The Good, The Bad & The Queen - Merrie Land (Official)

“Merrie Land” taken from the album by The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Out now:: ada.lnk.to/mer...
The Good, The & Queen are: Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Simon Tong & Tony Allen.
“Merrie Land” perfomed by:
Vocals, Lowery Organ, Piano by Damon Albarn. Bass by Paul Simonon. Guitar by Simon Tong. Drums by Tony Allen. Bassoon by Gareth Humphreys. Cor Anglais / Oboe by Kate St. John. Strings performed by The Demon Strings - Cello by Isabelle Dunn. Viola by Stella Page. Violin by Antonia Pagulatos. Violin by Kotono Sato.
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MERRIE LAND
If you are leaving
Please still say goodbye
And if you are leaving can you
Leave me my Silver Jubilee mug
My old flag
My dark woods
My sunrise
If you are leaving
Can you please say goodbye
And if you are leaving
Can you leave your number
I’ll pack my case
And get in a cab and wave you goodbye
I’ll drive in the early hours down to the sea
I’ll stand on the beach where the storms amplify
All the voices I care for
And the ghosts I hold sacred
In this alignment that lasts for a day
There’s nothing that I can do anyway, anyway
What am I doing here waiting for you
So rebuild the railways
Firm up all the roads
No one is leaving now this is your home
And the horses, the foxes, the sheep and the cows
Bow down on their knees
To the fanfare of progress it’s always the same
We cheer on the clowns as they roll into town
But their faces look tired and sad to me
And carry the terrible things they have seen
All lost in a painting of a sky coloured oil
In this Merrieland
You are my crows, my window rattlers
Perfumed valley criers
Oh the dark ponds of Merrie England
The deep space echoes
Get on your mo….
What did you say? Get on your mobilised hooters …
Get hold of those mobilised hooters
You can fly to the moon one day
They are half price
This is not rhetoric
It comes from my heart
I love this country
Daneland I am your kin
You were the ones who work together
Put the money in the pockets
Of the few and their fortunes
Who crowd the school benches
And jeer at us all because they don’t care about us
They are graceless and you shouldn’t be with them
Because they are all disconnected and raised up in mansions
And two hundred plastic bags in a whales stomach
So you turn to the trident
Are we green are we pleasant?
We are not either of those Father
We are a shaking wreck where nothing grows
Lost in the sky coloured oils of Merrieland
You can fly to the moon… one day
The Good, The Bad & The Queen are managed by Eleven Mgmt.

[@insertanoriginalname5539]

So with this Damon has 3 bands, each one with a different genre of music... What a talented person...

[@DankyTarts]

Genre*

[@emogarbage404]

@@DankyTarts did you just assume the albums gender!!???!?!?!

[@DankyTarts]

No, Its obviously an apache attack helicopter! I think?

[@k-leb4671]

There's also Rocket Juice & the Music I guess.

[@mateom9984]

And also his solo career, he's amazing

[@vinesauce]

I've been waiting for this for so long.

[@gorillazfan85]

Maybe next he'll do more Rocket Juice & The Moon, or something new entirely

[@ArtBoneOFFICIAL]

Didn't know you were into tgtbtq

[@ResentItPlays]

Your Damon obsession cannot be beat by mine

[@wolfmark]

fancy seeing you here

[@Artisntdeadyet]

EVERYONE HAS VINNY

[@jareyoujoking2351]

The best feeling in the world is finding a new song that you know you'll be listening to over and over again.

[@montseg.5482]

[@viktorthevictor6240]

Oh boy yeah

[@norabatty1916]

Totally get that. I luv it wen that happens....😁

[@yorickstrangefield2976]

Months later, this guy discovered sex....

[@nghtwanderr]

I'm Mexican and I have never been in England But with this band I always feel like if I was part of the country Without doubt this band Is so amazing I love the lyrics

[@heather-vu3bk]

im from east Asia and i cant stop listening to this album which is about the other side of this continent. incredible

[@pitmatix1457]

I'm English and I have never been to Mexico but I love that fact that melancholic English music seems to touch something in the Mexican heart too (like, can anyone explain how much Morrissey seems to resonate there?). Love to Mexico from England! Hey, Mexicans, come to England. We don't have those U.S.A. prejudices to you and we also need people who can make decent Mexican food here! :-)

[@chrisculpen9205]

That’s how we felt in America when The Clash came out. “I’m so board with the USA”

[@GabrielPerez-cv5jx]

​@@pitmatix1457 When you visit Mexico try the real Mexican food, I bet you will love it

[@nghtwanderr]

@@pitmatix1457 actually we love Morrissey you know? We love a lot of English artists Coldplay Gorillaz Morrissey We really appreciate all kind of music, and one of my dreams is going to England, I hope I can make it one day

[@landonbiblestudy]

DON'T SLEEP ON DAMON GUYS. THIS IS MAGIC AS USUAL.

[@albarnfangirl]

He's on a roll. For the all caps, for some reason I'm picturing, "this 👏 is 👏 magic 👏" lol

[@juantroisi6276]

Nobody sleeps on Damon anyways

[@staceyromet9743]

But can I sleep with Damon? 🤗

[@landonbiblestudy]

@Ryan Smith its me yelling out of excitement

[@stevemeli]

RIP Tony Allen... Can't believe I'm typing these words... It's heartbreaking :(

[@jessica5497]

💙💙💙💙🥺🙏🙏 Rest in Peace, Tony.

[@axiesem]

Can’t believe it’s been 2 years…

[@aelahn]

It feels like much more than 3 years now..

[@Starrrrlordddd]

Thanx god, I'm living in the same era with Damon

[@csbm1997b]

Brilliant comment!

[@woolgathered]

A freaking men.

[@danfotoman]

I say the same thing

[@revistabomba]

*era*

[@mesherodriguez]

Amen!

[@235T1NGR4Y23]

It's a testament to how gifted a songwriter/storyteller Damon is that I'm not from England and have never even been there but I still feel personally affected by how sad this is. Gorgeous track.

[@thom666777]

Kind of like how This is a low does but differently

[@SpaceJaicen]

This track makes me feel so many things. Love it

[@keztag65]

It nearly makes me cry. And, I'm not emotional. Most anticipated release of the past several years.

[@ariak.5394]

Can someone explainme what the lyrics means and what the song is about please ? ! 😭

[@davidvickers1301]

Ozan, It's sadly about Britain losing its way in the world. Being locked in the past with leaders, and their followers, lacking critical thinking, still believing in the Empire.

[@nazz2k8]

Damon Albarn just doesn't stop making music

[@Marti-nv2oq]

It's Damon, he will never stop :)

[@samcallanan3633]

His going on a 10 year break in Africa

[@marcustigox2152]

J C actually there’s an article that said now now was his last gorillaz album and the new GBQ album is his last album (at least for a LONG time)

[@rasantefalso]

@@marcustigox2152 Sadly no more Blur.

[@marcustigox2152]

Rafael Santos RIP blur

[@HeatherChristine609]

One of those kinna songs that can bring me to utter tears. The tone of sadness in this song stifles me.

[@eugenia735]

this is why Damon Albarn is the most important person in my life

[@memetopiacoverup7980]

Same tbh

[@Starrrrlordddd]

So DO I

[@Chlo.fi_]

BIG MOOD

[@mikesinclair7135]

Me too!! His many wonders will never cease Long Live Damon 💜💜💜

[@syratimm9265]

I'll seriously feel something heavy when he passes. His music has been such a huge part of my life and continues to be

[@Spikeygal]

Catch you around, Tony. Thanks for the sick beats

[@pearl.jasmine]

Love the english melancholy vibe

[@Marti-nv2oq]

Your profile picture

[@angrygrouse4989]

Nice pfp... I'm holding on for tomorrow!

[@santiagovazquez1744]

Pearl Marden totalmente

[@33wanwan]

its about brexit actually man

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@33wanwan how?

[@axiesem]

Who'd knew that a song made by Damon in 3/4 could be THIS GOOD, there's just something about the flow of the instrumental and vocals that makes this song so special.

[@Space02_]

Damon is just a straight up genius. Amazing how he keeps cranking out such quality stuff. (Props to the rest of the band too. That violin is beautiful!) Best of luck on this new venture!

[@Char10tti3]

SpaceTooth the strings are the Demon Strings, think they formed for Demon Days and sometimes work with Damon in things like Everyday Robots and some recent Gorillaz shows

[@luke4djojo]

yeah asuka is garbage tho :^)

[@TRey-ly4vx]

Apart from the last 2 Gorillaz albums. They were awful.

[@TRey-ly4vx]

@Gorillaz Fans No, they honestly sucked in my opinion. No where near the quality of Self-titled, Demon Days and Plastic Beach. The only good song on Humanz was Busted and Blue, the rest just was flat out awful honestly. Especially Humanz.

[@vernpascal1531]

never heard the Gorillaz,but you don't get lucky and do this...

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

Damon could literally sing the alphabet and it would be class. The combined talent in this group is next level.

[@aeropro7558]

I love united,new order and damon also.

[@Lauren_MUFC16]

@@aeropro7558 then you’ve got good taste 👍🏻😄

[@protodiablo]

If you're leaving please still say goodbye And if you are leaving can you leave me my silver jubilee mug My old flag My dark woods My sunrise If you’re leaving can you please say goodbye And if you are leaving can you leave your number I'll pack my case And get in a cab And wave you goodbye I'll drive in the early hours down to the sea I’ll stand on the beach where the storms amplify All the voices that I care for And the ghosts I hold sacred In this alignment that lasts for a day There's nothing that I can do anyway, anyway What am I doing here? Waiting for you? Hey So rebuild the railways Firm up all the roads No one is leaving Now this is your home The horses, the foxes, the sheep, and the cows Bow down on their knees To the fanfare of progress, it's always the same We cheer on the clowns as they roll into town But their faces look tired and sad to me And carry the terrible things they've seen All lost in a painting of a sky coloured oil In this Merrie Land You are my crows, my window rattlers Perfumed valley criers Oh the dark ponds of Merrie England The deep space echoes Get on your mo..... What did you say? Mobility (You can fly) Get on your mobilised hooters... (to the moon) Hooters... Haha Mobilised Hooters... Haha (one day) Get hold of those mobilised hooters They are half price This is not rhetoric It comes from my heart I love this country Daneland, I am your kin You were the ones who work together Put the money in the pockets Of the few and their fortunes Who crowd the school benches And jeer at us all because they don't care about us They are graceless and you shouldn't be with them Because they are all disconnected and raised up in mansions And two hundred plastic bags in a whale's stomach So you turn to the trident Are we green are we pleasant? We are not either of those Father We are a shaking wreck where nothing grows Lost in the sky coloured oils of Merrie Land You can fly to the moon One day

[@jenwhite8832]

Tony Allen’s work on this is magical

[@lambada6565]

I love Damon just as much as the rest of you but don't forget its also Paul Simonon, Simon Tong & Tony Allen :) Let's Love Em' All!!!

[@CMONCMON007]

Yeah such legends!!!

[@memetopiacoverup7980]

You're absolutely right ;)

[@k-leb4671]

Tony Allen is so awesome. He makes me want to drum again.

[@GarnetGem]

@@k-leb4671 Then do it!!

[@tronikall10]

I LOVE TONY ALLEN

[@isabel1360]

3 legendary bands with amazing music Damon you are soo creative

[@venus666doom]

Lord Damon Albarn the man who never rests, surprising us with each one of his musical projects. Love him 😍

[@carolyngracemarie]

Damon you absolute beautiful genius. Thank you for everything you create. Thank you for existing.

[@StrashMan]

¡¡GRACIAS UNIVERSO POR TRAER EL VIDEO DE REGRESO!!

[@Chrisamusic1]

Utterly spellbinding. Leaves me in tears everytime. Gorgeous. ❤

[@DeathbyPixels]

Damon is ridiculous. Three bands at once and he always makes good music. The madman never stops, does he?

[@Andy_den]

Damon Albarn has to be one of the most underappreciated artists of all time. He's been at it for over 20 years and he's still amazing.

[@yosoyelyisus7442]

I admire too much the genius that Damon has for writing such incredible songs and the power to make music and to be able to experiment with something different in each project he has and this was no exception, making an excellent piece along with the complete album, simply memorable, Damon he is actually a genius.

[@GuilhermeCosmo-c8n]

Essa música me lembra o quartel onde eu servi. Toda vez que eu escuto essa música, retorno para aqueles dias malditos. Muito obrigado Damon Alburn, pelo seu talento surreal.

[@mattkaz9604]

I'm glad that this album got made and that so far it sounds like the same sort of fascinating material that the self titles album was full of. Great work.

[@aulezgonzalez7195]

Tony Allen.!! beautiful.!

[@ruihongli9772]

This is so amazing, thank you Damon

[@furkanaydogmus96]

I thought this group will never play again. I am so happy now!!! I've been waiting for so long and it worth it!!

[@El_Nato]

11 years of waiting was totally worth it, it's beautiful!

[@Persephone1971]

We went to see them at Cardiff Uni last year. Thanks for a great show guys. It meant more to me than you’ll ever know, and it still does.

[@Lemongeoduck]

Okay, but how is this not on trending yet because it deserves to be on there

[@pastyman001]

In case you wondered about the horse figure in the background, that is the famous and ancient Uffington White Horse, carved into Chalk hills into central Southern England.

[@fervalencia30]

Good God, I'm seeing Gorillaz tomorrow, so that means Damon is making music while touring. Quality music.

[@essmunson]

chances are the song was recorded before tour. vid had to be shot, song had to be mixed and mastered before release.

[@MrDantheA]

The album was recorded before The Now Now Tour begins.

[@fervalencia30]

Still, it's pretty impressive considering The Now Now was released shortly after Humanz, while Gorillaz was still touring the latter.

[@miccsolis8036]

También estaré ahí men espero sea de las mejores experiencias de nuestras vidas. En lo personal damon es mi ídolo su música le da sentido a mi vida. Saludos

[@toejoe]

Fernando Valencia I think it was recorded around March

[@Mesquitepigerino]

Thank you for bringing this legendary troupe back together! This is so deep/melancholy/beautiful/weird/sad/hopeful I LOVE IT

[@vivadixie]

I‘ve never thought that TGTBTQ would come back!! I‘m so happy now. Love you Damon!

[@ianrobby237]

Hands down to the most talented man in the world

[@chillyjelly2366]

What a pleasant surprise, I listened to the first album earlier this year and loved it! Had no idea they were making another one.

[@nicennice]

Fantastic song. Captures the moment in Merry England.

[@BloodyArmourKnight]

This man is an inexhaustible source of creativity and good music. A great inspiration for me

[@SpaceJaicen]

Haunting and beautiful...the music , lyrics, melody.

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"Merrie Land" debuted at #5 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

[@vernpascal1531]

Absolutely fantastic totally unique album.

[@rafaelfelipe4320]

Thanks for the much needed melodies of London, sending all the shared love to all from another "Merry" Land.. Maryland, America. Take care everyone!

[@valeriafontes6356]

i am on lsd and this video is a gem. cant wait to watch it sober. damon you are a genius i believe in god because i testify the appearance of incredible minds as yours.

[@Char10tti3]

Love the white horse in the video, such a good landmark to add to it, again timeless. Saw it going from Bristol to London and on holidays before, didn’t realise how old it was at the time when I was a kid.

[@Jjcb2007]

If you are listening this in 2021 you are a legend...

[@QuiteASillyBilly]

2023

[@josephreising9269]

I thought I was too old and depressed to care about any new music but The good, the bad and the queen made my eyes light up in excitement for a moment

[@LoliiShota]

Didnt know Damon had ANOTHER band. Only found through youtube comments on Tony Allen death. Great songs.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

Congrats, UK, you've really outdone yourself yesterday. "So rebuild the railways Firm up all the roads No one is leaving now this is your home And the horses, the foxes, the sheep and the cows Bow down on their knees"

[@LucyVivienneSmith]

I can't express how passionate I am about this album.

[@southendonsea4044]

There is a beauty in melancholy... I am on that beach almost every week looking out to sea ... Thanks for marking this time...

[@CMONCMON007]

Powerful....hypnotically powerful. Personally powerful. Im so happy two days ago was thinking to myself when will we get to hear something from that up & coming TGTBTQ album...and viola! Power!

[@mikesinclair7135]

I always knew Damon would return to TGTBTQ I waited patiently for 11 years but i know he's been so busy. It's great to have them back, i loved the first album, and i love that melancholic sound

[@Peringon]

This is a lot more like the deep cuts in the first album than any of the singles. I'm excited!

[@nataliarezendemarini9488]

I'm loving it💖 I love Damon😻😄 And all of his creations🎤 And all of his projects📀🎶 Love UK💂 from Paraguay💖

[@luisinazuniga4710]

Te amo Damon, vale la pena estar viva

[@ramary6324]

Br aqui $2

[@ElPanda-zr9lq]

Al fin alguien qye habla español

[@jamionalbarn.]

¡Exacto! 💘

[@nicolehenry3026]

This man inspires me in the full extent on so many levels. It's hard for me to comprehend that even more, and put it into proper words. What must it be like to have a conversation with him? Not very many people in this world are such deep thinkers, or converse on, and able to convey, so artistically what's on their mind, he's so creative, I'm in awe. One day I still hope to meet him.

[@luigi9575]

The Good The Bad and The Queen did the most chilling and peaceful album of all times. You are welcome back!

[@junoabnormal9859]

his eyes speak for themselves, extraordinary Damon

[@flimmyperu]

Amazing gig last night at Cullercoats. Was a real blessing to be there.

[@blueandwhite649]

They were great on Jools Holland! Cannot wait for the album!

[@dahgmafelix912]

It's cool to hear about this guys again. I really missed Simon and Tony.

[@diegohead6480]

Damon no para de hacer música! Es un genio una maquina .. hermosa canción

[@ashleyohohoh]

This album is so so so so so so good.

[@aeropro7558]

Amazing album....their first one is amazing also but incredibly expensive on vinyl

[@OctoForks]

I appreciate the existence of Damon Albarn 💕

[@jasonhill8414]

*what am i doing here / waiting for you?* and from another song off the album *if you don’t love me let me go* were the theme and questions i had for the last year of my marriage. i in fact used the latter line and her response was the watershed moment of our separation. cuz then i knew.

[@eduardoramirez2543]

Ooooh great surprise!!!!! Supreme song!!!!

[@N4m4ste]

Best birthday present ever, thanks Damon

[@trimmtrabb23]

Love him endless!! Back then now and forever. Great tune xxx

[@StrashMan]

Cuando dijo que habría descanso de Gorillaz por 10 años no me preocupó, ya que sigue escribiendo canciones hermosas, no importa si es con DRC Music, TGTBTQ, Gorillaz, Blur, Solista, Rocket Juice and the Moon o como invitado/colaborador con alguien más, todos sus proyectos o dónde aporte algo Damon, es simplemente PERFECTO.

[@Carlos_Quiroz]

Lex Corona si se une a BTS nose que pasara :v

[@jamionalbarn.]

Totalmente de acuerdo. Él es un genio. 💖

[@bubblegumhazeeuphoria]

This song is a classic. Damon is such a great lyricist.

[@luke4djojo]

oh my god, Tony Allen is a genius.

[@NorybDrol82]

Been several month since I listened to this. On a late night whim I listened. It's music that slips past the emotional blocks, numbness, and guards. It stirs strong emotion. It helps me to feel. Thank you for that.

[@meowmeowfuzzyface1977]

HAPPY 3 YEARS I really liked this album when it came out and its still so good I can't believe this was 3 years ago I was 14 when this came out I am now nearly 18 crazy how times fly I remember trying to get this in release date but we were stuck my house :( no I had to get it next lol and I got the book version it's so good :) so many good memories with this album rip Tony Allen 🙏 hopefully the good the bad and the queen come back one day

[@eduardoalmeida341]

Me too :(

[@meowmeowfuzzyface1977]

@@eduardoalmeida341 hopefully they will my dude :)

[@edwardsindustries-20yearsa54]

Doesnt even feel like 3 years

[@Kutkitkat]

I saw this live at lowlands festival last week, it gives me the feels everytime i hear this song. An unforgettable moment.

[@DiegoGonzalez-kg7hu]

I will miss you Tony Allen

[@Zimmyx]

I love this song so much. I been repeating the song over and over.

[@Char10tti3]

2:37 super cool to leave this part in, properly raw takes and whatever works right in the moment. I’ve heard stories about restating songs for shows and being generally working hard to get the best takes, so this must be quite the change for everyone. I guess it was mobility scooters haha It really does work though and the acting is pretty funny in an odd way because it’s just slightly inhuman enough to be in the uncanny Valley. Whatever a mobilised hooter is, I’m interested in seeing ;)

[@sumerg3800]

Lovely band great sound incredible music

[@jubileeoutsider8196]

His laugh at 2,45. 😍😱❤️

[@thinkishouldsleep]

Jubilee outsider you mean 2:45

[@engladtur]

It's so nice to hear Damon's voice in full frontal mode with All the nuances on display. I've been waiting for this! GREAT song!

[@Mrsilenciobackgammon]

One of the true musical geniuses left.

[@Madi_Slays]

This song is so beautiful and it definitely has that 2000's music aesthetic that it has! Might be the very first TGTB&TG song i ever listen also! Tony Visconti makes really good music for David Bowie to this wonderful band!

[@asuka-ryo]

Damon is just way too talented. His ability to make music is just simply amazing.

[@ArtBoneOFFICIAL]

Thank you Albarn, very cool!

[@amycalladine99]

Damon never stops making music and collabing with other great musicians. If you remember, he made a whole other side album on his iPad while on tour with plastic beach. It seems he really loves his work and I believe he's truly amazing. Nice work Damon and the rest of the band 😊❤️

[@jorgemendez6500]

The Good, The Bad and The Queen it's My second favorite Albarn's project, Behind The solo career.

[@fredericsuard355]

apparently its damon himself who put the lp on ytube with hfsound for all the people who sadly can t afford the price of an album but really loves damon s style writing and composition thanx a lot to don t forget us beautiful

[@pablososaleguizamon7211]

Espere tantos años por este momento, iba a la secundaria cuando el primer álbum me volvió loco, ahora tengo 29 años

[@annaviznerova6787]

Thank you for bringing shine back to my life.

[@jackiecaceres9875]

OMG! I'm delighted🎵🙆

[@desbain914]

Great gig in Glasgow tonight! Cheers men!

[@KodakKid]

WELCOME BACK BOYS!!!! We needed you.

[@karenbennett3826]

Beautiful song ❤

[@StephenAinsworth1]

Thank you! Love the lyrics. Damon Albarn has totally nailed it.

[@ariak.5394]

Stephen Ainsworth Can someone explainme what the lyrics means and what the song is about please ? ! 😭

[@valkyei]

Damon makes such a good puppet. This is absolutely lovely. x

[@felipepadilla2286]

Damon albarn el hombre que nunca duerme

[@dazzizz1129]

Felipe Padilla Estée en el grupo en el que está y dejó Gorillaz v;

[@alasfedrMW3]

@@dazzizz1129 quizás vuelvan para dentro de muchos años ya lo dijo

[@Alexitimia0]

@@alasfedrMW3 Aproximadamente en 4 años xd

[@jorgemendez6500]

El mismo ha dicho que para el, la música no es un trabajo, es su vida y él quiere seguir viviendo siempre...

[@felipepadilla2286]

@@jorgemendez6500 a cuento de que viene eso