Ascension

Vince Staples, Gorillaz

About Ascension

"Ascension" is a song by British alternative rock virtual band Gorillaz, featuring Vince Staples. The song was released on 23 March 2017. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album Humanz.


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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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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: ANTHONY KHAN, DAMON ALBARN, VINCE STAPLES

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Ascension" Genre
The song is a blend of alternative rock, hip-hop, and electronica which demonstrates Gorillaz's ability to mix genres fluidly.
Featured Artist
The song features American Rapper Vince Staples, adding a new level of depth to the song's composition.
Album Inclusion
"Ascension" is part of the album "Humanz", released in 2017, marking the return of Gorillaz after a six-year hiatus.
Release Fact
The 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.
Music Video
The Gorillaz released an 360-degree interactive music video for "Ascension", presenting their innovative approach to music videos.
Lyrics Theme
The song’s lyrics address political and social issues, with numerous references to racial injustice and apocalyptic scenarios.
Song Length
At 2 minutes and 36 seconds, Ascension is one of the shortest tracks on the album "Humanz".
Album Theme
In 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”.
Popular Recognition
"Ascension" is one of the most well-known tracks off of the "Humanz" album due to its provocative lyrics and beat.
Live Performance
For the live performances of "Ascension", the visuals on the background display various chaotic scenes, matching the chaotic and frenetic energy of the song.
Differences in Versions
There are different versions of the song including a clean version where some explicit verses were altered or removed completely.

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