Like the Gorillaz, they are a virtual band (though not to the degree that Gorillaz are). According to the fictional Gorillaz biography "Rise of the Ogre", the group is an actual team of monkeys used in space tests who had stolen the tracks from an unattended Kong Studios and remixed them without Gorillaz' permission.
While Gorillaz was on hiatus in Beverly Hills, CA after touring for their debut album, they took a break from writing a script for their unfinished movie to appear at the Isle of MTV concert off the coast. After the show, Murdoc was asked to sign a record he didn't recognize, which turned out to be the Spacemonkeyz album.
It appears that 2D never locked Kong Studios up properly before leaving on tour, and the three chimps entered and hijacked the master tapes in an attempt to contact Laika herself, who is supposedly their mother/leader. After discovering the record, Gorillaz shot one or two photos of the monkeys and then they disappeared. Murdoc is still angry at them for doing the album, despite the extra income he gets from it. He maintains that Dr. Wurzel, his archenemy, is behind the incident and complains about getting monkey feces out of the carpets at Kong.
Mutant Genius
Space Monkeyz vs. Gorillaz Lyrics
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I live on my world
Going out my head, down to somewhere
Goin' on a dance hall tune
In a pressure today
I blew a bad man away today
Had a gun, had to be done i blew a man away
Don't trust people you meet, yeah, yeah
They might promise you
That the river ain't deep
Dream on the street
People passing through me, yes, they do
Want mine back i want my heart mend?
I'm gonna bring it all back
Brother, sister too do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet, yeah, yeah
They might promise you
That the river ain't deep
Brother, sister too do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet, yeah, yeah
They might promise you
That the river ain't deep
Brother, sister too do what you must do
Now that I, that's right
The river and people seem to die
And keep on to this, keep on
The river ain't deep, the river ain't deep
The river ain't deep
Ohh dream on my world
Immerse yourself in your own imagination and dreams, creating your own reality.
I live on my world
I exist in my own unique universe, separate from others.
Going out my head, down to somewhere
My thoughts are overwhelming and taking me to unknown places.
Goin' on a dance hall tune
Engaging in the rhythm and energy of life, like a dance party.
In a pressure today
Feeling the weight and stress of the present moment.
I blew a bad man away today
I took decisive action against someone who posed a threat or harm.
Had a gun, had to be done I blew a man away
Necessitated by the circumstances, I resorted to using a firearm to eliminate a dangerous individual.
Brother, sister too do what you must do
Both male and female, every individual should fulfill their obligations and responsibilities.
Don't trust people you meet, yeah, yeah
Exercise caution and skepticism towards unfamiliar individuals.
They might promise you
That the river ain't deep
Beware of those who make false assurances or paint an unrealistic picture.
Dream on the street
Continue to fantasize and envision your aspirations in the midst of daily life.
People passing through me, yes, they do
Others may come and go in my life, barely leaving an impact.
Want mine back, I want my heart mend?
I desire the restoration of my own emotions, seeking healing for my wounded heart.
I'm gonna bring it all back
I am determined to reclaim what was lost or misplaced in my life.
Now that I, that's right
The river and people seem to die
In my newfound understanding, it becomes evident that both relationships and life itself can fade away and perish.
And keep on to this, keep on
Persist and hold on to the things that truly matter to us.
The river ain't deep, the river ain't deep
Contrary to previous claims, the river metaphorically symbolizes profound and profound experiences and emotions.
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XELLTRAK
Yeah
Dream on my world
I live on my world
Going off my head, down to, somewhere
I'm going on a dance hall tune
In a pressure today
I blew a bad man away, today
Higher ground, had to be told
I blew a man away
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
Dream on the street
People passing through me, yes they do
Well my friend
Want my heart mend
I'm gonna bring it all back to you
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
XELLTRAK
Yeah
Dream on my world
I live on my world
Going off my head, down to, somewhere
I'm going on a dance hall tune
In a pressure today
I blew a bad man away, today
Higher ground, had to be told
I blew a man away
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
Dream on the street
People passing through me, yes they do
Well my friend
Want my heart mend
I'm gonna bring it all back to you
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
Brother, sister too
Do what you must do
Don't trust people you meet
Yeah, yeah
They might promise you that the river ain't deep
RommyBebe1703
Dios, está es mi canción favorita de Gorillaz :D. Aunque casi nadie la conoce :'c.
Si, un comentario en español :v.
KisatheCool(Kevv42)
The best song of any album ever created with monkeys....in space. there we go.
rooooooonan
Best song of Laika Come Home. Without a doubt.
hellohandgunxx
definitely the best track on the album
taLLdavid
Great lyrics good tune amazing vibe. Timeless. I found this in library and burned it to my xbox
Kemonokami
True, it should be used when its meant to give off a more..."ethereal" effect. Music is not just about how it sounds, but what emotions it's supposed to evoke and what images it conjures up in the mind.
JUBBEJUB
really good song by gorillaz. love it!
YourHomieHenry
4 seconds in, I already love it. How is that possible? It just fucking is.
Kemonokami
This is some BADASS Goldeneye 007 shit here. :D It brings up images of a secret UFO being built in a secret laboratory for a secret space program. Kinda like the Hellboy book "Conquerer Worm". That was shweet.