Easy
Childish Gambino Lyrics


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Sick bois don't die, they fresh to death
My shoes bright blue so you watch my step
My hoodie hot pink with the hat to match
So you ain't gotta know where my paper at
Pop tags cause I'm filthy, "Apes" can "Bathe" me
My home is the dirty but I shine like crazy
My hat tag up, and it hang off slightly
My game "8-bit" so you niggaz can "byte" me
Nike like me cause my life is great
I'm married to the game, we should consummate
Brand new hoodies the color of light sabres
My name ain't Luke, but that dude date Leias
With fly ass sneakers, bump them speakers
Pump this groove until your ears start bleedin
White girls shake it 'til the black dudes notice
Black girls shake it so you can regain focus
Swag it out, swag it out

Let's get one thing straight, I'm no average rapper
Born in So Cal, then I hit Atlanta
Then to New York, I'm an army brat
And I learned new things all across the map
In Cali I was small, taught me to be strong
And Atlanta had the hawk so I learned how to ball
New York had Starks on the New York Knicks
So when they came around I had my first round pick
And now I'm so sick that they call me ebola
Sick girls all on my pole like totem
Life is a gamble, your boy done told 'em
Play your cards right like it's Texas hold 'em
Bounce dem shoulders, go ahead Bankhead
I can do it better even though I'm Stone Mountain
Georgia's on my mind, but I live in New York
So I got a Southern drawl and I limp when I walk
They used to say a nigga lame when I started to rap
No them fake fuck niggaz askin me for a track
Pokin me on Facebook tryin to be my friend
Nigga you get your face took you ask me one mo' gen
I'm a genius, why they call the shit G-mail man




This is "MySpace" nigga, you can't make top ten
Hahaha... yo this how we do

Overall Meaning

In Childish Gambino's song Easy, he describes how he stands out from the crowd in terms of fashion and attitude with his sick style. He boasts about his bright blue shoes and hot pink hoodie with a matching cap. Gambino acknowledges that his attire is quite expensive and that he is proud of it. Even though he may come from a dirty neighborhood, his shining style is what stands out. Gambino also claims that his "8-bit" game is too powerful for people to compete against. He then compares his love for hip hop to that of a marriage and mentions his love for Star Wars by referencing the character Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The song's refrain is a call for people to let loose and embrace their individual style, swagging it out.


In the first verse, Gambino talks about his background and how he grew up in different places, learning various life skills. In California, he learned to be strong, and Atlanta taught him how to play ball, while New York introduced him to the Knicks. Gambino has now made a name for himself in the music industry, and people call him "ebola" because of his infectious rhymes. He advises his listeners to play their cards right and not gamble with their lives. He references the different neighborhoods he lived in, including Bankhead and Stone Mountain, and how his Southern roots are still present in his accent and gait.


Overall, Easy is a song about self-confidence, individuality, and pride. Gambino encourages his listeners to embrace their unique styles and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

Sick bois don't die, they fresh to death
Cool kids don't fade away, they're always fresh and fashionable


My shoes bright blue so you watch my step
I'm flaunting my flashy blue shoes, so pay attention


My hoodie hot pink with the hat to match
I'm sporting a pink hoodie and matching hat to show off my style


So you ain't gotta know where my paper at
You don't need to know where my money comes from, just admire my lifestyle


Pop tags cause I'm filthy, 'Apes' can 'Bathe' me
I'm so rich that I don't have to worry about spending a lot of money on clothes, it's just pocket change for me


My home is the dirty but I shine like crazy
Even though I come from a rough area, I stand out because of my success and appearance


My hat tag up, and it hang off slightly
I wear my hat with the sticker still on it, and tilt it slightly to the side


My game '8-bit' so you niggaz can 'byte' me
My musical style is simplistic and old-school, so it might not appeal to everyone


Nike like me cause my life is great
I'm a successful musician and Nike endorses me because I embody their brand image


I'm married to the game, we should consummate
I'm fully committed to the rap game and it has brought me success, so I should celebrate and solidify my bond with it


Brand new hoodies the color of light sabres
I have new hoodies that are as bright and striking as lightsabers from Star Wars


My name ain't Luke, but that dude date Leias
I might not be the hero Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, but I can still attract beautiful women like Princess Leia


With fly ass sneakers, bump them speakers
I have cool sneakers and I'm playing loud music to show off my style and attract attention


Pump this groove until your ears start bleedin
Listen to this music so much that it becomes a part of you and leaves a mark on your soul


White girls shake it 'til the black dudes notice
White girls dance provocatively in hopes of getting the attention of black guys


Black girls shake it so you can regain focus
Black girls' dancing is so mesmerizing that it helps you concentrate and stay focused


Swag it out, swag it out
Embrace your own unique style and show it off with confidence


Let's get one thing straight, I'm no average rapper
I'm not just any rapper, I'm a cut above the rest


Born in So Cal, then I hit Atlanta
I was born in Southern California and later moved to Atlanta


Then to New York, I'm an army brat
After Atlanta, I moved to New York because of my family's military background


And I learned new things all across the map
Moving around so much has taught me a lot about different places and cultures


In Cali I was small, taught me to be strong
Growing up in California taught me to be resilient and tough


And Atlanta had the hawk so I learned how to ball
Living in Atlanta exposed me to the Atlanta Hawks basketball team, and I learned how to play basketball


New York had Starks on the New York Knicks
When I moved to New York, I became a fan of John Starks on the Knicks basketball team


So when they came around I had my first round pick
I knew to choose John Starks as my favorite player when the Knicks were in a draft


And now I'm so sick that they call me ebola
I'm so successful and talented that people compare me to a deadly virus, Ebola


Sick girls all on my pole like totem
Attractive women are drawn to me like they're worshiping a totem pole


Life is a gamble, your boy done told 'em
Life is unpredictable and you have to take risks to succeed, I've warned people about this before


Play your cards right like it's Texas hold 'em
Be strategic and make good choices, like in the card game Texas hold 'em


Bounce dem shoulders, go ahead Bankhead
Bounce your shoulders to the beat and show off some moves from Bankhead, a neighborhood in Atlanta known for its hip hop culture


I can do it better even though I'm Stone Mountain
I can still rep my hometown of Stone Mountain, Georgia, even though it's not known for its hip hop scene


Georgia's on my mind, but I live in New York
I still have a strong connection to Georgia even though I live in New York now


So I got a Southern drawl and I limp when I walk
My accent and way of walking (a limp) are both indicative of my Georgia roots


They used to say a nigga lame when I started to rap
People doubted my rap skills when I first started out


No them fake fuck niggaz askin me for a track
Now that I'm successful, people who didn't believe in me before are asking me for favors


Pokin me on Facebook tryin to be my friend
People who previously ignored me are now trying to connect with me on social media


Nigga you get your face took you ask me one mo' gen
Don't keep bothering me or I might get you into trouble


I'm a genius, why they call the shit G-mail man
I'm so brilliant that people are comparing me to the popular email platform Gmail


This is 'MySpace' nigga, you can't make top ten
If you're not in my circle, you're not going to get far in the rap game


Hahaha... yo this how we do
I'm having a good time and enjoying my success




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serena lee

YASSS 🙌👏 , I love new and old Gambino 😍😘

serena lee

thanks :)

Michael

serena lee lol

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I feel like I'm listening to a time travelling new album drop.

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Big facts

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song is so fucking sick

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i fucking love this album

Subhaan Ahmed

Mixtape

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