Tyler, The Creator is Okonma's most commonly used alias, and the one that both of his first two albums are credited to, but he has used several others as well, including Wolf Haley, Ace (or Ace Creator), and Young N***a, the latter of which was part of a prank on OFWGKTA's official site. Many other characters or alter egos and names are featured in his music, such as Tron Cat, a therapist called Dr. TC, and most recently, Tyler Baudelaire, the character from the 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
In 2009, Tyler self-released his debut mixtape B*stard as a free download off of the official OFWGKTA website. Two music videos were released for tracks off of B*stard, "VCR" and "French!," both of which were directed by Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley). The album is focused on dialogues between Tyler and Dr. TC, and it received generally positive reviews from critics and blogs alike.
After signing to XL Recordings in February 2011, he released "Yonkers," the lead single off his sophomoric album Goblin, which was released on May 10, 2011. The music video for "Yonkers" (directed by Tyler credited as Wolf Haley) won Tyler The 2011 MTV Video Music Award for "Best New Artist," as well as a nomination for Video of the Year (which lost to Katy Perry's "Firework").
Goblin, an album described as "dark," "monolithic," and "a natural sequel to B*stard," continues the sessions with Tyler's fictional therapist, with Tyler venting to Dr. TC about fame, message boards, critics, hype, expectations, media scrutiny, and the idea of being a role model. All of the production was handled by Tyler, save for "Transylvania," which was produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Left Brain.
Tyler's third studio album, known as Wolf, was released in 2013. Tyler alluded to several possible track names on his Formspring account, and he stated that the album would focus less on rapping and more on production. In an interview with DJ Semtex, he confirmed that he would handle all the production on the album, except for one song produced by Left Brain, the same approach that was used for Goblin. On February 14, 2013, OFWGKTA uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which included L-Boy skydiving and stating that on April 2, 2013. Tyler revealed three album covers via his Instagram. The first single from the album was released on February 14, 2013, titled " Domo 23" along with the music video which features cameos from Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin and Taco Bennett. On February 26, 2013, Tyler performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
See You Again
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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You live in my dream state
Relocate my fantasy
I stay in reality
You live in my dream state
Any time I count sheep
That's the only time we make up, make up
You exist behind my eyelids, my eyelids
Now I don't wanna wake up
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision, eye
Wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind
I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
I can only see your face when I close my eyes
Can I get a kiss?
And can you make it last forever?
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (uh-huh)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
Can I get a kiss? (Can I?)
And can you make it last forever? (Can you?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war ('bout to)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
(Ayy, switch it up)
I said, okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
Is translatin' to another form of what you call it? (Love)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, I ain't met you, I've been lookin'
Stop the waitin' 'fore I stop the chasin', like a alcoholic
You don't understand me, what the fuck do you mean?
It's them rose-tinted cheeks, yeah, it's them dirt-colored eyes
Sugar-honey iced tea, bumblebee on the scene
Yeah, I'd give up my bakery to have a piece of your pie
Ugh
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision, eye
Wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind
I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
I can only see your face when I close my eyes (so)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I get a kiss?)
And can you make it last forever? (Make it last forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war
I don't know if I'ma see you again (see you again)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I?)
And can you make it last forever? (Can you?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war ('bout to)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
One more time?
"See You Again" by Tyler the Creator is about an intense longing for someone to whom the singer is romantically attached. The song is meant to address this person and the singer's deepest desires for them, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics reference the singer's extreme attraction to this person, their desire for a kiss that can last forever, and their fear that they may never see this person again.
The singer uses powerful imagery to describe their relationship with this person, stating that they live in their dream state and that this person exists behind their eyelids. The singer also describes the pain they feel from chasing somebody who is constantly running through their daydreams. They express their frustration with this person but also their willingness to do anything to be with them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Can I get a kiss?" with a desperate tone. The singer begs for a deep and meaningful connection with this person. The song ends with the singer asking "one more time?" as if they want to relive the moments where they can be with the person they love.
Overall, "See You Again" is a powerful expression of love and longing that conveys the singer's intense feelings for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
You live in my dream state
You exist only in my dreams and fantasies
Relocate my fantasy
You transform my fantasies into something tangible
I stay in reality
I remain in the present and do not get carried away by illusions
Any time I count sheep
Every time I try to sleep
That's the only time we make up, make up
That's the only time we come back together and reconcile
You exist behind my eyelids, my eyelids
You are always on my mind, even when I close my eyes
Now I don't wanna wake up
I don't want to snap back to reality
20/20, 20/20 vision
My eyesight is perfect
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision
I fell in love deeply and precisely
I wonder if you look both ways
I wonder if you think of me as much as I do of you
When you cross my mind
Whenever I think of you
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
I am tired of the emotional chase and pursuit
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
You frequently appear in my daydreams
I can only see your face when I close my eyes
My mind is filled with your image when I imagine
Can I get a kiss?
May I have a loving gesture from you?
And can you make it last forever?
Can this moment of affection never end?
I said, I'm 'bout to go to war (uh-huh)
I'm about to face life's challenges head-on
I don't know if I'ma see you again
I'm uncertain if we will meet again
I said, okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
I acknowledge that I am deeply in love with you
Is translatin' to another form of what you call it? (Love)
This infatuation is turning into something deeper - love
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, I ain't met you, I've been looking
Despite not meeting you in person, I've been trying to find you
Stop the waiting 'fore I stop the chasing like an alcoholic
I need to make a move before I lose hope and interest
You don't understand me, what the fuck do you mean?
You don't really know me or what I'm going through
It's them rose tinted cheeks, yeah, it's them dirt-colored eyes
It's the blush on your cheeks and the color of your eyes that attract me
Sugar-honey iced tea, bumblebee on the scene
You're a sweet and attractive presence, like a bumblebee
Yeah, I'd give up my bakery to have a piece of your pie
I'd give up everything I have to be with you
Okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
I am still in love with you
One more time?
Can we do this again?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Gregory Okonma
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