Prior to its official release, Gambino wheeled the song out a number of times to tease fans. First, after much speculation surrounding the possible end of his musical career, Gambino headlined the 2015 Bonnaroo Music Festival and surprised fans with this then-untitled song. The song was next spotted in a promo entitled “Momma” for the first season of Gambino’s critically acclaimed FX show, Atlanta. Perhaps most notably, Gambino opened up his secretive three-day music festival PHAROS in September 2016 with a variation of this song.
Me and Your Mama
Childish Gambino Lyrics
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I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
Do what you want
I'm telling you
Let me into your heart
Can't stand it, backhanded
They wanna see us falling apart
You know that I love you
So let me into you, woo
Let me into your heart
Do you really love me?
I'ma get you, girl, ah
This is the end of us
Sleeping with the moon and the stars
I know where you've been, oh
You can see us far then near
Let me into your heart
Oh, this ain't no bullshit
I really love you, girl
Oh, oh God
Girl, you really got a hold on me
So this isn't just puppy love
So this isn't just puppy love, oh
I'm in love when we are smoking that (woo, ooh)
Oh my God, I
Let me in
Girl, you really got a hold, woo
The chorus of Childish Gambino's "Me and Your Mama" focuses on the love and passion that the singer feels when he is smoking marijuana with his significant other. The repetition of "I’m in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la" reinforces the intensity of the emotion he feels. The line "Do what you want, I’m telling you, let me into your heart" refers to his desire to be closer to his lover and to know her more intimately. The lines "Can’t stand it, backhanded/They wanna see us falling apart" suggest that there are external forces trying to come between them or cause problems in the relationship. The emotive repetition of "Let me into your heart" drives home the singer's desire to connect.
The second verse continues with the singer's plea to be let into his lover's heart fully. The line "I know where you've been" implies that she may have gone through some difficulties or struggles, but that he still loves and accepts her. The line "This is the end of us/Sleeping with the moon and the stars" may be a reference to a new beginning or chapter in their relationship, where they are starting fresh. The line "Oh, this ain't no bullshit" emphasizes the sincerity of his feelings, and how genuine his desire to be with her is.
Overall, the song is about the singer's love and devotion for his significant other, even in the face of external challenges. The symbolism of smoking together represents a kind of shared intimacy and connection, perhaps indicating that the two characters share a similar lifestyle or way of looking at the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I find myself deeply in love with you when we are smoking marijuana together.
Do what you want
You have the freedom to do whatever you desire.
I'm telling you
I am informing you of something important.
Let me into your heart
Allow me to enter your emotional and mental being and become a part of your life.
Can't stand it, backhanded
I cannot tolerate the insincerity and indirectness of some people.
They wanna see us falling apart
There are others who want to witness our relationship fail and crumble apart.
You know that I love you
You are aware that I have a deep affection towards you.
So let me into you, woo
Please allow me the opportunity to gain your trust and affection, and let me be a part of your life.
Do you really love me?
I am questioning whether your feelings for me are genuine.
I'ma get you, girl, ah
I am determined to win your affection and attention.
This is the end of us
Our relationship has reached a conclusion or a conclusion is imminent.
Sleeping with the moon and the stars
We are spending our nights outdoors under the sky with the celestial bodies as our company.
I know where you've been, oh
I am aware of your past experiences and history.
You can see us far then near
Even if we are physically distant from each other, we can still have a strong connection.
Oh, this ain't no bullshit
I want to clarify that what I am saying is not untrue or insincere.
I really love you, girl
My feelings for you are strong and genuine.
Oh, oh God
An exclamation to express strong feelings of emotion or surprise.
Girl, you really got a hold on me
You have a powerful and significant impact on my emotional state and wellbeing.
So this isn't just puppy love
My feelings for you are mature and not frivolous or fleeting.
I'm in love when we are smoking that (woo, ooh)
My feelings of deep affection towards you are heightened when we are consuming marijuana together.
Let me in
Please allow me to enter your life and become an important part of it.
Girl, you really got a hold
Your influence and significance on my life is profound and undeniable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson, Donald Glover, Zachary S. Rae
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LYRICS
[Intro]
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
I'm in love when we are smoking that la-la-la-la-la
[Hook 1]
Do what you want
I'm telling you
Let me into your heart
[Verse 1]
Can't stand it, backhanded
They wanna see us falling apart
You know that I love you
So let me into you
[Hook 2]
Let me into your heart
(Do you really love me?
I'ma get you, girl, ahhh!)
[Verse 2]
This is the end of us
Sleeping with the moon and the stars
I know where you've been
You can see us far then near
[Hook 3]
Let me into your heart
Oh, this ain't no bullshit
I really love you, girl
Oh, oh God
[Bridge]
Girl you really got a hold on me
So this isn't just puppy love
Girl you really got a hold on me
So this isn't just puppy love
[Outro]
I'm in love when we are smokin' that
Oh my God, I
Let me in
Girl you really got a hold, woo!
@spiritglass5716
This was probably one of the strongest openings I've heard to an album EVER
@Spelledjustjoey
Ikr
@Dexter_Wilson
Fr
@bman9642
Wesley’s Theory
@thebat4032
BMAN THiS!
@Angelgabrielyk
Bro go listen to dr. Dre Compton album. That's how you start a album. This no doubt a masterpiece tho
@thisusernameisnotoffensive2480
Dude did rap, singing, acting, producing, show writing and somehow be great at all of em. How.
@themagicalmysterytourbus6575
I describe him as a multitasking, holy, super ultra mega, better than hot flaming Cheetos gambino
@inara437
Im not sure good question
@MultiEMitchell
talent