Released one day before Donald Trump’s inauguration, “Hallelujah Money” is a protest song against the global political atmosphere of 2016—particularly with regards to the influence of money and race politics in the U.S. elections. It describes the dream-like America that Trump promised his voters, and uses a tree as a symbol of western prosperity.

English composer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin Clementine and his fairy tale-like narration add to the sense of wonder surrounding this dream. Clementine hones in on Trump’s plans to build a wall on the Mexican border, a topic that continually resurfaced during the elections.

“Hallelujah Money” is Gorillaz' first new music in six years, which they released following a cryptic social media campaign that took place towards the end of 2016. The song and video premiered on UPROXX music, who “partnered with the band to highlight their perspective on this political moment.” The video was directed by Giorgio Testi and Gorillaz, and edited by Sebastian Monk. It features stirring images of La Candelaria brethren, African tribesmen, and dancing geishas flashing behind Clementine as he “stands in the gold-plated elevator of Trump Tower.”