Yes
childish gambino Lyrics
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Yeah, my stuff big, man
Keep a girl's pussy bright red like a pig's tan
Four shots and watch me lean like a kick stand
I really need to change my name to, "Hey, I'm a big fan."
Cause that's all I hear when I'm outside
And my hoodie's never jealous of that tie-dye
Cheesy on the mic, like I'm laying on Jordan
Yes, I back bend these girls aerobic
And these hoes got a Spiderman like Tobey
Keep these girls wet, call them Lakers like Kobe
Got money trees, asking me, "Do you row me?"
Latin girls kiss my feet like they're superguh
Latin girls see your face and call you "Stupida."
Yes my name is Childish, so I guess I'm cheesy
Yes yes yes my wallet's cheesy
Throw your hood up, are you queasy?
Yes, I am the Juggernaut
Yes, my name is Elroy
Yes, my dick will make that ho tell, like a bell boy
And I get my tip, and my tip is in your girl
And I'm gonna bust a nut like I'm a Gallagher squirrel
It's the man of the hour
Better yet, the century, check the whiskey sour
Lookin' like I'm drinkin' piss
How's he fuckin' thinkin' this
Easy, I'm a mentalist, but I'm not on CBS
Uh, yes it's me Bambe
What is your daughter to do?
I've been doing this ever since Harry Potter was new
Boy! I don't play, I change games, I am too real
So my words stay hard like a blue pillExplain
I like pink, it always looks good on me
And I like pink, it always looks good on me
That second part I was talking about vagina, homie
Fuck the game at an early age, now there hymen on me
Yes, I am a magnet
Yes, I do attract it
Remember when these fake ass niggas called me faggot?
Cause I had glasses and a pink track jacket
Now those things are assets to help me get some asses
Now these nerdy hoes keep asking me to smash it
Bullies from middle school chatting on my Twitter status
Fuck you, you don't get shit from now on
Unless you got a demo tape, then I can lay some brown on
It's the B to the AMBI, colors like candy
Nigga, I'm the Army. I'm being all I can be
Yes I dress dandy. Get a clue, like the Clandy
I live hard, I never sleep in, like an Amby
This is for the niggas thinkin' different
While their friends are flippin' pigeons in they're stay po-pimpin'
He never lets the best go past him
My life says yes like it's having orgasms
The lyrics to Childish Gambino's song Yes are highly explicit and reference sexual acts and misogyny. The lyrics start with a boast about the singer's status, with lines like "Yes, I'm Mr. Big Stuff" and "Yes, I am the Juggernaut." The lyrics then move on to sexual references, such as keeping a girl's "pussy bright red like a pig's tan" and bragging about "back bend[ing] these girls aerobic." The lyrics also include a reference to the singer's name, "Childish," with lines like "Yes, my name is Childish, so I guess I'm cheesy" and "Yes yes yes my wallet's cheesy."
The song is filled with references to pop culture, such as "Remember when these fake ass niggas called me faggot?/Cause I had glasses and a pink track jacket/Now those things are assets to help me get some asses." This line references Childish Gambino's earlier days as a comedian and his struggle to be taken seriously as a rapper. The line "Boy! I don't play, I change games, I am too real/So my words stay hard like a blue pill" references the movie The Matrix and the idea of taking a pill to wake up and see the world for what it really is.
The lyrics to Yes are highly controversial and offensive to many. However, they also reveal a lot about Childish Gambino's persona and sense of humor. The song is an expression of his confidence and swagger, and it shows his tendency to reference pop culture and mix humor with his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes, I'm Mr. Big Stuff
I think I'm important and powerful
Yeah, my stuff big, man
I have a large penis
Keep a girl's pussy bright red like a pig's tan
I have sex with women until their genitals are sore and red
Four shots and watch me lean like a kick stand
I get drunk easily
I really need to change my name to, 'Hey, I'm a big fan.'
Cause that's all I hear when I'm outside
People recognize me and are excited to see me
And my hoodie's never jealous of that tie-dye
I don't care about fashion trends
Cheesy on the mic, like I'm laying on Jordan
My rapping style is simple and unoriginal
No homo for you niggas homophobic
I don't want to be labeled as gay or homosexual
Yes, I back bend these girls aerobic
I have sex with women in acrobatic positions
And these hoes got a Spiderman like Tobey
Keep these girls wet, call them Lakers like Kobe
Women are attracted to me and call me by the names of famous men
Got money trees, asking me, "Do you row me?"
I have a lot of money and women ask for my attention
Latin girls kiss my feet like they're superguh
Latin girls see your face and call you "Stupida."
Latina women find me attractive and ridicule other men
Yes my name is Childish, so I guess I'm cheesy
Yes yes yes my wallet's cheesy
Throw your hood up, are you queasy?
I embrace my immaturity and wealth, and I challenge anyone who disagrees with me
Yes, I am the Juggernaut
Yes, my name is Elroy
Yes, my dick will make that ho tell, like a bell boy
And I get my tip, and my tip is in your girl
And I'm gonna bust a nut like I'm a Gallagher squirrel
I am powerful, have a big penis, and have sex with a lot of women
It's the man of the hour
Better yet, the century, check the whiskey sour
Lookin' like I'm drinkin' piss
How's he fuckin' thinkin' this
Easy, I'm a mentalist, but I'm not on CBS
I am confident and successful, and I have a unique way of thinking
Uh, yes it's me Bambe
What is your daughter to do?
I've been doing this ever since Harry Potter was new
Boy! I don't play, I change games, I am too real
So my words stay hard like a blue pill
I have been famous for a long time and I am confident and successful
I like pink, it always looks good on me
And I like pink, it always looks good on me
That second part I was talking about vagina, homie
Fuck the game at an early age, now there hymen on me
I enjoy wearing the color pink and I have sex with a lot of women
Yes, I am a magnet
Yes, I do attract it
Remember when these fake ass niggas called me faggot?
Cause I had glasses and a pink track jacket
Now those things are assets to help me get some asses
Now these nerdy hoes keep asking me to smash it
Bullies from middle school chatting on my Twitter status
Fuck you, you don't get shit from now on
Unless you got a demo tape, then I can lay some brown on
I am attractive and successful, and I now have power over people who used to bully me
It's the B to the AMBI, colors like candy
Nigga, I'm the Army. I'm being all I can be
Yes I dress dandy. Get a clue, like the Clandy
I live hard, I never sleep in, like an Amby
I am confident and stylish, and I work hard
This is for the niggas thinkin' different
While their friends are flippin' pigeons in they're stay po-pimpin'
He never lets the best go past him
My life says yes like it's having orgasms
I am unique and successful, and I don't follow the norms of society
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mylifewithadd
he is gonna be big one day. like daaaaaamn.
@charliebell5584
I'm here from the future and he is
@kewlkeef5446
same here can confirm
@invadertaylor
You called it!
@UltraAporia
Nostradamus over here
@MADD-MANX
Goddamn right he's HUGE now 😤
@tide_hoops
For the people asking about his voice: He made this in college, and he didn't want anyone at his school to find out he rapped, so he made himself sound nasally so his voice would be somewhat disguised. And he tried for his voice to sound deep because was embarrassed of his high pictured voice
@tide_hoops
Pitched*
@saile1011
He wanted to sound like Lil Wayne, and I think he was playing into the idea of sounding sick (triple meaning)
Sick- flu
Sick- cool
Sick- sick/fucked up person
@yetibluebeard
What’re you talking about dawg😂 it was just his style he didn’t do it to hide his voice lmao