Lithonia

“Lithonia” is the lead single for Childish Gambino's final studio album/soundtrack, Bando Stone & the New World, under the moniker. It was released on July 2, 2024. The emotional pop-rock track narrates the story from a switching third-person and first-person view. The story is told from the perspective of the character Cody LaRae, likely a character from the upcoming film. The song title comes from a city located in Georgia, about a 30-minute drive from Glover’s home city, Stone Mountain, Georgia. The word “Lithonia” means “city/town of stone”, telling that the song was likely named after the title of the film and soundtrack, as well as the character in the film, Bando Stone. The song was first teased on May 12, when Glover took to Twitter to tweet the lyrics “nobody gives a fuck'. Soon after, Glover would post the same thing on other social media platforms, as well as making his bio the lyric. Later that month, he would take to TikTok to tease the song with a snippet to create anticipation for the release.

[Chorus] Cody LaRae He had a break He's findin' out That nobody gives a fuck I did my job I paid my dues Love is for fools 'Cause nobody gives a fuck [Post-Chorus] No one, no one No one— Nobody gives a fuck [Verse] I feel liberated Over medicated It was overrated Damn, what you want? I can tell by the look on your face (Oh) Let me outta here (Oh) I've been gone so long Don't you know that This is the moment? You're watching us throw it away [Chorus] Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae) He had a break (He had a break) He's findin' out That nobody gives a fuck (Oh) I did my job (I did my job) I paid my dues (I paid my dues) Love is for fools 'Cause nobody gives a fuck [Post-Chorus] No one, no one Nobody gives a fuck [Bridge] My sweet Lithonia What have you done? These are your children I am your son [Chorus] Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae) What have you done? (He had a break) (He's findin' out) Nobody gives a fuck Cody LaRae (Cody LaRae) What have you done? (I paid my dues) (Love is for fools) Nobody gives a fuck [Outro] Cody LaRae He had a break He's findin' out Nobody gives a fuck