Sober
Childish Gambino
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And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high Girl, what's your problem 'Cause I know it's hard sometimes, baby just give it some time Oh honey now girl, we can solve them If you just give me some time I can open up your mind If you le-le-let it shine, you can free-ee-ee your mind 'Cause I know And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high Girl, if it's done right Well you know it's got to be, something wonderful to me Oh honey now girl, give it one night If you just give it a chance, loving you is not my plan 'Cause I know one day you'll see All the things that we can be And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober (I want to be the only one) I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober And now that's it's over, I'll never be sober I couldn't believe, but now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high Now I'm so high
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Written by: DONALD MCKINLEY II GLOVER, LUDWIG EMIL TOMAS GORANSSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Overview"Sober" is a song by American artist Childish Gambino, a pseudonym of Donald Glover. Glover is a multi-talented persona who is not just a musician, but also an actor, comedian, director, and writer.
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Album Information"Sober" is part of the extended play (EP) "Kauai" which was released in October 2014. The EP takes its name from Kauai, the oldest main Hawaiian Island.
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Musical Style"Sober" exhibits a departure from Childish Gambino’s usual hip hop genre, showcasing more pop and R&B sounds in its composition.
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Song Message"Sober" talks about the ending of a relationship and the realization of not feeling happy without the presence of the significant other or being "sober".
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Sober" did not officially chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it did extremely well on other charts. On Spotify, the song has amassed over 280 million streams as of 2021.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sober" was released in January 2015 and was directed by Hiro Murai, a frequent collaborator with Glover. The video showcases Glover's acting talents through a unique and quirky interpretation of the song's lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was received warmly by critics who praised Childish Gambino's musical range, and his ability to handle lighter, more pop-oriented music without losing his unique touch.
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Live Performances"Sober" was part of the setlist during Childish Gambino's performances during the Deep Web Tour which ran from February to May in 2014.
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Cultural ImpactThe music video for "Sober" has been praised for its unique storytelling and has accumulated over 82 million views on YouTube as of 2021, demonstrating the song's lasting impact.
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Evolution of Artist"Sober" marked an evolution in Glover's sound, demonstrating his versatility as an artist. He continued to explore and experiment with different musical styles in his following projects.
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