"Don't be sad for me, I'm a Cartoon G, and my intent is to breathe, in a new world, don't be sad for me" I literaly have it on repeat in my head. Such a good line.

The first time I heard this song and focused on the lyrics, I was in shock. It feels like 2d is talking to you. After everything that happened, especially in plastic beach, the four of them were traumatized, but the fans have also felt bad about all that, and some have taken it very literally. In this song, 2d is saying that we don't have to feel bad about the previous events. He's a cartoon, and his story is finally starting to change for the better. It is a very strong reality check.

It sounds like this was written for the fans who all felt bad for 2D because of his dark past, and now he’s happy and he’s saying “don’t be sad for me” as if he’s comforting us that he’s okay now and I can’t stop crying 😭😭🥲

Sounds like 2D finally found his happiness like in the beginning of the humility music video I'm so proud of him I love you Gorillaz

I love that Gorillaz brings in indie artists all the time, introduces us to peeps we may not otherwise hear but I'm never upset with a song that primarily feature '2D's vocals.

Hearing this during their San Francisco concert last year was an experience I'll never forget. Thank you Gorillaz for everything.

Gorillaz never fail. It doesn't matter they've been around since 1998, they just keep churning out banger after banger every single album without fail. Some of the most consistent quality I've seen from any band.

I love it, is like they are saying to us: "we still know how to do music like we use too, in the fists albums... But now we grow, we are different, we evolved, and we want to do something else, new. But those roots, that music u fell in love with, is still here."

"I can disappear, or lighten your day" gets me every time; he could choose to let his past take over and give up but he wants to make us happy. 2D is a treasure.

From the perspective of a casual Gorillaz fan not really invested in the lore or characters, I can say that this song is actually incredible. The whole sound of it is done so perfectly

Shout out to other Gorillaz fans around the world! ❤🎉

another win

Arguably the best post-Plastic Beach Gorillaz tune to date. Great musical progression, and infectious energy.

One of 2 bands that I eagerly wait for new music. Hasn't changed since the 90s.

I dearly love this track. Something about it that just enhances the world around you. That said, there's also something concerning about it. Almost feels like it was intended to be some sort of "farewell" song.

Every song this album has been so crazy good. At this rate it'll be my favorite album. Not favorite Gorillaz album, but album in general.

Every Gorillaz song is art, this is an amazing song now in lyric video. 😍

Why is a cartoon making me feel this sad???

Even if I already have the lyrics memorized, the visuals are just so beautiful it's impossible to skip.

This album is going to be amazing

This is the most emotional a gorrilaz song has made me. Like he's acknowledging he's just a silly cartoon character, he isn't real. We shouldn't feel sad for him. Most Gorillaz songs feel like the characters are just catalysts for the actual people behind it. But this one feels like it's the actual cartoon character's song. I really like this one

I saw them for my birthday last October, and they played this song- and it really resonated with me, the visualizer paired with it and watching it live- as someone who has been a fan all their life, introduced by their father by watching their music videos via fios on-demand MTV when they were small, it made me almost cry seeing it. So glad the song has finally got here, so I can relive that moment Edit: for those confused, throughout their last tour they played a few unreleased songs- this being one of them and what in referring too.

I instantly loved this song when first hearing it at the Denver concert during the 2022 North American Tour. There's only one thing I don't like about it and it could just be my anxiety coloring things but this song sounds too much like a series finale song. Gorillaz really has been helping me get through a lot these past few years and I cannot thank them enough for being that light in the darkness and spot of comfort.

1:58 reminds me of the childhood lore for 2-D, for his hair at least, with the whole falling from a tree and suddenly his hair became blue

The verse has an "MGMT - Time to Pretend" feel to it, I love it.

My love for my favorite band of all time Gorillaz will prosper forever and ever, even beyond the sky and the cosmos. 🎶🎵♥️

Damon said in an interview that what inspired this song was a conversation/interaction he had with an AI-powered robot or something like that. I think what this song is really about is how Damon thinks that humans (the skinny apes), will never fully be replaced by AI (that's why we shouldn't be sad) and that AI and humans will co-exist with their unique abilities and skills together. "To the poles" is a literal reference to electricity that powers AI. "And nobody knows what they're fooling with here" is a reference to the uncertanties that surround the new technology as it develops that people are still trying to puzzle/figure out. OK, it was the new "Amazon Delivery Bot" that is now delivering packages in some parts of the U.S. He saw one while he was writing this album. It is powered by full-on AI and can actually converse with delivery recipients as I understand. Damon explains it in his intro to the song here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obJkdK-KtdOlnok.html

This song came up towards the end of my shower, and it was reminding me of my youth and how long ive been listening to the gorillaz. Such an influential band. And the line “dont be sad for me” hit me reminding me of my recently deceased mother and i got out of the shower and cried so hard…. Then the music temp bumped up to the high energy end bit, and im just sitting there balling my eyes out in a room that sounded like a rave party. Love ya gorillaz, Love Ya Mother!

The energy in this song makes you want to just jump and dance a lot

When 2:40 hits and you suddenly feel invincible.

I can't be the only one who'd watch every single millisecond of a show created in the same style of Metalocalypse based on the lore Gorillaz. Each phase could be it's own season.

I don't know how to express how much I love this song.

Lyrics ✨: To the pole, and he's tried to let it go But nobody knows what they are fooling with here There will be time and there will be a sign (ape) When all the kids who have cancelled time will (ape) Take my hands and pull me up again (ape) Cheer me up and help me walk again (walk again, walk again) To the pole, and he's tried to let it go But nobody knows what they are fooling with here (ape) I got bones and I got jaded legs (ape) Not the type that can win a race (ape) Living plastic on a vacant lot (ape) Left behind, staring at a robot Don't be sad for me (ape) I'm a cartoon G (ape) And my intent is to breath (ape) In a new world, don't be sad for me I can balance on the highest tree (ape) You can only see the outline of me (ape) I can disappear or lighten your day (ape) Imitate and say, "I'm a skinny little ape" Don't be sad for me, I'm a skinny little ape (ape) I'm a cartoon G (I'm a cartoon G; ape) And my intent is to breath (ape) In a new world, don't be sad for me Don't be sad for me (embarrassing, I think I'm gonna fly) I'm a cartoon G (but now I'm in the plastic and staring at the sky) And my intent is to breath (ape) In a new world, don't be sad for me I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape (ape) I'm a skinny little, skinny little, skinny little, skinny little Ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape, ape But nobody knows what they are fooling with here (don't be sad for me)

I'm always surprised reading comments and finding that no body seemed to notice any of the hidden meanings behind the lyrics in ANY of the Gorillaz songs. "My intent is to breath in a new world" while zooming in on Murdock hold a picture of him in his satanic cultist outfit. There songs are all about the elites worshiping false idols, and how band often acts as an arm for them reaching to the masses, half willingly. They make it pretty obvious for anyone listening or watching. I saw one comment saying "Looks like 2D finally found happieness" 2D is always unhappy cause he's always being controlled and this song is no different. He's saying the NWO has began and he's just trying to survive. He's no golden idol for you to look up at so don't martyrize him, especially since he helped bring the NWO in. He's just trying to breath and stay alive through it all. Especially don't look up or be sad to and for him because he's just a cartoon. He's not suffering from this new world, don't be sad for him. Your the one suffering.

"Don't be sad for me, I'm a cartoon G" got me goosebumps. Thanks Gorillaz.

Seye actually taught me how to play this on bass. It was magical doing it 🌹

This song is quickly becoming one of my favorites off the album

Gorillaz is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for them one day.

gorillaz me da una tranquilidad desconocida, que no comprendo pero siempre me la da y me hace sentir bien, es algo que ninguna banda y artista me da ❤️❤️ gracias gorillaz

My intent is to breath In a new world Don’t be sad for me. As someone who is disappointing their family to go travelling and teaching, probably indefinitely, this really hits home. This will be on repeat on the plane😅

this song is so chill and upbeat, I'm gonna probably add it as my alarm tone from now on, it's the perfect song to wake up to that get's you in a good mood

"I can balance on the highest tree" 2d, please, don't. That didn't end well last time

Going to be the best album of 2023

Gorillaz has been my favourite band since I was 12 years old. I am 24 now. Thanks for making the best tunes out there

gorillaz has helped me through so much. seeing their concert in september was so amazing, i think i cried thank you for this song ❤️

every song they come out with gets better and better. keep on going, we're proud of you for making music that's this good ❤

I don't want to die...because this world to much to remember

"I'm a cartoon, G" DON'T REMIND ME

Gorillaz always motivates me to keep going, they even help me in my difficult moments... That's why I love this band more than ever... They are always there to encourage me... THANKS FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE!

Gorillas are just on another whole level Wonderful as always much love from Africa (Tunisia 🇹🇳 ) ❤

idk about anyone else but that last “don’t be sad for me” at the end gets me emotional bruh 🥺😭

“Im a cartoon G” hits hard… its like he knows❤

Gorrilaz can simultaneously make songs that are in multiple genres at the same time and make them be great songs in each genre

2D is my favorite member but I love all of the members their equally talented and gifted ❤️❤️❤️

whenever I see 2D dancing I just remember the interview during plastic beach where he began with 'I only joined the band because i wanted to make music' and i just smile cause he's still doing it. Strong bby

I think about death a lot. Often, I don't even see myself living past my 30's. Life can get... hard, sometimes. I just wish I could say to everybody in my life that it's not their fault. I don't want them to be sad for me or feel guilty as if they could've prevented it. It's no one's fault. It's a constant fight and an exhausting one, but I'm trying my best. I hope for a future with me in it.

This is my new favorite Gorillaz song, and the entire album will most likely be my new favorite.

This is the type of music that im looking for, its a rock music but at the same time its kinda chill.

For some reason I feel like this song is almost a companion, or even conclusion to, the song Tomorrow Comes Today. It just gives me the exact same vibes and feelings but almost in reverse, if that makes any kind of sense. Tomorrow Comes Today was, in my perspective, about 2D knowing he's a cartoon, but it felt fleeting and sad but here it feels more free.

"Don't be sad for me - I'm a cartoon, G" Love that lol

as a person who never knew about Gorillaz and just now listened to this bc it popped up. this is actually good 😳

“i’m a cartoon G” is the best line a digital character could ever come up with

I went to their concert in Austin last year and they played this song , now it’s probably my favorite song love you Gorillaz❤

Los amo, están conmigo en mis momentos difíciles ❤️

Gracias a mi madre por hacerme escuchar Gorillaz por primera vez cuando era chico y también haber heredado su gran gusto por la música ❤️❤️❤️ por escuchar más canciones así de increíbles ✊✊🤟

This one broke me, and kind of hugged me all at the same time. And I love it. 🤍🤍

the ending gets me bawlin' everytime

I'm so glad they've decided to reuse the live visuals from the concert It looked really cool that it would've been criminal if it was just for that

They are the best band I have ever known Meeting them was the best thing that happened to me in my entire life.❤

I promise, this song will appear in the credits of the Gorillaz movie

“This ape’s for you. He’s comin’ at’cha. This ape’s for you. He wants to love you.” -TMBG

Glad to see gorillaz is still putting out bangers after 13 years :D

This song gives me good vibes, I feel at peace

This song deserves more recognition!! ❤❤❤

Gorillaz is honestly so amazing I love them so much

My cat past away a few days ago and this made me happy we are hurrying him soon but I love this ty Gorillaz for this master piece ✨ MAKE MORE I LOVE THIS ✨✨✨✨

Finding this track feels like a miracle to me. Thank you Gorillaz 💖

This song is like the counterpoint to Tomorrow Comes Today and Busted and Blue

"You can only see outline of me" Studio version I've been listening to: "YOU CAN ONLY BE A LIMA-BEAN!!!"

Amo sus canciones, sigan así, cada día vuelven a ser chidos como antes

I may not be quite as big a gorillaz fan as I was in the first 3 albums (or even all of this album) but even all this time away this song is such a 2-D song that speaks to me.

I was lucky enough to witness this performed live for the first time in SF last year. Fucking incredible experience. Fucking incredible song.

it feels like he's really talking to us, I'M IN LOVE WITH GORILLAZ SONGS

Thank you Gorillaz for making such a great music 🤧

Necesitamos humildemente el vídeo oficial animado y todo. Tómense su tiempo para darnos un gran inicio de año con tremenda canción Gorillaz.

This whole song and lyrics video are so Gorillaz but in a new way too, that's great, it reminds me of the feeling I had when I experienced Plastic Beach for the first time

I came back to this after I realized how similar it felt to Man Research (Clapper). The chords and suchhh

This may be one of the most profound messages of our dark times!!! Ty Gorillaz for bringing this message to ALL of us!!!!

I absolutely adore this song ❤

This song sounds like the "end credits" of Gorillaz.

“don’t be sad for me, i’m a cartoon G” THIS LINE

Aguante Gorillaz, loco! 🐒🎤🔥🎶💥

This is probably 1 of my favourite songs of all time 🤩

Oh Gorillaz, I love you so much.

First half of this one is like something from their first album, neat

BRILLIANT 💗

Legends never die...

This is awesome xD iv been a fan since like .. I'm born 2011 so like 9 yrs bc I found the music around when I was 2 yrs old!

MY FAV GORRILAZ SONG