Childish Gambino

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Childish Gambino & Problem]
Watching haters wonder why Gambino got the game locked (Yeah?)
Half-Thai thickie, all she wanna do is Bangkok (Yeah?)
Got her hair done, French braids, now she A$AP
Bino so insensitive, she askin', "Why you say that?"
I'm chillin' (Yeah), real nigga feelin'
Rich kid asshole, paint me as a villain (Ma!)
Still spitting that cash flow, DJ Khaled
I got a penthouse on both coasts, pH balance
Real nigga, I rep those
Why though? 'Cause I said so
Hip deep in that Pepto, I got five on her like Ben Folds
I got more tail than that PetCo (What?)
You faker than some Sweet'N Low (Why?)
Yeah, you got some silverware
But really, are you eating though? (Yeah)
Are you eating though? Nigga, are you eating though?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner's for beginners, you ain't even know
Never catching cases, why they faces look so E-M-O?
Watch a hater hate me, wanna play me like a piano
My architect know Japanese (Yeah?)
Your girl, she jockin' these (Yeah?)
No hands like soccer teams and y'all fuck boys like Socrates
You niggas ain't coppin' these, niggas ain't lookin' like me (Nah)
Nah, I ain't checkin' I.D. (Nah), but I bounce 'em with no problem
Tell 'em, Problem (Problem!)
[Bridge: Childish Gambino & Problem]
I'm winnin', yeah, yeah, I'm winnin' (What?)
I'm winnin', yeah, yeah, I'm winnin' (What?)
I'm winnin', yeah, yeah, I'm winnin' (What?)
Rich kid, asshole, paint me as a villain

[Chorus: Childish Gambino & Problem + Problem]
What?
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Better than you doing you
Fuck it, what you gon' do? (What?!)

[Verse 2: Childish Gambino]
Different color, my passport
Instagram my stack load
Hashtag my daywear, and your girl drank my daycare
And I'm born rich, life ain't fair, it's silver spoon coon, ho
Ain't nobody sicker in my Fisker, “vroom-vroom,” ho
Ain't nobody—
(Fiskers don't make noise when they start up, just so you know)
Top of the holy totem
Ri-ri-ri-rich forever, a million was not the quota
My father owned half the MoMA and did it with no diploma
Year off, got no rules, trippin' off of them toadstools
More green than my Whole Foods
And I'm too fly, Jeff Goldblum
Got a glasshouse in the Palisades, that A-K-A
White hood, white hood, O-K-K-K
Furniture custom, you shop at IKEA
Show Maserati, you whippin' a Kia
Spendin' this money, it's longer than Nia
Live like a Coppola, me and Sofia
Wakin' up broke, man, wouldn't wanna be ya
Friends with the dopeman, help a nigga re-up
Bring a girlfriend, man, trouble when I see her
"Err-eh-err-eh," onomatopoeia
Ohh, I got my cool on (Tailor-made)
I'm winnin', so they had to dump the Gatorade
And I don't give a fuck about my family name
[Chorus: Childish Gambino & Problem & Problem]
What?
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Don't be mad 'cause I'm doing me better than you doing you
Better than you doing you
Fuck it, what you gon' do? (What?!)

Childish Gambino is a musical artist known for his ability to explore different themes and styles in his music. His song, "IV. Sweatpants," is an interesting piece that has garnered attention for its rich-boy themes and commentary on the fashion choices of the wealthy.

The song is believed to be about "The Boy," an alter-ego or character Gambino has created for the proposed supplemental screenplay that will accompany the album’s release. The theme of the character is one of privilege and wealth, and this is manifested in the lyrics of the song.

About IV. Sweatpants

"IV. Sweatpants" opens with a catchy beat that immediately draws the listener in. As the song progresses, Gambino's unique style becomes more pronounced, and the lyrics begin to take center stage. The message of the song is one of the ridiculous nature of wealth, and the attitude that comes with it.

The phrase "Sweatpants" comes from a line in the chorus where Gambino declares "I'm winnin', yeah, yeah, I'm winnin' / Rich kid, asshole, paint me as a villain." The line is meant to be a commentary on the power and arrogance that comes with wealth. Gambino goes on to describe how the wealthy can wear whatever they want because their money gives them the power to break social codes and norms, as he says, "Black tie, whenever I feel like / Brunch with the homies, I'm eatin' / Italian, dinner with a real one / We ain't even gotta pretend like."

The song shows that Gambino is not afraid to tackle difficult topics and issues in his music. His message is clear: even when someone has all the trappings of success, they are still prone to the negative aspects of privilege and wealth.

"IV. Sweatpants" is a thought-provoking and well-executed piece of music. It shows the creative and critical thinking capacity of Childish Gambino as a musician.

If you are a fan of Gambino's unique musical style, "IV. Sweatpants" is a definite must-listen. Even for those who are not fans, the song is a great example of how music can be used to address social issues and convey important messages.

• Release Date: June 9, 2013
• Artist: Childish Gambino