Donald Glover Doesn't Want To Explain "This is America" Music Video

[@katiesorto9458]

He doesn’t have to explain it, we’re definitely living it now

[@julienpiroux6401]

Big facts

[@YourJuiceBoxx]

c exactly. nothing new is happening. ppl are just taking action now

[@JelloTricks]

no we're not

[@itshollow901]

KATIE SORTO me time for you

[@piss1739]

Facts!

[@geraldineGalarza]

I’m so happy he said “it’s for the people” 👏👏👏👏

[@Master-of-Thunder]

Bane from The Dark Knight Rises said it too xD

[@ultraduckie7282]

Da people not be u u an Angel

[@RYDENBMX]

Yeah it's for the people because it's what the elite are doing to us. 2:28 please explain? When was this video made?

[@jlindsay]

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[@zeonelisa2134]

This is America Instrumental: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2QhJWea7aSd5I got the bois

[@ForeverGambino3]

art should be open to interpretation. love donald's answer.

[@alejandromolinac]

Ahhhhh you know Michelangelo’s David is meticulously calculated down to where he was originally placed... sigh... you art experts....

[@royalrod_]

Ayeee it's FG!!! Love your vids man. Been following you for years

[@dudeman7738]

It's just a publicity stunt he has more people listening to his music than ever putting out something that generalizes a whole country it's sad no one can see that and he covers his own ass by making it so open to interpretation he would be shooting his own foot if he explained the video.

[@richardaddo1329]

Chris Davis u are so stupid cause u do realize that was his last song. Also he is already so successful for instance, the man has two Grammys

[@raywhichway1790]

So If someone interpreted this as a call for Africa-Americans to take up arms in revolution it would a correct interpretation?

[@tigeretta45]

2:20 you’re welcome

[@PatrikRasch]

The real VIP

[@lovingmynaturalhair]

Thank you!

[@nicktubara]

uhhh what? im looking at a paused clip at 2;20 and a solo poster in the middle of the screen. and ......for what???/ explain,,

[@gabriellerobinson199]

its when he actually started talking about "This Is America".

[@DCD4Ever]

What can I say except... ;)

[@lilparra68]

1.4 million views to see Donald say "No" , ironic

[@likmikehunt]

Frankie P. 1.5*

[@YouKnowHowIDo420]

1.4 mil on why hollywood wont cast jaden anymore, even more ironic

[@alexesposito6824]

You might want to look up the definition of irony

[@lilparra68]

alex esposito Nah

[@noahkent9773]

Not what irony is 😪

[@ybsyoungblacksocialites6857]

art is supposed to be interpreted by the consumer. explaining art waters it down and makes everyone look at it in a singular way. which limits it. - #IAlreadyKilledEm #NellyIzm #YoungBlackSocialites

[@lenoogle4894]

Niazi Taysen Dumbest thing i've heard today. thx

[@an1kay]

This Is America is art though.

[@xxxxxx5868]

Brush "This is America" ain't like other modern music, it's actually really, really fucking good.

[@0CreepingDeath0]

Yeah for sure, best he could do is tell us how he was feeling at the time.

[@thefirstonesitting]

Beautifully said

[@kurtsangel5387]

i like Donald Glover but i like his twin brother Childish gambino more

[@abigailguerrero3425]

Wtf

[@ConanYagami]

😂😂

[@mccarraa]

Kurt's Angel yes, me too, because he is half naked

[@simondoyle7169]

best comment of the day😂😂😂

[@woodymcclainfan1926]

U got to be joking right?!....they the same person freako lol

[@marwanitoh]

Interviewer: imma ask Donald Glover what's the meaning of This Is America Donald Glover: dude, that's Childish Gambino, i have no idea, you got me mistaken

[@AilisMarquez]

Best comment by far thank you 😍😍🤣🤣🤣

[@beetlejuice4357]

You are welcome here is the meaning.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWm9l32IntqoqdU

[@Marcelg13]

that would have been a much better answer

[@jaredfromsubway427]

His rap name isn't childish Gambino, it's "Donaldish Glovino", and it was first "Manish Colombo" but the Colombo crime family claimed copyright infringment using a 2 million dollar contract on his head to he changed it to "baby-like Bonnano" but the Bonanno crime family got mad too, that's when he became "childish Gamblingo" and then ultimately his current rap name "mildish Gay-lingo"

[@Burst644]

Why is this so funny 😭😭😭

[@CycloMantis]

I love that he isn't putting the video into any kind of context and then smoothly brings it back to promoting Solo which is the point of the whole interview anyway. Super classy.

[@briangahan6458]

Agreed! That was brilliant

[@shr00mhead]

Neither the song or video have any meaning and Glover knows it.

[@Stence28]

yeah im sure he gunned down a church choir in his video without any meaning behind it. get your head outta your ass.

[@TheGothicRichard]

jadius That was smooth. He's a pro.

[@Szuszf0l]

yeah classy AF saying yeah over and over... that was gibberish bullshit. He should have an answer ready for questions like that instead os saying just and yeah all the time.

[@yureion]

that ship shooting through space behind them kept grabbing my attention everytime it started sneaking up then NYYYOOOOOOMMMM

[@fernandomayorga8760]

sleepy lil peep

[@1youngwest]

sleepy yea it was distracting. Almost spelt my beer seeing the flashes off my.phone..thought i missed a call when i did turn away for a minunte.lol

[@ricecake453]

I kept looking at it to see if it was passing in front of the word SOLO or behind it

[@mylittledarkworldjohn4289]

nyyyyyYYYYYYYYYYMMMMM

[@StonedNoob]

NYOOOOOOM HAHAHA

[@PinkMetalHead]

I love that he refused to explain the video because it forces everyone to use their brains and figure it out for themselves.

[@rumfordc]

or its because there's no real meaning to the video and he doesn't want to admit it

[@jabari7]

Rumford Chimpenstein I mean, whatever keeps your colon clean, girl.

[@azer8308]

he was high as fuck, has no idea what its all about himself, riding the wave now that it blew up.

[@BurakKarabulut]

PinkMetalHead it forces people to understand lol wut

[@GrandDefenestrator]

PinkMetalHead It does, and I think the speculation is part of what makes the song.

[@IntegrityGames]

He can't explain the video because it's designed to be a conversation piece. It's designed for people to interpret it, and open a dialogue with other people about their own personal interpretations. Explaining it would rob people of what they get from it on a personal level.

[@alexwells6876]

This 100%, that's the best explanation from these comments as to why he didn't want to talk about it

[@IntegrityGames]

@@alexwells6876 Thanks, man. I still think artists should want you to experience their work without explanation also.

[@suckitnerdSS]

You don't know that. Good explanation though.

[@ylanairias6255]

@@suckitnerdSS uh that's how art is, is for people to interpret however they want

[@IntegrityGames]

@@chris135x Bro, you're totally right. Of course I believe you. I think that in 2020, a world where we are basically living in the future, it's strange that the cops only have access to old-school weaponry like this. We can do better by now, it's so wild that we haven't by now. Guns were developed in the 1600's, so the defense "Why shouldn't we shoot them if they are going to shoot us?" is even an argument.

[@daredevil1189]

The moment he explains it.. the song is forgotten..

[@ashatzi]

Tjay Nónii nope

[@missy2454]

Tjay Nónii pretty much, it’s better to let our minds wonder that way it could be a conversation piece

[@Coby23]

ashatzi it would just look at other artist

[@DCwarrior3]

Yeah, the moment he explains it, the art loses its charm. Explaining the art will defeat its purpose. The conversation will be over. And the conversation needs to keep going in order to learn from each other and to understand through one another.

[@callanc3925]

mmm the purpose of the art isnt necessarily to convey a message but rather to make you think about things that are going on. If he were to explain his meaning of the song then people would stop thinking about what it could mean and potentially because of that not realise something that wasnt intended by glover but still hold great value

[@assassinssheep9171]

"And yeah, i just feel like yeah" ~Donald Glover

[@icefenix7692]

Assassins Sheep and yeah

[@redpool5324]

He was stoned.

[@perfectcell2301]

Assassins Sheep yeah but yeah

[@derpmcgerp8062]

Alien Xenomorph yeah. Exactly.

[@ScottSavage-sh5fq]

Like yeah and yeah, i just feel like yeah

[@GoldenB101]

good answer

[@drewrod236936]

Rigghgt

[@MutimaH]

Oliver 2000 Are you an American white man? My question comes from experience and I honestly think only a white American man could/would take away what you got from this video. The video was/is self explanatory, if you don't get it, that doesn't make it BS. It just means you haven't lived a life where you would experience anything like this or even know or befriend ppl that have.

[@BobSmith-pm3wx]

The music video was mostly race baiting. I won't give it any more credit than that. You can interpret it differently if you want, though. For example, notice that Donald is the one murdering his own people with both the ak and the glock in the video. The shootings in the video could be symbolic of the fact that his own desire to be a famous musician led him to abandon his innocent black brothers and sisters, and through making garbage music videos like this, support the popular (and wrong) race narrative plaguing the media today in a kind of Thanos-like sacrifice. But of course, the key thing here is Thanos knew what he was sacrificing. I honestly think Donald is just too ignorant to be aware that he's parroting a bullshit worldview. I hope I'm wrong.

[@bigmuffin3641]

Mutima H imagine if it was flipped and he asked u if u were a Non American Muslim woman there would be outrage another thing is that he wants the video to be interpreted in many different ways it’s his opinion on the video not yours if anything u didn’t get the point

[@bbbbbbb51]

Hardly. At that point he's holding an invisible umbrella above his answer. He's saying what you take away from it is why he wrote it. It's just a soft stance. I wish he would make his stance and yet continue to live as he does normally. Understanding why other people believe what they they may is so important to maintain growth and solidity. :)

[@Krissy_Bunnie]

Gambino: "This is America" America: "This is confusing"

[@CaravanseraiSouthValley]

How was the message not clear?

[@cinnamonroll96]

I mean if America doesn’t get the message...still doesn’t get the message

[@lunakodama302]

LOL

[@ProJatior]

Look for commentary on it. The E! Television one made me weep with all the history and what’s happening now.

[@jlindsay]

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[@markpierson7125]

I'm so happy that he did not answer that question!

[@tryastolfo]

Mark Pierson why?

[@markpierson7125]

It keeps the mystery alive.

[@nandobravo5709]

fuck mystery. i want the truth. all you're doing is protecting your own opinion because you're afraid to lose it.

[@jazzhynkel7867]

ehh, we all have our own perspective on things, that's all Glover is getting at

[@familylewis2476]

The point is he did not need to awnser it it's a song it can be scene in many ways and it helps the world understand the videos messgae if it's in a different way

[@iamalexwolf]

Ofcourse he doesn't want to... He wants people to discuss and talk about it.

[@amongchris7401]

Sander Broadcast RIGHT

[@Guyver2391]

He is a very intelligent guy. He knows exactly how he wants this to play out.

[@omadjourney]

Well not long to go till Coonye uses his artistic platform to talk to the world...poop the poop.

[@jathhhpamuntuan4483]

or maybe this song doesn't have real meaning rofl

[@wisewordsfromcaptainameric8476]

Guyver2391 its common sense not intelligence

[@palecurve]

He should never explain his intentions in creating the entire experience. Interpret and move on. Great interview, Chris.

[@ravenc703]

Definitely! Artists (and musicians, of course) make art. They don't usually explain their pieces - they exist to entertain and engage, not to make an explicit political statement.

[@oilyshoes9969]

raven c this guy isn’t an artist or a musician. He’s a pretentious liberal jackass

[@mateobarrett6829]

Eric Hughes your bias is showing. Go back to your Infowars safety circle.

[@oilyshoes9969]

Mateo Barrett I don’t watch Infowars mr CNN. Stop liking your own comment little snowflake

[@nonameavalilable]

Agreed now its like an open ended question where there is no wrong answer. The video could just be a video, or it can be something deeper and yet those are both right answers to the question behind the video. Essentially the question is over. The new question that arise is what is the context that Donald was talking about, and is it his context or the people who designed the video, is it there context. I tried hopefully this fills in a bit a gray area or it just made things worse, if so sorry :/

[@Hannah.Shane222]

Yes think we now can understand what “This is America” song is about

[@groovykindoflove8055]

We been knew what this song was about✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿

[@walkbyfaith712]

GroovyKindofLove80 indeed ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

[@dezbiggs6363]

Weve always known. The fact that you're just finding out is a privilege

[@Hannah.Shane222]

Dez Biggs I mean u ain’t wrong but I always had an idea of what it’s about just never opened up my eyes and now I have

[@dezbiggs6363]

@@Hannah.Shane222 better late than never

[@gary_buckley]

I have an enormous amount of respect for this man for not giving in to celebrity groupthink and for being a true artist. Well done Glover.

[@Keepmywifesnameoutyafucknmouth]

Gary Buckley why don't you shut up. Great comment. Definately agree. Thank you 👍 xo

[@User-fv1ur]

RELEVƎ⅃ƎЯ wtf?

[@sneesus98]

RELEVƎ⅃ƎЯ your Irish aswell???

[@visnyliss]

Absolutely. When you release a work of art into the wild like This is America, the LESS you explain about it and let people THINK about it for themselves, the more impact it has. 100% the right call on Donald Glover's part.

[@gary_buckley]

RELEVƎ⅃ƎЯ Why don’t you shut up. Great reply. Definitely agree. Thank you 👍 xo Seriously tho, are you a bot?

[@aliameor790]

Because explanation kills art.

[@ariannakvb]

alia meor so true, like asking someone to explain a joke

[@himl994]

Analysis involves explanation, and no, it does not kill art. On the contrary, it enhances it, given that it’s good art- that is...

[@fragment7]

the moment you give meaning to something, is the moment it loses it's value..

[@Grind2Excellence]

alia meor gambino doesn’t know what his video means because there’s no meaning behind it. He just want to appear deep

[@mr.halomanandfriends1080]

According to my calculations, you're wrong

[@Bigdaddy27703]

I love his answer! That is what a true artist does. He lets his work speak for itself and leaves it to audience perception.

[@shr00mhead]

To me the song and video mean that Glover has neither talent or vision.

[@suttonmychubb1571]

Steve Baron exaclty

[@suttonmychubb1571]

shr00mhead lol listen to his other songs. Watch Atlanta or his stand up... you'll see he's a real artist. He was basically smaking mumble rappers in the face proving you can mumble rap with a message.

[@Lethalbanter]

shr00mhead I've seen you on like 5 comment threads now. You're trying too hard mate. We get it you don't like the song or glover now have a rest.

[@yourmom3156]

Steve Baron you love his answer? That's gay to love another guy

[@whodarius7581]

You can tell he felt pretty uncomfortable about it.

[@D.AverageJoe]

Thats because the overlords that put him upto it would mess up his world if he messed up their propaganda.

[@Aronidas234]

Exnos haha wut

[@seanreiman5277]

Exnos yeah it totally wasn’t a passion project of Glovers or anything, definitely corporate elitists selling propaganda...yep

[@D.AverageJoe]

@@seanreiman5277 you got it.. it's no secret that they control the entertainment industry.

[@Chillerll]

@@D.AverageJoe who are they?

[@kckurbtt7]

Dudes the reason he doesn't want to give his explanation on the meaning of it is because if he does, everyone else will just take his interpretation of it and make it their own and no ones views will have different interpretations of it like they do now, everyone would just say "oh this is what it actually means because that's what Donald said"

[@billeelam8203]

Frankie Gonzalez The most simplified answer to what he's trying to do. I agree with you. Idk what's wrong with all these other people not being able to understand something so basic.

[@dwightlewis3519]

Frankie Gonzalez I agree, it would also shift the discussion from the message itself to a critique of how the message was conveyed causing the message to lose some of it's importance in the discussion.

[@MicDubTV]

Frankie Gonzalez EXACTLY

[@arturocrespo3699]

Daniel Perez how is it leftists propaganda

[@thespeechboss]

Frankie Gonzalez exactly

[@Nkanyiso_K]

0:44 *Clearly This Man Has Never Seen* *_The Incredibles_*

[@bakri7194]

Too bad.

[@dakingataleedo]

NO CAYPEZ!

[@sandrusssky6342]

I just thought exactly the same hahaha

[@LucresntBlade]

Nkanyiso Innocent Khwane EXACTLY !!! IMBECILE...

[@treydonnell2871]

That all I ever think when people ask why they can't wear capes! Also a strange amount of my friends including myself want capes from time to time. These are normal people I'm talking about. Maybe its more socially acceptable than we think.

[@vocalone23]

Perfect answer....Childish Gambino love that last answer

[@sergioperez1176]

BigSounds his response is that of a puppet

[@missy2454]

BigSounds it is a perfect answer to let us interpret the video how we want because if he was to reveal each true meaning then there would be no more conversation about it well not as much anyways. Plus to let us view it how our eyes see it is kinda nice of him lol

[@andrew_oid]

Yes in other words it's ours to take it, tweak it, remix it, interpret it, fan fic it, fan art it, to do whatever we want with it. Just like Star Wars.

[@shawnhubbard7056]

He's completely full of shit!!!

[@adonis50001]

Oliver 2000 that's why it's called ART you little youngin! You don't get the right to decide. Go and freaking make your own damn video. This goes for ALL OTHER FOOLS who don't understand ART. Do you..,

[@Random-tc9qd]

Huge respect for Donald Glover for not explaining his music video. There wouldn't be such a massive conversation surrounding it if he just revealed everything about his work, and the subject of this particular video needs to be addressed. He managed to spread awareness and really gives his audience the opportunity to educate themselves about the issues referenced in his video. And for those who see his response merely as a publicity stunt to gain more fame or money, just remember that in this day and age, there are significant risks with putting something online that is considered controversial, especially about a sensitive topic like race that could really negatively impact someone's public image. What doesn't stop someone from using Glover's words against him if he were to actually reveal his interpretation of the video? He made a very smart choice.

[@BlueMoonKhoas]

He shouldn't have to explain the video because it speaks for itself. All of the clues are in plain sight. Most media companies will twist his words around and then people will stop looking at the real message.

[@shr00mhead]

Neither the song or video have any meaning and Glover knows it.

[@richardharper4637]

Tydie freeman It's a mumble rap... There is no meaning in it or in the dancing video.

[@mugetsu5752]

Elliott Moreno ever heard of a motif? Clearly Gambino repeating the same thing the entire video is him trying to get a message to people because it’s very apparent people need things repeated again and again to see it

[@Tbiblaine23]

The Real HCXD you’re right, I will try very hard to “not get caught tripping no” In the future. Oh and I’ll be sure to know that this is America

[@redpilladaykeepsthebluepil342]

I cosign this statement

[@zeynand4039]

Spoken as a true artist

[@vh9network]

Michael Jackson explained his short films and he's a true artist.

[@brandonbitsilli1641]

shut up, theres no artistry to this shit, he creatd it, theres no interpretation by anyone? like wtf

[@brandonbitsilli1641]

"and yeah i just feel like yeah" -donald glover. tf kind of spoken artistry is that? lol so stupid. spoken like a true kardashian

[@miami_mutilator]

Brandon Bitsilli ;(

[@kaceygoodvin7084]

Brandon Bitsilli someone woke up in the salt shaker

[@Sitonmyfacebook]

This dude low key thirsty to know, he was crying on the inside when he said no.

[@GenesisRockwell]

lmao fax but the message was mad obvious and poignantly dope.

[@ebabz2102]

But it's a good move.

[@lilfatbackwoods]

I was too

[@ViolentMLG]

Video has 100m views in like a week, its the new hot topic, getting gambino to talk about it = views. Its his job.

[@terminalpc]

Just as thirsty as the people who came here to watch this vid.

[@johowin2457]

This is America you don't have to discuss this

[@brihouston__]

Jo Howin exactly

[@Tsotsiiidos]

baa

[@wooowzer34]

@Millenial King thats not what you said in the comment before mine? oh my bad. Not really.

[@lenaj1448]

@@wooowzer34 wtf is wrong with u? R u actually that racist?

[@wooowzer34]

Chris Why do I have to talk about it if it’s apart of the same problem? If that’s how you want to go about ending police brutality good luck. Just because white people arent protesting for their people you wanna be mad at me? Not my fault bro. Not anyone else’s either. These communities are seeing injustices and are speaking out for their people. Ain’t nothing wrong with that but you wanna feel offended. Why does the white dude have to be brought up to counter argue me? Doesn’t that make you feel weird.

[@yellowscorpion100]

He straight up switches from Donald vibes to Gambino vibes after the last question.

[@ceyonabanks6559]

yellowscorpion100 lol so true, you get a Like for noticing that!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tangerinetech5300]

I always laugh at shit like this cause he never actually changes how he acts or talks but tons of idiots always think they see him switch "characters" but he does absolutely nothing different.

[@relativelybasic]

There was a talk show interview on this. Can't remember who it was with, but he did the subtle difference. I think it was for that show.

[@TheForeverBlondie]

jetsterx it was for Colbert or Fallon I believe! The clip is online! He does do a persona for Gambino, he talks about it in one of his songs

[@matthew7405]

His voice changed aswell

[@archerpool]

The purpose of art is people thinking for themselves. So when an artist explains what the art is about, it means the viewer is no longer thinking for themselves. It’s up for interpretation and it’s designed to be thought provoking. This Is America doesn’t force opinions down your throat. It’s real art that’s mainstream. It’s created a huge conversation and that’s its only true purpose. Phenomenal song and video... on a less serious note - who else kept shitting themselves every time the Millennium Falcon came swooping through in the background?

[@Jean-lk2ft]

Archerpool your right, christopher nolan said the same thing when they asked him about the endings to his movies

[@archerpool]

Hey Zeus Not to sound obnoxious or anything but I like to think of myself as a bit of an artist. Maybe more of a wannabe artist. Aspiring filmmaker and the odd illustrations here and there. I have an Instagram page for my art which includes a piece based on This Is America, but rather than direct you to it I’ll let you reply if you’re interested.

[@camilasabinoteixeira]

Well said

[@Jake-tw1zw]

Archerpool music nowadays is about sex drugs and violence “(RAP)” The song “this is America” is not a depiction of America Also the purpose of art is to entertain not “people thinking for themselves” (what ever that means) in fact it would be good for the creator to explain there art. Also is it me or did the song really look like Detroit.

[@archerpool]

JAKE If you don’t what that means, then you simply cannot tell me I’m wrong. Art wasn’t made to entertain, some art is, like films, but most art isn’t. It’s meant to be thought provoking. I’m pretty sure Michelangelo wasn’t trying to entertain people when he painted The Creation Of Adam. I’m pretty sure when 12 Years A Slave was released in cinemas it’s purpose wasn’t to entertain. And I’m pretty sure This Is America’s sole purpose is to entertain. Art is an expression from the artist.

[@sayyadina8966]

And that’s why I love him

[@super-engineer8437]

Dork Mystic super smart guy

[@sayyadina8966]

Oliver 2000: YES. You said it. Perfection- Bravo, sir. I am moved. Wish I could articulate this as well as you have.

[@paulwebb2078]

Oliver 2000 Social media draws our attention to mass shootings as much as it draws us away from them. By the time we've finished reading about it, there are at least 10 other things on the internet that everyone moves on to talking about. Social media and the internet stops the general public from spending too much time focusing on any one issue to do anything about it.

[@MrGamelover23]

Oliver 2000 Can you say what Kanye song/video you're talking about?

[@joelcorral146]

Dork Mystic I’m

[@MaxVillela1]

It's subtle, but you can see his transformation from Donald to Childish at 2:28

[@amayamartinezalvarez7659]

yep

[@silverx2624]

Capes are not in fashion because of Edna Mode. NO CAPES!

[@thebutterflyblogs]

silverx2624 🤣🤣🤣

[@rrennnerr]

“Do you remember Thunderhead? No capes!”

[@Batxkid390]

😭😂😂

[@MD-pi8gs]

That’s the first thing I thought about when they talked about capes. I thought, Edna Mode can tell you why capes are a no-non.

[@BiscuitTime420]

Omg lmao 😂

[@takeshaanderson3530]

And he shouldn't explain

[@hamishwilson9787]

philosophy is freedom lol funny you have no brain

[@travawyntaylor6926]

Kyle Watson whoa. no need for that

[@strawberrymilk6940]

Kyle Watson There's literally no reason to call her that.

[@selma9450]

Same opinion... The video speaks for itself... You can clearly see what's going on and the message

[@sharnisekatherine154]

Takesha Anderson it’s not for them that’s why he want explain...for us

[@DAN-z3u]

The sad reality is that people are talking about childish gambino this is America, more than what is actually going on in America it’s an irony in it’s self. It’s done a full circle ⭕️ and it’s fucking perfect.

[@tristancarter6630]

Daniel Hunt we already know what’s going on in America lol

[@GreenBanana675]

Daniel Hunt IT'S THE SAME DAMN THING DUMBASS!! THE VIDEO IS ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN AMERICA

[@kevinestra1115]

Daniel Hunt We are talking about what's happening in America every damn day lol What rock have you been hibernating under?

[@blacroze132]

Every year it's a full circle. I've gotten sick of it too

[@CornerBoothGames]

Beatrice S.L. The point is that everyone talks about it but doesn't do anything about it.

[@blackhammer3184]

That something keep flying in background freek me up

[@gabecuarez2598]

It's the millennium falcon

[@mikfly]

Yeah that loop is too short, it’s just flying by every 15 seconds and was a bit distracting.

[@aintnostoppinusnow9885]

This man is protecting the integrity of Art✨

[@JohnDee633]

Ain’t No Stoppin’ The Eagles no, he just doesn't want to turn away a large portion of the fans of the song. If he gives an explanation, it will most likely dissapoint everyone that saw it differently. And really, it probably isn't near as deep as everyone is making it.

[@oldies1831]

Cant Mew it like me you are a smart man

[@tiffanyxoxo5597]

Cant Mew it like me That's what art is man...

[@brandonvaughn2206]

Go eagles

[@mrdarkblaze6677]

Eagles still trash. GIANTS NATION MF!

[@jeremymenning56]

I don't get why anyone needs or wants Glover to explain his music/video. When you read a classic novel or look at important paintings do you try to find out what the artist's meanings are...or would you rather look at what they made and think for yourself? I think Glover's response is not only fair but admirable.

[@maryangelica5319]

Actually, I do try to get at what the artist or author is trying to say, not simply how it makes me think. Art is a form of communication between the artist and the one experiencing the art. As such, I want to know what the artist is communicating to me. There might be additional insights later on, but if he's not intending to communicate anything, then I don't really have to pay attention to it, or can make up my own crap about it. The act of experiencing non-communicative art is simply me reading my own experiences into stuff, but that's just lame. I already know my own experiences.

[@musicsweet2833]

Jeremy Menning You’re a wise man.

[@saraluvsunicorns7879]

I understand why, he just wants to know what is actually happening. Because when you see the video you aren’t reassured about what it actually happening in the video and you can only make assumptions, and he just wants to be assured that whatever rumor it is about the video is correct.

[@jamesbond5423]

They want to know because it bothers them inside because their intuition is screaming this is you!!!!!

[@Jeudaos]

I've always said that my favorite thing about art is that the 'interpretation' is left up to the viewer to see. The artist just has the images in his head.

[@keyoimani]

donald: *breathes* me: showstopping. iconic. amazing. brilliant. talented. extrodinary. one of a kind. blissful. enchanting. a legend. genius. running out of words to say-

[@mireillem3150]

I think it's smart that he didn't explain the context. It will take away the mystery to it. Coz the message in the video is too complex to put in a few words

[@user-zb5fc3hy8m]

Not. At. All. It very simple

[@suckitnerdSS]

No. Good try though.

[@Grey-vr9te]

We are living it now.

[@mireillem3150]

@@Grey-vr9te Yup. That part!

[@youngxo98]

Millenial King Ok millennial king 😂😂😂😂😂 mommy told you you’re a smart ass 😂😂😂😂

[@jasoneyle689]

In other words: The revolution will not be televised.

[@bigshotpath-pd4qu]

super facts

[@LloydAlmighty]

Supreme Facts

[@jareheater]

Damn son!

[@slumpedhazed999]

Woke af

[@chadbuckley3162]

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[@TheSarahCherry]

He doesn't want to discuss his music video during a STAR WARS film interview. Not the place or time. Lame interviewer. Respect why the actors are there, to talk about the movie.

[@Blakeus123]

TheSarahCherry but he’s happy to talk about capes and baseball games? Just a question who cares about it he could of answered and he choose not to at the end of the day they got over it

[@wyper_9974]

TheSarahCherry ikr when actors are there to promote a movie it’s rude to ask about something personal or aside from the film

[@TheSarahCherry]

thank you for seeing the disrespect here, its not that CB didn't "want to explain" the video, its that he wasn't there for that purpose. the title highlights him in a negative manner.

[@laurieannegagnon]

I agree. The questions should respect the purpose of the interview. You're interviewing for a movie, talk about the movie, you're interviewing for a new album, talk about the album, you're doing a personal interview, talk about whatever concerns the person as long as they are comfortable with it.

[@kayrattler7179]

Mmmm...yeah....but I honestly think he will never give this video context. He wants the viewer to interpret for themselves. Receive what they receive. And continue the dialogue.

[@BloodTithingsGaming]

That shows how he is a true artist. He does it for himself but at the same time for everyone else. Music is one of those things that each person interprets differently and makes them feel a certain way. He doesn't want to ruin that for anybody.

[@juniorbarnes8875]

Everything don't have to be explained just open your eyes pay attention

[@mrxking1]

Lil Wayne the you got to say or mention

[@carolynmmitchell2240]

Junior Barnes yes open your eyes, fuck the illuminati.. chaos equals order BULLSHIT

[@domscards]

It means something different to everyone. Fuck outta here thinking that Donald thinks it's only there for some people to find meaning from.

[@topnotch1224]

Why would he need to explain it... The video/lyrics are self explanatory

[@Bobbobson69420]

Isn’t it about the lack of Despacito III in America?

[@anikalindsay4835]

Exactly

[@sunfishdinner]

Agreed, If people don't get it it means they've been living under a rock the past 2 and 1/2 years.

[@dariussimmons34]

Excalty

[@Littlething41]

I love how the Interviewer says, "Explain........the ending." haha LOL Like was he good til then???? 3 words This is America!

[@Mr_Jish]

Dude be rolling into interviews wearing his jammies and chains. How can you not be a fan of this man?

[@Turbohead25]

Mr. Jish look up his history. From NYU to 30 Rock etc. you’ll understand

[@crnxsp]

Epileptic Spudmonkey alright big guy

[@morningdove1071]

he’s pretty problematic

[@Om.arweens]

Lainey McIntyre in what way ? I genuinely want to know

[@dundun2244]

Lol at the responses. People are too stupid. Spreading hate where it's not necessary. But..... This is America

[@billyfirecracker2659]

I'm stoned as hell and bout shit myself when I seen the millennium falcon flying at the screen like that 💀

[@bratwurst19]

Yea i thought that was stimulating too

[@mementomori1493]

It’s smart of him not to explain it If u understand what I mean

[@mementomori1493]

mrbrainchild76 what 🤨 no that’s not what I meant

[@mementomori1493]

mrbrainchild76 the government is gonna be up on his ass that’s what I meant

[@joseph9531]

Yes you want to keep the mystique and the drama going.

[@LordFerbombi]

mrbrainchild76 you should take brain out of your name bc it’s clear you don’t have one!

[@KC-xp8dg]

mrbrainchild76 -- it's not about keeping white people comfortable. The music video is clearly emphasizing the problem of black on black crime. If you took some sort of anti-white message from the video, you must have been watching a different video.

[@Kayak_ing_]

No need to explain when it explains itself

[@MaynardsSpaceship]

Wat Study black history and the words of Dr. Joy DeGruy and Robin Diagelo. Then mightl make more sense to you.

[@ThoughtGaze]

no need to explain, it's pretentious garbage

[@MM-vs2et]

No my friend, it does not explain itself

[@cocobenji6123]

👏👏👏👏

[@asall727]

ThoughtGaze yikes 😬

[@vedderisbetter29]

Donald Glover doesn't have to explain "this is america". America should be explaining why he had to make a song and video like this to begin with.

[@bernietheobscure]

vedderisbetter29 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@hismemoires]

Oliver 2000 You're so deep in your own rabbit hole that it leaves me speechless. I wish you luck in your endeavors.

[@lucynthiaharris4827]

vedderisbetter29 AMEN

[@MrBblaze83]

vedderisbetter29 you are so right

[@Tink2127]

vedderisbetter29 Say it again for the people in the back!

[@animazonechannel]

"And yeah, i just feel like yeah" hahaha

[@KaelenB]

Why should he explain it?

[@deathxrated]

or because if you dont understand, you dont deserve an explanation.

[@TheOrbituaries]

Saltine_Moxy it was a pretty easy message to interpret to all the idiots out there trying to keep the concept of racism alive

[@lorenebonsu7266]

Saltine_Moxy yeah no, its def deep...dont even try it lol

[@DreamvilleTee]

Saltine_Moxy or maybe he doesn't wanna explain it because it's a Donald Glover interview and not a Childish Gambino interview

[@YourSoulPrince]

"The concept". There's the quality stupid comment for the day.

[@themripley]

I saw another video where someone asked him what he wanted people to get from This Is America and he responded "I just wanted to make something people could play on the 4th July". 😂

[@g0g3tta]

Megan Ripley I hope you got what he meant by that nd don't just think he was trying to be funny

[@drakedrive5094]

Raja Trilogy what did he mean by it?

[@samlung2724]

This is why the video should be explained. Everyone will just keep guessing the wrong things.

[@NinoL-oq3yt]

Sam Lung including u, our generations thinks anything is art, i sware walk into any art museum and out a pare of broken glass on the corner of the room and watch people think its part of the art gallery. ive done it worked lol its insane we think we all got it down we barely know how to remember half the shit we learn in math and science. but were experts on art lol cmon laugh with me

[@billbraskey3265]

Sam Lung oh my God, someone might have a wrong opinion about art!

[@keniaromero5461]

Explanation kills art

[@theblackbaron4119]

Kenia Romero except when it's so inconsistent and just observing it shows the glaring holes in its narrative. Then yes observation kills a narrative. Wouldn't you agree.

[@AdamTopCommenter]

Great art makes people think, and thinking leads to wanting answers, which art never fully provides and thus remains an enigma.

[@theblackbaron4119]

Adam H in this case , it's just needlessly loaded , but Donald knows that he's going to make a lot of money in the process. So why should he dispell his video, which is so broadly topical. Every dick and Harry will interpret something of it.

[@1611-h8x]

Explanation kills shitty art

[@davidlane147]

Except "This is America" isn't just art. It's a huge racial and political statement. You can't throw yourself into the political arena and then choose to opt out when people are asking questions. I guess he's living up to his name: Childish

[@ortiz2123]

2:20 thank me later

[@chuck.leplant]

thanks

[@aaliyah4047]

Thankkk youuu

[@Ty-yy8cg]

He did the right thing not talking about his song cause people will take that info and make it in their own words and cause problems

[@swigg231]

plus "THEY" are watching.

[@Ty-yy8cg]

Oliver 2000 so true

[@BlckMariposa]

There’s so many interpretations and underlying meanings that a single answer wouldn’t do it justice I love his answer it’s kind of like him saying “if you’re still asking then you’re still blind” y’know like some things are better left unsaid because it’s evident they speak for themselves Edit: okay 2 things some of you are taking my comment as trying to speak FOR Gambino which makes absolutely no sense at all I’m speaking for me and me only I comment because I don’t mind hearing opposing views and obviously views that agree let me be clear once again Gambino said “No” I, me, and solely myself said what I said in my commentary above as a self interpreted reaction to him saying No those are my thoughts my views not what he’s aiming for not some underlying meaning that he’s put out there literally what I’m projecting as his reasonings for saying no. Simply put: all me. Number 2: I get that you all want to open conversations and have dialogue that’s great!! But uh I’m not sure where or how the whole Kanye and Kevin Hart conversation started but that part wasn’t me lol I wasn’t aiming for that at all not sure how it got there. P.S. I’ve gotten the comment “it’s not that deep” probably like 2 or 3 times already listen we’re different people I’m a thinker, our minds process information differently it may not be that deep and to you you’re right but hey that’s the beauty of opinions right? You have yours and I have mine 😄

[@I_WANT_MY_SLAW]

It's the exact opposite of Kanye. Kanye won't stop trying to explain himself. And then ends up saying stupid things in the process, like slavery was a choice.

[@molomono9795]

I don't think the underlying meaning is even the point. What i like about the video is that everyone who analyzes it throws a subjective twist on the supposed "message" behind the video. But what is displayed is a compilation of media, anyone can superimpose THEIR story over the video. I think that's the point itself, people when confronted with lots of shocking or emotional imagery will superimpose their viewes, it makes the viewers explain their beliefs rather than use Glovers and saying whether they agree with it or not. Which also coincides with the fact that glover doesn't want to explain the video. I really doubt it's as "black lives matter" as people make it out to be, i think it's much more principle.

[@TS111WASD]

It's really not that deep

[@acej08]

Facts

[@bigsisjudah3153]

Missy L. Exactly! I was thinking the same thing.

[@tatianaleutwiler1867]

2:27 You can see when Donald Glover becomes Childish Gambino.

[@MrsMiraj]

like i mean like yeah

[@ReyhanJoseph]

Tatiana Leutwiler yup

[@angelpierson6306]

You can see the change and the tone of his voice changed to when that no came out like gambino has his way Donald has his way

[@SyAnnTv]

Tatiana Leutwiler Agreed.

[@hatchetathletics7103]

What about Slim Shady, Eminem and Marshal Mathers. Not the first to do it

[@jacobj7689]

As soon as you say, “THIS is what it should be seen as.” The analysis stops And we need to keep coming back to things like this that make us think about ourselves

[@asr84]

"You walk away with whatever you need to walk away with." Perfect answer in this day and age where everybody is offended so easily. Love that man

[@FitnesswithDalP]

Go to 2:26 for the goods. You are welcome

[@kerlandelazard8123]

Fitness with Dal P you the real MVP

[@kaylal221]

Omg!!! Thank you lol

[@e.tcairns5256]

Fitness with Dal P thanks

[@dylanwest7194]

Fitness with Dal P I

[@tainajoseph2450]

Fitness with Dal P i

[@nochindeluxe]

2:24 The actual question about This is America.

[@marveymarv]

NoChinDeluxe thank you.

[@jacobburns4571]

F

[@nada659]

I’m glad he didn’t explain, no matter what his reason was. Music is a form of art. An artist creates something to put a message out there, his art speaks for itself, it’s the tool he uses to send a message, to express himself in a way. And what’s great about it, is that every person interprets it differently, there is no wrong explanation, it’s all in how you see it. When the artist explains, it kind of ruins that. For example, the song “jealous” by labyrinth, the guy from AGT sang it for his best friend who died, another person could sing it for something completely different, like an ex who is with someone new. We should all enjoy art the way we interpret it.

[@mayadawood3207]

"Walk away with whatever you NEED to walk away with " I Loved this part ❤

[@sjsbmksps]

I teared up. Straight into my heart. This human has a beautiful soul.

[@mayadawood3207]

rubeus_robus Yeah this is so deep He's amazing ..

[@zugzug733]

I actually really like this idea. I always thought that if I was an artist I wouldn’t explain my video either because I would not want to explain it and ever person to be like “ oh he made it so this is the idea and the only thing it could be” but if u let everybody have their own idea, then it’s innovation and better theories then what u came up with in the first place come up. That’s why they’Re many theory videos on this video. It’s pretty beautiful

[@ivanchu8415]

LeoIsWet5 sadly there are still those with the "im right you're wrong" mentality, often associated with the need to feel more superior than others :/ Either that or they just hopping in the wagon for ez bait

[@jackiedangerously7221]

As a cynic I wonder if, contractually, he was perhaps obligated not to drop any controversial bon mots until profit from the new movie is secured. Big studios stand to lose a lot of money if they're ensnared in these political battles, as we learned with Weinstein, Gibson, etc. But I really love that he declined to discuss it. Not that we shouldn't have these conversations, but the symbolism in that video was a big part of the magic. Giving concrete meaning to the symbols would reduce that magic to a formula.

[@laurajc33]

LeoIsWet5 the beauty of at❤

[@frenzorub]

Totally agree, works with story telling as well.

[@nerdypanda4367]

Agree completely. Not explaining it leaves room for open conversations over such a controversial video. Creates conversations and open mindedness I think at least. I’ve seen so many break downs and reactions and just wow.

[@lisa-qx4wu]

The song explains its self ...why he need to explain TWICE?!

[@zini2290]

The lyrics are the opposite of the video. The dancing and lyrics distract us from what's happening on the background.

[@zini2290]

mrbrainchild76 Yet you didn't capitalize very.

[@JoaoVictor-ye5hd]

If the song really explained itself there would be no discussion about this issue. Stop trying to look smart saying bullshit like this or repeating what you read or heard about the clip and create your own interpretation, not depreciating others interpretations

[@masonnagel3641]

Art? This videos just leans to the black communities political views and far left political peoples it's not art it's this guy boosting people's egos like you who think shit like this is art

[@Raw_Skull]

Explain it then

[@NtheNow]

Donald wanted to say, "I'm not Captain Obvious, but if you just turn on the news every night the video speaks for itself"!

[@heatbasketball361]

he managed to say the least pretentious and most pretentious statement ever. that’s why I love him.

[@imanione]

zach// My favorite part (this is a bit of sarcasm - but seems to agree with your statement): "and yeah, I just feel like, yeah..." He wants us to "walk away with whatever [we] feel like."

[@georgeemerald4389]

He is pretentious. He made an "arty" video with painfully obvious messages that are masked by painfully obvious diversion (his making funny faces).

[@bemeeklezvelveeta6719]

Amelia Chi seemed to explain himself pretty well there. Maybe you're the pretentious one

[@luiscastilloful]

Amelia Chi its the rick and morty profile pic combined by his complete misspelling of the term “artsy”. Arty is slang for artillery. Definitely r/iamverysmart

[@bemeeklezvelveeta6719]

Luis Castillo SorrowTV should see this comment chain, omg

[@ipettynote]

I think the messages were PRETTY CLEAR in the music video🙄

[@anthonyt425]

Kemi Afolabi I think you'd be surprised. Many people claim there is no message. 😒

[@abbyc4095]

But there’s so many more hidden messages

[@ooo8421]

That is extremely subjective. There are several messages and different interpretations of the video.

[@truegirl2anna]

Yeah, black on black crime, chaos with gun violence, mass shootings, idolizing rappers and guns then turning their backs when it matters, corrupt police brutality. The list goes on and on!

[@thefreeburningspirit]

Kemi Afolabi not if you don't live in America like me who's mostly ignorant of the country's social issues. Only thing I got from the video was "America is too trigger happy"

[@clouty6465]

If he explained it, he would die Edit: 1000 Likes!?

[@dizzyzee1332]

Vapor Blue thanks at least u understand💯

[@lmjames33]

I agree 100%

[@jayyoung1475]

Nah he wouldnt have made it. Just want people to look and think for themselves. Without having to explain all the time.

[@NobleGeneral24]

Lol, smart man.

[@nath6576]

Exactly the illuminati

[@nikisthecoolest]

As someone living in 2021 Im glad he didnt explain it. He shouldn't have explained because if you didnt already understand what the song meant you were the problem. I truly beleive that that song was meant for only certain people to understand. He said "I dont wanna give it any context. Its not really my place" He wanted people to get whatever message they wanted from that song and only a select few truly got it. Im coming back to this because it is the first time I had ever gotten anything from the song because when it came out I was too young to understand. I know this is years later but I just wanna thank him for maing this song because it is so powerful.

[@adotburr9318]

I really love his abrupt, direct answer. Like no he's not going to spoonfeed us what the symbolism in his art means. And he doesn't beat around the bush or use niceties to say that, he just says "no" lol Also you have to respect his boldness, in the timing of releasing this video. I bet the greedy juggernaut that Disney has become put hard pressure on him to not doing anything that's not "PC" before the release of the movie and that did not stop him at all. Bravo

[@SKU11CRU5HER115]

I appreciate the sentiment in your comment but if you're referring to this is America being "Not PC" the only not pc part of it is the gunfire. It's might be very loud, but it's entirely within the realm of political normalcy.

[@TheAnduril666x]

SkullCrusherG777 "PC" is such a wrongly defined term these days that it's impossible to know exactly what someone means when they say it. . .

[@adotburr9318]

I didn't necessarily mean that the video isn't "PC" and I probably shouldn't have used that word, I just meant that it is definitely a very bold video that could cause significant controversy. It seems clear to me that Disney would not want anything of the sort in the days leading up to the release of their movie to possibly jeopardize the financial return on the film. I apologize for using the wrong term.

[@alikayyal9050]

Great interview as usual love it dude

[@x.jaynine]

Ali Kayyal his questions were garbage. The guy from Hot Ones interviews waaaaaay better by a landslide.

[@alikayyal9050]

Wow thanks for the love guys 727 likes...

[@x.jaynine]

Ali Kayyal kiss ass

[@alikayyal9050]

Jay Sho whats your problem tho??

[@alikayyal9050]

Callum Bishop lol

[@holey-stone]

*IT'S A SECRET*

[@malachiteacosta3383]

einstin! *YEET*

[@bigbosswaltscott7929]

Yup,and if he comments on it he’ll most likely be killed for it,or broken down

[@quickdrawmcgraw4394]

walterjs1991 Scott lmao how ignorant are you? Y'all act like this man is so out there nobody can possibly understand his depths. Lol he highlighted nothing new.

[@bigbosswaltscott7929]

quickdraw McGraw how am I ignorant though?what did I say that was close to being ignorant?

[@quickdrawmcgraw4394]

Falling for the actual distractions. Acting like this man is such a genius the people who actually assassinate folks couldn't possibly understand why he'd be running from a bunch of white people. You know the puppet masters let this happened and encourage it right? Don't fall for this divisive propaganda. Educate and empower yourself brother. Sorry for insinuating you're ignorant I'm just so frustrated with all the lies. Time to stand up and unite all. This isn't about white man holding black man down. This should be about coming together under truth, not false narratives. One Love

[@jasonmartinez5562]

This guy is truly an artist. Not a rapper a musician an actor. No. He’s an artist awesome to see him. Awesome

[@AyanamarieC]

It needs no explanation. The message is clear. Imagine if all artists were this deep.

[@ThoughtGaze]

it needs no explanation, it's pretentious garbage. imagine if all artists were this pretentious, wait... a lot of them are... whoops

[@supermysticsonic2]

ThoughtGaze you sound goofy asf

[@rephan5824]

Ignore him Chloe ... @ThoughtGaze please eloborate how is he being pretentious? Seems to me that you dont get the message in the video and trust me if you dont just say that! Dont knock art down because you cant comprehend the messages in it ...

[@Ligerpride]

Deep? Well his analysis certainly isn't. He's interpreting the headline stories to be representative or examples or some sort of oppressions against black people in society. He has turned anecdotes into a trend, which is nonsense. Mr Glover should look at the stats.

[@ThoughtGaze]

Instantaneous Sanic goofy is childish gambinos music video

[@jovansolomon9871]

Very humbling. That was a very good answer

[@jovansolomon9871]

Oliver 2000 I see your point however he wasn't here in this particular interview to talk about his music. He's here to talk about a movie coming out. I've seen the lyrical break down. At the end out the day people will take things as they want. Set the dancing aside and you have something raw. Something people don't like to talk about and that's the cold hearted truth. Fucked up things are happening in this country and people pull Thier phones out the media rushes over with cameras etc etc etc. But he's on this interview with a co-star to promote a movie not his music

[@shamblaisby4956]

There is no need to explain the message was very clear!

[@theylovetwo4726]

Exactly.

[@SR-mi6jf]

The very idea that there was just one message is wrong

[@TheSpaceInvaderer]

mrbrainchild76 there's a reason he didn't do that.

[@bindiboo001]

It's clear his messages is that he wants to show everyone how a terrible "song" sounds

[@angelpayne8387]

shambla isby EXACTLY! What's there to explain. The message was very clear.

[@ReelSchool]

It was really nice of Phoebe just to sit there while you interviewed Donald the entire time.

[@thebreestylez]

I’m crying 😭. Yo I love him . I swear when this came out I knew he wasn’t going to tell anyone what the video means because that’s why keeps the interest going because some people’s theories are mad funny and interesting 😭😭

[@nick_z_boss6178]

wait he’s gay!!??

[@evelynenibitanga178]

Nick Perez how did u get he's gay out of any of that lol

[@bobb3438]

Nick Perez how dumb are you please let me know

[@TheDuo702]

But you actually cried during this interview?

[@Wondriful]

Nick Perez you literally read the words “came out” and instantly thought he was gay. That just kinda proves the kind of people sharing things on the internet without any knowledge behind them loool

[@youngmaryland886]

He didn't wanna take the spotlight away from Solo. I respect that. he separates his movies from his music. 😟

[@buriedyoux7393]

Its because he doesnt even know what the meaning is. Hahaha

[@boodyclapperify]

mrbrainchild76 it is

[@julianbrown6359]

Buried YoUx how do you sound?

[@ashleyreid4892]

It starts at 2:20. You're welcome. Thanks for the title that made us watch 2:19 of BS. Lmao.

[@IeshaWaysJones]

Thanks Ashley!

[@qava2984]

thanks

[@JihadBunnydick]

thanks boo

[@robertm8443]

No it's an interview , I'm sorry you don't know how they work

[@77sally65]

lmao

[@fairygloss5668]

The music video was pure art. He did a very nice job in it and it was very well put together.

[@natania8347]

I’m legit only going to watch this film cuz of him

[@richardharper4637]

Natania you are going to very disappointed

[@nickabbott319]

Same

[@Deandre2200]

I'm still not going to watch it not a fan of solo. I'll see it for free tho

[@stephendunn159]

Star Wars is dead

[@TommyTom21]

John Smith Shut up you fake woke racist.

[@shotjohnny]

Joseph Campbell: "Ask an artist what his [art] means... if he dispises you enough, he'll tell you."

[@thesovereignspark]

That’s disrespectful, this is a star wars interview. This guy tried to take an opportunity to interview childish gambino when it wasn’t given to him.

[@annaolivares5740]

I agree. I feel that is why Donald Glover didn't want to talk about it and tried to bring it back to Solo by saying something like this movie can be whatever you want it to be about..

[@FirstWorldProblemz]

A lot of interviewers do that. They talk about up coming projects and recent projects. They tend to do that a lot

[@usedtiddyjuice]

Views from The Lookout that's what I was thinking

[@JesusManRob]

Views from The Lookout agreed

[@thesovereignspark]

Jacob Foster nah, man. it’s also the wrong place. this is hosted by the creators of Star Wars. Glover is their because he has to be for the movie. Childish Gambino on the other hand did not come to be interviewed. If he wanted to be interviewed about his music, he would’ve went to Breakfast Club, or Hot 97. It is disrespect. There’s level to this. Interviewer should know his place.

[@manythemyles]

This actually pisses me of that he would even ask that. I’m so glad he didn’t answer. Yes it is art but that specific piece of art needs no interpretation. It’s very plain, people have actually been murdered in the streets, churches have been turned into mass murder scenes. It’s not Inception, nothing about it is fiction, it’s not complicated THIS IS AMERICA.

[@hammadisntreal]

ok bud calm down, jesus christ. it was just an interesting question based on the interviewers curiosity, get ur head out ur ass snowflake.

[@cameronworrall30]

manythemiles shit man that’s crazy but who tf asked

[@midgard9057]

If they don't ask then there will be endless people that'll keep what Gambino's intention was. What do you think an interview is for?

[@suckitnerdSS]

@@midgard9057 Well, I also think that it was unnecessary. There was better questions to be asked in my opinion.

[@midgard9057]

@@suckitnerdSS You have your own opinion. But in an interview, especially towards celebrities, the interviewer is asking the top most searched/asked questions. Gambino isn't being forced to answer or is being asked a difficult and sensitive question. It's his art anyways, he can view it however he wants, he's not entitled to y'all (not specifying you). Also, what better question could he have asked? This question was the most desired to be answered, and it's not like he only asked one question to Gambini and ended the interview.

[@phon7285]

2:23 what you really came for (thank me later)

[@themoosehoof]

Phonta Vlogs this is me…thanking you later.

[@dyse.4565]

Phonta Vlogs May your edges be full and may your life prosper sis!

[@walmartkid4690]

Phonta Vlogs I really appreciate you!!

[@tiffanycarroll2256]

Not all heroes wear caps.... thanks fans!

[@vincentpenschke500]

Phonta Vlogs i actually enjoyed the wh9le interview so no, I wont thank you

[@stashphl5348]

Lol the video explains it self, I feel like he’s thinking if I have to explain it to you then exactly “this is America.”

[@latinace1981]

Stash PHL ok so what does it mean

[@noodle2269]

Latin Ace This is America. Everything has to be spoon fed and people can’t pay attention and read between the lines. In the music video, chaos is happening in the back but Donald is in his own world. What I think the commenter is implying is that the interviewer is in his own world, paying little to no attention to what was happening in the video to the point where the video has to be explained for him and he doesn’t even have his own interpretation.

[@latinace1981]

Drink Bleach theirs many different meanings thru out thr video tho. Yes donald is distracting u from the chaos in thr background but what do all those things going on in the background mean??? "This is cellly, thats a tool". What does that mean? U obviously don't know. Just keep assuming clown

[@noodle2269]

Latin Ace I’m not talking about what the video means, I’m talking about what the commenter is implying about the video. Of course I don’t know what it means, nobody does because, as evident by this very video, it’s left to interpretation. There are no rights or wrongs.

[@andrew-if4xo]

Well he mean that America have this crimes and violence but we still love america

[@mamiluz100]

I really dislike videos that make you watch something unrelated to the caption BEFORE showing you what you came for. And usually, what you came for only last up to 10% of the whole clip. What a waste

[@akalumii]

Manuel Stark it’s called “clickbait” welcome to KZbin.

[@mamiluz100]

Yung Nando then they should title it as such. Doesn't make it legal just because it wasn't a terrible

[@RickSanchez-cx8wu]

Manuel Stark 5% to be precise

[@joejokool]

i really hate people that complain about things like having to listen to more information from a video they didn't have to watch as if they had more important things to do like scroll through their phone for hours and waste time until they DIE ALONE

[@joejokool]

ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TITLE TELLS THEM THERE'S NO INFORMATION OR EXPLANATION.

[@noelsierra3465]

2:20 is what your looking for

[@thusharanup4906]

Ty

[@alfredsvantesson9544]

It does not need to be explained

[@latinace1981]

Alfred Svantesson why not? Their will only be assumptions

[@alfredsvantesson9544]

No, its up to yourself

[@nevaehday7179]

Alfred Svantesson i think it's pretty self explanatory the second time you watch it, cuz at first i was only paying attention to Donald, then everyone was like "pay attention to the background."

[@xanderflores2324]

nigga it obviously has a meaning so it can can be explained

[@nevaehday7179]

Keala Flores it speaks for itself

[@meagancervantes9038]

Wtf is that thing flying around in the back like GO AWAY

[@charachar3294]

We must know.

[@lexiw20]

Meagan Cervantes the millennium falcon lmfao

[@Lee-hl2ol]

The Millennium Falcon. He was a character in the movie Solo. That's why it's there lol

[@djhero0071]

You never seen Star Wars?

[@meagancervantes9038]

Erica Hester gotcha, it’s so distracting in this video lmao

[@melodygeeks3917]

you know, Is just like star wars.

[@user-yn2ct2ie9m]

he said that to stay on topic. not make it about himself, very conscious individual

[@gerasimostokatlidis795]

Melody Geeks iii

[@TheGio3gio]

JustinXz22 Well that's your opinion man

[@EdsterIII]

@@TheGio3gio Well that's true but most fans who have been around for George Lucas' original vision DESPISE the mockery Disney is making of a historic franchise. Leia IS and WILL ALWAYS BE the woman girls can look up to. Rey is just like Brie Larson. A entitled character, weak acting performances, and well at least Rey doesn't have a big mouth....wait yes she does, but she doesn't spew garbage like Ms.Cheese. I do feel sorry for Soylo to a point but Lando isn't a ladies man he's a droid humper. Again STUPID.

[@INCOGNITO-iq4qy]

@@JustinXz22 nobody asked

[@cbgadmin379]

I'm so glad he didnt put context to the "This is America" video. True artists leave their art up for interpretation. That's why its so powerful.

[@shifty1558]

I’m sorry but that ship in the background was distracting me. I was trying to see how long it takes for that ship to circle back around.

[@kingcuts3794]

ShifTy 15 so how long does it take

[@afrizak]

Me Too!!! At first, I was...wtf is that? Then I couldn't take my eyes off of it. Lols

[@youobviouslyloveoreos6307]

ShifTy 15 OMG 😂😂😂

[@anastasiasux]

fuck you for this LMAO

[@SonicSympothy]

I thought it was gonna hit them 😂😂