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 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 elseWe 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)
“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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