#MaroonMay--#LSMR: 3005

This week, I continue to find songs that most of us have never heard of (or want to hear of) in mainstream culture. Songs that weren't even an after-thought to us before I reviewed them. This time around, it's a song by an artist you may have heard of, but know much better from his career of acting. Donald Glover, known to millions (or hundreds of thousands, depending on if they actually watched the show on NBC) from his star-making role on "Community", lauched a rap career several years back, and has been received praise in the alternative industry for his rhymes and sound that's different from other rappers. I've heard a few of his songs before, and I have enjoyed them a lot, but I wanted to review this one, because it has become my definite favorite among his catalogue. I first heard of this song late last year, when my brother kept playing it every other night, and I was half-asleep. At first, I was annoyed by it. Also, it sounded like something HE made, because Gambimo sounds similar to him. And the ending sounded kinda creepy. But the beat was fantastic, and the chorus was very catchy. I never got a chance to ask him what that song was, so I kinda regretted never knowing what that song was through end of the year...until May 5th when I was waiting through an ad on YT to watch a video, when I noticed Childish Gambino sitting on a Ferris wheel with a deteriorating teddy bear. I tuned off mute, and there it was! That song I wanted to hear. And it has a name...which happens to be numbers.
It's "3005" by Childish Gambino.

As I hit play, I hear part of the chorus, in which Gambino says that no matter what, he always have the back of whoever he's talking about; maybe a friend, family member, significant other. He'll always be there for that person. See, we haven't reached the first verse, and I already noticed this song is already more warm and fuzzy than some of the songs I've already reviewed here. so let's get to the first verse.


So here, Gambino talk about his friends visiting him every weekend, which I assume he enjoys. But I have a feeling things might get a little worse later on.


I think here Gambino mentions the excitement of a song hitting the airwaves, and that he wants to celebrate that newfound fame of that song on the radio.
Sadly, Childish, that song you mentioned really didn't make it that long. It was better than the crap that made it at the top, though. And you did great in the UK.

Hah-hah! Get it? Patience" Doctor? Because a doctor has PATIENTS!! Heh-heh
Anyway; Wow, you really know it wouldn't last. Unfortunatly, he never knew that most song will never reach the top without the catchiness factor or a great beat to support it. But this song does. Why wasn't this song any more popular?!?!--And another thing. The only "Mufasa" I can remember from this is
Oh sorry, anyway, back to the song.

Okay, these lines don't make sense to me. All I got from that is "My house is your House", he met stripper named after a Palestinian city, he smoked a strange drug and now everything feels free-flowing. I guess "Volcanoes" does exist as an experimental drug.
That's that smart rap I'll never understand.

In tge second verse, Gambino says that if/when he becomes famous, his "friends and family" will turn into leacherous bloodsuckers who are only in his life for his money and fame, and if he becomes broke, they'll leave him and never give him he needs at this difficult time. But he hops that that special someone he cares for dearly will stay beside him no matter what. This song really packs an emotional punch with a nice amount or realism that orher rap songs really don't have. No matter how hard they try or want to try.
So in conclusion, this song is the best. This beat is absolutely awesome, the rhymes are perfect and message is very clear (and therefore very sweet). Always have your family's and friends' back, and they'll have yours, too. Even in the the toughest of times, they'll be there for you. Funny I just wrote that, because it really seems to me that this song is like a realistic version of the theme song of Friends; well, as wtitten by a black dude. I have this crazy thought in my head that my favorite hip-hop songs of all time is "Nobody's Perfect" by J. Cole, "F*ckin' Problems" by A$AP Rocky (both dirty and clean versions) and "Best I Ever Had" by Drake(yes; sadly no classics), but after hearing this song, I'll definitely rank it up there with them. It just rocks to me. And there it is; yet another song to review this month. Thank you for joining me. I'll see you next week for the final song to review during Maroon May. (Finally) See you next time!