Climbing aboard our artist of the week ship this time, is none other than Childish Gambino. Over the past few years he’s created quite a ripple on the music landscape. And a large part of this points to his brilliant songwriting.
The artist is known for his uniquely crafted verses, flowing into one another, much like a stream of consciousness monologue. Childish Gambino is known to tackle a spectrum of gritty issues. From politics to racism to toxic love affairs and the economic crunch – he has a way of weaving social issues into his music. Each line arrives like a stab, opening your eyes to the harsh reality. It’s uncomfortable. But that’s what makes him stand apart.
And so, to celebrate his ascension to the artist of the week throne, we’re taking a deep dive into some of his most politically ripe masterpieces.
Photo Credits: Childish Gambino Official Facebook
Are you eating though? Nigga, are you eating though?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner’s for beginners, you ain’t even know’
– “Sweatpants”
I can’t change the truth, I can’t get you used to this’
– “19.10”
Now these broken souls are all I see
Fists have fallen to our side’
– “Stand Tall”
But you lookin’ in the mirror
What you gon’ say? (Wait a minute)
Uh, uh, when your money getting long
But you know you’re doin’ wrong
What you gon’ say? (Wait a minute)’
– “53.49”
Who hide the deepest desires and wear a mask like a lucha-‘
“Life: The Biggest Troll”
But now I care more
Man nobody out here’s got it figured out
So therefore, I’ve lost all hope of a happy ending’
– “3005”
Daddy couldn’t come, home I was taking that spot
Life move fast, like a movie, so quick’
– “35.31”
Parents tryna tell their children please slow down
Slow down’
– “42.26”
You just a barcode, ayy
You just a big dawg, yeah
I kenneled him in the backyard
No proper life to a dog
For a big dog’
– “This Is America“
By: Nina Karun