Hallelujah Money

Benjamin Clementine, Gorillaz

About Hallelujah Money

"Hallelujah Money" is a song by alternative rock virtual band Gorillaz, featuring Benjamin Clementine. The song was released on 19 January 2017, the day before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. The song marks the group's musical comeback, and their first musical release since 2012's "DoYaThing". "Hallelujah Money" is a political song with gospel-style vocals on top of avant garde/electronic music. The song features English artist and musician Benjamin Clementine, marking Clementine's first collaboration with Gorillaz. Since the song's release, Clementine has reacted negatively to “Hallelujah Money”, citing it as “the worst mistake [he] ever made for [his] career." 


Year:
2017
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Here is our tree
That primitively grows
And when you go to bed
Scarecrows from the Far East
Come to eat
Its tender fruits
And I've thought the best way to perfect our tree
Is by building walls
Walls like unicorns
In full glory
And galore
And even stronger
Than the walls of Jericho
But glad then my friend
Out in the field we shall reap a better day
What we have always dreamt of having
And now for the starving
It is love, that is the root of all evil
But not our tree
And thank you my friend
For trusting me

Hallelujah
(Hallelujah)
Hallelujah money
(Past the chemtrails)
Hallelujah money
(Hallelujah money)
Hmmm
Hallelujah money
(Hallelujah)
Hallelujah money
(Oooh)

How will we know?
When the morning comes
We are still human
How will we know?
How will we dream?
How will we love?
How will we know?

Don't worry, my friend
If this be the end, then so shall it be
Until we say so, nothing will move
Ah, don't worry
It's not against our morals
It's legally tender
Touch my friend
While the whole world
And whole beasts of nations desire
Power

When the morning comes
We are still human
How will we know?
How will we dream?
How will we love?
How will we know?

(Hallelujah money)
Hallelujah money
(Past the chemtrails)
Hallelujah money
(Hallelujah money)
Hmmm
Hallelujah money
(Hallelujah money)
Hallelujah money
(Oooh)
Hallelujah money
Hallelujah money
Hallelujah money
Hallelujah money
Hallelujah money

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Gorillaz

Gorillaz are an English musical and visual project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The project consists of Gorillaz itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters. This band has four animated members: 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard, and melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar and drum machine), Noodle (guitar, keyboard, and occasional vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums and percussion). Their fictional universe is explored through the band's website and music videos, as well as a number of other media, such as short cartoons. The music is a collaboration between various musicians, Albarn being the only permanent musical contributor. Their style is a composition of multiple musical genres, with a large nu… more »

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Written by: Damon Albarn, Benjamin Eric Sainte-Clementine

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Hallelujah Money" was the first single release in six years by the popular British virtual band, Gorillaz. The song was released on January 19, 2017, the day before President Trump's inauguration.
Album Inclusion
The song is from the band's fifth studio album, "Humanz", which was released later that same year.
Featuring Artist
The song features vocals from Benjamin Clementine, a British artist known for his unique style that blends together various music genres including pop, R&B, and avant-garde.
Song Theme
The song deals heavily with themes of power, corruption, and capitalism. Given the timing of the song's release, many believe it is a criticism of Trump's presidency.
Song Reception
Reception of "Hallelujah Money" was generally mixed. While some appreciated the political message and unique sound, others found it too different and less catchy compared to the band's prior hits.
Music Video
The music video for the song also garnered attention for its use of unique, contemporary animation and live-action techniques.
Live Performances
Gorillaz performed "Hallelujah Money" live for the first time at Printworks in London in March 2017, as part of a secret gig.
Benjamin Clementine’s Role
In the music video, Benjamin Clementine is depicted standing in the gold-elevator of Trump Tower, further signifying the political undertones of the song.
Track Position
"Hallelujah Money" is the second to last track on the album "Humanz", preceding the song "We Got The Power".
Song Composition
The song starts off with a haunting organ melody, followed by Clementine's powerful vocals, which is strikingly different from the electronic and pop sounds Gorillaz is known for.
Official Video Release
The official video was released on Gorillaz's official YouTube channel and it marked the comeback of the band encompassing their political perspective essentially.
Educative Purpose
The band expressed that its main purpose with "Hallelujah Money" was to open a dialogue about the world’s state following the US election more so than to criticize Trump himself.

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