Meaning of “Feels Like Summer” by Childish Gambino
“Feels Like Summer” is a song written, recorded and performed by American singer/songwriter/actor Childish Gambino. The lyrics of “Feels Like Summer” center on various important things currently affecting the world. Some of these important things Gambino mentions in the song include climate change, the pollution of the air, the destruction of the forest, and the rapid increase in the population of the world.
He also sheds light on other important things such as the following:
- Water crisis
- Artificial intelligence
- Air pollution on planet earth rapidly killing the bees which mankind depends on for survival
The theme of this song is almost similar to Marvin Gaye’s 1971 hit song “Mercy Mercy Me”. We say so because both songs deal with the sad state of the environment.
Facts about “Feels Like Summer”
- Childish Gambino wrote this song with his longtime collaborator Swedish record producer/songwriter Ludwig Göransson. Gambino penned the lyrics whereas Göransson came up with the track’s music. It is noteworthy that Göransson also co-wrote and co-produced Gambino’s Grammy Award winning song “Redbone”.
- “Feels Like Summer” was produced by both Gambino and Göransson.
- This tune was released on July 11, 2018. It is one of the two songs on Gambino’s third EP titled Summer Pack.
- The official music video for “Feels Like Summer” was directed by Gambino alongside two other directors: Greg Sharp and Ivan Dixon. The video officially came out on September 2, 2018.
- On the UK Singles Chart, “Feels Like Summer” made it to number 90.
Below is the animated music video of this tune. The video features cartoon renditions of a host of prominent names in the music industry and former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama.
Notable people in the music video
- 21 Savage: He is in a vehicle with Metro Boomin puffing on a cigarette (or at least something that looks like one)
- ASAP Rocky: He is playing tug of war with several others, including the Weeknd and Solange
- Future: He is riding a bicycle and being chased after by Drake
- Kanye West: He is wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and weeping. Michelle Obama hugs him apparently trying to comfort him.
- Nicki Minaj: She is playing with toys with Travis Scott
- Migos: The trio has transformed a driveway into a basketball court and are busily enjoying a game of basketball there
Aside the above, other notable faces in the video include: Jaden Smith, Lil Pump, Snoop Dogg, Gucci Mane, Chance the Rapper, Lil Yachty, Michael Jackson and Birdman. The clip is in fact laden to the brim with many artists – many of whom we haven’t mentioned. See if you can spot them.
