So Fly
Childish Gambino Lyrics


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You are the bestest, I will obey you
They wanna know what, I couldn't say who
You are the only one who's ever really seen me
I know that I'm the reason that you don't watch any tv
I wanna lay on your stomach so bad
And it gets a little quiet in this bachelor pad
And I don't really understand the thing we had
I wanna try again, but it would just be sad
And oh, oh whoa
You are the only one who's ever let me be me

We can make it easy
We can do it simple
I'll be waiting right there
Promise to be gentle
Sittin' by your window
Girl, you're so fly to me

So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me


We can make it easy
We can do it simple
I'll be waiting right there
Promise to be gentle
Sittin' by your window
Girl, you're so fly to me

So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
So fly. Girl you're so fly




So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Childish Gambino's song "So Fly" portray a man's uncensored thoughts and feelings for a woman he deeply admires. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the woman's superiority over him, calling her "the bestest" and vowing to obey her. He admits to not being able to explain who or what the woman represents in his life, but affirms that she is the only person who truly understands him. The singer also acknowledges his own impact on their relationship, revealing that his attentions have caused the woman to lose interest in mundane activities such as watching TV. The second verse repeats the chorus with minor variations, suggesting that the singer is preoccupied with the woman's presence and finds her irresistible.


The repeated chorus consists of a simple, gentle melody that reflects the singer's tenderness towards the woman he admires. The song's minimalist structure, with its repeated chords and sparse instrumentation, creates a dreamlike atmosphere that emphasizes the singer's fascination with the woman. The lyrics themselves are deeply personal, depicting a speaker who seems to be at the mercy of his emotions and impulses. The singer's longing is palpable and borders on desperation, as he offers to make things easy and promises to be gentle to the woman.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the bestest, I will obey you
You are the most amazing person and I will do anything to make you happy


They wanna know what, I couldn't say who
People are curious about us, but I can't explain our relationship


You are the only one who's ever really seen me
Out of everyone I've met, you're the only one who truly understands me


I know that I'm the reason that you don't watch any tv
I realize that I take up a lot of your time and attention


I wanna lay on your stomach so bad
It's been a long time since we've been close, and I miss the intimacy we used to have


And it gets a little quiet in this bachelor pad
My home feels lonely without you


And I don't really understand the thing we had
Our relationship was complicated and I'm not sure what it meant to you


I wanna try again, but it would just be sad
I wish we could get back together, but I know it wouldn't work out


You are the only one who's ever let me be me
You've always accepted me for who I am and never tried to change me


We can make it easy
Our relationship doesn't have to be complicated


We can do it simple
We can take things slowly and enjoy each other's company


I'll be waiting right there
I'm willing to wait for you if you're not ready to be with me again


Promise to be gentle
I'll be patient and understanding no matter what


Sittin' by your window
I'm always thinking of you


Girl, you're so fly to me
You're amazing and special in my eyes


So fly. Girl you're so fly
You're beautiful and I can't stop thinking about you


So fly. Girl you're so fly
You're amazing and I'm in awe


So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
You have a special place in my heart


So fly. Girl you're so fly
You're incredible and I can't get enough of you


So fly. Girl you're so fly
You're one of a kind and I feel lucky to know you


So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
You're unique and amazing and I value our relationship




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Salamander676

You are the bestest, I will obey you
They wanna know what, I couldn't say who
You are the only one who's ever really seen me
I know that I'm the reason that you don't watch any tv
I wanna lay on your stomach so bad
And it gets a little quiet in this bachelor pad
And I don't really understand the thing we had
I wanna try again, but it would just be sad
And oh, oh whoa
You are the only one who's ever let me be me

We can make it easy
We can do it simple
I'll be waiting right there
Promise to be gentle
Sittin' by your window
Girl, you're so fly to me

So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me

We can make it easy
We can do it simple
I'll be waiting right there
Promise to be gentle
Sittin' by your window
Girl, you're so fly to me

So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly
So fly. Girl you're so fly to me



All comments from YouTube:

juan mendoza

β€œYou’re the bestest I will obey you” lmao I would never tell anyone that ever again. I came a long way just to listen to this beautiful song again.

TheBobbyBabbitt

Defo used this one on a shorty before πŸ˜‚ leaving this one in the past

malculmxxx

Man same I was 18 when this came out but the sentiment is timeless

juan mendoza

@TheBobbyBabbitt yeah bruh she came back around but you know shit like this reminds you how young and dumb we sounded looking back

juan mendoza

@malculmxxx yeah lol i like how no one knows this song yet I hope tik tok don’t ruin it lmao

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Chris Shinn

This is his most underrated song.

migueljr501

Facts πŸ’― the whole mixtape should be on Apple Music

bixxi 9

Classic

LLiff Lykos

totally agree. his falsetto is endearing

LLiff Lykos

i think he sings better then he raps

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