The song “Childish” is about Kid Rohan embracing his inner child and refusing to conform to societal expectations of what it means to be a mature adult. He talks about his love for cartoons and video games and how he doesn’t want to make a sequel to a past relationship. He also discusses his insecur...
[Verse 1]
I watch cartoons
My 3DS pen Gil Grunt with the harpoon
Parted ways with you, and I don't want a part two
I told myself to be myself, like it ain't hard too
I play Smash Bros
Over the age, you would think that I was past those
I ain't asking for approval or an encore
But I know this is who I am, and who I'm all for
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
[Verse 2]
I don't say this like a diss
But deep down, I'm afraid you'll criticize the mix
Always putting in my best, and it is what it is
Don't like [?], this a stepping stone for what I have to give
'Cause every day I overthink, high standards what I bring
Sometimes I ask myself, "Kid, how you manage all this pain?
You done made a hundred songs, and you ain't landed any fame"
I pray for sunlight, but until then, I'll be dancing in the rain
It's just mе locked in this room, working on every tunе
Every track what I consume made more than half what I produce
I ain't cappin' 'bout my roots, 'cause there's magic in the truth
And if I ain't making it yet, then this is practice for what's soon
So next time you try to say this ain't professional
I'll say I'm tryna make authentic art that ain't forgettable
I'm proud of what I made, in this game, it's all me
So I'm fine with what you said if you ever try to call me-
[Chorus]
Childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
'Cause I'm childish, I'm childish
I'mma stay childish
[Verse 3]
I grew up in the [?] in America
If you think that you could win it, then they switching in character
Everybody in my circle computer science, investment, banking
Make you think you were stupid for trying entertainment
But you could get away with it if you said it's a hobby
But if it's any more than that, there's a chance that they probably
Judge you for your big dreams
But I can't lie, I wanted this since I was like 16
Making records since 15, maybe even 14
I cried in my room, and then those tears [?] forging
New lyrics and more songs, this what made me wake up
If I dream of this rap, then I tend to stay up (Truth!)
I took a long look in the mirror, staring inside
And what I learn, I'm following 'till the day that I die
That if they ever call me childish for living my dream
I got a merch line now, I'mma wear it with pride
[Outro]
Childish, childish
Childish, childish
Childish, childish
Oh, so childish
(*indecipherable*)
Oh, so childish
So childish!