New Year Tips for a Successful 2024 to 3005

“Sorry, I’m just scared of the future ‘Til 3005, I got your back, we can do this, hold up ”

-Childish Gambino

Everyone has different ideas when it comes to defining the meaning of life, but most of us can agree that relationships play a big role.

Take the 2013 song “3005” by Childish Gambino, which includes the line, “I’ll be right by your side ‘til 3005”. The song covers a lot of different themes, but the importance of love is the core message.

We’re only on this planet for a relatively short time, which means you should make the most of it. This often comes down to finding those that you love and want to spend time with.

In the song, Gambino expresses fear of loneliness, dishonest friends, and the future. He even contemplates whether there’s any point to life, death, and everything in between.

Ultimately, the hook reinforces the idea that love is everything – “When I’m alone, I’d rather be with you.”

The “3005” in the song is likely a reference to infinite, as 3+0+0+5=8, which resembles the symbol for infinity when rotated 90 degrees. Gambino is stating that he plans on sticking with his partner for infinity. When they face the future together, it’s not as scary.

As crazy as it seems, you can learn a lot from a decade-old rap song.

So, with that in mind, here are some New Year tips for a successful 2024 based on moments of realization found in the lyrics to “3005”.

New Year Tips for a Successful 2024

Choose Your Purpose for 2024

If you want to make 2024 a successful year, you need to find purpose. Decide what you hope to achieve during the coming year.

Childish Gambino makes an important point in “3005”, stating that, “Man, nobody out here’s got it figured out.” He’s suggesting that nobody knows the meaning of life, which leaves him in a state of hopelessness.

According to Kierkegaard, the forefather of existential philosophy, many people reach a crossroads in their lives where they question the meaning of it all. When this happens, Kierkegaard suggests that you can either try to find purpose or end it all, but also makes a point of disagreeing with the second option.

Gambino expresses a similar opinion, “We spend it, with no shame. We blow that, like Coltrane. We in here, like Rogaine. Or leave it, like Cobain.”

Basically, Kierkegaard and Gambino suggest you try to find something to keep yourself occupied to avoid becoming filled with existential dread.

For some, this involves taking a leap of faith. For others, this involves finding a hobby. You could also set a specific goal to help give your life direction for the coming year.

Choose at least one main thing that you hope to accomplish this year. This could be a personal or professional goal.

After setting your goals, additional insights from “3005” can help you achieve them.

Stop Caring What Other People Think

Some of the most successful people in this world achieve their success by ignoring other people’s opinions. They stick to their guns and don’t let others dissuade them from pursuing their goals.

In the song, Gambino raps, “I used to care what people thought, but now I care more.” It’s a hard habit to break and something that Gambino struggles with – at least at the time of writing the song.

Worrying too much about what other people think can keep you from trying new things. It may even keep you from reaching your goals, especially if others doubt your abilities or commitment.

Instead of focusing on what other people think, focus on what you hope to achieve in 2024. Don’t let other people derail your ambitions, which may involve cutting some people out of your life.

Cut Out Negative Relationships

Childish Gambino discusses friendships throughout the song “3005”, questioning whether the people in his life truly care about him. The song includes the line, “Cause when the checks clear, they’re not here,” along with other references to betrayal and sketchy friends.

Unfortunately, ending relationships isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips that may help:

• Set boundaries
• Communicate openly
• Be firm and direct
• Limit contact

Before cutting someone entirely out of your life, try setting clear boundaries. Communicate your needs openly. You also need to be firm and direct. If they can’t respect your boundaries, limit contact. This may even require you to ghost them by blocking their phone number and unfollowing them on social media.

Staying away from negative people and surrounding yourself with positive people can have a profound impact on your well-being and chances of success. You may find it easier to accomplish more when you have supportive people in your life.

Strengthen Your Healthy Relationships

The central theme of “3005” is one of love. Childish Gambino affirms the importance of his relationship with his girlfriend numerous times throughout the song – even suggesting that it’s the only thing that truly matters to him.

Of course, not everyone has a partner. Additionally, not everyone that’s looking for love is going to find it in 2024. However, you can try to strengthen your existing healthy relationships.

Strengthening relationships involves spending quality time together. You need to make the effort to spend time with the people that you care about.

Building stronger bonds also requires you to respect differences. You shouldn’t expect other people to agree with you on everything, but you can respect each other’s thoughts.

Prioritizing healthy relationships over negative ones can put you in the right mindset for making 2024 an eventful year. Start today. Make an effort to keep in touch with the people that you want in your life.

Last Thoughts on Making 2024 a Success

In the end, “3005” is a song packed with deep insight into the human condition. Some of the realizations made in the lyrics can help point you in the right direction for a successful year.

Remember to set goals, as goal setting can help give your life purpose and direction. Reaching your goals may require you to worry less about what other people think and to cut out negative relationships.

You should also strengthen relationships. The future may be scary. Yet, according to Childish Gambino, it’s scarier when you face it alone. Remember, “I’ll be right by your side ‘Til 3005”.

What are your New Year Tips for a Successful 2024?