Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991) also known as Tyler, The Creator,… Read Full Bio ↴Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991) also known as Tyler, The Creator, is a Grammy award-winning American rapper, singer, record producer, director, fashion designer, and the head of his independent record label, Odd Future Records. He was the leader of the now-defunct Los Angeles, California, USA hip-hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA). Since his first recordings had debuted on The Odd Future Tape in 2007, he had rapped on, and produced for, nearly every OFWGKTA release.
Tyler, The Creator is Okonma's most commonly used alias, and the one that both of his first two albums are credited to, but he has used several others as well, including Wolf Haley, Ace (or Ace Creator), and Young N***a, the latter of which was part of a prank on OFWGKTA's official site. Many other characters or alter egos and names are featured in his music, such as Tron Cat, a therapist called Dr. TC, and most recently, Tyler Baudelaire, the character from the 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
In 2009, Tyler self-released his debut mixtape B*stard as a free download off of the official OFWGKTA website. Two music videos were released for tracks off of B*stard, "VCR" and "French!," both of which were directed by Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley). The album is focused on dialogues between Tyler and Dr. TC, and it received generally positive reviews from critics and blogs alike.
After signing to XL Recordings in February 2011, he released "Yonkers," the lead single off his sophomoric album Goblin, which was released on May 10, 2011. The music video for "Yonkers" (directed by Tyler credited as Wolf Haley) won Tyler The 2011 MTV Video Music Award for "Best New Artist," as well as a nomination for Video of the Year (which lost to Katy Perry's "Firework").
Goblin, an album described as "dark," "monolithic," and "a natural sequel to B*stard," continues the sessions with Tyler's fictional therapist, with Tyler venting to Dr. TC about fame, message boards, critics, hype, expectations, media scrutiny, and the idea of being a role model. All of the production was handled by Tyler, save for "Transylvania," which was produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Left Brain.
Tyler's third studio album, known as Wolf, was released in 2013. Tyler alluded to several possible track names on his Formspring account, and he stated that the album would focus less on rapping and more on production. In an interview with DJ Semtex, he confirmed that he would handle all the production on the album, except for one song produced by Left Brain, the same approach that was used for Goblin. On February 14, 2013, OFWGKTA uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which included L-Boy skydiving and stating that on April 2, 2013. Tyler revealed three album covers via his Instagram. The first single from the album was released on February 14, 2013, titled " Domo 23" along with the music video which features cameos from Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin and Taco Bennett. On February 26, 2013, Tyler performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Tyler, The Creator is Okonma's most commonly used alias, and the one that both of his first two albums are credited to, but he has used several others as well, including Wolf Haley, Ace (or Ace Creator), and Young N***a, the latter of which was part of a prank on OFWGKTA's official site. Many other characters or alter egos and names are featured in his music, such as Tron Cat, a therapist called Dr. TC, and most recently, Tyler Baudelaire, the character from the 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.
In 2009, Tyler self-released his debut mixtape B*stard as a free download off of the official OFWGKTA website. Two music videos were released for tracks off of B*stard, "VCR" and "French!," both of which were directed by Tyler (credited as Wolf Haley). The album is focused on dialogues between Tyler and Dr. TC, and it received generally positive reviews from critics and blogs alike.
After signing to XL Recordings in February 2011, he released "Yonkers," the lead single off his sophomoric album Goblin, which was released on May 10, 2011. The music video for "Yonkers" (directed by Tyler credited as Wolf Haley) won Tyler The 2011 MTV Video Music Award for "Best New Artist," as well as a nomination for Video of the Year (which lost to Katy Perry's "Firework").
Goblin, an album described as "dark," "monolithic," and "a natural sequel to B*stard," continues the sessions with Tyler's fictional therapist, with Tyler venting to Dr. TC about fame, message boards, critics, hype, expectations, media scrutiny, and the idea of being a role model. All of the production was handled by Tyler, save for "Transylvania," which was produced by fellow OFWGKTA member Left Brain.
Tyler's third studio album, known as Wolf, was released in 2013. Tyler alluded to several possible track names on his Formspring account, and he stated that the album would focus less on rapping and more on production. In an interview with DJ Semtex, he confirmed that he would handle all the production on the album, except for one song produced by Left Brain, the same approach that was used for Goblin. On February 14, 2013, OFWGKTA uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which included L-Boy skydiving and stating that on April 2, 2013. Tyler revealed three album covers via his Instagram. The first single from the album was released on February 14, 2013, titled " Domo 23" along with the music video which features cameos from Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin and Taco Bennett. On February 26, 2013, Tyler performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Hey Jane
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
Always, always, always wear a condom
Don't trust a-
Hey Jane, we got the news and I ain't know what to do
I didn't panic, I was comfortin' you
Still in shock but, damn, the late response, is this really true?
If it was bound to happen to me, I'm lucky it's you
Hey Jane, your hair long and your legs long
And we can both relate to the fact that our dads gone
Couple good qualities on you, you can pass on
You're not dumb, and your face good, and you're headstrong, look
Hey Jane, I know my mom'll be excited as hell
I know your mom will be excited as well
But people talk, so let's pretend we ain't got no one to tell
I know our exes wanna see us in Hell, this ain't about them, no
This ain't about kinfolk, this our decision with a small window
I wanna jump out, but if you wanna stay in the room, I can not bug out
Time blockin' the driveway, I can not pull out, nah, I didn't pull out
Wow, I'm disappointed in me, this ain't like me
How could I be reckless? This ain't my lifestyle
Never had no scare in my life 'til now
Ain't in the space to raise no goddamn child
Hey Jane, I'm terrified, petrified
I don't wanna give my freedom up or sanitize it (nah)
This my fault, the results are justified
I fucked up, I'm stressed out, I'm dead inside
But, hey Jane, who am I to come bitch and complain? (Bitch and complain)
You gotta deal with all the mental and physical change (yeah)
All the heaviest emotions and the physical pain (come on)
Just to give the kid the man last name? Fuck that (that's dumb as fuck)
Our resumes unmet, the bus stopped at light
We ain't make it to love yet
Took a shortcut to forever, I'm upset (fuck)
'Cause we was in the back, no strings with our tongues wet
We haven't boat tripped, we haven't argued
We still learnin' each other, I don't know all you
And you don't know all me, how am I to live with
That is not a good foundation to have kids with
Or maybe it is, maybe it's not, just not yet
Maybe this a blessing in disguise, not a regret
Look, Jane, it's your choice at the end of the day
Just know I support either way, no pressure
(No pressure)
Hey T, we got the news and I forgot how to breathe
In a panic, you was comfortin' me
Damn, what do we do? What are the odds? Is this really true?
If it was bound to happen to me, I'm lucky it's you
Hey T, your legs long and your waist thin
And we can both relate to the fact we got great skin
You're not dumb and your energy is a good mood
A lil' weird, but overall you's a good dude, huh
Hey T, how would you feel if we kept it a secret?
It's a voice inside me begging me to keep it
I'm thirty-five and my ovaries might not reset
I don't wanna live my whole life feelin' regret
Damn, a feeling you can never understand (I can't)
You just hope to God I get my period again
I was twenty-four and-
Look, I don't wanna go through that experience again
Hey T, things happen, no one is wrong (it was an accident)
But I don't need to stress, I can do this alone
My mom did it, your mom did it, this ain't a pride thing
This a more "I prefer to have peace of mind" thing
I got my own bread, I don't need you to buy things
'Cause my needs don't include your money and status
I can move back to London and avoid any static
Between us, no need to make it hard like a callus
It's too much on your palette, this is really traumatic for me
I can raise it by myself, I'm dramatic, you see
Pushing people out my life is a habit, I see
Can you crack a window so I can breathe? (Yeah)
Hey T, I'm scared too (I am too)
It was so hard for me to tell you, to tell truth
I ain't wanna tell me, I look in the mirror, like, "Damn, I failed me"
I'm scared to tell my momma, scared to tell my bitches
Scared of all the people who don't know what's in our business
Scared of all they advice, and my intuitions
Scared of not knowin', but too scared to make decisions
I said I wouldn't do this again
It's a lose if I lose lil' bruh in the end
And it's a lose-lose if I lose you as a friend
I been losin' myself, it ain't no one to defend me
I got a mini version of myself livin' in me
You pullin' out your hair, I walk around in a frenzy
I'm feelin' the resentment any time you get near me
My body has a clock and I don't know where the end be
Emotions throwin' around like a frisbee
My titties gettin' bigger and I'm cravin' a ten-piece
T, no matter the decision of day
I just want us to be cool either way
No pressure
Don't trust a-
Hey Jane, we got the news and I ain't know what to do
I didn't panic, I was comfortin' you
Still in shock but, damn, the late response, is this really true?
If it was bound to happen to me, I'm lucky it's you
Hey Jane, your hair long and your legs long
And we can both relate to the fact that our dads gone
Couple good qualities on you, you can pass on
Hey Jane, I know my mom'll be excited as hell
I know your mom will be excited as well
But people talk, so let's pretend we ain't got no one to tell
I know our exes wanna see us in Hell, this ain't about them, no
This ain't about kinfolk, this our decision with a small window
I wanna jump out, but if you wanna stay in the room, I can not bug out
Time blockin' the driveway, I can not pull out, nah, I didn't pull out
Wow, I'm disappointed in me, this ain't like me
How could I be reckless? This ain't my lifestyle
Never had no scare in my life 'til now
Ain't in the space to raise no goddamn child
Hey Jane, I'm terrified, petrified
I don't wanna give my freedom up or sanitize it (nah)
This my fault, the results are justified
I fucked up, I'm stressed out, I'm dead inside
But, hey Jane, who am I to come bitch and complain? (Bitch and complain)
You gotta deal with all the mental and physical change (yeah)
All the heaviest emotions and the physical pain (come on)
Just to give the kid the man last name? Fuck that (that's dumb as fuck)
Our resumes unmet, the bus stopped at light
We ain't make it to love yet
Took a shortcut to forever, I'm upset (fuck)
'Cause we was in the back, no strings with our tongues wet
We haven't boat tripped, we haven't argued
We still learnin' each other, I don't know all you
And you don't know all me, how am I to live with
That is not a good foundation to have kids with
Or maybe it is, maybe it's not, just not yet
Maybe this a blessing in disguise, not a regret
Look, Jane, it's your choice at the end of the day
Just know I support either way, no pressure
(No pressure)
Hey T, we got the news and I forgot how to breathe
In a panic, you was comfortin' me
Damn, what do we do? What are the odds? Is this really true?
If it was bound to happen to me, I'm lucky it's you
Hey T, your legs long and your waist thin
And we can both relate to the fact we got great skin
You're not dumb and your energy is a good mood
A lil' weird, but overall you's a good dude, huh
Hey T, how would you feel if we kept it a secret?
It's a voice inside me begging me to keep it
I'm thirty-five and my ovaries might not reset
I don't wanna live my whole life feelin' regret
Damn, a feeling you can never understand (I can't)
You just hope to God I get my period again
I was twenty-four and-
Look, I don't wanna go through that experience again
Hey T, things happen, no one is wrong (it was an accident)
But I don't need to stress, I can do this alone
My mom did it, your mom did it, this ain't a pride thing
This a more "I prefer to have peace of mind" thing
I got my own bread, I don't need you to buy things
'Cause my needs don't include your money and status
I can move back to London and avoid any static
Between us, no need to make it hard like a callus
It's too much on your palette, this is really traumatic for me
I can raise it by myself, I'm dramatic, you see
Pushing people out my life is a habit, I see
Can you crack a window so I can breathe? (Yeah)
Hey T, I'm scared too (I am too)
It was so hard for me to tell you, to tell truth
I ain't wanna tell me, I look in the mirror, like, "Damn, I failed me"
I'm scared to tell my momma, scared to tell my bitches
Scared of all the people who don't know what's in our business
Scared of all they advice, and my intuitions
Scared of not knowin', but too scared to make decisions
I said I wouldn't do this again
It's a lose if I lose lil' bruh in the end
And it's a lose-lose if I lose you as a friend
I been losin' myself, it ain't no one to defend me
I got a mini version of myself livin' in me
You pullin' out your hair, I walk around in a frenzy
I'm feelin' the resentment any time you get near me
My body has a clock and I don't know where the end be
Emotions throwin' around like a frisbee
My titties gettin' bigger and I'm cravin' a ten-piece
T, no matter the decision of day
I just want us to be cool either way
No pressure
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Written by: Tyler Okonma
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