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February 10, 2026

ChildishGambinoVEVO β’ Official Video for "This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland
Content Summary
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Summary
1. Evaluating Narrative Dissonance and Survival Pedagogies
Knowledge Snap
Method 1: Narrative Dissonance
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00:34 - 01:05
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01:27 - 01:57
The speaker declares that the current situation is actually a form of guerilla warfare.
Method 2: Environmental Hazard Awareness
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00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
Method 3: Symbolic Visual Literacy
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00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
02:27 - 02:57
A distinction is made between a cellular phone and a tool used as a weapon.
Method 4: Socio-Economic Navigation
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00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
02:12 - 02:44
βͺ Look how I'm geeking out βͺ.
Visual and Lyrical Progression of Social Commentary


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Initial Atmosphere of Celebration
00:34 - 01:05
The video begins with rhythmic melodies and a focus on social enjoyment.
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Sudden Narrative Shift
00:34 - 01:05
A sharp auditory disruption marks the transition from joy to jarring reality.
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Defining the National Context
03:52 - 03:59
The central theme is introduced through a direct statement about the setting.
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Addressing Local Proliferation
00:24 - 00:55
The lyrics shift focus to the immediate presence of weaponry in the community.
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Generational Survival Tactics
03:14 - 03:45
Advice from elders highlights the importance of financial security for marginalized groups.
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Observation vs Documentation
00:24 - 00:55
The role of technology in observing modern events is briefly highlighted.
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Background Turmoil
00:34 - 01:05
Auditory cues signal escalating chaos occurring behind the main performance.
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Final Identity Reflection
00:34 - 01:05
The video closes with a somber look at personal value in a globalized society.
Learning Pathway for Analyzing Visual Metaphors in Contemporary Media
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1. Establishing Initial Tonal Contrast | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
2. Identifying Narrative Disruptions | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
3. Analyzing Themes of Public Safety | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
4. Exploring Economic Survival Narratives | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
5. The Role of Documentation Technology | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
6. Decoding Objectification Metaphors | ![]() This Is America" by Childish Gambino Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Childish Gambino videos: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Subscribe to the official Childish Gambino YouTube channel: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Follow Childish Gambino: Facebook: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followFI/facebook Instagram: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followII/instagram Twitter: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followTI/twitter Spotify: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/followSI/spotify YouTube: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/subscribeYD Chorus: This is America Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now This is America (Woo) Don't catch you slippin' now Don't catch you slippin' now Look what I'm whippin' now Director: Hiro Murai Producer: Jason Cole of Doomsday with Ibra Ake and Fam Rothstein of Wolf + Rothstein tour tickets and merchandise available at childishgambino.com #ChildishGambino #ThisIsAmerica #GuavaIsland |
Detailed Findings and Insights
1. Globalized Trade Danger
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02:40 - 03:10
βͺ I got the plug on Oaxaca, they gonna find you like baka! βͺ.
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βͺ I got the plug on Oaxaca, they gonna find you like baka! βͺ
2. Racialized Identity Struggles
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00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
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βͺ We just want the money βͺ
3. Direct Subject Engagement
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00:24 - 00:55
βͺ We just want the money βͺ.
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βͺ We just want the money βͺ
4. Elders Financial Wisdom
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03:07 - 03:41
An elder advises a young man to prioritize earning money for his own personal security.
Transcription
βͺ Grandma told me get yo money, Black man (Black man) βͺ
