Feel Good Inc.
by Gorillaz
What is “Feel Good Inc.” really about?
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"Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz juxtaposes a facade of carefree hedonism with an underlying critique of consumerist culture and the emptiness it brings, emphasizing a relentless search for genuine happiness.
So… what’s this song really about?
In "Feel Good Inc.," Gorillaz explores the dichotomy between superficial joy and the deeper loneliness or dissatisfaction that can be fostered by a media-saturated society. The song's infectious rhythm and buoyant choruses contrast sharply with its lyrical content, which includes references to corporate domination ('Kill the Inc.') and psychological escapism ('Laughin' gas, these hazmats, fast cats'). The lyrics suggest that while the party goes on, there's a sinister undercurrent to the manufactured landscape of pleasure. The repeated line 'Feel good' serves both as a command and a hollow promise in this context, hinting at the forced cheerfulness promoted by consumerist entities. The energetic and seemingly upbeat delivery masks a critique of how entertainment and corporate powers can dominate and control public mood and perception.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What genre is 'Feel Good Inc.'?
It's primarily considered alternative rock and features elements of hip-hop and funk.
Q: Who features on 'Feel Good Inc.' by Gorillaz?
De La Soul, an American hip-hop trio, is featured on 'Feel Good Inc.'
Lyrics to “Feel Good Inc.”
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[Verse 2: Trugoy the Dove]
Laughin' gas, these hazmats, fast cats
Linin' 'em up like ass cracks
Play these ponies at the track
It's my chocolate attack
Shit, I'm steppin' in the heart of this here (Yeah)
Care Bear repping in harder this year (Yeah)
Watch me as I gravitate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Yo, we gon' ghost town this Motown
With yo' sound, you in the blink
Gon' bite the dust, can't fight with us
With yo' sound, you kill the Inc
So don't stop, get it, get it (Get it)
Until you're cheddar headed
And watch the way I navigate, hahahahaha
(Ha! Haha! Haha! Haha! Ha!)
[Bridge: 2-D]
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus: 2-D]
Windmill, windmill for the land
Turn forever, hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever, love is free
Let's turn forever, you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?
[Outro: Trugoy the Dove & 2-D]
Don't stop, get it, get it, peep how your captain's in it
(Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good)
Steady, watch me navigate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
(Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good)
Don't stop, get it, get it, peep how your captain's in it
(Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good)
Steady, watch me navigate, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
(Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good (Hahaha!)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good (Hahaha!)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good (Hahaha!)
Sha, sha-ba-da, sha-ba-da-ca, feel good (Hahahahahaha!)