+Abrianna LeeRae it truly shows that he knows music and can control it. most artist can't play with words and emotion while on MIC but he does that simply quite well
How can he can just switch from hard rapping over a hard beat to softly singing in a second is crazy. He one of the most talented artists in the world, acting, singing, poetry, rapping. Can do everything
as an aspiring musician i face the everlasting hell that coming out the gate with media focused music will get you the foundation for creating the art you wanted to all along
I think that was on purpose where his singing character is holding back.. not brave enough "cant speak" then his character was done with the shit going on and burst out
It starts off very soft like most relationships but over time gets rocky and serious. Great song but a painful reminder of a person you love will never share the same feelings as you.
Person you loved. Past tense. The song is about a girl he use to date but now they just mess around. Then she gets upset when he gets a girl. Ultimately it leads to the third verse and the questions: "Are we dating? Are we f*cking? Are we best friends? Are we something between that?" Confused as to what they are.
i love the way he doesn't try to put on a performance he just gets so into the lyrics and watching his facial expressions is so intriguing he's such an incredible artist
Donald is a ridiculously multi-talented individual. On top of Community and other TV/Movie appearances, he is also a comedy writer (wrote on 30 Rock), stand up comedian (WEIRDO comedy special, comedy central special), producer/director (His new series Atlanta), rapper/singer (aka Childish Gambino), and he knows how to manage his image/brand better than most business majors.
Idk bout that.. I see Gambino in the later seasons.. especially his birthday episode. He was growing up.. childish then he was maturing.. still not smart but he was getting there.. he was understanding more and more and now... hes his own man. I hope hes not stupid in the Movie.. he had years on the boat to better himself
@@fighthaver2136 Years late reply, but he and his friends also had a comedy channel on youtube years ago with, in my opinion, some of the greatest bits.
@@damn_jaz9895 not even close, and by that i mean Hans. i hope Ludwig doesnt end up like that hack. at least Goransson actually writes all of his compositions and arranges them himself, while Zimmer hires multiple composers, arrangers and takes all the credit because its all done under his publishing brand which is named after him. for Pete's sake Hans cant even notate his own work.
This whole live session used to be my favorite shit to watch. And I finally years later realized why. Bino is so raw and real. He starts off being nervous and ends up acting like he doesnt give a fuck anymore and just goes for it. And on top of that, he doesnt care if it sounds perfect. Hes ok being vulnerable. Raw talent and emotion
It's Ludwig Goransson, of course. He's the producer or co-producer of all of Gambino's songs (some some featuring other producers Besides him and Gambino)
i really REALLY wish I could just go back in time to where community was just starting... to where it was literally the best 2 hours of television with The Office, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec and Community every Thursday night. I just wanna grow with these shows like I was experiencing it the first time, but mainly experience Donald Glover's ridiculous climb to super stardom... incredible.
literally saw this comment and went to check how old he is and found out we had the same birthday HAHHA. Welp im gonna freak out for the rest of the day ^~^
supereminem000 the childish was just a Wutang name man, I guess you are right in the sense that he chose the name because he relates to it but he didn't choose childish on purpose
What ever float's your boat man i like his music and respect the guy but not like that but i respect your opinion but i don't feel like that being honest but hey you feel that way its fine just don't make it toxic
Andy Warhol II At least he aged by 7 years during a 7 year time span, unlike another person that appeared in a bug-themed marvel movie(I’m looking at you, Paul, you lucky immortal bastard.)
@@dylanxotwod you said he isn't nervous [because] this is his career. The implication being that people who make a career out of performing don't get nervous.
Not his greatest vocal performance ever. It actually shows that he constantly works to improve himself coz his redbone vocals in live performances are incredible
I just got into Gambino yesterday. Jesus Christ his songs are so relatable. That I just sat back in shock over how real his music felt. I could cry to it because my first relationship lasted for like 3 months and it sucks but his music got me through my loneliness that not all relationships are perfect.
So young here...damn DG! My fav will always be your TripleJ-Sober & official, TIA. But, I love watching the beginnings of great artists such as yourself. Peace & good health to you. xx
this is up there with Nirvana unplugged for me. call me crazy, I can't change how I feel. one of the best performances of all time. God damn I just had to say it!
Hook 2x] I wanted you to know That I am ready to go, heartbeat My heartbeat I wanted you to know Whenever you are around, can't speak I can't speak [Verse 1] I know what your boy like Skinny tie and a cuff tight He go and make breakfast You walk around naked I might just text you Turn your phone over, when it's all over No settling down, my text go to your screen You know better than that I come around when you least expect me I'm sitting at the bar when your glass is empty You thinking that the songs coming on to tempt me I need to be alone like the way you left me You start calling, you start crying I come over, I'm inside you I can't find you The girl that I once had But the sex that we have, isn't half bad Text say that "It's not fair" That's code for "He's not here" And I'mma flirt with this new girl And I'mma call if it don't work So we fuck, till we come, to conclusions All the things that we thought we were losing I'm a ghost and you know this That's why we broke up in the first place Cause [Hook 2x] [Verse 2] It's late night Thursday I know that you heard me But you don't want the same thing Well two can play that game So I'm chilling with my girlfriend But she not my real girlfriend She got a key to my place but She not my real girlfriend Stupid, so dummy Say the wrong thing and wrong girls come runnin' I'm paranoid that these girls want something from me And it's hard to make a dime go one hundred And my dude freakin' out over a worse fate She on time, but she late for their first date Cause he went and tried out a new condom Slipped off in a threesome, good problems? Right? Wrong Askin' him if she wanna play games With the super smash brothers, but none of them you I miss the sex when you kiss whenever you through Sixty-nine is the only dinner for two I was wrong, but would you have listened to you? Uh, you were crazy I got a heart, but the artichoke Is only thing girls want when you in that smokin' light [Hook 2x] [Verse 3] So we're done? This the real shit? We used to hold hands like field trips I'm a jerk, but your dude is a real dick I read his posts on your wall and I feel sick He ain't cool, he ball and all that But he just a fake nigga who blog in all caps You couldn't wait to date I'm going straight for your thighs like the cake you ate I give a fuck about the niggas that you say you hate You know that I’m the best when I’m affectionate I'm the best that you had, face it J and Keyshia are related, racist I give you money, then you burn it, like you made off She ain't a killer, but she'd fucking blow your head off I know he wondering, "What the fuck you hiding?" That we dated like raps about Bin Laden Ayo, fuck this Are we dating? Are we fucking? Are we best friends? Are we something in between that? I wish we never fucked, and I mean that But not really, you say the nastiest shit in bed and it’s fuckin’ awesome
Having the midi triggers on the instruments is so dope. Best way to do electronics live... Back then as well it was such frustrating technology. Wonder who else was doing it around that time
Listening to Childish Gambino sing before and just hearing how far even a professional artist who was a good singer before turn into this amazing vocal singer in only a few number of years. Really inspiring
he seemed so nervous at first but once it got to the second part he seemed so confident. lovely lovely performance.
thought I was the only one
He probably wasn't smoking that good good. But, he kinda looked high lol
+Abrianna LeeRae it truly shows that he knows music and can control it. most artist can't play with words and emotion while on MIC but he does that simply quite well
+Sabataj He always looks high
He's an actor so he understands the build/arch. Most likely was intentional.
How can he can just switch from hard rapping over a hard beat to softly singing in a second is crazy. He one of the most talented artists in the world, acting, singing, poetry, rapping. Can do everything
I can do that
as an aspiring musician i face the everlasting hell that coming out the gate with media focused music will get you the foundation for creating the art you wanted to all along
Sureee@@eastsidebop
@@eastsidebop My lord
I love how he went from censoring himself to just letting emotions take over, this guy
+Paco UA-camG4mers I don't think I've ever seen a Gambino performance where he remembers not to curse for the whole song lol
I hope that never changes haha
I think that was on purpose where his singing character is holding back.. not brave enough "cant speak" then his character was done with the shit going on and burst out
you know the song is actually like that?
I've seen him twice. He always has so much passion when he sings live
I love how he censors himself in the beginning but doesn't give a fuck in that last verse.
And then he almost makes fun of the censorship at the end lol.."You say the nastiest stuff in bed and it's always awesome when you do it"
never seen a Gambino live performance where he remembers to keep it clean the whole time
Gambino is one of few artists who portray their vulnerability and truth behind the lyrics. Amazing!
Not really, clearly you don't dig deep at all if you think that.
Draven Aylesz Really? Did we hear the same song?
Uhm.. I'd say most artist show vulnerability in their songs. Swing and a miss.
Trafalgar Not really.
It starts off very soft like most relationships but over time gets rocky and serious. Great song but a painful reminder of a person you love will never share the same feelings as you.
Person you loved. Past tense. The song is about a girl he use to date but now they just mess around. Then she gets upset when he gets a girl. Ultimately it leads to the third verse and the questions: "Are we dating? Are we f*cking? Are we best friends? Are we something between that?" Confused as to what they are.
Bollocks. Find a better person to love.
Everyone interprets a song/music differently thats the point of art🤌
@@dallascowgirl105 exactly.
Mine finally got me all to himself & it’s been the best relationship ever for years.
i love the way he doesn't try to put on a performance he just gets so into the lyrics and watching his facial expressions is so intriguing he's such an incredible artist
The last verse gives me life tbh.
It really does
Still can't believe that this is the guy from Community. He & his music & Troy are sooo different, makes it hard to believe he was able to play him.
Donald is a ridiculously multi-talented individual. On top of Community and other TV/Movie appearances, he is also a comedy writer (wrote on 30 Rock), stand up comedian (WEIRDO comedy special, comedy central special), producer/director (His new series Atlanta), rapper/singer (aka Childish Gambino), and he knows how to manage his image/brand better than most business majors.
Trevor Keys amen
Idk bout that.. I see Gambino in the later seasons.. especially his birthday episode. He was growing up.. childish then he was maturing.. still not smart but he was getting there.. he was understanding more and more and now... hes his own man. I hope hes not stupid in the Movie.. he had years on the boat to better himself
@@fighthaver2136 Years late reply, but he and his friends also had a comedy channel on youtube years ago with, in my opinion, some of the greatest bits.
In my opinion he is one of the best performers of this time, he has soo much emotion and energy that he puts into his live performances I love them.
Take it you don't listen to metal haha.
Depechecure KornChapel I do, but maybe not the right people.
ah, I wasn't trying to be rude. But, look up slipknot live rock am ring 2009 or KoЯn rock am ring 2013 the crowds and the passion is crazy. :).
this comment's 4 years old but check out twenty one pilots and the 1975 if you haven't already
@@drewzorio9057 metals trash
I like that to begin with he mutes over the swear words, but then by the last verse he's too into it that he says them all with aggressive content
I didn't notice that before, nice work and I think he's so into the last verse is cos it's the most important part of the song
True! It's good that he still feels the music!
That's the whole point tho... thats how his character he is singing
I feel like he might’ve done it on purpose or at least I would like to believe that :)
never forget that Donald Glover's go-to producer, Ludwig (guitarist), is a Grammy and Academy Award winning musician
Yeah he does the music for the mandalorian too!
Yeah that man is a genius,like Hans Zimmer
@@damn_jaz9895 not even close, and by that i mean Hans. i hope Ludwig doesnt end up like that hack. at least Goransson actually writes all of his compositions and arranges them himself, while Zimmer hires multiple composers, arrangers and takes all the credit because its all done under his publishing brand which is named after him. for Pete's sake Hans cant even notate his own work.
I love that drummer's transition at 3:40 and he looks very proud of himself haha. I think he adds a lot to the feeling of the song too, nice playing.
The drummer killed it in the 3rd verse.
This whole live session used to be my favorite shit to watch. And I finally years later realized why. Bino is so raw and real. He starts off being nervous and ends up acting like he doesnt give a fuck anymore and just goes for it. And on top of that, he doesnt care if it sounds perfect. Hes ok being vulnerable. Raw talent and emotion
I honestly love those shorts. Fucking fly as fuck and this dude rocks them like it ain't no one's business.
It's Ludwig Goransson, of course. He's the producer or co-producer of all of Gambino's songs (some some featuring other producers Besides him and Gambino)
pushpopLoC909 He looks like hes halfway through hormone therapy but yeah he pulls it off
teduken i cant handle my shit right now :DDDD
this man is incredible as an actor, as a comedian, as a musician
i really REALLY wish I could just go back in time to where community was just starting... to where it was literally the best 2 hours of television with The Office, 30 Rock, Parks and Rec and Community every Thursday night. I just wanna grow with these shows like I was experiencing it the first time, but mainly experience Donald Glover's ridiculous climb to super stardom... incredible.
troy
Lol at first he censored himself then he was just like fuck it im going in
his voice omg words can't explain how much i love himmm
yea hes a beast. look our lastnames
nice last name
the end is so dorky, and I adore him.
the end? the whole damn thing man
i love how he sounds so nervous at the chorus but now he's really confident and can bless us with vocals like the ones in redbone or baby boy
Holy shit, he looks so YOUNG, but he's my age. Seeing him lose himself and then turn back into this shy little kid at the end, omg wonderful
andy milonakis
+Amelia Bee Black don't crack.
"childish" Gambino for a reason :p
literally saw this comment and went to check how old he is and found out we had the same birthday HAHHA. Welp im gonna freak out for the rest of the day ^~^
supereminem000 the childish was just a Wutang name man, I guess you are right in the sense that he chose the name because he relates to it but he didn't choose childish on purpose
are we dating? are we fucking? are we best friends? are we something in between that?
ooh damn, modern day 'love'
I'm straight, but i have a very strong sense of gay love for this man.
0_o?
Me too man
Me too
its not just me!
What ever float's your boat man i like his music and respect the guy but not like that but i respect your opinion but i don't feel like that being honest but hey you feel that way its fine just don't make it toxic
You can tell that he's more confident in the second part of the song and it's amaaaazing. So full of emotion
i love watching him get lost in the music, its like watching 2 people perform
gambino looks 18 when hes 25 then he looks 25 when hes 32 wtf CG
Andy Warhol II Black don’t crack lol
Andy Warhol II At least he aged by 7 years during a 7 year time span, unlike another person that appeared in a bug-themed marvel movie(I’m looking at you, Paul, you lucky immortal bastard.)
But now he looks like 43 while he 36
Good genes, man...
@@farhannr28 Nah.
Gambino fascintes me
You wish you never fucked with him. But not really
Mauves Army like he's my nigga but he's not my nigga
Lentil Reflection Your spelling fascinates me.
Captainpuntymidgets like we cool but we not cool
I uhhh... I thought this guy was making a boat trip around the world...
Lol Community reference I love it
Well the boat was called childish tycoon...so
But then he got kidnapped by pirates
@@stacysmith8593 lol, I posted this comment 6 years ago, thanks for reminding me of this great song 😄👍🏻
@@fester38 Haha no problem! It's the first time I heard it... I came late to the Community party lol!
Aww. He's so cute when he sings. It's adorable how nervous he is.
Caitlin Gem *...at first. Then he got more aggressive and it truly picked up after that.
He isn’t really that nervous. This is his career
@@dylanxotwod do you think that performers don't get nervous?
the book worm I never said that. Just judging by his looks, it doesn’t look like he’s nervous.
@@dylanxotwod you said he isn't nervous [because] this is his career. The implication being that people who make a career out of performing don't get nervous.
his energy in this is mad
My girlfriend loved this song. Now, I cry when I listen to it
Rest in peace, dear
oh my god im so sorry ❤
The last verse is forever my favorite.
he looks so awkward throughout the beginning and the middle then he goes oFF oh my goddd I love this
I love his facial expressions 👍
I especially like the expressions he makes when he says "she not my real girlfriend" softly then says it again rather aggressively.
Love bino
Perks of being an actor I love it
Yes
THIS IS FUCKING EPIC AND IM AMAZED
That drum fill at 4:04 JEEEEZUS!
You can see how much emotion hes putting in this song. Its beautiful
This song is dope!!
Go fuck yourself
You mad...or nah?
Ieatcoonsforbreakfast You mad and yearning for attention LOL how sad.
How dare you call me sad.
Ieatcoonsforbreakfast It's pretty pathetic
That bass sound is that funky Justice sound. So epic
+Roscoe That bass was nasty... i was amazed that that is where that sound came from. I wonder what pedals that guy is using for that sound.
@@RyanC232 entered the comment section just to discover that. No luck.
Childish gambino is a very talented artist. So many variations and one of the reasons i love listening to him. A piece of art.
One of the most well-rounded artists of his time.. from acting, to stand-up, to music. The real deal.
Recently just watched (and finished Community). I will never see Donald Glover/Childish Gambino as anyone but Troy Barnes ever again.
Lol, Not if you start watching ATLANTA. AMAZING show.
Mirage Uchiha I have. Still Troy haha
such an amazing performance. He's so into it
Goosebumps. This song is still as fresh as ever ❤❤
He's so perf 😍
Glover blows my mind cause he‘s an outstanding actor and you can definitely see his acting when he raps, PURE TALENT
Still gives me goosebumps
Ludwig is so great he can play piano on a guitar..
BAE HE WAS SO GOOD
he is
I love his passion when he raps!! It's soo comedic and awesome!
Not his greatest vocal performance ever. It actually shows that he constantly works to improve himself coz his redbone vocals in live performances are incredible
I ABSOLUTELY, thought the same exact thing 🙏🏽
I just fell in love!
bruh its crazy seeing how much his singing as improved
This song is so god damn real
His singing voice has come so far when looking back at this
omg love him and the ending
I just got into Gambino yesterday. Jesus Christ his songs are so relatable. That I just sat back in shock over how real his music felt. I could cry to it because my first relationship lasted for like 3 months and it sucks but his music got me through my loneliness that not all relationships are perfect.
"I need to be alone like the way you left me" is too real man
I love how he gets so into the song, lol..one of my fav artists!
This performance has made me love him even more. You can see the emotion in him and how he was so nervous at the start then the confidence rise
Fucking let it rip in the 3rd verse YEZZZZZ
The emotion he puts into this performance, it's moving. Love this and love this song
so much emotion
I love his facial expressions
His songs and present day rap basically say the same thing but a different feeling. I love him so Much😍
Its amazing that after all these years all these musicians still play for him. Just shows what kind of person Donald is!
This has always been my absolute favorite song by him it never gets old
HE ACTUALLY CREATED THIS
who still checking in, in 2024?
he's gotten so much better at singing, oh my god
My favorite Performer
I love this talented man so much
We need to protect this man at all costs
So young here...damn DG! My fav will always be your TripleJ-Sober & official, TIA. But, I love watching the beginnings of great artists such as yourself. Peace & good health to you. xx
Why is it that the best lyrysist to grace us in the past 5+ years comes up with this stuff on his lunch break? Unreal
this is up there with Nirvana unplugged for me. call me crazy, I can't change how I feel. one of the best performances of all time. God damn I just had to say it!
Live band versions of songs with a mixed backing track give me life.
amazing love his performances
I Love you Troy Barnes
Crazy how much more confident he is when singing... his voice has grown so much
Donald you are amazing😎
I love this song so much
🎉 LET’S GO!
2018!!!! still on repeat...
Hook 2x]
I wanted you to know
That I am ready to go, heartbeat
My heartbeat
I wanted you to know
Whenever you are around, can't speak
I can't speak
[Verse 1]
I know what your boy like
Skinny tie and a cuff tight
He go and make breakfast
You walk around naked
I might just text you
Turn your phone over, when it's all over
No settling down, my text go to your screen
You know better than that
I come around when you least expect me
I'm sitting at the bar when your glass is empty
You thinking that the songs coming on to tempt me
I need to be alone like the way you left me
You start calling, you start crying
I come over, I'm inside you
I can't find you
The girl that I once had
But the sex that we have, isn't half bad
Text say that "It's not fair"
That's code for "He's not here"
And I'mma flirt with this new girl
And I'mma call if it don't work
So we fuck, till we come, to conclusions
All the things that we thought we were losing
I'm a ghost and you know this
That's why we broke up in the first place
Cause
[Hook 2x]
[Verse 2]
It's late night Thursday
I know that you heard me
But you don't want the same thing
Well two can play that game
So I'm chilling with my girlfriend
But she not my real girlfriend
She got a key to my place but
She not my real girlfriend
Stupid, so dummy
Say the wrong thing and wrong girls come runnin'
I'm paranoid that these girls want something from me
And it's hard to make a dime go one hundred
And my dude freakin' out over a worse fate
She on time, but she late for their first date
Cause he went and tried out a new condom
Slipped off in a threesome, good problems?
Right? Wrong
Askin' him if she wanna play games
With the super smash brothers, but none of them you
I miss the sex when you kiss whenever you through
Sixty-nine is the only dinner for two
I was wrong, but would you have listened to you?
Uh, you were crazy
I got a heart, but the artichoke
Is only thing girls want when you in that smokin' light
[Hook 2x]
[Verse 3]
So we're done? This the real shit?
We used to hold hands like field trips
I'm a jerk, but your dude is a real dick
I read his posts on your wall and I feel sick
He ain't cool, he ball and all that
But he just a fake nigga who blog in all caps
You couldn't wait to date
I'm going straight for your thighs like the cake you ate
I give a fuck about the niggas that you say you hate
You know that I’m the best when I’m affectionate
I'm the best that you had, face it
J and Keyshia are related, racist
I give you money, then you burn it, like you made off
She ain't a killer, but she'd fucking blow your head off
I know he wondering, "What the fuck you hiding?"
That we dated like raps about Bin Laden
Ayo, fuck this
Are we dating? Are we fucking?
Are we best friends? Are we something in between that?
I wish we never fucked, and I mean that
But not really, you say the nastiest shit in bed and it’s fuckin’ awesome
Off the scale....JUST perfect
the guy who produced redbone just tearing it up on the guitar. wow that's a long-term relationship.
I love this and this performance was so good! I'm surprised this doesn't have more views
unbelievable talent. Amazing band
Fave song
This is too good ❤
He still sang good though, and sounded like the song. Why are y'all saying his singing sucked? Did better than most can.
This was great...You can tell he’s worked on his vocals because he sounds even better now🔥
long live lastfm
Masterpiece period and the performance is simply perfect ❤️❤️
One of the most talented humans in music. Donald is an inspiration.
Having the midi triggers on the instruments is so dope. Best way to do electronics live... Back then as well it was such frustrating technology. Wonder who else was doing it around that time
Listening to Childish Gambino sing before and just hearing how far even a professional artist who was a good singer before turn into this amazing vocal singer in only a few number of years. Really inspiring