On Melancholy Hill

Gorillaz

About On Melancholy Hill

"On Melancholy Hill" is the third single from British virtual band Gorillaz's third studio album, Plastic Beach. The single was released on 12 June 2010. Pitchfork media ranked it at 152 on the top 200 songs of the decade so far. It was Number 9 on pongsocket.com's list of best songs of 2010, 92 on jongmusic.com list of 100 best songs of 2010, and Number 5 on BBC America's list of best British songs of 2010.


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Up on melancholy hill
There's a plastic tree
Are you here with me
Just looking out on the day
Of another dream

Well you can't get what you want
But you can get me
So let's set out to sea
'Cause you are my medicine
When you're close to me
When you're close to me

So call in the submarines
'Round the world will go
Does anybody know her
If we're looking out on the day
Of another dream

If you can't get what you want
Then you come with me

Up on melancholy hill
Sits a manatee
Just looking out for the day
When you're close to me
When you're close to me

When you're close to me

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Gorillaz

Gorillaz are an English musical and visual project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The project consists of Gorillaz itself and an extensive fictional universe depicting a "virtual band" of cartoon characters. This band has four animated members: 2D (lead vocalist, keyboard, and melodica), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar and drum machine), Noodle (guitar, keyboard, and occasional vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums and percussion). Their fictional universe is explored through the band's website and music videos, as well as a number of other media, such as short cartoons. The music is a collaboration between various musicians, Albarn being the only permanent musical contributor. Their style is a composition of multiple musical genres, with a large nu… more »

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Written by: Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"On Melancholy Hill" is a single by British virtual band, Gorillaz, released on 26th May 2010 as the third single from their third studio album, "Plastic Beach."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 78 on the UK Singles Chart and number 13 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Video Animation
The music video for "On Melancholy Hill" is an animated film featuring the band as underwater adventurers in a surreal, dream-like ocean setting. The video is known for its innovative animation and visual storytelling.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a reflection on the bittersweet nature of love and longing, with the "Melancholy Hill" serving as a metaphor for a place of solace and introspection.
Collaboration
Backing vocals on "On Melancholy Hill" were done by Swedish singer and songwriter Yukimi Nagano, lead vocalist of the band Little Dragon.
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of the song was included in the "iTunes Session" EP released by the band in 2010.
Critical Reception
"On Melancholy Hill" received widespread acclaim from music critics, praising its atmospheric and slightly melancholic sound.
Musical Arrangement
Unlike other Gorillaz songs, "On Melancholy Hill" is more pop-oriented, featuring a synthesized keyboard arrangement and light, melodic hooks.
Live Performances
Gorillaz have frequently included "On Melancholy Hill" in their live sets, creating new interpretations of the song depending on the setting and tour.
Certified Gold
In 2018, eight years after its original release, "On Melancholy Hill" was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry, indicating over 400,000 sales and streams in the UK.
Influence
Despite not being a major commercial success initially, "On Melancholy Hill" has since grown to become one of Gorillaz's most popular tracks, influencing later music production from the band.

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