IV. Sweatpants
Childish Gambino Lyrics

Watching haters wonder why Gambino got the game locked (yeah)
People are envious of Childish Gambino's success and are wondering how he attained it.

Half-thai thickie, all she wanna do is bang cock
A woman of mixed Thai heritage desires sexual intercourse.

Got her hair done, French braids, now she A$AP
A reference to rapper A$AP Rocky's hairstyle, indicating the woman is fashionable and trendy.

Bino so insensitive, she asking, "Why you say that?!"
Childish Gambino's lyrics are provocative and cause the woman to question why he says certain things.

I'm chillin', real nigga feeling
Childish Gambino is relaxed and feeling authentic, as opposed to putting on a façade or acting a certain way.

Rich kid, asshole, paint me as a villain
Childish Gambino acknowledges his privileged upbringing and negative perception some people have of him.

Still spitting that cash flow, DJ Khaled
Childish Gambino continues to make a lot of money, like DJ Khaled, who is known for his success and wealth.

I got a penthouse on both coasts, pH balance
Childish Gambino owns expensive properties on both the East and West coasts of the United States and maintains pH balance, which is a reference to staying healthy and maintaining homeostasis.

Real nigga, I rep those, why though? 'Cause I said so
Childish Gambino proudly represents authentic, genuine people and encourages others to do so as well.

Hip deep in the Pepto, I got five on her like Ben Folds
Childish Gambino is contributing to a woman's financial needs and makes a reference to musician Ben Folds, known for his songs that mention monetary amounts.

I got more tail than that PetCo, you faker than some Sweet'N Low (why)
Childish Gambino is successful with women and sees others as disingenuous or fake.

Yeah, you got some silverware, but really are you eating though? (Yeah)
Childish Gambino questions a person's success and whether they are truly satisfied with their accomplishments.

Are you eating though? Nigga, are you eating though?
Childish Gambino repeats his question about whether someone is truly fulfilled and satisfied with their life.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner's for beginners, you ain't even know
Childish Gambino sees himself as advanced and successful and suggests that others have a long way to go in terms of achieving success.

Never catching cases, why they faces look so e-m-o?
Childish Gambino avoids legal troubles, but wonders why some people look so emotional or upset all the time.

Watch a hater hate me, wanna play me like a piano
Childish Gambino is aware of people who dislike him and attempt to manipulate him like a musical instrument.

My architect know Japanese, yo' girl, she jocking me
Childish Gambino's architect is fluent in Japanese, and a woman is interested in him.

No hands like soccer teams and y'all fuck boys like Socrates
Childish Gambino doesn't use his hands during sex, like soccer players who don't use their hands during a match. He compares his detractors to philosopher Socrates, who was often criticized by his contemporaries.

You niggas ain't copping these, niggas ain't looking like me
Childish Gambino suggests that others can't imitate his style or appearance.

Nah, I ain't checking I.D. But I bounce 'em with no problem
Childish Gambino doesn't always ask for identification, but can remove people from his presence easily.

Tell 'em, Problem (problem)
Childish Gambino addresses a person named Problem, who may be causing issues.

I'm winnin', yeah, yeah, I'm winnin' (why)
Childish Gambino is successful and achieving his goals, but wonders why others aren't as successful.

Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Childish Gambino is successful and confident in himself, and urges others to focus on themselves rather than comparing themselves to him.

Different color, my passport, Instagram my stack load
Childish Gambino has traveled to many different countries, as indicated by his passport, and displays his wealth on social media.

Hashtag my day wear and your girl drink my day care
Childish Gambino tags his clothes on social media, and a woman is interested in him.

And I'm born rich, life ain't fair (silver spoon coon, ho)
Childish Gambino acknowledges his privileged upbringing and laments that life can be unfair. The term "silver spoon coon" is derogatory toward wealthy black people who act entitled.

Ain't nobody sicker in my Fisker, "vroom, vroom," ho
Childish Gambino's car is superior to others, and he takes pleasure in revving the engine.

Ain't nobody Fiskers don't make noise when they start up just so you know
Childish Gambino points out that Fisker cars don't make noise when starting up.

Top of the holy totem, ri-rich forever, a million was not the quota
Childish Gambino is at the top of society's hierarchy, and plans to remain wealthy and successful indefinitely. A million dollars isn't enough for him.

My father owned half of MoMA and did it with no diploma
Childish Gambino's father had significant ownership of the Museum of Modern Art, despite not completing college.

Year off, got no rules, tripping off of them toadstools
Childish Gambino has taken a year off and is enjoying himself, perhaps by taking hallucinogenic mushrooms.

More green than my Whole Foods and I'm too fly, Jeff Goldblum
Childish Gambino has a lot of money, more than the grocery store Whole Foods. He compares himself to actor Jeff Goldblum, who is known for being stylish.

Got a glass house in the Palisades, that A-K-A White hood, white hood, Oh 'kay, 'kay, 'kay,
Childish Gambino has an expensive house in an affluent area of Los Angeles, which is predominantly white. He acknowledges the racial makeup of the area.

Furniture custom, you shop at IKEA So Maserati, you whippin' a Kia
Childish Gambino's furniture is unique and tailored to his style, while others shop at the mass-market store IKEA. He drives an expensive car while others drive a less expensive Kia.

Spending this money, it's longer than Nia Live like a Coppola, me and Sofia
Childish Gambino spends a lot of money on his lifestyle, more than actress Nia Long. He compares himself to director Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter, director Sofia Coppola.

Waking up broke, man, wouldn't wanna be ya Friends with the dope man, help a nigga re-up
Childish Gambino doesn't want to be poor and has connections to drug dealers who can supply him with illegal drugs.

Bring a girlfriend, man, trouble when I see her Eh-eh, eh-eh, onomatopoeia, ohh, I got my cool on (tell 'em, mane)
Childish Gambino causes drama when he sees a man's girlfriend, and emits a sound effect, onomatopoeia, when he is unmoved or relaxed. He addresses someone named mane.

I'm winning so they had to dump the Gatorade
Childish Gambino is so successful that he is celebrated like an athlete, with a Gatorade shower.

And I don't give a fuck about my family name
Childish Gambino doesn't place much value on his family history or reputation.