Originally, this song was supposed to feature Macklemore, but due to unexpl… Read Full Bio ↴Originally, this song was supposed to feature Macklemore, but due to unexplained circumstances, Gambino put Azealia Banks on it instead.

The song in reference to the screenplay deals with “The Boy” (Donald) facing a life or death kidnapping situation, where he spends his last possible few minutes in an intense gun fight between his posse and the cops.

In a larger sense, the song deals with death and how we can never plan our last day, how it comes at the most random moment. So how do we deal with living infinitely? Making moves and making history is how Donald wants to do it.

II. Earth: The Oldest Computer
Childish Gambino Lyrics

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See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era
See now I just wanna live forever, and ever
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night

When the world was discerned with this and that
I was young, didn't know to hold it back
Now we here and the world is something else

We could leave any day you call for help
We were gods, nobody was above me
That "A" on my chest like adultery
That "A" on my chest, put your fist up
That "A" on my chest like a chipmunk
Alvin, Theodore
Breathe in, breathe out, mi amor
Breathe in, breathe out, never mind
It was time, number nine, lies
Feline with a death wish
E-vite didn't help shit
No name on the guest list
Hold on, we're destined

See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era (no, no)
See now I just wanna live forever, and ever
Maybe it's the last night (you and me)
Maybe it's the last night (fireworks)
Maybe it's the last night (all the stars)
Maybe it's the last night (super moon)
Maybe it's the last night

All that I have (it's the last night)
All I don't have's the future (it's the last night)
Take all of my soul (it's the last night)
All night (it's the last night)

Yeah, break free from all of the insides
They godless, denied us
But we don't give a damn about the next day
We were never here, never know if the world change
Common sense, the consequences
Retweet the tweet then regret the mentions
We are the wireless survivors of things gone
Slaves to the unnamed, never live long
Live and die by the line, "Never know fear"
Even I won't survive, is it unfair?
Is it unfair? 'Cause I don't care
When I step on that ant on the grass
Progress the only thing that will last
3005
The year that we fear, only God will survive
To be alone is alive

See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era
See now I just wanna live forever, and ever
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night

See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era
See now I just wanna live forever, and ever
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night
Maybe it's the last night

She got that body, oh me oh my
Send them pics to my phone, GPOY
She got that body, oh me oh my
Send them pics to my phone, GPOY
GPOY, GPOY
GPOY, GPOY
GPOY, GPOY
Send them pics to my phone, GPOY

So fly
Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly
Girl, I know I miss you
Girl, you know that I miss you
So fly
Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly
Girl, I know I miss you (I do)
Girl, you know that I miss you (I do, ooh)
You're so fly
Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly (I do, I do)
Girl, I know I miss you (ah, I do)
Girl, you know that I miss you (I do, I do)
You're so fly
Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly (ooh, ooh)
Girl, I know I miss you (ooh)
Girl, you know that I miss you (ooh, oh)

Overall Meaning

“II. Earth: The Oldest Computer” is a song by Childish Gambino featuring Azealia Banks. The song revolves around the idea of living forever and leaving a legacy when the world is unpredictable. In the opening lines “See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era. See now I just wanna live forever, and ever,” Gambino is expressing his desire to beat the idea of an era, which is temporary by living forever. He wants to prove that his legacy will outlast eras and time. However, as the song progresses, he acknowledges that his quest to be remembered may be in vain as the world is ever-changing, could end at any time, and his efforts to survive may be futile.

Gambino also emphasizes that no one is above Him, using the “A” symbolic of adultery on his chest, and referring to himself as a god. He combines metaphors and religious allusions to describe the uncertainty of the world, such as “Feline with a death wish,” and “slaves to the unnamed, never live long.” This further reveals his quest for power and the desire to conquer time by living forever, the idea that he is an immortal in every sense of the word.

In conclusion, “II. Earth: The Oldest Computer” by Childish Gambino featuring Azealia Banks, is a song that portrays Gambino's quest for power, immortality, and his desire to create a legacy. Still, he acknowledges the inevitable, the world's unpredictability and the possibility of living and dying. The use of metaphors, religious allusions, and symbols helps Gambino to express his ideas in a creative and meaningful way.

Line by Line Meaning

See now I don't wanna see an era, an era, an era
I don't want to witness any more phases of life, because I want to exist perpetually and eternally

See now I just wanna live forever, and ever
I wish to have everlasting life, without any ending

Maybe it's the last night
Perhaps this is the final night for us

When the world was discerned with this and that
During the time when the world was divided based on various attributes

I was young, didn't know to hold it back
In the past, I was naive and didn't know how to restrain myself

Now we here and the world is something else
Presently, the world is vastly different compared to before

We could leave any day you call for help
At any moment, the world could end with a plea for support

We were gods, nobody was above me
We were powerful beings, where no one was superior to us

That "A" on my chest like adultery
The "A" on my chest is representative of committing adultery

That "A" on my chest, put your fist up
Raise your hand in solidarity with the symbol of the "A" on my chest

That "A" on my chest like a chipmunk
The "A" on my chest is small like a chipmunk

Breathe in, breathe out, mi amor
Take a deep breath and exhale, my love

Breathe in, breathe out, never mind
Inhale and exhale, without paying attention to anything else

It was time, number nine, lies
The moment had arrived, nine being a symbolic number, and lies paving the way for it

Feline with a death wish
A cat seeking to end its life

E-vite didn't help shit
The electronic invitation didn't provide any assistance

No name on the guest list
My name isn't included on the roster of attendees

Hold on, we're destined
Wait, we were meant to be together for a particular reason

All that I have (it's the last night)
Everything I own might not matter, as this could potentially be the final night

All I don't have's the future (it's the last night)
The only thing I don't possess is the future, and this might be the last night

Take all of my soul (it's the last night)
Encompass all of me, since this evening might be the only chance

All night (it's the last night)
Throughout the entire night, possibly the last one

Yeah, break free from all of the insides
Be liberated from all the inner conflicts and emotions

They godless, denied us
They are faithless and refuse to acknowledge us

But we don't give a damn about the next day
We don't care about tomorrow

We were never here, never know if the world change
We might not even remember if the world transformed due to us never really existing

Common sense, the consequences
A sensible choice has its repercussions

Retweet the tweet then regret the mentions
Sharing a tweet, but later regretting the people tagged in it

We are the wireless survivors of things gone
We are the individuals who persevered despite past traumas

Slaves to the unnamed, never live long
Being subservient to those without recognition is not conducive to longevity

Live and die by the line, "Never know fear"
One might not experience dread while living and dying in a particular lifestyle

Even I won't survive, is it unfair?
Even if I don't survive, is it unjust?

Is it unfair? 'Cause I don't care
Is it inequitable, because I'm indifferent to the outcome?

When I step on that ant on the grass
When I accidentally crush an ant on the blades of grass

Progress the only thing that will last
Progress is the sole thing that will endure

3005
A reference to the year 3005 that theoretically symbolizes a futuristic era

The year that we fear, only God will survive
The year we dread, where only God will persevere

To be alone is alive
Being solitary is being truly alive

She got that body, oh me oh my
She has an alluring figure

Send them pics to my phone, GPOY
Send me images to my phone that I can share, which are representative of 'Gratuitous Pictures Of Yourself'

GPOY, GPOY
Acronym for 'Gratuitous Pictures Of Yourself', repeated

So fly
Really cool or awesome

Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly
Darling, you are incredibly amazing and gorgeous

Girl, I know I miss you
It's clear, miss talking to her

You're so fly
She's so amazing or cool

Girl, you know you're so fly, so fly (I do, I do)
Dear, you know you possess an incredibly attractive personality

Girl, I know I miss you (ah, I do)
Darling, I feel nostalgia towards you

Girl, you know that I miss you (I do, I do)
My dear, you know that I long for you

Girl, I know I miss you (ooh)
Darling, I miss you very much

Girl, you know that I miss you (ooh, oh)
My dear, you know that I yearn to talk to you again

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Donald Mckinley Glover, Azealia Amanda Banks

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