Murdoc Is God – English Lyrics

• By: Gorillaz

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Gorillaz' "Murdoc Is God," a raw and unconventional track that offers a fascinating dive into character-driven storytelling. Beyond its heavy, industrial sound, the song's direct, repetitive lyrics make it an intriguing piece for language learners to grasp key phrases and understand how simple declarations can build a complex character persona. Discover how the band's fictional narrative is woven into the very fabric of their music, making this song a unique entry point into the Gorillaz' rich, multi-layered universe.

[English]

Murdoc is god

Murdoc is god

Murdoc is god

Trying to fit in

Murdoc is king

Johnny is dead

Murdoc is god

Trying to fit in

...

Murdoc is god

Murdoc is god

Murdoc is god

Trying to fit in

Murdoc is king

Johnny is dead

Murdoc is god

Trying to fit in

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Murdoc /ˈmɜːrdɒk/ C2	noun - Proper noun, name of a character
god /ɡɒd/ B2	noun - A deity; a supreme being worshipped by people
trying /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ B1	verb (present participle) - making an effort to do something
fit /fɪt/ B2	verb - to be of the right shape and size for something adjective - appropriate or suitable
king /kɪŋ/ B1	noun - a male ruler of a kingdom
dead /dɛd/ B1	adjective - no longer alive
Johnny /ˈdʒɒni/ C2	noun - Proper noun, a male given name

Key Grammar Structures

• Murdoc is god.

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase "Murdoc is" indicates a state of being in the present.

• Trying to fit in.

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ "Trying" indicates an ongoing action in the present.

• Johnny is dead.

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Negative Context)

  ➔ "Is dead" indicates a state of being in a negative context.

• Murdoc is king.

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ "is king" states a current status or role.