God damn, man, there’s gotta be a better way
Than pill-poppin’ all these drugs so I can stay awake
Like I’m Jessie in this bitch, I’m so excited
from Childish Gambino (Ft. Beldina Malaika) – Not Going Back Lyrics on Rap Genius
Meaning
Gambino has said on his blog “I wish people didn’t have to sleep. I wish there was more time too.” He has so much he wants to do that sleeping means he isn’t accomplishing something
“Jessie in this bitch” is a reference to quite possibly the single most memorable Saved by The Bell Episode: “Jessie’s Song.” Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills to stay awake and breaks down repeating the phrase “I’m So Excited; I’m so Excited”
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