter than ever! Beard fyah tho
@briel7904
My oh my! Machel is like a fine fine fooiiiineee wine! The man gets better (musically) and more handsome with age. ๐คค๐๐๐ป