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.
Hard2Look
Tyga Lyrics
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It's so hard to not pick up the phone
Bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day
It's so hard to look the other way
Tell me something that will push me away
Tell me something that will push me away
I took something for the pain, it never took it away, nah
Already took two today
But the truth is I never wanted you to stay
But you do what you want, yeah and I wanted it that way
Pushing through the city in my four by four
By two, yeah, barely fitted through the drive-thru
Wanna slide by you
So hard not to tell you he a sucker
So hard to see you suffer, let you see for yourself
Yeah, it's hard for me to trust ya
But I know this bust down Patek won't switch sides, yeah
I know this Lambo won't switch sides, yeah
I know my true fans won't switch sides
If I give my new bitch just a lil time, she'll be big time
And it'll be hard to look the other way
But it's still so hard to not pick up the phone
Bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day
It's so hard to look the other way
Tell me something that will push me away
Tell me something that will push me away
I took something for the pain, yeah
But it's still so hard to look the other way
So hard to not pick up the phone
Bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day, yeah
So hard to look the other way
Tell me something that will push me away
Tell me something that will push me away
I took something for the pain, it never took it away, nah, nah
Now my new thing ain't you but it feels good 'cause it's new
Don't have to check the 'gram to know your move
Yeah, I need a Khaled, gon' pop me another one
I need a Khaled, gon' find me another one (another one)
Gon' buy me another one
You could lie to the other one
Say something that will push me away
You brought out the beast, I can't put it away
Truth is, yeah, I wanted you to stay
But the door tryna close and my foot's in the way
Push me away, tell 'em I was unconditional
Tell 'em how I strengthened your spiritual
Tell 'em I know you like I invented you
That's why it's so hard to look the other way
It's so hard to not pick up the phone
Bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day
So hard to look the other way
Tell me something that will push me away
Tell me something that will push me away
I took something for the pain, it never took it away, nah, nah
In Tyga's song Hard2Look, the rapper expresses the difficulty of moving on from a previous relationship. The song begins with Tyga admitting that it's challenging not to reach out and contact his ex-partner, as he repeatedly mentions how hard it is not to pick up the phone or look the other way. He then asks his ex-partner to tell him something that will push him away, indicating that despite trying to move on, he's still struggling to let go of the past. Tyga goes further to talk about his struggle with addiction by admitting that he's taken something for the pain but it didn't take it away.
Later in the song, Tyga touches on his current state, saying that he has a new love interest, but he's still finding it hard to move on entirely from his ex, despite the new relationship feeling good. Tyga also mentions that he wants to find another "one" like DJ Khaled and indicates that he's open to the idea of a new development. However, he goes back to his struggle with moving on by reiterating that he wanted his previous partner to stay, but it's challenging to do so with the door closing and his foot in the way.
The lyrics in this song are pretty straightforward but create a picture of someone struggling to let go of the past while simultaneously trying to move on. It's a relatable topic that many people have experienced, and Tyga's candidness in expressing his emotions makes the song quite emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard to look the other way
It is difficult to not pay attention to you even though I know it is necessary.
It's so hard to not pick up the phone
I struggle to resist the urge to call you and check up on you.
Bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day
I want to reach out to you and ask about your day, even if it's just for a moment.
Tell me something that will push me away
I ask you to say something hurtful that would make me feel justified in letting go.
I took something for the pain, it never took it away, nah
I have tried to ease my emotional pain with substance abuse, but it has not been effective.
Already took two today
I have already consumed two doses of pain medication today.
But the truth is I never wanted you to stay
I realize now that, although I may have wanted you to stay at one point, I no longer feel that way.
But you do what you want, yeah and I wanted it that way
I understand that you have a life to live, and even though it may hurt, deep down I wanted you to be free to make your own choices.
Pushing through the city in my four by four
I am driving through the city in my large vehicle.
By two, yeah, barely fitted through the drive-thru
The size of my car made it difficult to go through the drive-thru, causing a minor inconvenience.
Wanna slide by you
I want to casually pass by you without drawing too much attention.
So hard not to tell you he a sucker
I find it difficult to not express how much I dislike the new person you are with.
So hard to see you suffer, let you see for yourself
It is difficult for me to watch you go through pain, but I know you need to experience it and learn from it for yourself.
Yeah, it's hard for me to trust ya
I am having a hard time trusting you right now.
But I know this bust down Patek won't switch sides, yeah
I trust that my expensive watch will not betray me, even if other things in my life are unstable.
I know this Lambo won't switch sides, yeah
I am confident that my car will not betray me, even if other things in my life are unpredictable.
I know my true fans won't switch sides
I trust that my loyal fans will not abandon me, even if I go through difficult times.
If I give my new bitch just a lil time, she'll be big time
I am confident that my new partner will become very successful and popular over time.
Now my new thing ain't you but it feels good 'cause it's new
I am with a new partner now, and even though it is different from being with you, it still feels exciting.
Don't have to check the 'gram to know your move
I do not need to check Instagram to know what you are doing, as I am still somewhat connected to you through our past relationship.
Yeah, I need a Khaled, gon' pop me another one
I need another dose of pain medication.
I need a Khaled, gon' find me another one (another one)
I must find another source of pain relief, much like DJ Khaled often repeats the phrase 'another one.'
Gon' buy me another one
I will purchase another dose of pain medication.
You could lie to the other one
You are capable of deceiving your new partner, just as you may have deceived me in the past.
Say something that will push me away
Please say something hurtful that will help me move on from our past relationship.
You brought out the beast, I can't put it away
You have awakened a side of me that I cannot control or ignore.
Truth is, yeah, I wanted you to stay
The truth is that I wanted to hold onto our past relationship, even if it may not have been healthy or sustainable.
But the door tryna close and my foot's in the way
I am struggling to move on from our past relationship, even as it is ending.
Push me away, tell 'em I was unconditional
Please say something hurtful that will allow me to let go of our past relationship and move on.
Tell 'em how I strengthened your spiritual
When we were together, I helped you become more spiritually grounded.
Tell 'em I know you like I invented you
I understand you deeply and feel like I know you better than anyone else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ynjovan
[Chorus]
It's so hard to look the other way
It's so hard to not pick up the phone, bang your line one time and ask 'bout your day
It's so hard to look the other way
Tell me something that will push me away
Tell me something that will push me away
I took something for the pain, it never took it away, nah
[Verse 1]
It's only two and I took two today, already took two today
But the truth is I never wanted you to stay
But you do what you want, yeah and I wanted it that way
Pushin' through the city in my four by four, by two
Yeah, barely fitted through the drive-thru, wanna slide by you
So hard not to tell you he a sucker
So hard to see you suffer, let you see for yourself
Yeah, it's hard for me to trust ya
But I know this bust down Patek won't switch sides, yeah
I know this Lambo won't switch sides, yeah
I know my true fans won't switch sides
If I give my new bitch just a lil time, she'll be big time
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
You know you came for this (you know you came)
[Verse 1]
And you know I brought so much, pleasure, pain came with it
Bit you know I'm made for this
And you know being this way is what made me rich, can't make things switch now
If I can make it hit, I can take a hit, yeah
[Chorus]
But you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this (you know you came)
[Verse 2]
You see me on Shade Room, fameolous, it's dangerous
You know how crazy fame can get, I know how crazy my baby get
But you didn't train for this, broke down and prayed for this
I'm havin' my way with this
In a big Jeep wagon, to the bank with this
And you didn't, yeah, train for this
You hopped on a train for this
You whip lanes and lane for this
'Cause you know who I'm top five, champion level, all day with this
And you can't stay away from this (and you can't stay away from this)
[Chorus]
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this, you know you can't resist
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this, you know, you know
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
And you know you can't forget, and you know you can't forget
[Verse 3]
Now I know what you think
I know when you drink, you more aggressive with your expression
Let me know what you need (let me know what you need)
I think I know a recipe to think there's an extra me, yeah
[Chorus]
If you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You on fire, I ignite it
I advise it, yeah, but you invited
I know you like it, it's like I'm psychic
I know you not my side bitch, no, you my sidekick, oh, oh
I know you Robin, I know, I know, I know you Robin
The way it fit (the way it fit)
Like God designed it (like God designed it)
The way I stick and move, stick and move, Mike Tyson, oh
[Chorus]
You didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this, you know, you know
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
You know you came for this (came for this, came for this, came for this)
@timureyubov3599
[Chorus]
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
You know you came for this (you know you came)
[Verse 1]
And you know I brought so much, pleasure, pain came with it
Bit you know I'm made for this
And you know being this way is what made me rich, can't make things switch now
If I can make it hit, I can take a hit, yeah
[Chorus]
But you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this (you know you came)
[Verse 2]
You see me on Shade Room, fameolous, it's dangerous
You know how crazy fame can get, I know how crazy my baby get
But you didn't train for this, broke down and prayed for this
I'm havin' my way with this
In a big Jeep wagon, to the bank with this
And you didn't, yeah, train for this
You hopped on a train for this
You whip lanes and lane for this
'Cause you know who I'm top five, champion level, all day with this
And you can't stay away from this (and you can't stay away from this)
[Chorus]
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this (you know you came)
And you know who's thing this is, better say it then
You know you came for this, you know you can't resist
And you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this, you know, you know
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
And you know you can't forget, and you know you can't forget
[Verse 3]
Now I know what you think
I know when you drink, you more aggressive with your expression
Let me know what you need (let me know what you need)
I think I know a recipe to think there's an extra me, yeah
[Chorus]
If you didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You on fire, I ignite it
I advise it, yeah, but you invited
I know you like it, it's like I'm psychic
I know you not my side bitch, no, you my sidekick, oh, oh
I know you Robin, I know, I know, I know you Robin
The way it fit (the way it fit)
Like God designed it (like God designed it)
The way I stick and move, stick and move, Mike Tyson, oh
[Chorus]
You didn't train for this, you can't fight it
You know you came for this, you know, you know
And you know who I'm top five, champion level, I made your list
You know you came for this (came for this, came for this, came for this)
@Pollooficial
AYEEEEE SALUTE FROM BRASIL TYGA! RESPECT!
@terenceboyd5623
Deep
@akabelim4697
kkkkkk muito fraquinho musicalmente
@joaquimsantos9462
@akabelim bom é tu
@doginsombrero25
Complete honesty here, this was my favorite Tyga album. I can genuinely tell he tried to make an R&B album. And the fact is that it was genuinely good. The weird thing is that I am not a Tyga fan, I think he can be corny or mediocre at times, but this album was genuinely a solid 8 or 9 out of 10. Great work
@MiztaTongueTwista
i agree. concept of the album was dope. Reminds me of 808s & Heartbreak
@doginsombrero25
MiztaTongueTwista That’s actually exactly what I was thinking too! And 808’s and Heartbreak is my favorite album of all time so that also might be why I enjoyed it so much man. Super cool you understand!
@jdrizzy187
Totally agree! Love this album by tyga and was totally unexpected 🔥
@KevsUploads
doginsombrero25 when has tyga been corny? 🤔
@AkooMuzik
doginsombrero25 whole album is slept on especially the song hard2look .