Colossus
Tyler the Creator Lyrics


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Went to six flags
Six fags came up and said "ayo can we get a pic?" I said no
And they said "oh it's wolf gang, Yonkers, goblin is my shit though"
Now I'm like, fuck, I don't want to be an asshole
So I'm sitting there posing with Travis, Devon
With a fake smile like her titties was drawing it on
So fucking annoyed because I missed Goliath
Cause some kid said I was there then they caused a riot
Now I'm surrounded by a 25 hound of fuckers tryna get a photo
All because they noticed the top with the box logo
And them fucking ears, guarantee they didn't even hear bastard
They bandwagon-jumped me from a pogo, I'm going fucking loco
"Hey Tyler can I" no, bitch, don't you see me tryna buy a fucking churro?
"But Tyler, you're my hero, I used to get bullied
Until I heard radicals, the last part got to me
See, I used to give a fuck until my cock would bleed
Now I'm the happiest I think I'll ever ever be
My life is just like yours, no father
My momma must have forgot to stop with a pop condom
In school I was the one thinking outside boxes
So everybody in them would say that I got problems
So when I heard you say it, I said it back like fuck 'em
You're in inspiration to niggas like me
Not the niggas who like you just cause of lyrics and beats
I'm talking about the niggas who don't know where they're going to be
I heard the song bastard right in the moment of heat
Not in summer, but of course I was holding a heat
Gun on the edge of my feet, I heard that first piano chord
And it drew me in like predators carrying treats
Then I said to myself fuck is he speaking to me
See me and you we go together like snare in a beat
I mean snare and a kick drum, see my forearm
I carved of on it this morning with a glass shard
On my green mini ramp that I built in my backyard (that's weird)




That's hard, that scar from playing air guitar
When I see you play at the Roxy (uh)
Tyler, I love you, I wanna be just like you (alright)
I think about your face and I don't even fucking try to (no homo)
Wish I had a basement mitt for me to hide you
We could play Xbox and listen to 'in search of' and eat donuts
Over conversating about what church does
Come up with weird ass videos with roach bugs
I'm straight edge too, so no drugs on this trip
And Raquel that bitch, you should've killed that bitch
You should've took me instead (uh, that's weird)
See, if you can't have her then he shouldn't neither
And if I can't have you then she shouldn't either
No one should see you, but me in your t-shirt
I worship you until the fucking wrinkles on my knees hurt (what the fuck)
Odd future, wolf gang, golf wang, flog gnaw, free earl mobbin'
I know it seems like just I'm slobbing on your knob
But I'm just a fan and I ain't losing my fucking noggin (yeah you are)
I ain't got a job and I went out and bought goblin about 5 times
Cause (thanks for the support) I love you man (alright)
I like tie-dyed tees or just plain white tees, I like pants that's cut
I like words like fuck, I got your pics on my wall
With the mouth cut out, now paper cuts on my balls
Cause your dicks in my jaw (what the fuck)
And I hit you on twitter about 10 minutes a day
And I'm bitter cause you don't even reply with a hey (sorry)
And my boys think I'm gay cause I play VCR
In my car all alone speakers waking up neighbors
Alright my nigga, calm down, it's getting weird, take this pic
So I can get on colossus, line as slow as molasses
(Tyler listen) no nigga I see you are loving my shit
And I appreciate the fact that you would suck on my dick
But I'm not gay so its awkward, now I'm grouchy like Oscar
After spilling some shit on his newest pair of beige dockers
Yonkers and Yonkers (I love that song)
Sick of hearing about Yonkers
I'm grateful that it worked, I attacked and I conquered
"Yeah whatever but I had a fucking blast at that concert
I was at the Boston one, I got a t-shirt from Sagan
The one that says Sagan Lockhart
And when you came out to sandwiches
That's when my fucking boycrush got started"
Just take this fucking picture man, shit

Overall Meaning

In Tyler the Creator's song Colossus, he talks about the difficulties that come with his new found fame. The song is a reflection of Tyler's inner turmoil about being a celebrity, and how fame changes people, both those in the spotlight and those around them. The song starts with Tyler at Six Flags, missing out on a ride because he was constantly being approached by fans asking for pictures, even though all he wanted was to go on the ride. He expresses how difficult it is to balance being kind to his fans while also dealing with the annoyance of constantly being interrupted.


He then goes on to talk about how he used to relate to his fans, being an outsider himself, and how he was inspired by Tyler's music. He speaks about how he found solace in Tyler's lyrics, and how they spoke to him on a personal level. This all leads to the fan expressing his love and admiration for Tyler, and his deep desire to be like him.


The song is a warning to both Tyler's fans and the industry as a whole, about the effects of fame, and how it can be a lonely and isolating experience. Tyler is known for his candid and honest lyrics, and in this song, he doesn't shy away from expressing his frustration with his new life, despite also accepting the adoration of his fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Went to six flags
Tyler went to Six Flags amusement park


Six fags came up and said "ayo can we get a pic?" I said no
Six fans approached Tyler and asked for a photo, which Tyler declined


And they said "oh it's wolf gang, Yonkers, goblin is my shit though"
The fans identified Tyler as a member of Odd Future, mentioned his hits 'Yonkers' and 'Goblin,' and expressed their admiration


Now I'm like, fuck, I don't want to be an asshole
Tyler regrets refusing the photo request, as he doesn't want to come off as ungrateful to his fans


So I'm sitting there posing with Travis, Devon
Tyler reluctantly agrees to a photo with his friends Travis and Devon and the fans


With a fake smile like her titties was drawing it on
Tyler forces a smile, as though it were drawn on by the fans' female companion's breasts


So fucking annoyed because I missed Goliath
Tyler is annoyed that he won't be able to ride the Goliath roller coaster due to the photo request


Cause some kid said I was there then they caused a riot
Another fan spread the word that Tyler was at the park, causing a disturbance and drawing attention to Tyler


Now I'm surrounded by a 25 hound of fuckers tryna get a photo
Tyler is now surrounded by a group of 25 fans trying to take a photo with him


All because they noticed the top with the box logo
The fans recognized Tyler's clothing with the box logo (of his clothing line) and approached him


And them fucking ears, guarantee they didn't even hear bastard
The fans are wearing ears from a Six Flags souvenir, and Tyler doubts they even know his music beyond his hit song "Bastard"


They bandwagon-jumped me from a pogo, I'm going fucking loco
Tyler feels like he's been ambushed by fans of his music who are only now discovering his fame, causing him to feel as if he's going crazy


"Hey Tyler can I" no, bitch, don't you see me tryna buy a fucking churro?
Another fan approaches Tyler, but he dismisses them rudely while trying to buy a snack


"But Tyler, you're my hero, I used to get bullied Until I heard radicals, the last part got to me See, I used to give a fuck until my cock would bleed Now I'm the happiest I think I'll ever ever be
A different fan approaches Tyler and confesses his admiration, crediting Tyler's song "Radicals" with helping him overcome bullies and find happiness


My life is just like yours, no father My momma must have forgot to stop with a pop condom In school I was the one thinking outside boxes So everybody in them would say that I got problems
The fan relates to Tyler's lyrics about growing up fatherless and feeling like an outsider in school


So when I heard you say it, I said it back like fuck 'em You're in inspiration to niggas like me Not the niggas who like you just cause of lyrics and beats I'm talking about the niggas who don't know where they're going to be
The fan appreciates Tyler as an inspiration to people like himself who feel lost or out of place, rather than people who only listen to Tyler for his music and not his message


I heard the song bastard right in the moment of heat Not in summer, but of course I was holding a heat Gun on the edge of my feet, I heard that first piano chord And it drew me in like predators carrying treats
The fan listened to "Bastard" when feeling angry and violent, with a gun nearby, and the song's intro caught his attention


Then I said to myself fuck is he speaking to me See me and you we go together like snare in a beat I mean snare and a kick drum, see my forearm I carved of on it this morning with a glass shard
The fan relates to Tyler's lyrics and his music means a lot to him, to the point that he carved a symbol on his arm as a tribute


On my green mini ramp that I built in my backyard (that's weird) That's hard, that scar from playing air guitar When I see you play at the Roxy (uh)
The fan feels embarrassed admitting that he built a mini ramp in his backyard and that he scarred himself while pretending to play guitar to Tyler's music, and recalls seeing Tyler perform at the Roxy


Tyler, I love you, I wanna be just like you (alright) I think about your face and I don't even fucking try to (no homo) Wish I had a basement mitt for me to hide you We could play Xbox and listen to 'in search of' and eat donuts
The fan expresses his love for Tyler and his desire to be like him, even though he's not gay. He imagines playing games with Tyler and listening to N.E.R.D's album 'In Search Of' while eating donuts


Over conversating about what church does Come up with weird ass videos with roach bugs I'm straight edge too, so no drugs on this trip
The fan proposes having deep conversations and making strange videos with roaches, since he doesn't do drugs


And Raquel that bitch, you should've killed that bitch You should've took me instead (uh, that's weird) See, if you can't have her then he shouldn't neither And if I can't have you then she shouldn't either
The fan expresses anger toward a woman named Raquel and suggests that Tyler should have killed her, but he wishes he could have died in her place. He also believes that if he can't be with Tyler, neither can Raquel


No one should see you, but me in your t-shirt I worship you until the fucking wrinkles on my knees hurt (what the fuck) Odd future, wolf gang, golf wang, flog gnaw, free earl mobbin'
The fan idolizes Tyler and feels like he deserves to be the only one who gets to see him in his T-shirt. He's a fan of Odd Future and its subgroups


I know it seems like just I'm slobbing on your knob But I'm just a fan and I ain't losing my fucking noggin (yeah you are) I ain't got a job and I went out and bought goblin about 5 times Cause (thanks for the support) I love you man (alright)
The fan acknowledges that he might come across as obsessive but reiterates that he's just a devoted fan who loves Tyler's music, to the point of buying his album multiple times and being jobless


I like tie-dyed tees or just plain white tees, I like pants that's cut I like words like fuck, I got your pics on my wall With the mouth cut out, now paper cuts on my balls Cause your dicks in my jaw (what the fuck)
The fan describes his taste in clothing and language, revealing that he has Tyler's pictures on his wall, with the mouth cut out. He also makes a crude joke about Tyler's genitalia in his mouth


And I hit you on twitter about 10 minutes a day And I'm bitter cause you don't even reply with a hey (sorry) And my boys think I'm gay cause I play VCR In my car all alone speakers waking up neighbors
The fan admits to tweeting Tyler multiple times a day and feeling resentful that he doesn't get a response. He also confesses to playing a VCR in his car and being teased by his friends for it


Alright my nigga, calm down, it's getting weird, take this pic So I can get on colossus, line as slow as molasses (Tyler listen) no nigga I see you are loving my shit And I appreciate the fact that you would suck on my dick But I'm not gay so its awkward, now I'm grouchy like Oscar After spilling some shit on his newest pair of beige dockers
Tyler attempts to calm down the fan and take a photo with him so that he can move on and ride the Colossus roller coaster. The fan starts to get overly sexual in his comments, leading Tyler to become uncomfortable and grouchy like Oscar from Sesame Street after spilling something on his pants


Yonkers and Yonkers (I love that song) Sick of hearing about Yonkers I'm grateful that it worked, I attacked and I conquered "Yeah whatever but I had a fucking blast at that concert I was at the Boston one, I got a t-shirt from Sagan The one that says Sagan Lockhart And when you came out to sandwiches That's when my fucking boycrush got started"
The fan mentions Tyler's hit song 'Yonkers' and how he loves it, but gets annoyed at hearing too much about it. Tyler reflects on how his success came from hard work and dedication. The fan shares his experience seeing Tyler in concert and getting a T-shirt, and reveals that he developed a crush on Tyler when he performed the song 'Sandwitches'


Just take this fucking picture man, shit
Tyler takes the photo and the fan is finally satisfied




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Written by: Tyler Okonma

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