Baby Queen

About this song

Damon Albarn has said he wrote and recorded the song about an incident in Thailand in November 1997, when he met the crown princess, who was only 14 at the time. She came to see the band perform, sat on a throne placed beside the mixing board, and stage-dived into the crowd during Song 2.

What it's about

The song was inspired by a dream Albarn had about the princess, in which she had grown up and they spent time together as adults. He reflects that 1997 was a long time ago, yet in the dream it feels recent.

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Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song.
• Written by Damon Albarn and Greg Kurstin.
• Produced by Gorillaz, Remi Kabaka Jr. and Greg Kurstin.