: The setting is Plastic Beach , a secret island made of garbage at Point Nemo.
: From an in-universe perspective, the song is performed by 2-D . Some fans interpret the lyrics as reflecting the parasitic relationship between band leader Murdoc Niccals and 2-D, with Murdoc viewing 2-D as a "rhinestone"—valuable but ultimately synthetic. Gorillaz - Rhinestone Eyes (Audio)
: Lyrics such as "rain is falling like rhinestones from the sky" and "nobody knows what to do with the heat" are widely interpreted as references to acid rain and global warming . : The setting is Plastic Beach , a
: The track reflects a world where routine and repetition dull human awareness to the destruction occurring around them. 2. Musical Style and Composition : Lyrics such as "rain is falling like
: Due to the official video's cancellation, animator Richard Van As spent six years fully animating the storyboard. His work was eventually acknowledged by the official Gorillaz channel and has gained millions of views.