Algorhythm Lyrics – Childish Gambino

[Verse 1]
Supercomputer status, walking along streets
Everyone is an addict, stumbling concrete
What was the motivation? Constant communication
Everybody wanna get chose like Moses
Came out Mother Earth smelling like roses
Summon the new edition, made it way too efficient
Made us the guinea pig and did it with no permission
Told it to call a friend, didn’t tell it to listen
So very scary, so binary, zero or one
Like or dislike, coal mine canary
I dream in color, not black and white
You sell your daughter on that data stream
Dopamine make it hit now
Humans don’t understand, humans gon’ sell a lie
Humans gotta survive, we know we gon’ die
Nothing can live forever, you know we gon’ try
Life, is it really worth it? The algorhythm is perfect, mmh

[Chorus]
Everybody (Everybody), move your body, now do it (Now do it)
Here is something (Ooh), that’s gonna make you move and groove
(Please don’t lose that tempo)
Algorhythm
(Moving how they say so)
Algorhythm

[Verse 2]
Step, step, slide, slide
Move your body from side to side
Clap your hands, don’t spite the vibe
Keep on moving, you might survive
Pressure is to evolve, take a bite of the apple
We crush it into the sauce, how do we know the cost?
How do we know the truth without feeling what could be false?
Freedom of being wrong, freedom of being lost
Wait a minute, wait a minute (Wait a minute, wait a minute)
Feeling like the devil did it (Devil did it, ooh)
Lord willing, I’ma step to it (Step to it)
You gon’ fall behind if you can’t do it (Ooh, yeah)
Ooh, we eating good over here now, yeah
Is you eating good over there now? (No)
Human ain’t the move, do I care now? (No)
Looking for something worth it, the algorhythm is perfect, mmh

[Chorus]
Everybody (Everybody), move your body, now do it (Now do it)
Here is something (Ooh), that’s gonna make you move and groove
(Please don’t lose that tempo)
Algorhythm
(Moving how they say so)
Algorhythm (Woo)
Everybody (Everybody), move your body, now do it (Now do it)
Here is something (Ooh), that’s gonna make you move and groove
Algorhythm (Woo)
Algorhythm (Yeah, yeah)

[Verse 1]
This verse reflects on the pervasive influence of technology and the addictive nature of constant communication. The reference to “Supercomputer status” suggests how modern society is deeply entwined with technology, akin to living in a world governed by algorithms. “Everyone is an addict” implies that people are addicted to their devices and the constant stream of information they provide, often to the point of stumbling through life like “stumbling concrete.” The mention of wanting to be chosen “like Moses” highlights humanity’s desire for validation and recognition in a digital age. The lines “Summon the new edition, made it way too efficient” and “Made us the guinea pig and did it with no permission” criticize the rapid advancement of technology without considering its consequences. Ultimately, the verse questions the value of life in a world where algorithms dictate much of our behavior and decisions.

[Chorus]
The chorus serves as a call to action, urging people to move their bodies and engage with the world around them despite the pervasive influence of algorithms. It warns against losing oneself to the rhythm dictated by technology (“Please don’t lose that tempo”) while acknowledging the power and control of algorithms in shaping human movement and behavior.

[Verse 2]
This verse delves deeper into the theme of survival and adaptation in a technologically driven world. The repetitive commands to “step, step, slide, slide” and “move your body from side to side” emphasize the necessity of movement and evolution to survive in a rapidly changing environment. References to “take a bite of the apple” and “crush it into the sauce” evoke biblical imagery, possibly alluding to the temptation of technology and its consequences. The questioning of truth and the freedom of being wrong or lost suggest a struggle to navigate through a world saturated with information and misinformation. The verse ends with a reflection on the pursuit of fulfillment and meaning, ultimately returning to the theme of the perfect, yet potentially empty, nature of algorithms.

[Chorus]
The repeated chorus reinforces the message of movement and engagement despite the pervasive influence of algorithms. It emphasizes the importance of resisting the control of algorithms over human behavior while acknowledging the allure and power of their influence. The repetition of “Algorhythm” serves as a reminder of the constant presence and impact of algorithms in modern life.