Cowboy
The Tyler Lyrics
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What, when, where, how, like who gives a fuck
Golf Wang M-O-B, mopping niggas ante up
Ain't been this fucking sick since brain cancer ate my Granny up
Rest in peace, her lying it, life ain't got no light in it
Darker than that closet that nigga Frankie was hiding in
Open it, dope in it, Bobby where's my fucking pipe?
Address my little dick as Ike, twenty says I hit your wife
Grab Salem and Slater and go around, riding bikes
Get some ice cream, Golf Wang rascals toward the night
To skate around and do annoying shit that older peeps despise
Fuck it though, going hard as riga mo
Got a nigga dollars and a couple cracker kids at shows
Cracked a couple kids in the head with this cast
Had a blast out in Europe, had a Swedish bitch lickin' toes
That's how it goes, designing clothes, cats on everything, cats on everything
You think all this money will make a happy me?
But I'm 'bout as lonely as crackers that supermodels eat
Everybody's sparking it but me and I keep coughing
Can't keep calm in this hot box and I get nauseous
Hop in the car and write a song as I'm heading straight to the office
Pissed off at Jasper because that's some faggot shit called "Pink Dolphin"
I roll here on a mean unicorn
Green hat, Vans, Golf top is the team uniform
Downin' that Capri Sun, tighten my bandana up
Something like a les, I'm forgetting my damn manners 'cause
I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy
When you're alone thoughts start coming in
Punching in that dark lock box and they start rummaging
Shit you've got to battle with, wishing they could skedaddle
But it makes your shadow say none, fun and grab the gun again
I needed to get out of the house
So I hit the Dead Sams, and we went biking it out
In a black hoodie, with an Arizona and a bag of Skittles
Just to see what all that fucking hype is about
Now everytime you see a roach you think of me, ay?
'Cause everytime I see one I think what his parents would say
In court saying I ate him, I wasn't present that day
I was with Whitney smoking, sitting at the dock of the bay
I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy
Do you know how weird it is knowing I make a bunch of cheese
While my friends can't afford little pizzas from Little Caesars
And their whole goal is to roll up and smoke bowls
So I don't feel bad when they not eating
(But you still treating us you punk bitch)
Wolf Haley got more methods than Pinkman
I'm never civil Fuck Lincoln
Preme out the bag it's no wrinkles
I'm okie dokie and loopy
And booboo nana and caca
If you think I'm fucking cuckoo
Try talking to my shrink then
Hey
Bitch
I'm right here
Yo who's that?
That's Salem
That's my girlfriend
Stay the fuck away from her alright?
I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
And I am the cowboy
The Tyler's song Cowboy is a dark and introspective exploration of the rapper's psyche. Tyler begins the song by introducing himself as "Mr. Clusterfuck", followed by a series of seemingly nonsensical statements about his Golf Wang crew, drug use, and childhood memories. However, as the song progresses, Tyler delves deeper into his psyche, revealing his struggles with loneliness, anxiety, and feelings of guilt about his success. He talks about battling his inner demons, riding his bike with his friends, and smoking weed as a form of self-medication.
The chorus, "I am the cowboy on my own trip" is repeated throughout the song, effectively serving as the theme of the track. Tyler is acknowledging that he is alone in his journey, and that he must confront his struggles and insecurities on his own. The line "when you're alone, thoughts start coming in" speaks to the idea that we are often our own worst enemies, and that being alone with our thoughts can be terrifying.
Overall, Cowboy is a raw and emotional track that showcases Tyler's unique artistic vision and willingness to explore his own psyche in his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Knock knock motherfucks it's me Mr. Clusterfuck
Introducing himself with a vulgar greeting as someone who creates chaos in situations
What, when, where, how, like who gives a fuck
Dismissing questions and details as unimportant
Golf Wang M-O-B, mopping niggas ante up
Referring to his musical group as a gang, ready to take on challengers
Ain't been this fucking sick since brain cancer ate my Granny up
Claiming he is feeling ill and referencing a personal tragedy
Rest in peace, her lying it, life ain't got no light in it
Reflecting on the loss of his grandmother and how it has affected his outlook on life
Darker than that closet that nigga Frankie was hiding in
Using a metaphor to describe the darkness of his thoughts and emotions
Open it, dope in it, Bobby where's my fucking pipe?
Asking someone for drugs while referencing a character from a TV show
Address my little dick as Ike, twenty says I hit your wife
Making a crude remark and offering to bet on his ability to seduce someone's spouse
This is life, truthfully I just want to fly some kites
Expressing a desire for simple pleasures like flying kites
Grab Salem and Slater and go around, riding bikes
Naming his friends and suggesting they go ride bicycles together
Get some ice cream, Golf Wang rascals toward the night
Proposing a plan to get ice cream and cause mischief
To skate around and do annoying shit that older peeps despise
Describing the type of misbehavior they plan on engaging in
Fuck it though, going hard as riga mo
Deciding to pursue their plans without regard for the consequences
Got a nigga dollars and a couple cracker kids at shows
Boasting about making money and performing for diverse audiences
Cracked a couple kids in the head with this cast
Referencing an injury and using it to claim responsibility for harming others
Had a blast out in Europe, had a Swedish bitch lickin' toes
Sharing a memory of a sexual encounter while on tour
That's how it goes, designing clothes, cats on everything, cats on everything
Mentioning his fashion design work and the use of cats as a recurring theme
You think all this money will make a happy me?
Questioning whether wealth will bring him happiness
But I'm 'bout as lonely as crackers that supermodels eat
Comparing himself to an unlikely scenario and acknowledging loneliness
Everybody's sparking it but me and I keep coughing
Feeling left out when smoking marijuana and experiencing physical discomfort
Can't keep calm in this hot box and I get nauseous
Being overwhelmed in an enclosed space and feeling sick
Hop in the car and write a song as I'm heading straight to the office
Inspiration strikes and he seizes the opportunity to create music
Pissed off at Jasper because that's some faggot shit called "Pink Dolphin"
Expressing disdain for a clothing brand and using a homophobic slur
I roll here on a mean unicorn
Describing his mode of transportation and using a colorful expression
Green hat, Vans, Golf top is the team uniform
Wearing his signature clothing items that represent his group
Downin' that Capri Sun, tighten my bandana up
Drinking a flavored juice while adjusting his headwear
Something like a les, I'm forgetting my damn manners 'cause
Admitting to being distracted and neglecting common courtesy
When you're alone thoughts start coming in
Reflecting on the experience of being by oneself and introspective
Punching in that dark lock box and they start rummaging
Visualizing mental struggles as a struggle to open a locked box
Shit you've got to battle with, wishing they could skedaddle
Acknowledging mental challenges that cannot easily be dismissed
But it makes your shadow say none, fun and grab the gun again
Describing a sense of hopelessness and resorting to dark thoughts
I needed to get out of the house
Feeling a need to escape one's environment
So I hit the Dead Sams, and we went biking it out
Meeting with friends and going for a bike ride
In a black hoodie, with an Arizona and a bag of Skittles
Describing the clothing and snacks that he brings along
Just to see what all that fucking hype is about
Exploring a cultural phenomenon and trying to understand its popularity
Now everytime you see a roach you think of me, ay?
Making a vulgar joke and trying to be memorable
'Cause everytime I see one I think what his parents would say
Continuing the joke and referencing insect reproduction
In court saying I ate him, I wasn't present that day
Taking the joke a step further and feigning innocence in an imagined scenario
I was with Whitney smoking, sitting at the dock of the bay
Claiming to have been with someone else and enjoying leisure time
Do you know how weird it is knowing I make a bunch of cheese
Acknowledging his success and the strange nature of earning money in the music industry
While my friends can't afford little pizzas from Little Caesars
Comparing his financial situation to that of his friends, who struggle to afford basic goods
And their whole goal is to roll up and smoke bowls
Describing his friends' priorities and interests
So I don't feel bad when they not eating
Justifying his own wealth by suggesting that his friends make their own choices
(But you still treating us you punk bitch)
Acknowledging criticism and possibly sarcasm from others
Wolf Haley got more methods than Pinkman
Using a reference to a TV show to claim versatility and creativity
I'm never civil Fuck Lincoln
Rejecting conformity and embracing a rebellious attitude
Preme out the bag it's no wrinkles
Referring to a clothing item and bragging about fitting his style
I'm okie dokie and loopy
Describing his mental and emotional state as unusual
And booboo nana and caca
Using childish words to emphasize unpredictability and randomness
If you think I'm fucking cuckoo
Challenging others to criticize him
Try talking to my shrink then
Suggesting that he has a mental health professional who understands him
Hey
Addressing someone
Bitch
Using a derogatory term to belittle the other person
I'm right here
Asserting one's presence and readiness for confrontation
Yo who's that?
Asking a question to establish context
That's Salem
Identifying the person in question
That's my girlfriend
Claiming possessiveness and ownership
Stay the fuck away from her alright?
Issuing a warning and possibly being territorial
I am the cowboy on my own trip
Emphasizing one's independence and individuality
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
And I am the cowboy on my own trip
Repeating the previous line again for emphasis
And I am the cowboy
Declaring oneself as a unique and unconventional person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Okonma
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