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.
Monkey Racket
Spacemonkeyz Lyrics
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Yeah yeah, ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya
The lyrics to Spacemonkeyz's song "Monkey Racket" are open to interpretation, as they feature a series of nonsensical, repetitive phrases. However, they do contain a sense of urgency and intensity, matching the chaotic music production. The repeated "ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya" could be seen as a call to action, encouraging listeners to join in and make some noise. It could also represent the idea of the Spacemonkeyz themselves, who are depicted as wild animals issuing primitive cries and wails.
Overall, "Monkey Racket" seems to be a celebration of chaos and the freedom to create noise without restraint. The repetitive phrases and energetic beat build a sense of momentum, making it hard for listeners to sit still and passive. The lyrics may be nonsensical, but their emotional impact is undeniable; this is a song that encourages its listeners to let loose and enjoy the wild ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Laika Come Home
The title of the album that this song is a part of
Yeah yeah, ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya
An exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm
We're the monkey racket
We create chaos and disorder like a group of mischievous monkeys
Got the monkey habit
We can't stop behaving like monkeys and causing trouble
Yeah yeah, ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya ya
Repeating the same exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm
We're the monkey racket
Repeating the previous line to emphasize our troublesome behavior
Got the monkey habit
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize our inability to stop causing chaos
Monkey!
An expression of our wild and unpredictable nature
Monkey!
Repeating the same expression to reinforce our untamed behavior
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
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