Genius Meanings
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Kali Uchis) – See You Again
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Tyler’s favorite off of Flower Boy, “See You Again” is a love song. The song features vocals from Kali Uchis, who appeared on Tyler’s 2015 album Cherry Bomb on “FIND YOUR WINGS
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Tyler, The Creator – NEW MAGIC WAND
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On “NEW MAGIC WAND,” Tyler desperately attempts to convince someone he has feelings for to not leave him. However, the person Tyler is in love with is still thinking about their
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Kali Uchis, Roy Ayers & Syd) – FIND YOUR WINGS
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Following the 4 first tracks on the album, where Tyler realized that he no longer wants to to mess around, and live life recklessly and instead take a stand, find his own path and
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy) – 911 / Mr. Lonely
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“911 / Mr. Lonely” is a two part track released as a single along with “Who Dat Boy” on June 30th, 2017. The song is the 10th track on Flower Boy, and features Frank Ocean, Steve
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Anna of the North & Rex Orange County) – Boredom
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“Boredom” is the 8th track on Flower Boy. The song was released as the third official single on the 11th of July 2017. It features vocals from Anna of the North, Corinne Bailey Rae
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Pharrell Williams) – IFHY
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During the skit at the end of “Bimmer,” Sam finds out that Salem’s gone out on a date with Wolf down by the lake and begins to feel jealous and afraid of losing Salem.
IFHY stands
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Tyler, The Creator – I THINK
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“I THINK” questions both Tyler’s mental state and his feelings in a romantic relationship. Tyler doesn’t know whether to continue to be vulnerable, because of his partner’s actions
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Charlie Wilson, Kali Uchis, Syd & Toro y Moi) – FUCKING YOUNG / PERFECT
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“FUCKING YOUNG” explores Tyler falling in love with a girl six years younger than him. The second half, “PERFECT,” is a duet with Kali Uchis.
The narrative of the song
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Tyler, The Creator – Colossus
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The song is named after the roller coaster Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.
This is Tyler’s take on dealing with a crazed fan – essentially his
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Tyler, The Creator – EARFQUAKE
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“EARFQUAKE” is a collaboration between Tyler, The Creator and Playboi Carti. In the song, Tyler sings about a lover he depends on, who he knows he hasn’t treated the best, but
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Rex Orange County) – Foreword
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This song “Foreword” serves as an intro to Tyler’s 4th studio album, Flower Boy. A foreword is typically used to set the stage for something before it’s presented, which this song
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Estelle) – Garden Shed
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On “Garden Shed,” Tyler uses the titular imagery as an extended metaphor for keeping one’s sexual orientation concealed, more commonly referred to as being “in the closet
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Tyler, The Creator – November
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On the twelfth track of Flower Boy, Tyler depicts his insecurities and fears concerning his life, career, and relationships, reminiscing of the past in a nostalgic fashion.
Split
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Tyler, The Creator – Glitter
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Preceded by “November” where a voicemail is started, the penultimate track of Flower Boy is Tyler’s confession of love to his crush over phone, making him feel bright and colorful
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Tyler, The Creator – ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
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“ARE WE STILL FRIENDS” features Tyler, The Creator wrestling the thought of whether or not he and his former lover can remain friends, thematically wrapping up the album and
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Tyler, The Creator – Yonkers
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“Yonkers” is the first single off Tyler, The Creator’s debut album, Goblin and is widely considered as his breakout song.
The song’s title is named after the city of Yonkers, New
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Tyler, The Creator – Answer
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Similar to “Inglorious”, “Answer” is centered around Tyler’s absent father.
Tyler on his Twitter.
Tyler did release a cassette tape with the making of the WOLF DVD that
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Tyler, The Creator – DOGTOOTH
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“DOGTOOTH” is the first surprise drop from the CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale expansion pack, released on March 27, 2023. As stated by Tyler, this track is a leftover
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. 42 Dugg) – LEMONHEAD
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“LEMONHEAD” is the third track off Tyler, the Creator’s seventh studio album, Call Me If You Get Lost. The track features Tyler, 42 Dugg, and Frank Ocean showing their bravado by
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Tyler, The Creator – GONE, GONE / THANK YOU
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“GONE, GONE / THANK YOU” is the tenth song on IGOR, and follows the multi-part structure that all of his tenth tracks have followed since Bastard.
The chorus of the “GONE, GONE
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Tyler, The Creator – 48
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“48” is about Sam and what goes through his head as a crack dealer, the pros and cons.
https://twitter.com/fucktyler/status/318054783414046720
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Tyler, The Creator – SORRY NOT SORRY
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“SORRY NOT SORRY,“ the second single and final track off CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale, sees Tyler waver between giving genuine apologies to those he feels he’s wronged
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Tyler, The Creator – PUPPET
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“PUPPET” is the second collaboration between Tyler, the Creator and Kanye West, the first being on “SMUCKERS” from Cherry Bomb. The track discusses the obsessive and protective
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Brent Faiyaz & Fana Hues) – SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE
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First released as a teaser on June 14, 2021, “SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE” is a two-part song that continues the trend regarding every tenth track of the albums from
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Tyler, The Creator – CORSO
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With a “corso” being a social promenade or walkway where events and festivals often happen, this song is about Tyler’s social life and influence on people around him. More
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