There *has* to be a limit to how green murdoc can get.

IT MAKES ME SICK TO THINK YOU AINT HAPPY IN YOUR SKIN

Love how aggressively positive this song is

I listened to this song, took a five minute nap, and now it’s a year old

Plastic beach: Damon Albern steals murdocs band Now: Damon and the gorillaz chillin in the studio

So basically "Song Machine" is a way for Gorillaz to release songs throughout the year, outside of a classic "Album" Release.

4:32 Murdoc: literaly dying because he drank the forbidden liquid 2-D: " :D "

why does Russell get like two seconds of screen time. like cmon he’s just sitting there reading a magazine forgotten.

Song Machine Episode #2 Lyrics: 2D: "E"

Noodle: Dancing and playing guitar 2D: Doing lead vocals as usual Russel: In the background for like 1 second Murdoc: drinking random shit and straight up vomiting

the animation on this is so good wtf

Things we all like about this video- -The lyrics -Cat Murdoc -2D's smile -Noodle's absolutely fire swinging -Russel reading the newspaper -Cat Murdoc -2D's smile -Cat Murdoc

The most aggressive peptalk ever.

It's weird to see Noodle all grown up, all I can ever see her as is the little Japanese girl that came in a FedEx box.

It's great Damon and 2D are friends now

Honestly the Gorillaz should start a shoe line brand if they haven't already, because I NEED some of thier shoes, especially noodles.

Just saying if they made an animated Gorillaz movie, I'd watch it

things i've learned from this 1. im so fucking special. 2. don't be greedy

Damon is like the Capybara in the music industry. Chill with everything and everyone and every genre lmao

*Jamie* : alright fellow artists an animators, we need to warm up for this first season of Song Machine. *Fellow artists and animators* : 2:33

Murdock: *Blows chunks and almost dies.* 2D: 😄

Even as a full grown woman Noodle is still adorable in everything she does.

0:25 lets take a moment to appreciate this legendary riff? I love it so much and wish they could make a song out of this little beat.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Mausoleum faces and momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita Lovely Rita, meter maid Your potential, you lack credentials And you are special, so fucking special (Rita) Oh, how you need it, oh how you're needed And you keep squeezing the tube from the middle (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy) You part the seas, but your arches, they ain't golden (ah) And you was gagging for some gags and now you're rolling (woo) Best you shut your trap and keep it hush (hush) On another note, compliments make me blush There's a hole in your pocket, so you cannot find the change Cavern of your mind, you say you're patterned You pull your strings and you jump, hold your mouth and you say (ah, ah, ah) "What was scripted, the day before it happened?" We all give applause when people open doors But on the way out it did your back in See, everything in life ain't silver and gold But mining for metal gave you platinum It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners Makes me sick Poster boy (ayy) Poster girl (Rita) Truth, the bills (the bills) Must be paid (yeah, yeah, alright) Poster boy (yeah, alright) Poster girl (ah, that's time) In truth, the bills, they must be paid (uh-huh) And what is left is sodden cake, typical All you need to change your face You're getting sold, you're such a waste You know, we could do so much better than this Swimming in pools of momentary bliss Where you gotta bite the bounty 'cause everybody taking it Meanwhile you keep on adding How big you gonna grow? It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners Makes me sick We could do so much better than this Mausoleum faces and momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita We could do so much better than this Perfect little pictures of moments that we missed We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita

Me in 2005: wow Gorillaz is really good Me in 2020: wow Gorillaz is really good

Eddie Murphy said in a recent interview with Stephen Colbert that he refused his role on "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" because the idea of mixing cartoons with live-action would be disastrous. He did say that he regrets what he did. The thing is: he had no clue that *THIS* cartoon/live-action series could be so good.

Turns out the bliss was indeed momentary💀

I LOVE HOW 2D SMILES!!! HE'S SO WHOLESOME AND CUUUUUUTE!!!

gorillaz at the end of 2019: here's movie about all our past tours and two new albums gorillaz at the beginning of 2020: what about series BEFORE new album?

I like how this song combines the good, the bad and the queen style at the beginning, then it turns into classic uk rap and then it suddenly fusions to a punk rock

Honestly this feels like the “10 years later” nostalgic revival season of the cartoon that Gorillaz never was. There’s something so cozy abt seeing the band holed up in the studio and the catching their little moments interacting with the collaborating artists.

easily one of the most underrated gorillaz songs. My personal favorite.

4:32 Murdoc: *vomiting in the corner* 2D: ⚫️D ⚫️

we need a gorillaz movie that pulls everything together, the whole backstory everything, fill in all the plotholes. then..then i can die happy

there's nothing in this world that makes me happier than seeing Damon dancing next to Noodle

Not their most elaborate video, but I love the whole vibe of it. It really makes you feel like you're in the studio with everyone putting the song together during both the intense bits of putting your nose to the grindstone and the small breaks or relaxing moments inbetween. Just that feeling of being in a group and working together to make something.

This song is basically "be better to yourself or else."

Am I the only one who feels that the return of the little dancing skeleton as their mascot is a good omen?

I remember playing this on repeat on my pc while playing the last Tony Hawk remaster. I'd love some Gorillaz in a skating game

Murdoc: *dying in the corner* 2D: 😁

Why do people keep saying Noodle is the only one aging? 2D has obviously aged a ton, his back is collapsing on itself, so now he's nothing but legs.

2D: vibin Noodle: adorable Russ: a mad lad Murdoc: drinking poison

Gorillaz NEEDS a show series, something hilariously weird.

Pov: Your name is Rita and you're having a talk with you're passive aggressive therapist

It’s actually so cool to see 2-D, Noodle, Russ and Murdoc just chilling with the actual band members.

Murdoc: dying in the background 2D: :D

3:09 I love how 2D sounds right here, scratches my brain nice

This song continues to build me up every time I listen to it. Life is simple, happiness is found in the little things. And we're all beautiful in our own way, every one of us.

Only complaint is that I wanted more Russel. That’s literally it.

Gorillaz needs a netflix show. Dark, hilarious and weird.

me tryna sing along: fwehsohndoifhfu *MOMENTARY BLISS*

Song Machine helped me keep my sanity on 2020

Can we take a second to appreciate how the animation at 1:17 actually has Noodle playing the correct notes, and she even does the fingering slightly different than the guy in the background? That is a commitment to detail in both animation AND musicianship. This is why Gorillaz are immortally incredible

And so Gorillaz said "let there be song", and so there was, and it was good.

can't ever see this being played live again 💀

Not gonna lie this song is how I first discovered that the more you listen to a Gorillaz song the more you like it. This is happened with some other songs too like Saturnz Barz and superfast jellyfish but this is the first time I really like noticed it.

I really love how they're doing this. The fact we are getting new songs this soon is amazing as is, but these short little episodes really just add to what makes Gorillaz so great in the first place. This first song is a banger, and I am so beyond ready to hear what else they have in store for us!

Murdoc after the Free Murdoc campaign: "I'm nice now, don't worry, no more shenanigans from me" Also Murdoc: *Literally poisons Damon's coffee*

Happy 4 years everyone, it's absolute insanity the level of history that has happened since the release of this song. Be glad that we're still here to listen and jam as the passage of time increases our number. Happy 4 years

The animators and the song writers deserve all of the best praise for their commitment.

God it seems like everyone, including the animators, were havin a blast during this shoot

It’s insane to think this song and quarantine in general was 3 years ago, I literally blinked and it was 3 years old.

The instrumentals are so nice! Especially the really active parts!

They really gave 0 shits about Murdoc throwing up lmao.

I'm 100% sure that "*Murdoc vomiting sounds*" or "*Murdoc dieing sounds*" is part of the lyrics.

This is one of the best songs I heard by Gorillaz

Crazy how many times I blasted this song during lockdown. Puts me in such a weird headspace I love it haha

2-Ds outfit is absolutely *beautiful* he's just straight up vibing Also murdoc thought about drinking the poison you know maybe it's a bad idea and then he still drank it - that crazy green pickle

So, when are we going to get a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"-style film with Gorillaz?

I will never stop praising that guitar at the beginning and at the end. It’s soooo goood!

*Murdoc literally throwing up* 2-D: 😁

*Can we all appreciate the fact that Noodle is actually playing the correct notes. Thanks.*

I just realized that Murdoc put some of that "poison" in Damon's cup, at the beginning of the video, lol

Has it really been 4 fking yrs!?

This entire video is basically just the gorillaz gang vibing and i love it.

"theres a hole in your pocket and you cannot find the change" Damn.

It's the spirit of the Gorillaz that's in the room. That's why the characters are there.

things i learned from this: 1: i have potential 2: i lack credentials 3: i am special

Can't believe its already been 2 years time sure does fly

Gorillaz: Up next on Song Machine... 2d: EEE Gorillaz: That's it.

Russel: Bro u drinking poison? Murdoc: Tis' but a wine.

Ahh…January 2020. Blissfully unaware of what we were about to go through. Almost brings a tear to my eye.

Released the first year of high school for me, hardly a teen, now I'm waiting collage, crazy how that works.

The guy that started the entire song up with “we could do so much better than this “ he basically already made the song prefect

“Yesterday, Gorillaz teased something called Song Machine with a 20-second song and video. Today, the virtual band revealed exactly what the project is in a new press release: an episodic series following the creation of brand new songs. The show's first edition drops tomorrow at 7.30pm GMT, and will follow the creation of "Momentary Bliss," a new song featuring slowthai and Slaves. The song will also be available to stream after the show's debut. According to a press release, more episodes and tunes from Song Machine will be released over the course of 2020. "In direct opposition to the usual traditional recording/single/album release cycle, the band again breaks convention in their own round the back door fashion with the spontaneous delivery of episodes throughout the year."

murdoc throwing up bones in the background really ties this together

wont be able too listen too this song the same bro🙁

Murdoc: Keels over and Dies 2D: Smiles Pasta: Vibes bRussel Sprouts: Reads

Russel: cracks Murdocs back Murdoc: starts glow green like a glow stick

Returning after 4 long years. This album seriously got me through the isolation of quarantine.

So, what Song Machine collaborator is next?

Somehow, gorillaz make me feel like I'm stuck in the early 2000's.

3:09 As a Kid I had a Gorillaz poster above my bed... every night I went to sleep watching that face... over 20 years ago... still listening to their music. Great time...time is running....time and again -Let's sing a Serenade-

This was my pandemic anthem

omg...i love this song so much

This song gets better every time I listen to it.

"clearly, greed is not good. so dont be greedy." *breaking news: greed rates drop to 0%*

Happy 2 years. I honestly cannot believe that. still a fantastic tune

Lyrics Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Mausoleum faces and momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita Lovely Rita, meter maid Your potential, you lack credentials And you are special, so fucking special (Rita) Oh, how you need it, oh how you're needed And you keep squeezing the tube from the middle (ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy) You part the seas, but your arches, they ain't golden (ah) And you was gagging for some gags and now you're rolling (woo) Best you shut your trap and keep it hush (hush) On another note, compliments make me blush There's a hole in your pocket, so you cannot find the change Cavern of your mind, you say you're patterned You pull your strings and you jump, hold your mouth and you say (ah, ah, ah) "What was scripted, the day before it happened?" We all give applause when people open doors But on the way out it did your back in See, everything in life ain't silver and gold But mining for metal gave you platinum It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners Makes me sick Poster boy (ayy) Poster girl (Rita) Truth, the bills (the bills) Must be paid (yeah, yeah, alright) Poster boy (yeah, alright) Poster girl (ah, that's time) In truth, the bills, they must be paid (uh-huh) And what is left is sodden cake, typical All you need to change your face You're getting sold, you're such a waste You know, we could do so much better than this Swimming in pools of momentary bliss Where you gotta bite the bounty 'cause everybody taking it Meanwhile you keep on adding How big you gonna grow? It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners It makes me sick to think you ain't happy in your skin It's wearing thin to think light bulb don't blink Just flickers, so dim, then it pops and withers You're a Turkey Twizzler, you deserve school dinners Makes me sick We could do so much better than this Mausoleum faces and momentary bliss We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita We could do so much better than this Perfect little pictures of moments that we missed We could do so much better than this Oh, Rita, oh, Rita

Murdoc, a genius: drinks poison because clearly nothing can hurt him 2 minutes later: 🤢🤮