Feels Like Summer
Childish Gambino
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Woo, ey Woo, ey You can feel it in the streets On a day like this, the heat It feel like summer I feel like summer I feel like summer You can feel it in the streets On a day like this, the heat I feel like summer (ey) She feel like summer This feel like summer I feel like summer Seven billion souls that move around the sun Rolling faster, faster, not a chance to slow down Slow down Men who made machines that want what they decide Parents tryna tell the children please slow down Slow down I know Oh, I know you know that pain I'm hopin' that this world will change (Ooo, I hope this world will change) But it just seems the same (It is not the same) You can feel it in the streets On a day like this, the heat It feel like summer (I feel like summer) I feel like summer (I feel like summer) I feel like summer Every day gets hotter than the one before Running out of water, it's about to go down Go down Air that kill the bees that we depend upon Birds were made for singing, wakin' up to no sound No sound I know Oh, I know you know my pain (woah, no no no) I'm hopin' that this world will change (This world will change, yeah) But it just seems the same (woah) I know Oh, I hope we change I really thought this world could change But it seems like the same I know Oh, my mind is still the same I'm hoping that this world will change But it just seems the same I know Oh, I hope we change
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Written by: Donald Mckinley Glover, Ludwig Emil Tomas Goransson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Feels Like Summer" is a song by American artist Donald Glover, who performs under the stage name Childish Gambino. Glover is not only a music artist but also a successful actor, comedian, and director.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on July 11, 2018, as part of a summer pack by Childish Gambino. The pack also included "Summertime Magic."
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Song ChartingDespite its unconventional release, "Feels Like Summer" charted well worldwide, reaching number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and charting in the top 50 in several other countries.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Feels Like Summer" was released in September 2018, featuring Glover walking through a neighbourhood with various animated figures, most of whom are prominent black figures in music.
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Animated AppearancesThe animated figures in the "Feels Like Summer" video include famous personalities like Drake, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, and Michelle Obama.
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Song Credits"Feels Like Summer" is written by Donald Glover and Ludwig Göransson, his frequent collaborator. Göransson is a Swedish composer who has worked on various film and TV productions, including "Black Panther" and "The Mandalorian."
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Song ThemesThe song explores themes of climate change, with implied lyrics referencing global warming and its impacts. Alongside this, the song maintains a mellow summer vibe throughout.
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Awards and RecognitionThe music video of "Feels Like Summer" won Best Animated Video at the 2018 UK Music Video Awards.
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Song ReviewsReviews for "Feels Like Summer" were generally positive, praising Glover's smooth vocals, the song's chill vibe, and its underlying environmental message.
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Fantano's TakeNoted music critic Anthony Fantano called the song one of the most important music videos in recent years because of its symbolic representation of many current pop culture figures and ongoing events.
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Song InspirationIn a rare interview, Glover mentioned he was inspired by the reality of how global warming could potentially end summer as we know it, hence the song title "Feels Like Summer."
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Song PopularityAs of 2021, "Feels Like Summer" stands as one of Childish Gambino's most-viewed video on YouTube with over 150 million views.
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Environmental Awareness"Feels Like Summer" was also used in several climate change awareness programs and videos due to its strong environmental message.
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