I. Pink Toes
Childish Gambino (Feat. Jhene Aiko) Lyrics


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Rainbows, sunshine, everywhere I go
Rainbows, sunshine, go
Rainbows, sunshine
Rainbows, sunshine

I thought I told you 'bout it
(Act like you know, act like you know, act like you know)
You don't leave home without it
(Move that kilo, move that kilo, move that kilo)
She on my back about it
(C3PO, C3PO, C3PO)
And all the time
(Act like you know, act like you know, act like you know) Ohh, oh

How could you ever question? They know better to mention
The Budget truck ain't just enough to make her pay attention
The who, what, why, and where, they sport the flyest pairs
She got the nicest hair, and she know life is better with this nigga
It's crazy how the world look different
It's crazy how the girls look different
The colors and the sounds so vivid
You never catch your boy po-pimpin'
Me sittin' on the sidewalk, now that don't sound right
But as long as I look fly by prom night, go

Rainbows, sunshine
Rainbows, sunshine
Rainbows, sunshine
Rainbows, sunshine

He slangs, his yay, through the corridors
Every day, 20 K, yup, at the very least for sure
And they say there's no way I should stay with someone like you
But I tell them no
There's no way I could stray, gotta stay with someone like you
'Cause I know one day, you could take me away, far away
I know you could pay all the money you made
There'll be plenty of sunshine

I never worry 'bout it
(Act like you know, act like you know, act like you know)
I have my nigga count it
(Back up them O's, back up them O's, back up them O's)
She's dressed up in gold (dressed up in gold)
Dressed up in gold (dressed up in gold)
(C3PO, C3PO, C3PO)
I'm out of time
(Act like you know, act like you know, act like you know) Oh no, no, no
I'm out of time, oh no, no, no
Out of time, ooh




I'm out of time, out of time, no-no-no, no-no-no
(Go)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Childish Gambino feat. Jhené Aiko's song "Pink Toes" are about living in a world of rainbows and sunshine, where everything is bright and colorful. The song's chorus repeats the words "rainbows, sunshine" to emphasize the carefree mood of the song. The verses, however, take a darker turn, talking about drug trafficking and the dangers that come with it. The lyrics reveal the story of someone who deals drugs and the woman who loves him despite the danger he is in. The song seems to suggest that even in the darkest times, there is hope for better days.


The song was released in 2013 as part of Childish Gambino's second studio album "Because the Internet". It is a collaboration with Jhené Aiko, who sings the hook of the song. The song is produced by Gambino himself, along with Ludwig Göransson and Stefan Ponce. The song has a slow, laid-back beat that complements the dreamy, carefree feel of the song. The lyrics are complex and poetic, with a mix of playful wordplay and serious themes. The song has received critical acclaim for its unique sound and powerful lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Rainbows, sunshine, everywhere I go
No matter where I go, I see beauty and positivity around me.


I thought I told you 'bout it
I already told you about this, so act like you know.


You don't leave home without it
You always have to be prepared and ready for anything.


She on my back about it (C3PO, C3PO, C3PO)
She's pressuring me to get something done, just like C3PO is always nagging at R2D2 in Star Wars.


How could you ever question? They know better to mention
Why would you doubt me? Others know not to even bring it up.


The Budget truck ain't just enough to make her pay attention
Just having an ordinary car or truck isn't enough to impress her or get her attention.


The who, what, why, and where, they sport the flyest pairs
People who are fashionable and wear the best things always stand out and get noticed.


It's crazy how the world look different
The world can look different and more vibrant depending on your perspective and outlook.


It's crazy how the girls look different
Girls can look different from one another and like nothing you've seen before.


You never catch your boy po-pimpin'
I would never be caught selling drugs or engaging in illegal activities.


Me sittin' on the sidewalk, now that don't sound right
Sitting on the sidewalk seems wrong or out of place for someone like me.


But as long as I look fly by prom night, go
As long as I can look good and fly on prom night, that's all that matters.


He slangs, his yay, through the corridors
He sells his drugs throughout the hallways or corridors.


Every day, 20 K, yup, at the very least for sure
He makes at least $20,000 every day from selling drugs.


And they say there's no way I should stay with someone like you
People say I should not be with someone like you.


But I tell them no
I disagree with them and say no to their opinions.


There's no way I could stray, gotta stay with someone like you
I can't leave you and I need to stay with you.


I know one day, you could take me away, far away
Someday you'll be able to take me away to a better life, far from here.


I know you could pay all the money you made
You have the ability to pay for anything we need or want with all the money you make.


There'll be plenty of sunshine
We'll have a bright and happy future with lots of good things.


I never worry 'bout it
I don't worry about anything because I trust that everything will be fine.


I have my nigga count it (Back up them O's, back up them O's, back up them O's)
I have my trusted friend count the money I make to make sure it's all there.


She's dressed up in gold (dressed up in gold)
She's wearing fancy or expensive clothing and jewelry.


I'm out of time (Act like you know, act like you know, act like you know) Oh no, no, no
I'm running out of time and need to act quickly or I'll miss my chance.


Out of time, ooh
I'm almost out of time and need to act fast.


I'm out of time, out of time, no-no-no, no-no-no (Go)
I'm completely out of time and need to hurry, so let's go.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sean Michael Anderson, Stephen Lee Bruner, Kirk Burrell, Jhene Aiko Chilombo, Ernest Clark, Donald Mckinley II Glover, Lee Jr. Hutson, James A. Johnson, Taalib Johnson, Alonzo H. Miller, Marcos Enrique Palacios, Stephen Eric Ponce

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