White Flag
Gorillaz · Plastic Beach [2010]
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.

