Spacemonkeyz (also spelled Space Monkeyz) were a musical group consisting o… Read Full Bio ↴Spacemonkeyz (also spelled Space Monkeyz) were a musical group consisting of Darren Galea, Richie Stevens and Gavin Dodds. They came together when Galea created a dub remix of the Gorillaz' "Tomorrow Comes Today" ("Tomorrow Dub", which was released as a B-side on the "Tomorrow Comes Today" single), which Gorillaz founder Damon Albarn liked so much that he asked Galea to remix the whole album Gorillaz. The resulting album, Laika Come Home, was released in July 2002. The album's first and only single "Lil' Dub Chefin'" reached #73 on the UK Singles Chart.

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.

New Genius
Spacemonkeyz Lyrics

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Yeah,
Dream on my world
I live on my world
Going out my head down to
We're going somewhere
Goin' on the best of June
Under pressure today
I'm gonna burn mine away today

Had to go
Had to be dumb
It ran 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

Her mind is sweet
It'll pass on through me,
It's the glue
Where my brain
Oh my heart babe
Gonna bring it all too

Brother, sister too
(She walked out tomorrow)
Do what you must do
(Like a corner, yeah)

Don't trust people you meet

Yeah, yeah
They might promise you
That the river ain't deep
That the river ain't deep

Brother, sister too

Do what you ought to do

Ooh my baby they say
The river ain't deep
But it's in the dark

The river ain't deep

The river ain't deep
The river ain't deep

Overall Meaning

The song "New Genius" by Spacemonkeyz is a cryptic and enigmatic composition that invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery. At first glance, the lyrics may seem to be a random assortment of disconnected thoughts and images, but upon reflection, they reveal a deeper meaning. The song touches on themes of individualism, disillusionment, and the dangers of blind trust. The opening lines of "Dream on my world, I live on my world" signal the introspective and personal nature of the song. The singer appears to be describing a world that exists only in their own mind, a place where they are free to dream and be themselves without external pressures.

The song takes a more cautionary tone, however, as the singer warns against trusting others too easily. They urge listeners to "Do what you must do, don't trust people you meet." This advice is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of skepticism and self-reliance. The metaphor of the river is used to represent the dangers that lurk beneath the surface of seemingly safe situations. The river may appear shallow and easy to navigate, but if one is not careful, they may find themselves in deep waters.

The song ends on a somewhat ominous note, with the repeated refrain of "The river ain't deep" serving as a warning to listeners to be wary of the world around them. Overall, "New Genius" is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages listeners to question their assumptions and trust their own instincts.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah,
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement

Dream on my world
I have certain dreams and aspirations for my life

I live on my world
I am currently living in my own world, having a unique perspective

Going out my head down to
Feeling mentally overwhelmed

We're going somewhere
We have a destination in mind

Goin' on the best of June
Making the most of the present moment

Under pressure today
Feeling stressed or anxious

I'm gonna burn mine away today
Trying to relieve stress or anxiety through an activity

Had to go
Had no choice but to leave

Had to be dumb
Had to act unintelligently or foolishly

It ran away
Something escaped or was lost

Brother, sister too
Addressing a group of people

Do what you must do
Take necessary action

Don't trust people you meet
Be cautious about strangers

Yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgement

They might promise you
People may make grand promises

That the river ain't deep
Things may appear easier or less daunting than they actually are

Her mind is sweet
Referring to a person's pleasant disposition

It'll pass on through me,
Person is having a positive effect on me

It's the glue
Referring to the strength or importance of a bond between people

Where my brain
Referring to a place or environment that stimulates thinking

Oh my heart babe
Expression of affection or admiration

Gonna bring it all too
Bringing together different aspects of oneself or one's life

She walked out tomorrow
Reference to someone leaving or exiting a situation

Like a corner, yeah
Unclear meaning, possibly referencing a turning point

Do what you ought to do
Take necessary action

Ooh my baby they say
Addressing someone affectionately

The river ain't deep
Things may appear easier or less daunting than they actually are

But it's in the dark
Unclear meaning, possibly referencing unknown or mysterious qualities

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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, FONTAINE BROWN, JAMIE HEWLETT

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