Clint Eastwood – English Lyrics

• By: Gorillaz
• Album: Gorillaz

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Gorillaz with "Clint Eastwood," a groundbreaking track that blends hip-hop, electronic, and rock elements . Explore the creative process behind this iconic song, learn about its many interpretations, and discover how it launched the virtual band into global stardom . Perfect for music enthusiasts and language learners alike, this song showcases unique slang and cultural references, offering a fun and engaging way to expand your understanding of English .

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
happy /ˈhapi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
glad /ɡlæd/ A2	adjective - pleased and happy
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A1	noun - the light and warmth that come from the sun
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a container made of paper, plastic, or cloth, used for carrying things
useless /ˈjuːsləs/ B1	adjective - not able to achieve what is needed or wanted; not effective
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A1	noun - the time that will come after the present
cage /keɪdʒ/ A2	noun - a structure of wire or bars in which birds or animals are kept
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration.
age /eɪdʒ/ A1	noun - the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.
repairs /rɪˈpeərz/ B1	noun - the action of mending or restoring something verb - restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition.
intangible /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ C1	adjective - unable to be touched; not having physical presence
view /vjuː/ A2	noun - a picture or sight
spiritual /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/ B2	adjective - relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ A2	noun - a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
destruction /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/ B2	noun - the act of destroying something
lies /laɪz/ A2	noun - a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive verb - to make a false statement
mind /maɪnd/ A1	noun - the element or part of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
thought /θɔːt/ A2	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
law /lɔː/ A2	noun - the system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Key Grammar Structures

• I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad

  ➔ Use of the colloquial contraction "ain't" (negative) and the present progressive "am/is + -ing".

  ➔ "ain't" replaces "am not" for informal negation; "feeling" shows the present progressive to express a temporary emotion.

• I'm useless but not for long

  ➔ Contrastive conjunction "but" and the idiomatic phrase "not for long" (future implication).

  ➔ "but" links two opposite ideas; "not for long" means the state will change soon.

• The future is coming on

  ➔ Present progressive used for a future event (near‑future).

  ➔ "is coming" shows the present progressive, which can describe a future situation that is imminent.

• Finally someone let me out of my cage

  ➔ Causative verb "let" + object + base verb (bare infinitive).

  ➔ "let" is followed by the object "me" and the bare infinitive "out", meaning permission is given.

• Now time for **me** is nothin', 'cause I'm countin' no age

  ➔ Contraction "'cause" for "because" and present progressive "I'm countin'" (colloquial dropping of "g").

  ➔ "'cause" shortens "because"; "countin'" drops the final "g" but keeps the progressive meaning.

• Look, **I'll** make it all manageable

  ➔ Future simple with "will" contracted to "'ll".

  ➔ "I'll" = "I will"; it expresses a decision or promise about the future.

• **Pick** and **choose**, **sit** and **lose** all you different crews

  ➔ Imperative mood (bare verbs) used to give commands or suggestions.

  ➔ "Pick", "choose", "sit", "lose" are bare verbs that function as commands.

• When **you're** too crazy

  ➔ Subordinate clause introduced by "when" with present simple ("you're").

  ➔ "when" sets a condition or time reference; "you're" = "you are" in present simple.

• So I'mma **stick** around with Russ and be a mentor

  ➔ Colloquial contraction "I'mma" = "I am going to" and infinitive "to stick" (bare form after "I'mma").

  ➔ "I'mma" is informal for "I am going to"; the verb "stick" follows directly without "to".