19.10
Childish Gambino Lyrics

Ooh, ooh
Expressing excitement or anticipation.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation or agreement.

Let me tell you something true
Requesting permission to share a genuine piece of information.

I remember back when I was six years old
Recalling a specific moment from childhood.

Daddy said 'the world's so cold'
Father expressing the harsh reality of the world.

'There is something that you should know', uh
Hinting at an important lesson to be learned.

'You're so gorgeous', thank you daddy
Appreciation for being complimented by a paternal figure.

'Nothing's really worth your time'
Implying that many things in life are not valuable or meaningful.

'But someday soon you just might find'
Suggesting the possibility of discovering a significant truth.

'The truth about the world's design', oh
Referring to a deeper understanding of the structure and workings of the world.

To be beautiful is to be hunted
Highlighting the vulnerability and objectification faced by those deemed beautiful.

I can't change the truth, I can't get you used to this
Acknowledging the inability to alter or normalize the reality of being pursued due to one's appearance.

No, no, no, no, yeah, yeah, yeah
Strongly expressing both denial and affirmation simultaneously.

Now remember
A call to recall something previously mentioned.

You do what the hell you want
Encouragement to assert personal autonomy and freedom.

But someone's gonna smell your funk
Warning that actions will have consequences or attract attention.

You're exactly what they want (truth)
Confirming that others desire and seek what one possesses.

To be happy
To experience joy and contentment.

Really means that someone else ain't
Implying that happiness often comes at the expense of someone else's well-being.

And balance ain't a one-food plate
Stating that equilibrium is not achieved through a single element or action.

Everything is give and take, oh oh
Emphasizing the reciprocity and exchange inherent in all relationships or situations.

Go' do it like this, OK
Instruction to perform a specific action in a particular manner.

Shoulder shake, whoa (oh no)
Describing a dance move characterized by a shaking of the shoulders.

Do it in and out, ayy, ayy
Guidance to execute a movement with alternating forward and backward motions.

Can't get you used to this, no no no no
Expressing the impossibility of making someone accustomed to a particular situation.

Ooh, give it to me now
Expressing anticipation or eagerness for something.

Bring the strings back
Requesting the return of the musical elements previously heard.

We are beautiful, yeah
Affirming the intrinsic worth and attractiveness of oneself and others.

That's so beautiful
Expressing admiration or awe at something visually appealing or inspiring.

That's so beautiful
Reiteration of the previous sentiment.