Childish Gambino has released a new song called “Lithonia” as the lead single from his upcoming album Bando Stone & the New World. The album is set to be released on July 19, 2024.
“Lithonia” is a departure from Glover’s previous hip-hop and R&B-influenced sound, instead featuring a rock-heavy, alt-rock-inspired style. The song was co-produced by Glover, Ludwig Göransson, Max Martin, and Michael Uzowuru.
Lithonia Childish Gambino Lyrics
Cody LaRae
He had a break
He’s findin’ out
That nobody gives a fuck
I did my job
I paid my dues
Love is for fools
‘Cause nobody gives a fuck
No one, no one
No one—
Nobody gives a fuck
I feel liberated
Over medicated
It was overrated
Damn, what you want?
I can tell by the look on your face (Oh)
Let me outta here (Oh)
I’ve been gone so long
Don’t you know that
This is the moment?
You’re watching us throw it away
Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae)
He had a break (He had a break)
He’s findin’ out
That nobody gives a fuck (Oh)
I did my job (I did my job)
I paid my dues (I paid my dues)
Love is for fools
‘Cause nobody gives a fuck
No one, no one
Nobody gives a fuck
My sweet Lithonia
What have you done?
These are your children
I am your son
Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae)
What have you done? (He had a break)
(He’s findin’ out)
Nobody gives a fuck
Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae)
What have you done? (I paid my dues)
(Love is for fools)
Nobody gives a fuck
Cody LaRae
He had a break
He’s findin’ out
Nobody gives a fuck
Childish Gambino – Lithonia Lyrics Meaning
The title “Lithonia” likely refers to the dystopian, post-apocalyptic setting of the album and its accompanying film, which Glover is directing.
The word “Lithonia” means “city/town of stone”, hinting at the bleak, desolate environment explored in the project.
Lyrics from the song reveal Cody LaRae’s disillusionment, with lines like “He’s finding out that nobody gives a fuck” and “Love is for fools ‘Cause nobody gives a fuck”.
The song appears to explore themes of feeling overmedicated, liberated, and disillusioned with love and society’s apathy.
