Story-wise, this son… Read Full Bio ↴A song about a girl Tyler used to date in 2007.
Story-wise, this song is from Sam’s point of view (again), telling "Wolf" about the first time he met Salem (which is how Cowboy ends).
This song samples the drums from Erykah Badu’s “On & On”. The drums' pitch was lowered and distorted.
Awkward
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Scrawny little fucker yeah I was that guy
And you was down for the weekend
I was down for the greeting
And your eyes the same color shit that jasper be chiefing
Couple freckles on ya noses, roses made you blush
Gentleman I was like I wasn't trying to fuck
But it was my first official date so I was stuck like
It was past curfew, and we was at the grove
And it was raining, and I had to be home
And then you grabbed my hand, talking about trying to get home safe
All I remember, was your motherfucking face, your face
I play in your hair
As you rub on my ears
Then we awkwardly stare until our lips locked
Then we awkwardly stared because our lips locked
Now it's awkward in here because our lips locked
Feels like I'm floating in air
Can't believe that this dare turned into a reality when our lips locked
Man this feels like a dream because our lips locked
You officially put my feelings inside a zip lock bag
You gotta a nigga sprung, whenever I'm holding your hand
And making eye can-tact I feel like the damn man
Cause even though I am and get round of applause
I'm insecure then I start to think that I do not stand chance
But, moments, wish that I could own 'em or lease it or clone it
'Cause holding your fingertips is golden
I fucking love you, now treat my palms like a bowling ball &
Grip and keep holding on
Girl
As you rub on my ears
Then we awkwardly stare until our lips locked
Then we awkwardly stared because our lips locked
Now it's awkward in here because our lips locked
Feels like I'm floating in air
Can't believe that this dare turned into a reality when our lips locked
Man this feels like a dream because our lips locked
You officially put my feelings inside a zip lock bag
You got a
Wait, don't think this is going to work
Things got complicated and a couple feelings got hurt
I haven't talked to you in a couple of days
I got too comfortable and started to think we was really a couple
But hey at least it was time spent
But by the time you will hear this you will know what these rhymes meant
But when you realize its awkward your names still my password
So I'm always fuckin' reminded
You got a nigga sprung
You're my girlfriend, you're my girl (whether you like it or not)
You're my girl, you're my girlfriend, you're my girl girlfriend (you know I like you a lot)
You're my girl, you're my girlfriend, you're my girl (shit I know that you're my)
You're my girl, you're my girlfriend, you're my girlfriend
You're my girl
Ooh
You're my, you're my girl
Ooh girlfriend, girlfriend
You're my girlfriend, you're my girl, girlfriend you're my girl
You're my girlfriend
In Tyler, The Creator's song "Awkward," he tells the story of his first official date where he was awkward and nervous. The song captures the moment when he and his date share their first kiss, which turned out to be awkward but nevertheless thrilling. Tyler was just sixteen at the time, young and inexperienced. He paints a vivid picture of the night, taking us through every detail, from the rain pouring down to his first and only kiss with the girl he genuinely cared for. As he continues to see her, he becomes increasingly attached to her and caught feelings, but it doesn't seem like she shared the same sentiment. Eventually, he realizes that he got too comfortable and that things had gotten complicated between them, bringing an end to their relationship. He expresses his heartbreak in the final verse, but he can't help but feel grateful for the time they spent together.
The song's lyrics embody the universal experience of young love and the awkwardness that many people go through when they start dating. Everyone remembers their first awkward kiss or date, and Tyler captures these embarrassing but beautiful moments in the song. The track is emotionally resonant, nostalgic, and genuine, and it showcases Tyler's unique ability to express deep emotions through his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I was 16 when we first laid eyes
At the age of 16, I saw you for the first time
Scrawny little fucker yeah I was that guy
I was skinny and less muscular back then
And you was down for the weekend
You came down for the weekend to spend some time together
I was down for the greeting
I was excited to meet you
And your eyes the same color shit that jasper be chiefing
Your eyes are similar in color to a substance being smoked by someone named Jasper
Couple freckles on ya noses, roses made you blush
Your nose had a few freckles and when I complimented you, you blushed
Gentleman I was like I wasn't trying to fuck
I was being a gentleman and wasn't interested in having sexual intercourse with you
But it was my first official date so I was stuck like
Since it was my first date, I was nervous and didn't know what to do
It was past curfew, and we was at the grove
It was later than curfew and we were at a public place called the grove
And it was raining, and I had to be home
It was raining and I had to go back home
And then you grabbed my hand, talking about trying to get home safe
You took my hand and talked about getting home safely
All I remember, was your motherfucking face, your face
I distinctly remember your face
I play in your hair
I liked playing with your hair
As you rub on my ears
You rubbed my ears while we were kissing
Then we awkwardly stare until our lips locked
We stared awkwardly at each other before kissing
Feels like I'm floating in air
I feel extremely happy and joyful
You officially put my feelings inside a zip lock bag
You made my feelings clear and straightforward
You gotta a nigga sprung, whenever I'm holding your hand
You make me feel excited and happy whenever we hold hands
And making eye can-tact I feel like the damn man
When we make eye contact, I feel confident and powerful
But, moments, wish that I could own 'em or lease it or clone it
I wish I could own, lease, or clone the moments we spend together
Cause holding your fingertips is golden
Holding your fingertips makes me feel very happy and valuable
I fucking love you, now treat my palms like a bowling ball & grip and keep holding on
I love you deeply, and I want you to hold my hand tightly like holding a bowling ball
Wait, don't think this is going to work
I don't think this relationship is going to last
Things got complicated and a couple feelings got hurt
Things became complicated and our feelings got hurt
I haven't talked to you in a couple of days
I haven't spoken to you in a few days
I got too comfortable and started to think we was really a couple
I started to feel too comfortable and thought we were a real couple
But hey at least it was time spent
At least we spent some time together
But when you realize its awkward your names still my password
Even though things have become awkward, your name is still my password
So I'm always fuckin' reminded
So I am always reminded of you
You're my girlfriend, you're my girl (whether you like it or not)
You are my girlfriend, and I consider you as one whether you agree or not
You're my girl, you're my girlfriend, you're my girl girlfriend (you know I like you a lot)
You are my girl, girlfriend, and I like you a lot
You're my girl, you're my girlfriend, you're my girl (shit I know that you're my)
You are my girl, girlfriend, and I am sure of it
Ooh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
You're my, you're my girl
You are my girl
Ooh girlfriend, girlfriend
An expression of endearment towards a girlfriend
You're my girlfriend, you're my girl, girlfriend you're my girl
You are my girlfriend, girlfriend, and my girl
You're my girlfriend
You are my girlfriend
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Okonma
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