Childish Gambino

Lyrics

[Chorus]
You can feel it in the streets
On a day like this, the heat
It feel like summer
I feel like summer
I feel like summer
You can feel it in the streets
On a day like this, the heat
I feel like summer
She feel like summer
This feel like summer
I feel like summer

[Verse 1]
Seven billion souls that move around the sun
Rolling faster, fast and not a chance to slow down
Slow down
Men who made machines that want what they decide
Parents tryna tell their children please slow down
Slow down

[Refrain]
I know
Oh, I know you know that pain
I'm hopin' that this world will change
But it just seems the same
(It feels like the same)
[Chorus]
You can feel it in the streets
On a day like this, the heat
It feels like summer
(I feel like summer)
I feel like summer
(I feel like summer)
I feel like summer

[Verse 2]
Every day gets hotter than the one before
Running out of water, it's about to go down
Go down
Air that kill the bees that we depend upon
Birds were made for singing
Waking up to no sound
No sound

[Refrain]
I know
Oh, I know you know my pain
I'm hopin' that this world will change
But it just seems the same
I know
Oh, I hope we change
I really thought this world could change
But it seems like the same
[Outro]
I know
Oh, my mind is still the same
I'm hoping that this world will change
But it just seems the same
I know
Oh, I hope we change

“Feels Like Summer” is a masterpiece by Childish Gambino, the multi-talented musician also known as Donald Glover. The song was released in the middle of summer on July 11, 2018, along with another track titled “Summertime Magic,” and was dubbed the “Summer Pack.” This was Gambino’s first release after his hit song “This is America.” The song is the tenth track on Gambino’s fourth studio album 3.15.20.

About Feels Like Summer

The song is one of the most relevant songs of our time as it highlights various issues facing our world today. Gambino uses his song as an opportunity to create awareness about growing world population, artificial intelligence, climate change, water scarcity, air pollution, Colony collapse disorder (the dying of bees), and deforestation. The song is lyrically rich with Gambino using every verse to mention a different issue affecting the world.

The music video for the song dropped on September 1, 2018, and features an animated Childish Gambino walking down a street packed with notable rappers and celebrities in animated cameos. The music video adds another layer to the song’s message with it depicting the various rappers and celebrities in the video in response to the various issues Gambino addresses in the song.

The poetic lyrics of the song portray a deeply felt sense of the complex emotions associated with environmental degradation in our society. The song opens with an almost sorrowful tone describing the summer's end, with Gambino talking about the environment's drastic changes. The chorus is catchy, telling a tale of warmth, excitement, and love, yet also acknowledging the pressures of life, something the fast pace of the world that we live in often hides. The upbeat melody gives listeners the most potent form of escapism, and the summertime vibes encourage the listener to enjoy the warm season while it lasts.

The different human experiences described throughout the song are rich, unique, and compelling. The song will strike a chord with anyone looking for a hint of reflection, a reminder that summer and its accompanying warm feelings are fleeting and soon to be gone. Gambino did not hesitate to capture a moment where we are at as a society in his song perfectly.

Many critics have hailed “Feels Like Summer” as a masterpiece and a cultural landmark. Gambino’s efforts in highlighting social issues are not lost on analysts or even fans of his music, who admit that his voice is essential in inspiring people to make a positive change in society.

Overall, “Feels Like Summer” is a must-listen for everyone who wants to enjoy good music and, at the same time, learn something important about the world we live in. From the beautiful melody, powerful lyrics, to the social message it carries, this song is another feather in Gambino’s already impressive cap, demonstrating his immense versatility as both an artist and an activist.

• Release Date: July 11, 2018
• Artist: Childish Gambino