I. Pink Toes
Childish Gambino and Jhené Aiko Lyrics
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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
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)
The song I. Pink Toes by Childish Gambino is a funky, upbeat track that explores themes of success, consumption, and status. The lyrics reference rainbows and sunshine as symbols of a life of abundance and prosperity. Gambino raps about his wealth and success, suggesting that he is living a life filled with the colors of the rainbow and the light of the sun. The rapper hints that he has achieved this lifestyle through drug dealing, referencing kilos and corridors. The chorus is a repetition of the words "Rainbows, sunshine," suggesting that these symbols are at the forefront of Gambino's mind and that he is fully immersed in a world of luxury and excess.
Line by Line Meaning
Rainbows, sunshine, everywhere I go
The world seems colorful and bright to me no matter where I go
I thought I told you 'bout it
I already informed you about something
You don't leave home without it
Don't forget to bring what you need before you leave your place
She on my back about it
She keeps reminding me to do something
And all the time, ohh
This occurs repeatedly
How could you ever question? They know better to mention
Do not question my decisions because others already know to keep quiet
The Budget truck ain't just enough to make her pay attention
Using a cheap car does not impress her or make her interested in you
The who, what, why, and where, they sport the flyest pairs
People who are fashionable wear the most stylish clothing
She got the nicest hair, and she know life is better with this liquor
She has beautiful hair and believes that drinking alcohol improves her life
It's crazy how the world look different
The world looks drastically different
It's crazy how the girls look different
The way girls look also seems drastically different
The colors and the sounds so vivid
My senses are heightened and everything appears vibrant
You never catch your boy po-pimpin'
You will never find me selling drugs or engaging in illegal activities
Me sittin' on the sidewalk, now that don't sound right
It seems strange that I would be sitting on the sidewalk
But as long as I look fly by prom night, go
Regardless of my current situation, I will make sure to look good for prom night
He slangs, his yay, through the corridors
He sells drugs in the hallways
Every day, 20 K, yep, at the very least for sure
He makes at least $20,000 each day
And they say there's no way I should stay with someone like you
Other people think it's a bad idea for me to be with you
But I tell them no
I disagree with their opinion
There's no way I could stray, gotta stay with someone like you
I am loyal to you and cannot leave you
'Cause I know one day, you could take me away, far away
I believe that you can bring me to a better place in the future
I never worry 'bout it
I am not concerned about it
I have my nigga count it
I have someone else count my money for me
She's dressed up in gold
She is wearing expensive gold jewelry
I'm out of time
I have run out of time to do something
I'm out of time
I have run out of time to do something
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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