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Childish Gambino – Bonfire Lyrics 13 years ago
Actually the meaning behind the video is a lot different. CG plays a black man at camp back when segregation first started. He was hung for being black and forced to relive the story every time it is told.

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http://rapgenius.com/428584/Childish-gambino-bonfire/Verse-1
To me it makes sense, and makes the video and song just that much more powerful.

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