Empire Ants
Gorillaz · Plastic Beach [2010]
Oh joys are us the sun has come again to hold you
Sailing out the doldrums of the week
The polyphonic prayer is here, it's all around you
It's all around you out here
And if the whole world is crashing down on you
Fall through space, out of mind with me
Where the emptiness we leave behind on warm air rising
Blows all the shadows far away
The falling of the whole empire is here to hold you
Rolling out and haunted till it sleeps
Little memories marching on
Your little feet working the machine
Say will it spin, will it soar
My little dream working the machine
Soon like a wave
That pass will fall
And closing in on you
They're going on
Little memories
Your little feet working the machine
Say will it spin, will it soar
My little dream working the machine
Soon like a wave
That pass will fall
And closing in on you
They're going on
Sailing out the doldrums of the week
The polyphonic prayer is here, it's all around you
It's all around you out here
And if the whole world is crashing down on you
Fall through space, out of mind with me
Where the emptiness we leave behind on warm air rising
Blows all the shadows far away
The falling of the whole empire is here to hold you
Rolling out and haunted till it sleeps
Little memories marching on
Your little feet working the machine
Say will it spin, will it soar
My little dream working the machine
Soon like a wave
That pass will fall
And closing in on you
They're going on
Little memories
Your little feet working the machine
Say will it spin, will it soar
My little dream working the machine
Soon like a wave
That pass will fall
And closing in on you
They're going on
Empire Ants
Empire Ants is a track by the virtual band Gorillaz, appearing on their 2010 album Plastic Beach. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hip-hop, electronic, and alternative influences, featuring the distinctive vocal style of the character Noodle. Released during the band's later period, the recording reflects a matured sound that balances playful energy with atmospheric production. As part of Gorillaz's extensive discography, Empire Ants stands as a key example of their collaborative approach to music, utilizing diverse vocalists and a dynamic rhythm section to create a memorable listening experience that resonates within the digital age.