Are We Still Friends?
Tyler the Creator Lyrics

Dream
The singer is asking the listener to dream.

Just dream
The singer is encouraging the listener to simply dream without any inhibitions.

Long ago, long ago, long ago
The singer reflects on the past.

Are we still friends?
The artist is questioning whether they and the addressee are still friends.

Can we be friends?
The artist is asking if it is possible for them to become friends.

I've got to kn-, know
The singer is emphasizing their need to know whether they and the addressee are still friends.

If we can see each other
The singer is asking if they and the addressee can physically cross paths.

Shake your hand, say hi
The artist wants to greet the addressee with a handshake and verbal greeting.

I can't stop you, I can't rock too
The artist admits that they cannot influence the addressee's behavior or situation.

I've been back there and I can not die too
The artist reflects on a past experience where they escaped danger.

But I've got to know
The singer reiterates their need to know if they and the addressee are still friends.

Yeah
The artist acknowledges that they and the addressee may still be friends.

La-la-la-la-la-la-la
The singer repeats a nonsensical phrase to create a sing-song effect.

Don't get green skin (green skin), keep contact (keep contact)
The singer advises the addressee to avoid jealousy and to stay in touch with them.

Don't say, "Goodbye, smell you later" (bye later)
The singer asks the addressee not to use a dismissive phrase like "smell you later" when parting ways.

Nah, I can't
The artist emphasizes that they cannot end the relationship on a bad note.

I don't want to end this season on a bad episode, nigga, nah
The artist uses a TV metaphor to convey that they don't want the friendship to end poorly.

Bouncing off things and you don't know how you fall
The singer describes a disorienting experience in which one continuously runs into obstacles and doesn't know why they are failing.

Your power is drained, so you cannot go through walls
The singer implies that the addressee's confidence is low and they cannot overcome barriers.

You're caught in this matrix, don't know where you play it
The artist suggests that the addressee is stuck in a difficult situation and cannot see a way out.

You hate it, it could be your favorite if you make it your friend
The artist advises the addressee to try to appreciate their situation and make the best of it by finding a silver lining.

This can't end
The artist emphasizes that the friendship must not come to an end.

I still wanna say hi
The singer still wishes to greet the addressee in a friendly manner.

Are we, are we, are we, are we still friends?
The artist poses the question once again, reiterating their desire for clarity.

Oh whoa
The singer expresses a feeling of uncertainty or disbelief.

Can't say goodbye
The singer states that they cannot bring themselves to say goodbye to the addressee.

Check it, ahh
The singer utters an exclamation to grab the addressee's attention.

Goodbye (woo)
The artist expresses reluctance to end the friendship.