These Girls
Childish Gambino Lyrics


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We are really close and
This party's really loud
We should go outside and talk, better yet
Let's take a cab
We're kissing in the back
My apartment's pretty close
Baby, let me make you breakfast
An omelet with some toast
These girls are on my mind (On my mind)
Wasn't my design
To be sitting here across from you
Pretending I ain't lyin'
I know exactly how you feel
I wanna keep you real
I never thought that I'd be
Working for the start 'cause

These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all

I don't have the heart, fuck it
I don't have the head
Every time that we're apart
Someone's sleeping in my bed
I wanna be alone, I wanna be alone
This fame and fortune shit shows
Me things I wasn't knowin'
You're my biggest fan, I promise to be there
I wanna be that guy, but I don't think I can
I'm losing everything, I wanna let it go
I wanna take it right and slow because

These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart




These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all

Overall Meaning

The song "The Girl" is a reflection on the challenges faced by Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) as he tries to navigate the demands of fame, fortune, and romantic relationships. The opening lines set the scene for a party that he attends with a girl he is interested in, but the noise and crowds force them to seek some privacy outside. As they kiss in the back of a cab and he invites her to his apartment, his thoughts are preoccupied by the constant pressure and competition from other girls for his attention, and his own doubts about being able to sustain a genuine connection with someone.


The chorus repeats the haunting refrain of "These girls have all the best of me, I bet that I will lose it all", acknowledging the danger of being caught up in the superficial attractions of fame and physical pleasure, while losing sight of his own sense of identity and values. He admits that he is torn between wanting to pursue his dreams, be alone, and also be there for someone who cares about him, but fears that he might not be able to live up to their expectations or his own.


The final lines of the song express his desire to slow down and take stock of his life, before it spirals out of control. He realizes that he needs to let go of some things, including his obsession with being successful and popular, in order to find a sense of peace and purpose. The song ends on a somber note, emphasizing the fragility of human relationships and the high cost of fame.


Overall, "The Girl" is a poignant and introspective track that delves into some of the more personal and vulnerable aspects of Childish Gambino's artistic persona, showing that beneath the bravado and swagger, there are deeper fears, doubts, and struggles with identity.


Line by Line Meaning

We are really close and
We have a close relationship


This party's really loud
The party where we currently are is very noisy


We should go outside and talk, better yet
We should step outside and converse, or better yet


Let's take a cab
Let's travel by taxi


We're kissing in the back
We're embracing in the rear of the vehicle


My apartment's pretty close
My residence is reasonably nearby


Baby, let me make you breakfast
Honey, allow me to prepare your morning meal


An omelet with some toast
I will cook an omelet and toast for you


These girls are on my mind (On my mind)
I'm thinking about these other women


Wasn't my design
I did not intend for this to happen


To be sitting here across from you
To be in this position, facing you


Pretending I ain't lyin'
Falsely pretending I am not deceiving you


I know exactly how you feel
I understand your emotions precisely


I wanna keep you real
I want to maintain a genuine connection with you


I never thought that I'd be
I did not envision being in this scenario


Working for the start 'cause
Starting my career caused certain issues to arise


These girls have all the best of me
These other women have gained the majority of my attention and affection


I bet that I will lose it all
I am willing to wager that I will lose everything


I know this thing will never last
I am aware that this relationship is impermanent


I need to tear it all apart
I must dismantle everything and let it go


I don't have the heart, fuck it
I lack the courage, forget about it


I don't have the head
I am not in the right state of mind


Every time that we're apart
Whenever we are away from each other


Someone's sleeping in my bed
Another person is occupying my sleeping space


I wanna be alone, I wanna be alone
I desire solitude


This fame and fortune shit shows
The consequences of fame and wealth are revealing themselves


Me things I wasn't knowin'
It has opened my eyes to things I was unaware of


You're my biggest fan, I promise to be there
You are my most loyal supporter, and I vow to always be present for you


I wanna be that guy, but I don't think I can
I aspire to be that person but do not believe it is possible


I'm losing everything, I wanna let it go
I am losing all that I hold dear and wish to release it


I wanna take it right and slow because
I want to proceed with caution at a deliberate pace


These girls have all the best of me
These other women have gained the majority of my attention and affection


I bet that I will lose it all
I am willing to wager that I will lose everything


I know this thing will never last
I am aware that this relationship is impermanent


I need to tear it all apart
I must dismantle everything and let it go


These girls have all the best of me
These other women have gained the majority of my attention and affection


I bet that I can lose it all
I am willing to bet that I will lose everything




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Pressilla Waikay

[Verse 1: Childish Gambino]
We are really close and this party's really loud
We should go outside and talk, better yet, let's take a cab
We're kissing in the back, my apartment's pretty close
Baby, let me make you breakfast, an omelet with some toast
These girls are on my mind, wasn't my design
To be sitting here across from you, pretending I ain't lyin'
I know exactly how you feel, I wanna keep it real
I never thought that I'd be working for the start cause

[Hook: Garfunkel & Oates]
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all

[Verse 2: Childish Gambino]
I don't have the heart - fuck it, I don't have the head
Every time that we're apart, someone's sleepin' in my bed
I wanna be alone, I wanna be alone
This fame and fortune shit shows me things I wasn't knownin'
You're my biggest fan, I promise to be there
I wanna be that guy, but I don't think I can
I'm losin' everything, I wanna let it go
I wanna take it right and slow because

[Hook: Garfunkel & Oates]
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all



All comments from YouTube:

Pressilla Waikay

[Verse 1: Childish Gambino]
We are really close and this party's really loud
We should go outside and talk, better yet, let's take a cab
We're kissing in the back, my apartment's pretty close
Baby, let me make you breakfast, an omelet with some toast
These girls are on my mind, wasn't my design
To be sitting here across from you, pretending I ain't lyin'
I know exactly how you feel, I wanna keep it real
I never thought that I'd be working for the start cause

[Hook: Garfunkel & Oates]
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all

[Verse 2: Childish Gambino]
I don't have the heart - fuck it, I don't have the head
Every time that we're apart, someone's sleepin' in my bed
I wanna be alone, I wanna be alone
This fame and fortune shit shows me things I wasn't knownin'
You're my biggest fan, I promise to be there
I wanna be that guy, but I don't think I can
I'm losin' everything, I wanna let it go
I wanna take it right and slow because

[Hook: Garfunkel & Oates]
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I will lose it all
I know this thing will never last
I need to tear it all apart
These girls have all the best of me
I bet that I can lose it all

Lubsiarty

i just discovered this and it's so good :( why isn't this on spotify

Joseph Stalin

@Carter Courtney Download it on your computer then u can listen to it on spotify

Ronan McElveny

Whenever that next hit drops, we'll be there #bringbackbino

Go Home Roger

He's had a lot of hits the past two years haha.

Gunnar James

Esteban Aldana Awaken, My Love! Released today

Esteban Aldana

Pharos !

JesusMcMann YT

This has a real end of community vibe

itscarcrasher

I haven’t finished the series yet so no spoilers however if your talking about the end of an episode I see what you mean

MG STAPPIE

I like this song. Just because it's so pure and good. It makes me feel like I shouldn't try to hard when it comes to making a song. It's simply perfect

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