White Flag

Gorillaz · Plastic Beach [2010]

Look, yo, no castaway, no survivor

I ain't lost and this ain't shipwrecked

I feel small in this big wide world

And mummy ain't said 'Honey, I shrunk the kids' yet

I ain't Jesus but I'm walkin' on water

There's no bomb here, there's no war 'cause

I can break out of jail with a lighter

So is there any point in making laws, blud

This ain't Atlantis, are you sure

I nearly suffocated when I touched the shore

No rain, condoms get poured and up the road

You'll never guess who I saw



Uh, uh, uh, it's K-A

Look, skip on a beat like Ali in the gym

Honey I'm home this is where I wanna live

Just found it like Nemo on the de-low

I don't know if it's greener, but it's green though

On the other side of the fence, bye to the ends.

Look, no feds, no stress, no rent, no superficial shit, it's real folk

Where the women look hot, but the beats cold

And the speech goes like, "Hi little lady"

Sex on a beach, wanna try for a baby

Word in the village, I'm a little bit crazy

Swagger on a hundred degrees, not eighty

Look, if heaven had a VIP, uh, this is it: white sand, blue sea,

But I don't know who they are and I'm damn sure they don't know me

But I come in peace!



Cool, white flag, white flag

No war, no guns, no poor

Just life, just Love

No hype, just fun.

No ties, just me and my mic, just me and my wife.

But tell me if I'm dreamin' 'cause I don't wanna wake up till the evenin'

And I don't wanna be left sleepin'

from all the diseases that I breathe in.

Look, respect the island, no stealin'

And don't bring religion here, no three kings.

Integrated and we ain't leavin'

We come on a peace thing

White flag, white flag

White Flag - Gorillaz

Released in 2010 on the album Plastic Beach, 'White Flag' stands as a defining track in the Gorillaz discography, blending electronic pop with a distinct hip-hop influence. The song features a memorable hook and a production style that reflects the group's signature blend of virtual characters and real-world musical talent. It serves as a significant song in their catalog, showcasing the band's ability to create anthemic tracks that resonate across global audiences. The recording exemplifies the electronic genre's evolution during the early 2010s, maintaining the collaborative spirit that has characterized Gorillaz's work since their inception. This track remains a staple of their live performances and digital releases, cementing its place in the band's enduring legacy.