"bass isn't important" murdoc: hold my gun

This got so popular it turned into a country

The solo that starts at 2:40 to the end of the song is just so unbelievably incredible

This song was written because of gun violence in schools. Particularly an event with Damons daughter's school. It's really sad to still see these things happening all these years later. This song would've really had more of an impact if it came out more recently with the rise in gun violence in schools.

Reminds me of school presentation thing or something like this.

Whats your video budget? Gorillaz: "jpg"

All jokes aside, this song has a good message, it's simple, has probably one of the best tunes ever, and is criminally underrated.

Great lyrics Great meaning Great instruments used Great beat This song is too underrated, at least dirty harry wasn't underrated

Aight, let's a-go 0:00 - Colt Woodsman 0:03 - Walther p5 w/sporting barrel 0:04 - Glock(?) 0:08 - Ruger LCP 0:09 - AK-pattern rifle (or some other Kalashnikov variant) 0:13 - Remington 870 or Mossberg 500/590 (hard to tell) 0:14 - Wolt Coodsnam 0:15 - KS-23 (a soviet shotgun chambered in a 23mm length gauge, as opposed to 12-gauge’s 12.7mm) 0:16 - S&W 686 variant 0:19 - Ruger LCR 0:20 - Colt Woodsman; TT-33 Tokarev (to the left in red); Kalashnikov (white in background); Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless (to the right in red); Mauser m1914 'Taschenpistole' (briefly flashed between frames in white) 0:22 - AKs-74u (most likely candidate due to underfolding wire shoulder stock) 0:23 - Walther p22 0:24 - Colt/Browning m1911 or Hi-Power pattern pistol 0:26 - Mauser m1914 pistol (foreground in black); Luger p08 pistol w/grip safety, suggesting a USA commercial-sales variant (background in white) 0:28 - Mauser m1914 pistol(s) 0:29 - AKs-74u (background in black) 0:30 - Beretta m1951 'navy' pistol (or alternatively, a Tariq pistol, which is essentially a copy of the m1951 from Iraq) 0:31 - Ruger LCR revolver (left); S&W model 642 (right) 0:34 - Makarov PM pistol (background) 0:44 - Wilson Combat 1911-pattern pistol 0:54 - With & Smesson P&M 1:04 - Walther p5 (standard barrel length) 1:06 - Makarov PM pistol (foreground in white) Aight that's all the patience I had, honestly a pretty cool lineup that showcases a few lesser-known and characteristically European firearms Also, I am 98% sure that I got one or two of these incorrect, likely more. Any replies pointing this out are welcome as I am not the final authority on the exact models of basic firearm silhouettes.

Kids with guns:*exists* America: write that down, write that down

The breakdown from 2:55 onwards is one of my favorite bits of any song, ever. Modern world summed up as all the parts of the gun fly away into the cacophony of sound.

I used to have this song in damaged mp3 file which abruptly ended after 20 seconds. After the first phrase "Kids with guns". I thought that's the whole song. And I thought it's really nice metaphor because the song started lit but ended quickly and abruptly. Like a kid with a gun.

**pumped up kicks left the chat**

Can't wait for toddlers with bazookas and teens with swords

It’s crazy that this was released in 2005 and how it’s 100x more relevant today

Lyrics for my convenience. [Verse 1: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Taking over But they won't be long They're mesmerized Skeletons [Refrain 1: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Verse 2: 2D] Drinking out (Push it real) Pacifier (Push it real, push it) Vitamin souls (Push it, push it real) The street desire (Push it real, push it) Doesn't make sense to (Push it, push it real) But it won't be long (Push it real, push it) [Refrain 2: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Chorus: 2D] Now they're turning us into monsters Turning us into fire Turning us into monsters It's all desire, it's all desire It's all desire [Verse 3: 2D] Drinking out Pacifier Sinking soul There you are Doesn't make side to But it won't be long [Refrain 2: 2D] ‘Cause kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Chorus: 2D] Now they're turning us into monsters Turning us into fire Turning us into monsters It's all desire, it's all desire It's all desire [Bridge: 2D & Neneh Cherry] Push it, push it, real, push it, real Push it, push it, push it, real, push it, real Push it, push it, real [Outro: Neneh Cherry] I don't know what I'm gonna do Oh, oh, oh, oh After day, after night come Don't, don't kill me now After night come day Oh, oh, oh After day, after night come Don't, don't kill me now Oh, oh, oh, oh

I love it how British people wrote the American anthem.

So, apparently my copy of Demon Days must have been damaged, because I've never heard this full song, only the beginning 19 seconds, and I thought it was a trolling kind of interlude track all these years. WOW WTF.

Wow this is 12 years old… one of the most accurate songs to describe 2022

I'm fascinated by the concept of a gun with a backwards barrel.

Anyone: So, what is the genre of your music? Gorillaz: yes

Honestly this has a really good message and everyone slept on it.

It’s crazy how a song that doesn’t have too many lyrics turned out to be so powerful

The end of this song fills me with nostalgia for some reason

Gorillaz has to be one of the best bands of all time.Their music is so powerful and unique. Pure genius.

This got so popular, they made it into a real thing.

“Knorcs with guns… Knorcs with guns… Easy does it, easy does it, I’m too small and I can’t reach that.” -Caddicarus

Teniendo en cuenta que en la historia ficticia de Gorillaz este álbum fue producido casi en su totalidad por Noodle, pienso que esta canción representa sus sentimientos al haber pertenecido a un experimento de niños militares, cómo era ese ambiente y el hecho de que fue la única sobreviviente. Es algo triste, la verdad.

I feel like this is the most underrated gorillaz song I’ve heard

Why is watching guns fly apart into pieces so appealing

I love this song because it’s so simple yet so complex at the same time and has everything a song need, a good hook, deep lyrics, a breakdown, and a beat change

Danger Mouse killed this album and made it a classic. Every song was good and unique in it's own way. This was a deep, but good album. Good shit.

When teacher deletes your Kahoot nickname

Well ain't this just a great song to listen to at school

Murdoc really took 'its all desire' seriously with that bass goddamn

As someone who lives in America, this song really hits hard. Ever since Columbine, school shooting just have been getting worse and worse here in the States. Especially down in the south, and I swear, nobody wants to do anything about it. We don't have to get rid of guns entirely, but we need to change the rules for guns. Its not a free country if INNOCENT lives are being lost.

I feel like this song is way more relevant *now* than when it first came out during the demon days...

So nostalgic and so in love with this band

2:59 I can't, I just- this moment is so amazing, I just don't get as high from any song as I do from this one moment. why is this song so underrated??

2:41 This part of the song has something special I can't explain

Feel Pumped Inc.

[Verse 1: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Taking over But they won't be long They're mesmerized Skeletons [Refrain 1: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Verse 2: 2D] Drinking out (Push it real) Pacifier (Push it real, push it) Vitamin souls (Push it, push it real) The street desire (Push it real, push it) Doesn't make sense to (Push it, push it real) But it won't be long (Push it real, push it) [Refrain 2: 2D] Kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Chorus: 2D] Now they're turning us into monsters Turning us into fire Turning us into monsters It's all desire, it's all desire It's all desire [Verse 3: 2D] Drinking out Pacifier Sinking soul There you are Doesn't make side to But it won't be long [Refrain 2: 2D] ‘Cause kids with guns Kids with guns Easy does it, easy does it They got something to say no to [Chorus: 2D] Now they're turning us into monsters Turning us into fire Turning us into monsters It's all desire, it's all desire It's all desire [Bridge: 2D & Neneh Cherry] Push it, push it, real, push it, real Push it, push it, push it, real, push it, real Push it, push it, real [Outro: Neneh Cherry] I don't know what I'm gonna do Oh, oh, oh, oh After day, after night come Don't, don't kill me now After night come day Oh, oh, oh After day, after night come Don't, don't kill me now Oh, oh, oh, oh

Singing this alone in a car is a 2000’s vibe

first time listening to this, ngl its a total bop

do you ever just cry because of how amazing gorillaz is like holy shit i never knew i could love a band so much

This song makes me want to make a band called "Gorillas" and then make a song called "Kidz With Gunz"

2-D’s voice is just amazing it’s like an angel with 2 dents in its head

Damon was literally trying to warn us about the future, and we were just bobbing our heads to the beats, not paying attention.

I'm buying a new Stereo Setup with two ridiculous Floorstanders and a big ass amp. This is the first thing i'm going to play. I'll play the f*ck out of it. Gorillaz

my fav part was when they showed the guns, saying kids with guns

2:36 aaaaaaaa love

This is like tomorrow comes today but you've finally decided to get out of bed and shower and now you're having fun driving to the store

I know what the song is about, but I have a loose theory that this song is loosely based on the deaths of Russel's Highschool friends. 1: Guns. It was a shooting. That one is kinda self explanatory. 2: At some points in the song you can hear a roar of a car. The shooting was a drive by shooting. 3: Near the end, Russel is pounding on the drums SO HARD. almost like he's really emotional. Breaks my heart :'(

"Kids with Guns" was inspired by a child at Damon Albarn's daughter's school, who had arrived one day with a knife. Albarn said, "A nice boy just decided to pick up a knife and show it to his friends at lunchtime. It's a very real problem, but I'm not treating it as a problem. It's part of the brutalization of a generation that's going on at the moment."

Still remains one of my favourite songs ever

i LOVE this song.

embryos with nukes babies with tanks toddlers with bazookas *kids with guns* teens with swords adults with knives elders with bows Thanks comment section for completing the scale.

Media: “Is this a video game?”

Although this song does not have many visits, for me it has always been my favorite, it has a deep teaching in the lyrics of the song, and that makes it special

THIS IS A CLASSIC ROCK STANDARD; YOU JUST DONT REALIZE IT YET. THE BEST BAND TODAY. WERE LUCKY TO HAVE EM.

This is my favourite Gorillaz video. I don't even know why, it's just so stylish.

I wish Gorillaz still made music like this 😭

I feel like this certain Gorillaz song probably would have became number one if it came out more recently. I just think this because with the rise in gun violence in school and you know kids getting their hands on guns and all that. This really has a good message and that's why I love it so much. You're a star Damon! -

I never got school shooter jokes they must just be aimed at a younger audience

What a creative and original comment section!

This is my favourite Gorillaz song. It’s so underrated. I love it. ❤️

love the ending of this song! so great!

All rise for the American national anthem.

The outro to this song is the only thing that makes me feel alive

Dam you can feel the calamity in that breakdown . Such a powerful message !

What an absolute one for the ages this tune is.

It was kids with guns... are the kids now teens with memes?

2d singing: Kids with guns 2d talking:ThaTt My fAvorIte SoNg.

Fav song

Reminds of when it used to play on my old fashion stereo on that radio station!.

no one: public schools: Gorillaz - Kids With Guns (Official Video)

Came for the video, stayed for the bass.

This is my brother's and my favorite Gorillaz song since we got Demon days back in 2005; its crazy how time flys man.

LOVE THIS SONG!

Squids with guns

I’m on a Gorillaz marathon and all their songs sound so different It doesn’t even feel like I’m listening to the same people, it’s amazing

So far my favourite Gorillaz song

One of my favourite songs from Gorillaz

Gorillaz: hey guys look at this fictional dystopian life that if a representation of a bad future. America: So, do you mind if I copy your homework?

when ppl were mad about the new album being "too political." do u think theyve ever actually listened to gorillaz?

got to be my fav Gorillaz song

I really like the creativity of the music these people make

Its nerf or nothing

This has got to be one of my favourite gorilaz song

The best part about this song is that you never get ads everytime you listen to it

So I remember, during my freshman year of High School, a bomb threat was called and my whole school was put down on lockdown. I was stuck in a food closet for most of the day for food class and we all had raisins to eat for lunch, and we are cramped by sitting in the same position for four hours. We heard members of a bomb threat unit walking cautiously, guns ready, outside of the closet moving from room to room. I remember at the end of the day, I was walking out of the building to see men dressed in kevlar gear, hold AR-15’s and shotguns, by the doorway. When I was exiting the building, I was playing this song. What a more fitting theme for a day like that.

Gorillaz - Kids with Guns but everytime it displays a new gun it gets faster

The original Pumped Up Kicks.

The arpeggio in the chorus is what makes this the song the masterpiece that it is.

next song: military with toys

my favorite part was with the guns

This hit home for Texas yesterday

My favorite song

I had to return to this song after the tragedy in my hometown, El Paso. My heart goes out to all those who have lost to kids with guns.

2D: what should we do for the kid with guns video Murdoc: show a bunch of pictures of guns