Why “LES” by Childish Gambino Is More Than Just a Song to Me

By: angel susan john.
Everyone has that one song for me, that song is “LES” by Childish Gambino. It might not be the most famous track out there, but for some reason, it’s the one that stuck with me. It’s soft, emotional, a little sad, and completely honest. And that honesty is exactly why it means so much.
Why It’s My Favorite?
It feels like alate-night conversation with someone who finally tells you how they really feel. Gambino sings and raps about a girl, but it’s more than that — it’s about wanting someone, feeling unsure, and not knowing where you stand. The lyrics aren’t perfect, and neither is . But maybe that’s why it feels real. It’s not a fairy tale like Tylor swift songs — it’s complicated, like real life.
When I First Heard It?
I found the song during my school year . It was a quiet night — I had my headphones on, just exploring new music. I didn’t know what to expect, but the soft beat pulled me in.
As soon as I heard the line “Ooh girl, I wanna know, are you ready to cry?”
It stopped me completely. That one sentence carried so much emotion. It was like someone put heartache into a single question.
How It Inspired Me?
This song showed me that it's okay to feel awkward, to overthink, and to care too much. It made me feel seen. Gambino’s words gave that feeling a voice.
It also inspired me to be honest in my own way — in writing, in conversations, even in how I see myself.
What I’ll Feel About It in the Future?
In the future, I think “LES” will feel like a memory capsule. It’ll bring me back to this exact time — my first year of college, where everything is exciting and scary all at once.
Even when I’m older, hearing that song will probably make me smile a little, maybe feel a small ache in my chest. It’ll remind me of who I was when I was just starting to figure things out.
What I Would’ve Felt in the Past?
f I had heard “LES” a few years earlier, I don’t think I would’ve truly felt it. I wouldn’t have understood the mix of emotions — the wanting, the confusion, the late-night thinking.
But I found it at the right time, when I was growing up and trying to understand myself better. And for that, I’m thankful.

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