History Heartwarming / Gorillaz

* In the otherwise unsettling "Rock It" video, there can be a moment of heartwarming found in that a sleepy Noodle [[PiggybackCute rides on 2D's back]] the entire video. You don't even have to see it as [[ShipTease shipping fuel;]] it really shows the bond between the band members despite [[IntergenerationalFriendship the ages gap.]]

* In his interview with Noisey, 2D notes that during a tour, Murdoc had him to come back to his trailer. According to 2D, Murdoc drunkenly poured his heart out to 2D, and the two ended the talk with a hug.

** It should also be noted that ever since the "El Mañana" incident, Noodle's life has been pure hell (figuratively and [[IncrediblyLamePun literally.]]) After she had escaped from there, she was almost always violent, angry, hurt, or a combination of all three throughout the Music/PlasticBeach saga. Fast forward to 2012, when we see what the Gorillaz are up to in their new (temporary) home. Noodle only appears briefly in "[=DoYaThing=]," but when we see her, she's taking a [[EarnYourHappyEnding long-deserved rest]] and looks content for the first time in years.

* "Every Planet We Reach is Dead" also gives the warm fuzzies...

** It's the first time we see 2D smile since Plastic Beach too. [[spoiler: Pity Murdoc hits him with a shoe later.]]

* After Jamie Hewlett posted new artwork on his instagram officially confirming the band's return, the fanbase noted how [[http://instagram.com/p/ytqJHWyvn-/?modal=true everyone]] [[http://instagram.com/p/yfXSDVyvgX/?modal=true appears to be]] [[http://instagram.com/p/ym3KZ-Svl8/?modal=true much]] [[http://instagram.com/p/yfPEvwSvjH/?modal=true happier]] in said artwork. Though we have no idea what the band might be in for in phase 4, it's a nice thing to see after all they went through in phase 3.

* Some Kind of Nature (It's Music/LouReed and he sounds ''happy!'') and Don't Get Lost In Heaven from ''Music/DemonDays definitely count.

* "On Melancholy Hill". "'Cause you are my medicine, when you're close to me..." The music video that goes with it is a CMOH in itself: [[spoiler: Noodle's under attack by pirates, Murdoc has a PetTheDog moment and takes 2D and the cyborg to save her, and ''everyone'' who collaborated on the album goes with them. [[TearJerker Sadly they don't find her, and they fail to save the manatee]].]]

* Also, "To Binge." He loves a drug addict...but loves her...just loves her. "But I just have to tell you that I love you so much these days...have to tell you that I love you so much these days, it's true."

* In the otherwise unsettling "Rock It" video, there can be a moment of heartwarming found in that a sleepy Noodle [[PiggybackCute rides on 2D's back]] the entire video. You don't even have to see it as [[ShipTease shipping fuel;]] it really shows the bond between the band members despite [[IntergenerationalFriendship the ages gap.]]
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdP6-NiRoPw&list=FLsRa344s1bcE&index=2 This clip]] with Murdoc and 2D. For once, they're actually getting along; Murdoc doesn't attack or even insult 2D. He even compliments him, and the two just happily work together on a song. It's a nice change from the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq3nm6ZtNc usual]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsLyOnsToM hell]] 2D gets in interviews, and pretty heartwarming.

** It should also be noted that ever since the El Manana incident, Noodle's life has been pure hell (figuratively and [[IncrediblyLamePun literally.]]) After she had escaped from there, she was almost always violent, angry, hurt, or a combination of all three throughout the Music/PlasticBeach saga. Fast forward to 2012, when we see what the Gorillaz are up to in their new (temporary) home. Noodle only appears briefly in "Do Ya Thing," but when we see her, she's taking a [[EarnYourHappyEnding long-deserved rest]] and looks content for the first time in years.

** Also, the sign on her door. Way back in DARE she had a "Noodle's Room Keep Out" sign on her room, but in "[=DoYaThing=]" she now has one that reads "Keep In". They're not letting that girl get taken away again.

* Some Kind of Nature (It's Lou Reed and he sounds ''happy!'') and Don't Get Lost In Heaven/Demon Days definitely count.

** It should also be noted that ever since the El Manana incident, Noodle's life has been pure hell (figuratively and [[IncrediblyLamePun literally.]]) After she had escaped from there, she was almost always violent, angry, hurt, or a combination of all three throughout the Plastic Beach saga. Fast forward to 2012, when we see what the Gorillaz are up to in their new (temporary) home. Noodle only appears briefly in "Do Ya Thing," but when we see her, she's taking a [[EarnYourHappyEnding long-deserved rest]] and looks content for the first time in years.

* "Empire Ants" off of ''Plastic Beach'' is [[SweetDreamsFuel absolutely beautiful]].

* Every Planet We Reach is Dead also gives the warm fuzzies...

** Also, the sign on her door. Way back in DARE she had a "Noodle's Room Keep Out" sign on her room, but in DoYaThing she now has one that reads "Keep In". They're not letting that girl get taken away again.
* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvs1sPl67Tg "Highway (Under Construction)"]] from D-Sides. A surprisingly soft and gentle song that sounds like a promise.

* In the otherwise [[NightmareFuel unsettling]] "Rock It" video, there can be a moment of heartwarming found in that a sleepy Noodle [[PiggybackCute rides on 2D's back]] the entire video. You don't even have to see it as [[ShipTease shipping fuel;]] it really shows the bond between the band members despite [[IntergenerationalFriendship the ages gap.]]

* In the otherwise [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel unsettling]] "Rock It" video, there can be a moment of heartwarming found in that a sleepy Noodle [[PiggybackCute rides on 2D's back]] the entire video. You don't even have to see it as [[ShipTease shipping fuel;]] it really shows the bond between the band members despite [[IntergenerationalFriendship the ages gap.]]

Despite all the kidnappings, [[DealWithTheDevil deals with the Devil]] and general abuse, the {{Gorillaz}} are capable of some heartwarming moments.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvs1sPl67Tg "Highway (Under Construction)"]] from "D-Sides". A surprisingly soft and gentle song that sounds like a promise.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvs1sPl67Tg "Highway (Under Construction)" from "D-Sides". A surprisingly soft and gentle song that sounds like a promise.

** It's the first time we see 2D smile since Plastic Beach too. [[spoiler: Pity Murdoc hits him with a shoe later.]]

** Also, on a related note, the floating island returns.

** It should also be noted that ever since the El Manana incident, Noodle's life has been pure hell (figuratively and [[IncrediblyLamePun literally.]]) After she had escaped from there, she was almost always violent, angry, hurt, or a combination of all three throughout the Plastic Beach saga. Fast forward to 2012, when we see what the Gorillaz are up to in their new (temporary) home. Noodle only appears briefly in "Do Ya Thing," but when we see her, she's taking a [[EarnYourHappyEnding long-deserved rest]] and looks content for the first time in years.

** It should also be noted that ever since the El Manana incident, Noodle's life has been pure hell (figuratively and [[IncrediblyLamePun literally.]])
After she had escaped from there, she was almost always violent, angry, hurt, or a combination of all three throughout the Plastic Beach saga. Fast forward to 2012, when we see what the Gorillaz are up to in their new (temporary) home. Noodle only appears briefly in "Do Ya Thing," but when we see her, she's taking a [[EarnYourHappyEnding long-deserved rest]] and looks content for the first time in years.

* {{Gorillaz}}, "On Melancholy Hill". "'Cause you are my medicine, when you're close to me..." The music video that goes with it is a CMOH in itself: [[spoiler: Noodle's under attack by pirates, Murdoc has a PetTheDog moment and takes 2D and the cyborg to save her, and ''everyone'' who collaborated on the album goes with them. [[TearJerker Sadly they don't find her, and they fail to save the manatee]].]]
** Also, "To Binge." He loves a drug addict...but loves her...just loves her. "But I just have to tell you that I love you so much these days...have to tell you that I love you so much these days, it's true."
** Every Planet We Reach is Dead also gives the warm fuzzies...
** Some Kind of Nature (It's Lou Reed and he sounds ''happy!'') and Don't Get Lost In Heaven/Demon Days definitely count.
** In the otherwise [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel unsettling]] "Rock It" video, there can be a moment of heartwarming found in that a sleepy Noodle [[PiggybackCute rides on 2D's back]] the entire video. You don't even have to see it as [[ShipTease shipping fuel;]] it really shows the bond between the band members despite [[IntergenerationalFriendship the ages gap.]]
** [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdP6-NiRoPw&list=FLsRa344s1bcE&index=2 This clip]] with Murdoc and 2D. For once, they're actually getting along; Murdoc doesn't attack or even insult 2D. He even compliments him, and the two just happily work together on a song. It's a nice change from the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq3nm6ZtNc usual]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhsLyOnsToM hell]] 2D gets in interviews, and pretty heartwarming.
** In the story, there's something sweet about how 2D's dad had the family name [[UnfortunateNames "Tusspot"]] legally shortened to "Pot" before 2D's birth so that his son wouldn't go through the same crap that he did because of it.
* 2D checking up on Noodle in ''[="DoYaThing"=]'', especially the little smile they both get.

Despite all the kidnappings, [[DealWithTheDevil deals with the Devil]] and general abuse, the {{Gorillaz}} universe is capable of some heartwarming moments.

* 2D checking up on Noodle in "DoYaThing", especially the little smile they both get.