Riot
Childish Gambino Lyrics


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I can feel it
Deep inside my body
I've been watching all this all night
I got to move it
This pressure brewing
This world don't feel alright

Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son

No good fighting
World, we're out of captains
Everyone just wants a better life
They tried to kill us
Love to say they feel us
But they won't take my pride

Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son
Everyone
Get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone




Get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Riot" by Childish Gambino delve into the idea of rising up and taking action in the face of societal pressure and oppression. The song seems to allude to a feeling of unrest and unease, with the singer feeling a pressure building inside him that signifies that something is not going right. He expresses a desire to move and do something about it, to take action against the forces that are not making the world feel right.


The chorus of the song is a call to action urging people to get down and fly. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for getting down in the sense of grounding oneself and preparing for action and then flying as the act of taking charge and making things happen. The repetition of these lines emphasizes their importance and urgency.


The second verse of the song touches on the notion that the world is lacking proper leadership and we are essentially on our own. The singer suggests that everyone wants a better life, including himself, but the world is not providing it. He also mentions that there have been attempts to silence him and his voice. He refuses to let his pride be taken away and instead chooses to stand his ground and rise up against the oppressors.


Overall, "Riot" is a powerful song that touches on themes of oppression, unrest, and taking action against the status quo. It urges people to get up, get moving, and fight for a better world.


Line by Line Meaning

I can feel it
I sense that something isn't right.


Deep inside my body
This feeling is coming from somewhere within me.


I've been watching all this all night
I've been observing everything that's been happening around me all night.


I got to move it
I need to do something about this feeling.


This pressure brewing
There's a sense of urgency that's building inside me.


This world don't feel alright
Something is seriously wrong with the world we live in.


No good fighting
Fighting won't solve anything.


World, we're out of captains
We're lacking leaders that can make a real difference.


Everyone just wants a better life
Everyone is striving for a better future.


They tried to kill us
There have been attempts to silence us and our voices.


Love to say they feel us
Some people claim to understand our struggles.


But they won't take my pride
But they won't be able to break our spirits.


Everyone, everyone!
Addressing everyone and urging them to listen.


Get down, baby, get down, baby
Urging people to take action and fight for change.


Fly, fly, fly, high
Encouraging people to rise up and strive for greatness.


Fly, fly, fly, son
Encouraging the next generation to rise up and make a difference.


Everyone!
Urging everyone to take action.


Get down, baby
Urging people to take a stand.


Fly, fly, fly, high
Encouraging people to aim for the sky and strive for greatness.


Fly, fly, fly, son
Encouraging the next generation to rise up and make their voices heard.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Donald McKinley II Glover, George Clinton Jr., Hazel Grace Cook, Clarence Eugene Haskins

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@kitcamkit2981

I can feel it
Deep inside my body
I've been watching all this all night
I got to move it
This pressure brewing
This world don't feel alright

Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son

No good fighting
World, we're out of captains
Everyone just wants a better life
They tried to kill us
Love to say they feel us
But they won't take my pride

Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone, everyone!
Get down, baby, get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son
Everyone
Get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, high
Everyone
Get down, baby
Fly, fly, fly, son



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@legoking99gb1

This song is criminally underrated

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@Pablots-

Brooo for reaaal

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@markwelford6069

I'm glad to see Childish Gambino and other artists like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler the Creator expose the people in my generation to Funk. The song used here is Funkadelic's Good to Your Earhole. This proves that Funk is NOT dead and if anything, it's making a return.

@plasmarl6649

You just named my top 3 artist at the moment, and you made me realize I love funk, thank you

@michaelclarke9651

Plasma RL your top 3 artist aswell?

@Dragonheir___

YES FINALLY SOMEONE

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