Such fusions can be found as early as the early 1980s, like the successful single "Wot". Certain early pop rap artists made hip hop with pop appeal by telling humorous stories in their lyrics, notably DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and others, like Heavy D & The Boyz, brought hip hop's aggressive and macho lyricism to a more family-orientated place. Despite the presence of early examples, pop rap only became a prominent and established hip hop genre in the 1990s and towards the end of the millennium, with artists such as Vanilla Ice and M.C. Hammer becoming increasingly popular. As hip hop broke out into the mainstream, more artists turned to pop rap and started incorporating sung hooks and lighter lyricism, including Hardcore Hip Hop artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Ja Rule, and 2Pac. This turn resulted in plenty of rappers and hip hop acts in the 2000s, including Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Missy Elliott enjoying extreme chart success and wide mainstream attention. Around that time rapping itself would increasingly become a common, regular element of popular music, often appearing in various genres even outside the context of pop rap and other genre fusions.
In the 2010s pop rap became more popular, with many pop artists collaborating and working with rappers to create hits. Other key factors in the growth and musical evolution of pop rap include the introduction of auto-tune, a production technique that corrects singing, and the influence of artists such as Kanye West and Drake who experimented and expanded the realms of pop rap. As a result, pop rap maintains prominence in both underground and mainstream scenes, where it's often combined with genres like Trap and Contemporary R&B. Many pop rap artists both sing and rap in their music. Pop rap would also diversify into specific, smaller niches characterized by distinct production traits and vocal stylings, as in Chicago's Bop and Atlanta's Futuristic Swag.
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GuyWhoDoesCovers
me :😐 my headphones: Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, oh
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
I wonder if you look both ways
When you cross my mind (Yeah), 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
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
(Uh, switch it up)
I said, okay, okay, okay, okidokie, 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 looking, stuck here waiting for I
Stop the chasing, like an 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
Yugh!
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, cupid hit me with precision
I 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? (Oh, forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (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, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
One more time?
@hehe.10ha
Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, oh
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
I wonder if you look both ways
When you cross my mind (Yeah), 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
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
(Uh, switch it up)
I said, okay, okay, okay, okidokie, 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 looking, stuck here waiting for I
Stop the chasing, like an 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
Yugh!
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, cupid hit me with precision
I 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? (Oh, forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (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, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, oh (La la, la la la la, la la)
One more time?
@vibemusic.
Where is everyone listening from? 🌍
@SoHalalMode350
The UK💞
@mrGG17
Bulgaria 🇧🇬 ❤️🔥
@Ambatakum120
Germany 🇩🇪❤
@maxwellaz4747
Algeria 🇩🇿
@L_boz0s
CO, USA
@sadiethecatlady
“Can i get a kiss, and can you make it last forever” and “i wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind” been stuck in my head all day
@Rambabuanna123
Same 😫💓
@clairegarberding
Sameee
@luvsakaza
Omg same!