They also wrote an original song with Taiwanese singer Stanley Huang, "Spacemonkeyz Theme", which appeared as a B-side on "Lil' Dub Chefin'", and did a remix of the Herbert Grönemeyer single "Mensch".
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.
Since the release of Laika Come Home the band has not recorded or released any new material. However, in 2005 and 2006 Darren Galea performed turntables as part of the Gorillaz live band on all of the Demon Days Live dates.
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Spacemonkeyz Lyrics
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(We) got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me roll
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah yeah yeah
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
Stereo I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
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The lyrics to Spacemonkeyz & Gorillaz's song "Tomorrow Comes Today" touch on the theme of disconnection and isolation in a world that's driven by technology. The singer highlights how everybody is present but not present, as they don't have a camera to capture the moment, and the verdict doesn't love our soul - suggesting that society is judgmental and superficial. The lyrics imply that the singer feels lost in a digital world, where nothing lasts and there's no permanence. The line "the camera won't let me roll" refers to being unable to record their life and experiences because of the limitations of technology.
The chorus "Yeah, yeah, yeah I'll pay, when tomorrow, tomorrow comes today" is an invitation to live in the moment and not worry about the future, as tomorrow is uncertain. The singer seems to accept their limitations and makes peace with the fact that they won't be in this world forever. The verse "Stereo, I want it on, it's taken me far too long" suggests that the singer uses music as an escape mechanism or a way to connect with something meaningful in their life.
Overall, "Tomorrow Comes Today" portrays the feelings of disassociation, loneliness, and disconnection in the modern world. It encourages the listener to live in the moment and not get distracted by the external noise of technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's here with me
I am surrounded by people
(We) got no camera to see
We do not have a camera with us
Don't think I'm all in this world
I do not believe that I exist solely in this world
The camera won't let me roll
The camera is not allowing me to continue
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The decision does not have any affection for our souls
The digital won't let me go
The digital medium is not allowing me to leave
Yeah yeah yeah
Expression of affirmation
I'll pay (yeah yeah yeah)
I am willing to pay the price for something
When tomorrow
When the next day arrives
Tomorrow comes today
The future is already here
Stereo I want it on
I desire to listen to music from a stereo
It's taken me far too long
It has taken me too much time
Don't think I'm all in this world
I do not believe that I exist solely in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I do not believe that I will stay here much longer
I don't think I'll be here too long
I do not believe that I will stay here much longer
I don't think I'll be here too long
I do not believe that I will stay here much longer
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Musical interlude
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
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