Dare
Gorillaz
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It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up It's dare It's dare You've got to press it on you You've just been thinking That's what you do, baby Hold it down, dare Jump with them all and move it Jump back and forth It feels like you were there yourself, work it out Never did no harm Never did no harm It's dare It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up It's coming up, it's coming up It's dare It's dare You've got to press it on you You've just been thinking That's what you do, baby Hold it down, dare Jump with the moon and move it Jump back and forth It feels like you were there yourself work it out Never did no harm Never did no harm It's dare It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up It's coming up, it's coming up It's dare Never did no harm Never did no harm It's dare It's coming up, it's coming up, it's coming up It's coming up, it's coming up It's dare You've got to press it on you You've just been thinking That's what you do, baby Hold it down, dare Jump with the moon and move it Jump back and forth It feels like you were there yourself work it out You've got to press it on you You've just been thinking That's what you do, baby Hold it down, dare Jump with the moon and move it Jump back and forth It feels like you were there yourself work it out
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Written by: Jamie Hewlett, Damon Albarn, Brian Joseph Burton, Shaun Ryder
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Creation & Collaboration"Dare" is a popular song by the British virtual band, Gorillaz, released in 2005. This hit track features the unique vocals of Shaun Ryder, former lead singer of the band Happy Mondays.
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Album SuccessThis successful track is from Gorillaz's second studio album - "Demon Days," which has been celebrated for its innovative blend of hip-hop, electronica, and indie rock.
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Unplanned FeatureIt's reported that Shaun Ryder's contribution was somewhat spontaneous. According to band member Damon Albarn, Ryder happened to be in the neighborhood while they were recording the album and he was invited on a whim to contribute to a song.
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Chart Triumphs"Dare" is significant as it was the first Gorillaz single to reach the number 1 position in the UK Singles Chart in August 2005.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dare," much like many visuals from Gorillaz, is animated and features band member Noodle with a giant disembodied head representing Shaun Ryder.
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Origin of NameThe song title "Dare" came as a mistake. Shaun Ryder's thick Mancunian accent made the phrase "It's there" sound like "Dare," and the band decided to name the song that way.
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Unique PronunciationRyder's distinctive pronunciation of the word "Dare," almost sounding like "deyah," has become a recognizable and iconic aspect of the song.
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Guest InterpretationThe song was written with a basic structure but when Shaun Ryder started improvising, his interpretation of the song changed the direction of the track considerably.
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Shaun Ryder PerspectiveShaun Ryder once commented in an interview that "Dare" was one of the easiest songs he had ever been asked to contribute towards.
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Live Performances ChallengesIn live performances, Gorillaz has occasionally faced difficulties due to Ryder’s inconsistent presence, leading the band to use pre-recorded footage of his vocals.
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