A Global Meditation: Gorillaz’s “The Manifesto” Fuses Trueno’s Flow with a Proof of D-12 Verse
On October 8, 2025, Gorillaz unveiled “The Manifesto,” an ambitious, seven-minute track that serves as the second single from their upcoming ninth studio album, The Mountain.
This song stands as a profound statement of the band’s global and experimental scope.
The track begins with a floaty, upbeat soundscape, featuring lyrics in both English and Spanish from the acclaimed Argentine artist Trueno, seamlessly blending diverse cultural influences.
About halfway through, the song takes an intense turn when the late artist Proof of D-12 delivers a powerful, posthumous verse, a recording from his early career that reconnects him with his previous collaboration with Gorillaz.
The song, which Gorillaz’s drummer character, Russel Hobbs, describes as a “musical meditation filled with light,” symbolizes a deep, soulful journey through life and the afterlife.
The production, a collaborative effort recorded in studios across London, Mumbai, and Los Angeles, features sweeping contributions from Indian classical instrumentalists and choirs.
“The Manifesto” has been met with significant praise from fans and critics for its expansive, genre-defying sound and thought-provoking lyrics.
The track’s accompanying visualizer further enhances the cinematic and immersive experience.
This culturally rich collaboration effectively fuses hip-hop, psychedelic textures, and global influences, securing its place as a keystone track for Gorillaz’s highly anticipated return in 2026.
Quotable Lyrics:
Yo no sé qué va a pasar mañana
Cuando atienda la luz que me llama
Mami, mi futuro me reclama
Camino hacia la luz (Camino hacia la luz mai, mai)
I have nothing to lose (I have nothing to lose), ah-ah-ah (Dice, ah, yeah)
Crucé la puerta y hoy me siento libre, huh
Dejé el pasado y me fijé en lo simple
Solo dame 21 gramos pa’ sentirme firme
Y yo te dejo mi legado antes de irme
Tan rápido que el tiempo no me alcanza
No busco alabanzas, menos falsas esperanzas
Descansa, como cuando estabas en la panza
Y despierta, toma las carta’ en el asunto
Pregunto, ¿qué habrá en ese mundo que viene después del mundo?
Lo bueno es que vamos todos junto’
Yo voy con mis valore’, también florezco regando las flore’
Me llevo los aroma’ y los colore’, hago que el cielo se enamore
Y si las nube’ lloran, que no lloren
Me encanta sentir el viento, subir la montaña sin aliento
Al final lo que importa es el intento
Solo me acompañan mis hazaña’, mi virtud, mi sentimiento
Para escribir la parte 2 del cuento
Cuando atienda la luz que me llama (Que me llama)
Mami, mi futuro me reclama (Yes, yes, yes)
Camino hacia la luz (Camino, camino, huh, yeah)
I have nothing to lose (Camino hacia la luz, ma, camino, camino hacia la luz, ma)
The mountain, it is high
Yeah, the mountain’s sad so the mountain cry
Tin god, the braided day
But the mountain stays on still
If you don’t stop now, then you’re never gonna be done
Living under your gilded sun
On the mountain
Es el TR1
Huh, yeah, con Gori—, con Gorillaz, yeah
Desde Inglaterra hasta Argenti-ti—
