I. The Worst Guys
Childish Gambino Lyrics

All she needed was some
The repetition of this line emphasizes the idea that the girl in question required something that the singer is suggesting he has to offer.

At a Clippers' game on the court-side (side)
The singer sets the scene of being at a Clippers game and watching someone shoot like a .45, implying he is in a position to witness things that most people don't have access to.

They mad at me, too, I got more fire
The singer acknowledges that people may be envious of him, but he asserts his talent and ability to keep pushing forward despite the hate.

Why these bitches see you? 'Go home, Roger' (Go home, Roger)
The artist wonders why women he encounters refer to him as 'Roger' and why they tell him to leave, implying he is confused but unaffected by their behavior.

Tia and Tamara in my bed, I'm a smart guy
The artist boasts about having twins Tia and Tamara in his bed, referencing the 90s sitcom 'Sister, Sister,' and positions himself as the 'smart guy' in control of the situation.

I ain't fucking with you niggas like apartheid (nah)
The singer asserts that he doesn't want to be associated with certain people, using apartheid as a metaphor to suggest a form of social separation.

Hits on my list, check my archive
The singer boasts about his success in the music industry and suggests that he has a catalog of hits to back it up.

I'm something so immaculate
The artist emphasizes his own greatness and refers to himself as something that is flawlessly perfect.

Instead of asking what's happenin' and rather blastin'
The artist suggests that he is active in his own life and takes initiative, preferring to 'blast' through things rather than asking what's going on.

Jackson 5 in the back of an Acura, acting blacker
The artist references the popular music group Jackson 5 and implies that he is 'acting blacker' in that moment, using the white-owned car brand Acura as a juxtaposition.

Than a Bernie Mac, two Charlie Murphys and Akon
The singer compares himself to a group of hugely popular African American entertainers, positioning himself as an equally impressive figure in his own right.

The girls that you brought man, where are they from?
The artist asks about the origin of the girls his friend brought with him, hinting that he is skeptical of their intentions or social position.

Where are they from? We were playin' Playstation
The singer uses sarcasm to question the validity of his friend's claims and to suggest that they were simply hanging out and playing video games rather than interacting with women.

Why you standin' there, say som'? Girl say som'
The singer asserts himself as the one in control and demands that others speak up and take action rather than standing idly by.

No, this ain't a vacation, this is my house, my house
The singer reinforces that the events in question are not a leisurely activity or a temporary situation, but rather something that belongs to him and is of great significance.

Bought a new bath (bath), 8K, nigga (yuh)
The artist brags about his recent purchase of a luxurious bathtub that cost $8,000, positioning himself as someone with a lot of money to spend.

Wanna take shots (shots)? Ak, nigga (yeah)
The artist invites others to take shots with him and produces an AK-47 as a means of doing so, suggesting a dangerous or reckless nature.

When I ball, I'ma ball King James, nigga
The singer likens himself to NBA superstar LeBron James and suggests that when he performs, he does so at an extremely high level.

Uncle Ben in my hand, make change, nigga
The singer references a brand of rice labeled 'Uncle Ben's' and implies that he is holding the power to change his situation in a way that is similar to handling money.

And I'm out of this world like Tang, nigga
The artist references the NASA drink Tang and uses it as a metaphor to suggest that he is out of this world or otherworldly in his abilities or behavior.

That's a space bar, man, I hate y'all
The artist references the space bar on a keyboard and uses it as a metaphor for separating himself from others whom he dislikes.

You only come around when you want to play pool or my hot tub
The artist implies that people only come around him when they want to use his resources or have fun, suggesting that he is used for his status or wealth.

Ice cream paint job in the garage (yeah)
The singer references a specific type of car paint job and suggests that he has it in his garage, yet another indication of his wealth.

I had a ménage (yeah), I murdered the vag'
The artist boasts about having a threesome and using vulgar language to describe his sexual conquests.

But afterwards, it was awkward as fuck (yeah)
The singer admits that the aftermath of the threesome was uncomfortable, highlighting the possible downsides of his behavior.

'Cause I'm nervous as fuck and could not get it up
The singer reveals that he was nervous during the sexual encounter and had trouble performing, showcasing his vulnerability and human side.

I-i-i-i-i need a minute, cold water to the face
The singer references the need to cool down his body after an intense sexual encounter, once again highlighting the vulnerability and humanity behind his behavior.

I-i-i couldn't finish, got the Uber from her place
The artist admits that he was not able to complete the sexual encounter and left via an Uber, which implies that he didn't want to face the potential awkwardness of staying.

On my porch smoking vapor (yeah), hit with the Sunday paper
The artist paints a picture of himself relaxing on his porch with a vaporizer and reading the Sunday paper, implying that he is someone who can afford to take it easy.

Listening to the neighbors
The singer ends the song by suggesting that he is listening to the sounds of his neighbors, possibly implying that he is more focused on what is going on around him than his own situation.

Oh God, oh my God, oh my God
This repetition of the phrase implies a sense of urgency or panic, possibly referencing a situation that is too overwhelming for the singer to handle alone.

Know tonight, our neighbors
The artist references the neighbors once again, reiterating his focus on their situation and suggesting that they may play a role in his own story.

They all alone, no, no, no
The artist implies that the neighbors are alone and in a state of vulnerability, possibly referencing their need for someone to help them.

Oh no, no, no, no
The repetition of this phrase implies a sense of shock or disbelief, likely in response to the situation with the neighbors.