Childish Gambino - Kids (Keep Up) Lyrics
[Hook:]
If we were kids
I'd want to give you everything that you would want
Those other boys
They gave you toys, but all they wanna do is
Keep up, keep up, keep up
That's all I want, keep up
Keep up with me, keep up
Keep up
Keep up, keep up, keep up
That's all I want, keep up
Keep up with me, keep up
[Verse 1:]
I guess I'm fucking now
It's cause I shine, and I ain't gotta use a crucifix
Fuck the fussing and fighting and arguing to this and that
And "Why you bein' mean to me Donald?" I never texted back
I know it's comin' quick, wishin' I could fast forward
Tell these nice girls they're the reason that I'm an asshole
Omega to alpha male because of that dollar bill
When I worked the mail room I ain't have a shot in hell
I called her ass for two months and heard shit from her
These girls couldn't care less when the chips under
The chips are up and on my shoulder, you heard me?
I take it out on girls who don't even deserve it
The Girls I tried to hit last year, I still might
Karmas a bitch who doesn't suck, but I still like
If we were kids I had the black K-swiss and Reebok
If we were kids I wouldn't act like this but we not
[Hook]
[Verse 2:]
You made a mistake
These dudes man you bathing in apes
Finding you is like finding Asians I hate
But they say I got a fetish, nah I'm skipping all of it
Black or white girls always come with a set of politics
That's all that I was saying
I'm a proud man
They wanna holla when they see your name on SoundScan
Her name Mercedes but she push a brown Focus
And she's doing coke in front of me, but act like I don't notice
"There any breakage in that Trojan?"
She see what she wanna see
So I make her take plan B in front of me
Women talk shit on men like all day
But it's Pete Wentz, goes both ways
They too busy stabbing hoes like OJ
They too busy trapping pros like Kobe
The only thing I put before me is do re
If you had told me the truth we'd be OK
[Hook]
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Childish Gambino Kids (Keep Up) Comments
my son is 2 and this is his fave song 🥺💕
keep that lil mans listening to gambino :)
Luke hell yeah, he knows the words and everything
I’m in love with gambino wtf
2019 Anyone still here? This son will always be a banger.
What happened to this childish gambino tho? Hes not the same
Angel Gallardo yeah I miss the freaks and geek and 9021 gambino
This is BEAUTIFUL!
Still my favorite song 💕
still listening in 2019 💕
Childish Gambino I don't think you understand,,,,!!!! YOUR THE BEST MUSICIAN ALIVE
I'm still here....
My favorite song😉😉😉
HUGE FUCKIN TRACK
The more I hear of Gambino the more I realise was that he was a really special talent that was slept on. He's a bit of an enigma.
i only hear kpop kpop kpop kpop
2018 anyone
This song bring back so many good memories
N O S T A L G I C
2018 💎
this is the dumbest fucking song i’ve ever heard needed to share kbai
Childish Gambino is everything. literally. This was the first song I heard and it hooked me instantly. I hope he continues with rap. I heard that he was giving it all up for acting, but his rap is just so much more than average. I don't like to put anyone else on this level unless they deserve it, but I still put this on the same level as Atmosphere and Tech N9ne. I hope he continues to put some good shit out into the world.
I'm not really into rap, but damn am I mad that I'm just now getting into Childish Gambino. He is really good and he speaks realistically which I like.
Famous Dex tho........😂
Why am I crying?
Because you have functioning human emotions and can understand the beauty of this song
underrated song
Let's take a moment for this line 'the only thing I put before mi is do re' that is lyrical fucking genius.
I still fucking love this song since the first day I heard it gives me chills every time I listen to it!!!! Damn
I feel childish gambino - if he keeps up what he's doing he can be the greatest
This is legit a emotional Fuckboy anthem
I don't know why but this song hits me in the feels
Just when I think I have heard everything he's put out there, I find this gem and I find another reason to be addicted to Donald Glover
This song is actually beautiful... it still to this day gives me chills and makes me cry sometimes.
When i listen to these old tracks by him he always makes me feel some type of way
I Heard it now i want to hear it
again Just he is sing rap wacammaw hear that mrs Potter
mrs tina mrs becky
Still be listening to this song it's so golden 🔑
Forever my favorite Bino song.
Did anyone else catch the reference calling Nicole Brown a ho? Cuz, damn..
I'm not even speaking to rap-misogyny or victim-blaming or slut-shaming, cuz that's not the immediate problem I'm having (I can and do listen to Bikini Kill when I wanna be feminist, and go to 2Chainz shows and blast some nasty music in my apartment - shoutsout to Khia). But that is somebody's mom/daughter/friend/human being whose bloody death wasn't just a news reel or headline.
Been listening to this song so long, and into the vibe of it that I knew the words but still didn't realize how fucked up that is.
And let's not act like Childish Gambino is out here doing some bloody gangster rap shit-- I mean, at least that I've heard. Someone can send me that link. Catch!
I still play the helllll out of his music, don't get me wrong, but my ears perk up at this and I gotta wonder--too smart and talented for all that.
If we were kids I had the black K-Swiss and Reebok..If we were kids I wouldn't act like this..but we not
I love his song Urn, I know it's like 3 minutes, but his singing was so cool and romantic in that.
" Breakage in that trojan she sees what she wants to see. So I made her take Plan B in front of me " 😂😂😂
😂😂 Ah I heard that too I started laughing
Why does Gambino always put Asians into his songs?
its because asians gave him problems when he was younger .-.
Giantdad Lives it's not that deep lol he just has a thing for asian girls and he's said multiple times in interviews
he explained why mid song
IrGregular they don’t listen man
Asian women are the best that's why
He should write more music
we all do wish that but that won't happen :c
arthur rosa yuh do know he's working on another album right?
arthur rosa Did u like his new album?
not my style
who's still listening to this?🙂💅👄💖
"but its pete wentz, goes both ways" can someone explain, i dont get it..
OHH i get it now, thank you!!
he is b i s e x u a l
This beat is still perfect.
So is your mom
Am I the only one that still listens to this song?
No you're not
@K yep, right with you!
nope :D
I listen to it frequently
so much talent and love .... one if very few artists I never get tired of....the more I listen the more I hear....... strength
Maybe my favorite song. Heartbeat and Oakland in my tops but this song and Longest Text Message has so much emotion.
Chris Kioone what about 3005
3005 is more like the song that gets everyone into bino
That power is my fave
Ff7 sounds like in the xylophone haha fucn real
Exactly FF7
Yep, it is Aerith's theme.
even his singing is on point 😩🙌🙌🙌
Love this song so much
WHY DID YOU PUT THIS ONLINE BECAUSE THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER MADE
Does anyone else think a Childish Gambino/Ed Sheeran collab would be fire? Thoughts?
+MALTVINEGAR101 No, Gambino works better with people like Aiko, with Sheeran it would either be too mainstream or just to sappy.
I see your point but I think on the right beat and the right type of song (similar to this) that they could possibly make an exceptionally good song, given that Gambino can sing really well as well as act, and Sheeran has a great singing voice that would compliment Gambino's nicely and he can rap a bit too.
+MALTVINEGAR101 woah
oh my god i,m in love with this song!!! ;)
I love this song, my favorite from CG.
I cant wait for him to come out with new stuff. I know STN MNT came out not too long ago, but he just keeps growing and growing as a rapper and soon he's going to be better than the rest.
you dot swr
How or where can I get the instrumental??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvC4IxGRuVA
This is my top 1 2pac 2 eminem 3 childish gambino 4 tyler the creator 5 kendrick lamar 6 ice cube 7 the game 8 the game 9 biggie that's just my opinion of my all time favorite you can disagree if you want or you can agree
"The only thing I put before me is do re", he is reffering to do re mi. He is impyling that actually no one is first place. He is such a genius, one of the best in the game.
Women talk shit on men like all day
But it's Pete Wentz, it goes both ways
They too busy stabbing hoes like OJ
They too busy trapping pros like Kobe
The only thing I put before me is do re
If you had told me the truth we’d be ok
"Black and white bitches always come with a set of politics" most of the time it true XD
:P nice love this song so much !!!
lol, good luck ever getting laid.
um i already did ? you don't know me XD lol #madehersquirt :P
If anything he was just reciting the exact quote from the song.
Except it's not lmao. It's "black or white girls always come with a set of politics"
I think it's so funny how girls are saying their boyfriends dedicated this song to them, as if it's some romantic love song. just because parts of the song are semi-sweet. yall don't know what love is
dani valencia The same people think 3005 is a happy song
This song is sad! I'd feel like shit if my man dedicated this to me. It'd be like he was saying "In a different life, at another time we could have been in love, it could have been great"
This is pretty much every "sweet" sounding song by Gambino
dani valencia well shit. My bf sent me this song
My boyfriend texted me saying this song reminded him of me. :) song on repeat.
Michelle Alvarez is this sarcasm? Because the song is about how girls are worthless to him
💀💀💀💀🤦🏽♂️ dang. I feel bad for her....
"The only thing I put before me is do re"
As in music.
OK BINO I SEE U
Do re me fa so la ti do. No, you're wrong about the money thing.
What if...It's a pluralistic meaning verse?
Donald is a genius.
中 guo
Bino lmao
yea I know im young and stupid but this song literally describes the past 3 years for me...
Gambino is the best alive. Not saying Eminem isn't a legend, or that Kendrick doesn't drop some hot fire. But lyrically, none compare to Gambino. This guy is Genius, can sing, rap, act, and do comedy. The ultimate threat, none compare.
It's sad that his own fans don't believe he's the best in the game, Gambino isn't just a entertainer he inspires young black children to succeed
Devon P I think they are the top 3 best rappers alive today in my opinion.
Lyrically? Shut the fuck up. Yeah he's talented but he's far from legendary or even good.
Devon P very true
The fuck... this dude is wack as shit. This is some bubblegum shit.
Dont understand how this hits me so deeply, so much love for Gambino anyway
HE IZ GREAT I LUV DIS SONG ITS AMAZIN ALL YALL HATERS NEED 2 QUIT HATIN ON CHILDISH GAMBINO BC HE MAKE MONEY AN THE LAST TIME I CHECKED YALL DONT MAKE AS MUCH AS HE DOES
Last time i checked people used grammar right
Last time I checked someone who makes more money than you is just someone who makes more money than you... Money means nothing we are not critiquing his bank account but his music. I hate when ppl do that money does not make u the best at anything.
@AaronFields85
actually it usually certainly does.
anyone know where to get this song with just the hook on it?
Its kinda funny how in all his songs he clearly says he's an asshole pretty much...Childish Gambino will always be a mystery to me for this very reason, but at the same time he understands his feelings about girls, which isn't really any feeling. Except that we're all assholes. Soooo yea, still confused Lol But he is still loved by me <3
Your name is shitty
Says the old hairy guy....Lmao
I agree with you :P
+Christian Davis It seems like hes acknowledging his problems and that some things he should probably change, but he also knows hes human and he cant change everything. He seems like a very inteliigent person, somebody who has a clear understanding of what is right and wrong, ut who is also a human being, with his own issues. Love his music for that exact reason
Dope xD
Or comes back to community lol
yeah i want him to come back to community....
I sure hope he makes it because he's really good!
J D Well he did
But at what cost
Awesome
…but all they wanna to do is K-POP ! K-POP K-POP K-POP
that's all I want
K-POP K-POOOOP !
is this a joke .-. just saying cxause he sayin keep up
of course it's a joke ^^
I just heard this while i was listening and i came to the comments to see if i was the only one that noticed.. good to know im not the only one
I love this.
Anyone know the notes on bells in this song??
I usually learn it by ear.
This song is awesome!
This is my song....
He sings all of his own songs...
I ♡ this
Gambino is one of the best
(I'm not gay)
Not in the one with adele
How you dont kno??? Its pretty obvious
My boo sung this too me once(cuz he knows i luv this song) and I completely ruined the moment cuz I was like I'm 15 and your 16 so we kinda still are kids bae lol
Keep up
I love the chorus. The whole song gives me the feels, but the chorus hits home the hardest.
Very true Gambino is the best in the music industry
Childish need more credit than what he gets i been listenin since 2011 so wen he gets big us commentin now r tru fans
This.song is just so.sad :/
Pete Wentz sings the chorus.
same here
donald mcknight glover savin the rap game
i was goin thru a breakup when i heard this song for tha first time. i was in my friend jamie's car and i just started bawlin :( i love this song tho.