In 2006 he released his first mixtape, Young on Probation, and released his debut studio album, No Introduction, in 2008. He has since released a further mixtapes, with the latest being Well Done 3, released in the summer of 2012.
His single "Taste," released in 2018, is his best charting song so far.
Dad's Letter
Tyga Lyrics
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Young light skinned, born leaked every pen
Since I was 10 prolly name all the trouble I did.
Neva participated I'm like fuck all them other kids
Like I don't owe you child shit when I make it big
But a little respect, fuck what yall really expect
Never raised a gentlemen like Ne-Yo said.
All my friends weenin cigarette so I take a hit,
[cough cough]
That's some potent shit.
Ol' nigga police man, I ain't scared a shit,
But hell yeah I ran.
Lost my money clip ever since wrap rubber bands.
Biggity bam did a couple of scams made a couple of grands.
Fast forward to the 4th escort I ball with it
So quick 14 no license, that's some awful shit
Now must stack ketchup like condiments
Kinda jss wish you taught me how to be a man. cuhs
[Chorus]
Growin up all I wanted was a father figure
Me and mom alone every dinner.
One day I hope you hear this I pray you doin' better.
This what it sound like if I sent my dad letters.
If I sent my dad letters.
This what it sound like if I sent my dad letters.
One day I hope you hear this I pray you doin' better.
This what it sound like if I sent my dad a letter.
Word is, tenth grade kick out the crib
Like where I go from here, lucky I had a girlfriend.
Remember money make the world spin
Runnin' around the big body Benz wonderin' who in this that's pedestrian
Spoiled kid, never that.
Worked to hard to get where I'm at.
Thinking fuck school, but next semester Ill be back
I hated rules, but ruling the world I often dream of that.
Dream of meetin' you dad.
Moms really getting mad when I call you that.
I don't understand
Your phone numbers all I ask.
She laughs with her jaw dropped like the movie mask.
Damn so I then reply resort to raising my own little man.
But I'm too young for that, wait I take that back
I shoulda used the hat. my girl gettin' fat.
Whatever results make sure that, I'll be there like you wasn't dad.
[Chorus]
Double 09 lately really its been on my mind.
The pain eatin' me alive one verse at a time.
And this heart problem ain't helpin' at all.
Its a cardiac diagnose, just wanna stay at home.
Dyin' slow so I bought a fast car, and a couple of charms.
Now family and old friends wanna be involved.
Some nigga tryna marry mom he like my songs.
I find it odd sometimes wanna fucking shoot his head off.
Am in the wrong, didn't think so movin' on.
I'm working on my new album if you singing songs.
But rap is what I does.
Turnin' twenty soon, then 21 then 22 like emmette was.
Everybody sleeepin' on me time to wake 'em upp.
Now everybody chasinn' us like they missed the bus
& girls wanna roll like a blunt
P.S. your only son.
[Chorus]
The song Dad's Letter by Tyga is a heartfelt message to his absent father. In the first verse, Tyga starts by reminiscing about his teenage years and how he had always wanted a father figure. He talks about how he was a troublemaker and didn't care about other people's expectations. He mentions his friends who smoke cigarettes and how he's also part of it, but quickly coughs out after taking a puff, indicating that he's not used to it. Tyga talks about running away from the police and doing scams to make some money. He mentions how he wishes his father had taught him how to be a man.
In the second verse, Tyga talks about how he got kicked out of the house in tenth grade and how he had to rely on his girlfriend. He mentions how he hated school and rules and how he dreams of ruling the world someday. Tyga talks about his frustration with his mother who laughs at him for wanting to contact his father. He even contemplates raising his own child but thinks he's too young for it. In the final verse, Tyga talks about how he's dealing with a heart condition and how he's struggling to stay alive. He mentions how family and old friends are now interested in his life because he's famous. Tyga ends the song by saying he's turning 20 soon and everybody is now chasing him like they missed the bus.
Line by Line Meaning
Young light skinned, born leaked every pen
Since I was young, I was full of ideas and creativity
Since I was 10 prolly name all the trouble I did.
I've been getting into trouble since I was a kid, and I can probably list them all off.
Neva participated I'm like fuck all them other kids
I never wanted to participate in anything with the other kids.
Like I don't owe you child shit when I make it big
I don't feel like I owe anything to those who didn't support me while I was growing up.
But a little respect, fuck what yall really expect
I just want some respect from those who didn't believe in me when I was younger.
Never raised a gentlemen like Ne-Yo said.
My father never raised me to be a gentleman, like Ne-Yo's father did.
Lookin for hero heads, but I don't see none yet.
I'm looking for role models, but I haven't found any yet.
All my friends weenin cigarette so I take a hit,
All of my friends are smoking cigarettes, so I tried it once myself.
[cough cough] That's some potent shit.
I coughed after trying the cigarette, showing that it was strong.
Ol' nigga police man, I ain't scared a shit,
I'm not scared of the old police man who tries to intimidate me.
But hell yeah I ran.
But of course, I still ran away from him.
Lost my money clip ever since wrap rubber bands.
I lost my money clip, so now I wrap rubber bands around my money to keep it together.
Biggity bam did a couple of scams made a couple of grands.
I did some scams and made a few thousand dollars.
Fast forward to the 4th escort I ball with it
Skipping ahead to now, I have a fancy car that I show off with.
So quick 14 no license, that's some awful shit
I got my license at 14, which is considered too young by some.
Now must stack ketchup like condiments
Now I have to save up and be frugal.
Kinda jss wish you taught me how to be a man. cuhs
I just wish my father was here to teach me how to be a man.
Growin up all I wanted was a father figure
Growing up, I always wanted a strong father figure in my life.
Me and mom alone every dinner.
It was just me and my mom at dinner every night.
One day I hope you hear this I pray you doin' better.
I hope my father hears this and is doing better in his life.
This what it sound like if I sent my dad letters.
This is what it would sound like if I sent my father letters.
Double 09 lately really its been on my mind.
Lately, 2009 has been on my mind a lot.
The pain eatin' me alive one verse at a time.
I'm dealing with a lot of emotional pain, and it's affecting me one day at a time.
And this heart problem ain't helpin' at all.
My heart condition is making everything worse.
Its a cardiac diagnose, just wanna stay at home.
I was diagnosed with a heart condition and just want to stay home.
Dyin' slow so I bought a fast car, and a couple of charms.
I feel like I'm slowly dying, so I bought a fast car and some jewelry to distract myself.
Now family and old friends wanna be involved.
Now that I've become successful, my family and old friends want to be a part of my life.
Some nigga tryna marry mom he like my songs.
Some guy is trying to marry my mom because he likes my music.
I find it odd sometimes wanna fucking shoot his head off.
I find it odd and sometimes even violent when guys are interested in my mom because of my success.
Am in the wrong, didn't think so movin' on.
I realize that I might be wrong, but I'm moving on anyway.
I'm working on my new album if you singing songs.
I'm working on a new album, and I hope you'll listen to my music.
But rap is what I does.
Rapping is what I do, and I'm good at it.
Turnin' twenty soon, then 21 then 22 like emmette was.
I'm turning 20 soon, and then I'll be 21 and 22 like Emmett was.
Everybody sleeepin' on me time to wake 'em upp.
Everyone is underestimating me, but it's time to prove them wrong.
Now everybody chasinn' us like they missed the bus
Now everyone is trying to catch up to us.
& girls wanna roll like a blunt
Girls want to be with me, like they want to be close to a rolled up blunt.
P.S. your only son.
By the way, I'm your only son.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL STEVENSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AflexYT
This song is so underrated, nowadays people don't realize how much Tyga was making masterpieces back then.
@TheSportsandFilmFellowship
So many memories in one album 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@Tomal412
mannnn shit crazy
@LATINO412Cubano
shouts out to tyga for connecting to all the kids with no dads..RIP
@PartyAnthemsify
2012 ... still doing my best to send my dad letters !!!! All love ❤... tyga is love ... thank you God always 🙏🏾❤🎄🐯
@TreysLover
"Growing up all I wanted was a father figure, Me and mama alone every dinner" Same thing with me.
@Dropshot.TV.
I can relate too💯
@Cakin
Tyga's realest song by far. Love the beat, the sample, and the lyrics.
@dagyeman211
What i think is interesting is that loads of rappers talk about not having dads/mums but this one hits home with a lot of people. Deep
@MoneyTalks323
Many people saying Tyga sucks aren't really aware that he was talented back then. It's just sad that when someone is so talented like Tyga; they turn out to sell out for the fe & money.
We need this Tyga back!