FISHTAIL
Tyler the Creator Lyrics

If we find anything in these days and times
In these unpredictable times, the most important thing to discover is how to live your life on your own terms.

I hope it's to live your life
I hope we all find a way to live our lives in a fulfilling and authentic manner.

It's no rules to this
There is no one way to live, and no set of rules that everyone must follow.

Be your motherfuckin' self
The key to living a happy and successful life is to be true to yourself no matter what anyone else thinks or expects of you.

Fishtailin', I'm fishtailin'
I'm living recklessly and taking risks.

I'm fishtailin', ain't no tellin' if I'm out of control
I may be pushing the limits and living recklessly, but it's worth it to achieve my goals.

I'm fishtailin', I said, I'm fishtailin' (with everything we accomplish)
I'm taking risks and living life to the fullest because it's the only way to achieve my goals and be successful.

It's still so much more to do) Yeah
There's so much more to achieve and experience in life, and I'm excited to keep pushing myself to new limits.

Hawthorne, California, years that I was formin' up
I grew up in Hawthorne, California, and those formative years helped shape me into the person I am today.

Before the world would know me and I would come and perform for ya
Before I became famous and started performing for fans, I was just a regular kid from Hawthorne.

I was baby bossin' things outside of my cornea
Even at a young age, I had big dreams and was always working hard to achieve them.

In the world with mama, where papa didn't show up for us
I grew up in a single-parent household where my mother raised me by herself because my father wasn't around.

I ain't let it phase me, I just focused on my wishes
I didn't let my difficult upbringing hold me back, and instead focused on my goals and dreams for the future.

Execute ideas and accumulate multi-millions (pow, pow, pow, pow, pow)
I worked hard to turn my ideas into reality, and eventually made millions of dollars through my success.

Get a bigger house with a kitchen to cook our meals in
I wanted to provide for my family and give them a comfortable home where we could enjoy meals together.

No niggas that can press me whenever I exit buildin'
I don't let anyone intimidate or control me, even when I'm leaving my home or workplace.

A boy on handlebars that would listen to all my demos
When I was younger, I had a friend who would ride his bike while I played him my music demos.

That list was 'bout as long as a limo, but, here's the memo
I had a lot of people who doubted me and didn't think I would succeed, but I persisted and proved them wrong.

Them niggas that look like me treat my nuance as a nuisance
People who share my skin color often don't understand or appreciate my unique perspective.

So they would segregate me 'cause I didn't match they blueprint
Because I didn't fit their expectations or fit into their predetermined mold, people would treat me differently and exclude me.

What you think that's tied to, shit? They don't know, but I do
These people likely don't even understand why they're treating me this way, but I know it's because I'm different and they can't handle it.

So we don't match in eye view, nigga, you peaked in high school
Because we see things differently, we will never truly see eye-to-eye. And those people who judge me based on my differences likely peaked in their high school years and haven't grown since then.

So we can not compare, your perspective is stuck, gone
There's no point in comparing ourselves or trying to understand each other because our perspectives are so fundamentally different.

'Cause I was signin' eight-figure checks with my gloves on
Despite the odds and the people who doubted me, I went on to make millions of dollars and achieve great success while staying true to myself.

Dreams can always become reality
No matter how far-fetched or impossible they may seem, dreams are always attainable with hard work and perseverance.

Don't regret tomorrow what you didn't do today
It's important to seize the moment and take action towards your goals, rather than putting things off and regretting it later.

I'm just livin' my life as the best I see
I'm doing my best to live my life on my own terms and not let anyone else dictate my path or decisions.

If it don't excites me, we not the same team
I'm not interested in following anyone else's dreams or goals - if it doesn't excite me personally, I'm not on board.

Watchin' comma, comma, comma since I turned nineteen
I've been working hard and steadily building my success from a young age, and have been steadily climbing the ranks ever since.

So do not pay me no mind
Don't worry about what I'm doing or how I'm living - just focus on your own path and goals.

"How it feel? How it feel?" My nigga, it's so good
Even in the face of past struggles and obstacles, my success and accomplishments feel amazing and fulfilling.

Smile on that baby face, schooling I was fuckin' up
Despite struggling in school, I held onto my dreams and worked hard to make them a reality.

Focused, I was comin' up, them kiddies had them tumbles up
I stayed focused on my goals and eventually succeeded, while others my age were still struggling or making mistakes.

Was nineteen years of age when my pockets was 'bout a hundred up
I made my first significant amount of money when I was just nineteen years old.

How I get them checks off, nigga?
People may wonder how I became so successful and made so much money for myself.

I ate and I paid my mama's debt off, nigga (nah, yeah)
My success allowed me to take care of my mother and pay off her debts, which was an important personal accomplishment for me.

Now the pay stubs is silly, it's millis from old banter
My income and financial success have grown exponentially from where I started, and I'm now making millions of dollars.

The ice near my shoulders colder than Homelander
My jewelry and wealth are so impressive that they could freeze the room.

No lackin', ma, the jimmy is strapped like some old sandals
I always stay prepared and ready for anything, with my gun by my side like an old, familiar pair of sandals.

I don't brag 'em, but she said my shit longer than old phantoms (skrrt)
I don't like to boast, but even women are impressed by the size and quality of my car.

No alcohol or opium (nope), he sober like some polar skin
I don't need drugs or alcohol to feel alive or have fun, just like polar skin doesn't need warmth to survive.

He focused, 'cause he ain't think rap could take him to this podium (yeah)
Despite doubters and naysayers, I remained focused and eventually achieved great success as a rap artist.

Livin' every day to the fullest, but move in silence
I live my life fully and with passion, but I don't feel the need to constantly broadcast or show off my accomplishments.

So romanticize your life, 'cause tomorrow ain't pinky promised
Cherish and appreciate every moment of your life, because you never know what the future may hold or how much time you have left.

I ain't think rap could take me this far, for real
Despite being doubted and underestimated by many, I never imagined that my success as a rapper would take me this far in life.

Changin' niggas lives
Through my music and success, I have inspired and affected the lives of many people.

I took my mom to Roscoes, early on
One of the first things I did with my newfound wealth was take my mother out to eat at Roscoe's, a favorite restaurant of ours.

And I was like "Listen
I tried to express to my mother just how much my success meant to me, and how happy I was to be able to provide for her in this way.

You ain't never have to work again in your motherfuckin' life"
I promised my mother that with my success and wealth, she would never have to work again.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ah
I'm filled with joy and gratitude for the blessings in my life.

I kept that promise
I made sure to follow through on my promise to my mother and take care of her for life.

Who would've ever thunk it?
No one could have predicted or imagined just how much success and wealth I would go on to achieve through my music career.

I mean, did you see we was gon' make it this far?
Even my closest friends and associates could not have predicted the level of success I would achieve as a rapper and artist.