Terrified
Childish Gambino
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There's a bottom to the top of the moment You won't always be around Catch a nigga coming quickly behind ya People want you underground Do you misbehave? Haunt you to your grave I'm going to eat you alive Please don't find me rude But I don't eat fast food So don't run to me, baby Uh, are not Just hide, oh! You know that you're the one, that's terrified, oh! Just hide, oh! You know that you're the one, that's terrified, oh! La, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up I'm spinning, I'm spinning, I'm spinning you up Just hide, oh! You know that you're the one, that's terrified, oh! Just hide, oh! You know that you're the one, that's terrified, oh! No, no, no, no, no, no, no Please Oh-oh No, no, no, oh Oh you can't run from me You can't hide from me
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Written by: DONALD MCKINLEY II GLOVER, LUDWIG EMIL TOMAS GORANSSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Terrified" is a song by American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician, Donald Glover, who performs under his stage name Childish Gambino.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the studio album "Awaken, My Love!" which was released by Childish Gambino on December 2, 2016.
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Music Genre"Terrified" belongs to the genres, Psychedelic Soul, R&B, and Funk.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Album AcclaimThe album "Awaken, My Love!" itself was highly acclaimed by critics and fans alike, helping to further solidify Childish Gambino's place in the music industry.
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Song Meaning“Terrified” can be perceived as a love song, but its lyrics imply a much darker theme revealing layers of fear and uncertainty.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100, but it has been tremendously popular amongst Childish Gambino's fans.
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Grammy PerformanceChildish Gambino performed "Terrified" at the 2018 Grammy awards ceremony, which led to a surge in its popularity.
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Unique Vocal PerformanceThe song showcases Glover’s falsetto with a childlike vulnerability.
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Featuring ArtistThe studio version of the song includes vocals from JD McCrary, a young artist who later went on to voice young Simba in the 2019 remake of "The Lion King".
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Emotional ImpactThe song was praised for its emotional potency, and as an expression of Glover's fears. Fans and critics have noted its themes of anxiety, unease, and looming danger.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Donald Glover himself and Swedish composer and producer Ludwig Göransson, who is also known for his work on the "Black Panther" film score.
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