Tyrone Griffin (born April 13, 1982), better known by his stage name Ty Dol… Read Full Bio ↴Tyrone Griffin (born April 13, 1982), better known by his stage name Ty Dolla Sign (stylized as Ty Dolla $ign or Ty$), is an American singer, rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He is currently signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records and Atlantic Records.

The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.

Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.

On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.

Clean
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics

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Clean, yeah, yeah
Look at me, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah, yeah
What you mean, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah, yeah

Don't be selfish, call your girlfriend too
I'm so sharp, I got a point to prove

Girl, take your time, you're always on the move

I'm too clean, yeah, yeah
It's Supreme, yeah, yeah
That's my new chick, yeah
In Celine, yeah, yeah
Acne Jeans, yeah, yeah
Got my Vans on, yeah
Smoke a joint, yeah, yeah
Pop a xan, yeah, yeah
Eat some shrooms, yeah, yeah
On the moon, yeah, yeah
With my boo, yeah, yeah
What we do, yeah, yeah
Pour some drank, yeah, yeah
What you need, yeah, yeah
She say what you want, yeah
That new coke and water, yeah

I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
Look at me, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
What you mean, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah, yeah

Don't be selfish, call your girlfriend too
I'm so sharp, I got a point to prove
Girl, take your time, you're always on the move

I'm too clean, yeah, yeah
In my old school, yeah
Hit a switch, yeah, yeah
On your bitch, yeah, yeah
Hit a lick, yeah, yeah
Flip a brick, yeah, yeah
Catch a case, yeah, yeah
Never snitch, yeah, yeah
I got that pack on me
I got that strap on me
Why they so mad at me?
This bitch so bad with me
She know I'm a real one
No strings attached with me
Tell her run it back, need some more of that
I be rolling up while she rub my back

I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
Look at me, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah yeah
What you mean, yeah, yeah
I'm too clean, yeah, yeah

Don't be selfish, call your girlfriend too
I'm so sharp, I got a point to prove
Girl, take your time, you're always on the move

Said I'm too clean in the morning
Too clean when I sleep
Too clean when I pull up
Eight days a week
Too clean in the morning
Too clean when I sleep
Too clean when I pull up
Eight days a week
I'm so clean, yeah

I'm so clean, yeah
I'm so clean, yeah

Overall Meaning

Ty Dolla $ign’s “Clean” is a song about the rapper’s fashion sense and his desire to remain flawless. The song is a tribute to the artist’s love of fashion and his high-end taste. The lyrics, “Look at me, yeah yeah, I’m too clean,'' showcase the rapper’s confidence and impeccable style. Ty Dolla $ign goes on to reference a number of designer brands, including Supreme, Celine, and Acne Jeans, demonstrating his knowledge and appreciation of fashion.

The song also makes reference to Ty Dolla $ign’s affinity for drugs as he sings, “Smoke a joint, yeah yeah, pop a xan, yeah yeah, eat some shrooms, yeah yeah, on the moon, yeah yeah with my boo, yeah yeah.” The artist is known for being open about his drug use and it is part of his lifestyle.

In addition to the above, the song’s refrain, “Don’t be selfish, call your girlfriend too,” is a reference to the idea of sharing. Ty Dolla $ign wants his fans to share the song with their girlfriends, showcasing his intention of spreading positivity.

Overall, “Clean” is a song about Ty Dolla $ign’s commitment to looking and feeling great as well as his appreciation for high-end fashion.

Line by Line Meaning

Clean, yeah, yeah
I am looking and feeling really good.

Look at me, yeah, yeah
I want others to notice how good I look and feel.

I'm too clean, yeah, yeah
I am exceptionally good-looking and feeling right now.

What you mean, yeah, yeah
I am questioning why anyone would think otherwise.

Don't be selfish, call your girlfriend too
I am reminding someone to include their partner, not just focus on themselves.

I'm so sharp, I got a point to prove
I am confident and have something to demonstrate to others.

Girl, take your time, you're always on the move
I am encouraging a woman to slow down and relax.

It's Supreme, yeah, yeah
I am wearing high-end designer clothing.

That's my new chick, yeah
I have a new romantic interest in my life.

In Celine, yeah, yeah
I am wearing another high-end designer brand.

Acne Jeans, yeah, yeah
I am wearing expensive designer jeans.

Got my Vans on, yeah
Despite my high-end fashion, I am still wearing a casual, affordable brand of shoes.

Smoke a joint, yeah, yeah
I am smoking marijuana.

Pop a xan, yeah, yeah
I am taking Xanax, a prescription medication for anxiety.

Eat some shrooms, yeah, yeah
I am consuming psilocybin mushrooms, which can cause hallucinations.

On the moon, yeah, yeah
I feel like I am in an alternate reality or mindset.

With my boo, yeah, yeah
I am spending time with my romantic partner.

What we do, yeah, yeah
I am questioning what activities my partner and I will engage in next.

Pour some drank, yeah, yeah
I am pouring alcohol for myself and others.

What you need, yeah, yeah
I am asking what someone else wants to drink.

She say what you want, yeah
My partner is asking me what I would like to drink.

That new coke and water, yeah
I am ordering a new type of popular alcoholic beverage.

In my old school, yeah
I am driving a classic car.

Hit a switch, yeah, yeah
I am turning on some type of lighting or sound system in my car.

On your bitch, yeah, yeah
I am stealing someone else's romantic partner.

Hit a lick, yeah, yeah
I am engaging in criminal behavior to obtain money or goods illegally.

Flip a brick, yeah, yeah
I am selling a large quantity of drugs.

Catch a case, yeah, yeah
I am getting in trouble with the law.

Never snitch, yeah, yeah
I will not betray anyone to the police.

I got that pack on me
I am carrying drugs with me.

I got that strap on me
I am carrying a gun with me.

Why they so mad at me?
I am confused as to why people dislike me.

This bitch so bad with me
I am with a very attractive woman.

She know I'm a real one
My partner knows that I am honest and authentic.

No strings attached with me
I am not interested in a committed or emotional relationship with women.

Tell her run it back, need some more of that
I am asking my partner to repeat something we enjoyed previously.

I be rolling up while she rub my back
I am preparing and smoking marijuana while my partner massages my back.

Said I'm too clean in the morning
I look really good in the morning.

Too clean when I sleep
I even look good while sleeping.

Too clean when I pull up
I look great when I arrive at a location.

Eight days a week
I always look exceptionally clean, even more than is possible in a typical week.

I'm so clean, yeah
I am extremely well-put-together and attractive.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TYRONE WILLIAM GRIFFIN JR, JASON BOYD

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