Ascension
Gorillaz
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You are now tuned into the tomb of Jehova Play my tunes loud enough to shake the room, what's the hold up? Heard the world is ending soon I assumed that they told ya They tryna dinosaur us So now it's time to go up The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The roof is on fire She wet like Barbra Streisand Police everywhere It's like a nigga killed a white man I just wanna find a baby mama 'fore the night end So don't be coming 'round Vince On that batter ram shit On that 911 shit Need a misses brown as Missy I can have some fun with Them slave bones make Grace Jones Don't stop, bitch, stay focused They hated on us since days of Moses Let my people go crazy Them stars falling, don't chase 'em The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) Attack on Iraq It's on a line Typing it fast Then it's slipping my mind Oh, when I'm drunk I'm spirited back I fall in a fire then I save myself Then I get advantage 'Cause the feeling's so raw In these times of sedition Well, nothing is dull And I'm moving into stillness And recalling it all And I’m a lover, just a lover, just a lover, just a lover, just a The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) All these liberated women sitting in my lap I'm finna catch a body like I got a gun and badge I'm finna turn Obama to my patna 'fore he dash Pull up to his pad, wipe my ass with the flag I'm just playing, baby, this the land of the free Where you can get a Glock and a gram for the cheap Where you can live your dreams long as you don't look like me Be a puppet on a string, hanging from a fucking tree (aghh) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby Drop that ass 'fore it crash (higher) The sky's falling, baby, falling baby, falling (higher)
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Written by: ANTHONY KHAN, DAMON ALBARN, VINCE STAPLES
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Ascension" GenreThe song is a blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronica which demonstrates Gorillaz's ability to mix genres fluidly.
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Featured ArtistThe song features American Rapper Vince Staples, adding a new level of depth to the song's composition.
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Album Inclusion"Ascension" is part of the album "Humanz", released in 2017, marking the return of Gorillaz after a six-year hiatus.
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Release FactThe song was one of the first singles to be released from the album along with "Andromeda", "We Got the Power", and "Saturnz Barz" on 23rd March 2017.
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Music VideoThe Gorillaz released an 360-degree interactive music video for "Ascension", presenting their innovative approach to music videos.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song’s lyrics address political and social issues, with numerous references to racial injustice and apocalyptic scenarios.
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Song LengthAt 2 minutes and 36 seconds, Ascension is one of the shortest tracks on the album "Humanz".
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Album ThemeIn line with the album’s overarching theme of humanity and political turmoil, "Ascension" starts with the lines, “The sky’s falling baby / Drop that ass ‘fore it crash”.
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Popular Recognition"Ascension" is one of the most well-known tracks off of the "Humanz" album due to its provocative lyrics and beat.
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Live PerformanceFor the live performances of "Ascension", the visuals on the background display various chaotic scenes, matching the chaotic and frenetic energy of the song.
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Differences in VersionsThere are different versions of the song including a clean version where some explicit verses were altered or removed completely.
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