Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Childish Gambino's fiery track, "Bonfire," a rap masterclass packed with cultural references and unapologetic energy. Explore the song's complex lyrics, confront social commentary, and discover why it remains a standout in Gambino's discography. Perfect for those looking to understand the art of lyrical wordplay and the power of music as a means of expression.
[English]
Okay, it's Childish Gambino, homegirl, drop it like the NASDAQMove, white girls, like there's coke up my asscrack
Move, black girls, 'cause, man, fuck it, I'll do either
I love pussy, I love bitches, dude, I should be runnin' PETA
In Adidas, with some short shorts, B-O-O all over me
My green is where it's supposed to be, your green is in my grocery
This Asian dude, I stole his girl, and now he got that Kogi beef
My dick is like an accent mark, it's all about the over Es
Hot like a parked car
I sound weird like nigga with hard R
Fly like the logo on my cousin's 440
Eatin' Oreos like these white girls that blow me
Vodka for my ladies, whiskey for a grown man
Hangin' in the islands, lookin' for Earl like Toejam
I made the beat retarded, so I'm callin' it a slow jam
Butcher and I know it, man, kill beef, go ham
These rappers are afraid of him
'Cause I'm a beast, bitch, grrr, invader, Zim
Gambino is a call girl, fuck you, pay me
Brand-new whip for these niggas like slavery
They told me I was awful, man, that shit did not phase me
Tell me how I suck again, my memory is hazy
"You're my favorite rapper, now" Yeah, dude, I better be
Or you can fuckin' kiss my ass, human centipede
You wanna see my girl? I ain't that dumb
You wanna see my girl? Check Maxim
"Man, why does every black actor gotta rap some?"
I don't know, all I know is I'm the best one
It's a bonfire, turn the lights out
I'm burnin' everything you motherfuckers talk about
It's a bonfire, turn the lights out
I'm burnin' everything you motherfuckers talk about
You know these rapper dudes talk shit, start killin'
Fuck that, got goons like an archvillain
I'm from the South, ain't got no accent, don't know why
So this rap is child's play, I do my name like Princess Di
Yeah, they say they want the realness, rap about my real life
Told me I should just quit, "First of all, you talk white
Second off, you talk like you haven't given up yet"
Rap's stepfather, yeah, you hate me but you will respect
I put in work, ask Ludwig
Put my soul on the track like shoes did
Played this for my cousin, now he can't even think straight
Black and white music? Now, nigga, that's a mixtape
Shoutout to my blerds, they represent the realness
Shoutout to Gambino, girls, my dick is in the building
I know you hate me 'cause your little cousin play me
And I like black girls who nerdy, but when they dance they be sayin', "Ow"
I'm sorry for who followed me
Chillin' with a Filipino at your local Jollibee
Yeah, I'm in her ass like sodomy
So if you see my hand under the table, don't bother me
I don't talk soft, that's that other guy
I'm screamin', "What the fuck is up?" like I ain't seen the sky
The shit I'm doin' this year? Insanity
Made the beat then murdered it, Casey Anthony
These rappers don't know what to do
'Cause all I did was act me like a Looney Tune
And I'll give you all of me until there's nothing left
I swear, this summer will be summer Camp, bitch
Key Vocabulary
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move /muːv/ A1 |
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girls /ɡɜːrlz/ A1 |
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love /lʌv/ A1 |
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runnin' /ˈrʌnɪn/ A1 |
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green /ɡriːn/ A1 |
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dick /dɪk/ B2 |
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accent /ˈæksənt/ B1 |
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bonfire /ˈbɒnfʌɪər/ B1 |
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rap /ræp/ A2 |
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hate /heɪt/ A2 |
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work /wɜːrk/ A1 |
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soul /səʊl/ B2 |
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music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1 |
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nerdy /ˈnɜːrdi/ B2 |
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dance /dæns/ A1 |
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sky /skaɪ/ A1 |
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insanity /ɪnˈsænəti/ B2 |
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summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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