Sober
CHILDISHGAMBINO Lyrics

And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober
The singer suggests that because the relationship is over, they will never be emotionally sober again.

I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high
The singer is surprised that they are feeling so good after the relationship ended.

And now I'm so high
The singer emphasizes again how good they feel now.

Girl, what's your problem
The artist is asking the girl what's wrong with her and why she is holding back.

'Cause I know it's hard sometimes, baby just give it some time
The artist acknowledges that the girl may be going through a tough time, but asks her to be patient.

Oh honey now girl, we can solve them
The singer reassures the girl that they can work through their issues together.

If you just give me some time I can open up your mind
The singer offers to help the girl see things in a different light if she gives him a chance.

If you le-le-let it shine, you can free-ee-ee your mind
The artist encourages the girl to let go of her inner struggles and find mental freedom.

'Cause I know
The artist knows that they can work through their issues together.

Girl, if it's done right
The artist emphasizes the importance of doing things properly in the relationship.

Well you know it's got to be, something wonderful to me
The singer knows that the relationship will be something wonderful if they both put in the effort.

Oh honey now girl, give it one night
The artist asks the girl to be patient and give the relationship a chance for just one night.

If you just give it a chance, loving you is not my plan
The singer clarifies that he is not trying to manipulate the girl into loving him, but genuinely believes in their potential as a couple.

'Cause I know one day you'll see
The singer is confident that the girl will eventually understand and appreciate their connection.

All the things that we can be
The singer acknowledges the limitless potential of their relationship if they work at it.

And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober (I want to be the only one)
The artist confesses that they still have feelings for the girl, and want to be with her exclusively.

I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high
The artist reiterates their surprise at feeling so good despite the end of the relationship.

And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober
The singer concludes again that their emotional state is tied to the end of the relationship.

Now I'm so high
The singer emphasizes one last time how good they feel.

Now I'm so high
The artist emphasizes one last time how good they feel.

Now I'm so high
The artist emphasizes one last time how good they feel.