19-2000
Gorillaz
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The world is spinning too fast I'm buying lead nike shoes To keep myself tethered To the days I've tried to lose My mama said to slow down You must make your own shoes Stop dancing to the music Of Gorillaz in a happy mood Keeping my groove on Ba ba ba (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Yeah, yeah Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Here you go get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) There's a monkey in the jungle Watching a vapor trail Caught up in the conflict Between his brain and his tail And if time's elimination Then we got nothing to lose Please repeat the message It's the music that we choose Keeping my groove on Ba ba ba (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Yeah, yeah Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Day dee bop (lalalalala) Okay, bring it down here We gonna break out Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Get the cool (lalalala) Get the cool shoeshine (lalalala) Ah, ah, ah, ah (lalalala) Ah, ah, ah, ah (lalalala) Day doo de bop Day doo de bop Day doo de bop Day doo de bop
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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"19-2000" is the second single by British virtual band Gorillaz, released on 26 June 2001.
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Album DetailsThe song was released from their self-titled debut album "Gorillaz" which came out in 2001.
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Musical Genre"19-2000" falls under the genre of alternative rock, trip hop, pop and indie dance.
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Chart Performance #1The song managed to climb up to number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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Chart Performance #2In the USA, it reached number 23 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
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Unconventional LyricsThe song was noted for its abstract and metaphorical lyrics, with some interpreting them as a critique of consumerism.
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Music VideoThe 3D animated music video features all four virtual members of the band on a dangerous road trip.
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Special EditionA remix of "19-2000" by Soulchild became one of the band's most successful songs, reaching the top 10 in several countries and is featured in many forms of media.
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Band MembersGorillaz are a virtual band created by Damon Albarn, best known as the lead singer of Blur, and Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl. The virtual band members are 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a virtual band, Gorillaz have performed "19-2000" live with the help of supporting musicians.
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Commercial UseThe Soulchild remix of "19-2000" was used in various commercials and films such as FIFA 2002, Ice Age, among others.
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Environmental MessageThe band reported that the song was intended to depict a joyous, carefree journey with an abrupt end, reflecting the imminent environmental catastrophe if humans don't respect nature.
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Critical ResponseThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy tune and unique sound.
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