Lyrical Breakdown of Retro - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Retro" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Childish Gambino weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Retro" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Childish Gambino employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Childish Gambino's narrative.

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Uh uh Yeah we gon' get it Yeah Uh uh Oh no no no We can go together It doesn't really matter We can get there We can do it if we try You know that I love you Put no one else above you We can get there We can do it if we try Young Bino in the house like an B&E Why I'm looking so fly I'm just being me Moved up, weed In my girl clutch White girls so The twelve ain't never really searched Smoke cars, swear to god Need a bigger purse Royalty, I'm the boss, we ain't gotta work Lay it out on the island She Hawaiian, wonder if she let me slide in The OG making noise like a firetruck Flew in, touched down Then we light 'em up I've been saying that the clique There's alot of us Talk shit But nobody else ontop of us Got popular This the real shit Get ... in the face With a full clip Get ... in the aim Niggas don't slip Then get ... With the case just for sellin' it I know them gorillas I hang with them killers They paint 'em as villains When really they livin' We got abroad This is world war three I'm the new Jay-Z I ain't write shit down I'mma steal that crown I'mma do that thing Girl you sweeter than mango How we cool and confident With hair like Django How we walk in the room And the girls they notice 'Cus they know you bogus I'm the man you noticed And... We can go together It doesn't really matter We can get there We can do it if we try You know that I love you Put no one else above you We can get there We can do it if we try I'mma show you how to do this It's easy when you Let go, let go Didn't mean to make you nervous The booty lookin' retro retro You can be the moon to me And I can be your spotlight (spotlight) And if you think I'm ballin' You shoulda seen me last night, last night Fuck that, fuck ya'll and the po-po's Down under, surfin' on the gold coast I'm looking for the truth in a blunt And I ain't got a home Let's stunt So baby if you feel like you wanna leave I ain't afraid to drop a couple skymiles The game ain't easy We both deserve a little bit of timeout We can go together It doesn't really matter *Cough* Oh Yeah 'Kay, one, two, three, go! Oh, hey Oh, hey, ah Are we done?