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.
I THINK
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)
I don't know where I'm going (skate)
But I know what I'm showing (four)
What the fuck is your motive? (Four)
Man, I wish you would call me (skate)
By your name 'cause I'm sorry (four)
This is not apology (skate)
You are such a distraction (four)
Mess with T on-off (skate)
Fourin' up my ambiance, pause (four)
You drive me cuckoo and I cough (skate)
'Cause I want you like Leon Ware
(Fuck that) okay, say, dinner
(Fuck that) okay, wait a minute (woah)
I drip that shit, I am on
While curiosity killed the feline, gone (four, skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real (four, skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
I notice that you're there, but I'm always in your hair
And you're always in my mind, maybe so (four)
Wasted, boy, I need your attention (skate)
I'm off balance, I need some fixin' (four)
I'm your puppet, you are Jim Henson (skate, four)
Fall in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four, four)
How can I tell you? (Shut the four up) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (You fuckin' bitch, skate) How can I tell you? (Four, four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? Take 'em to the bridge
(Four, four)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Four
Four, four, four, four (four, skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real
(Oh, yeah, ooh oh)
(Oh, yeah)
(Four, skate, four, skate)
The lyrics of Tyler the Creator's song I THINK are a combination of his confident proclamation of love and his insecurities towards such feelings. The repeated lines of "four" and "skate" at the beginning of the song seem to represent a kind of rhythm of movement - skating - that Tyler is using to express himself. He admits he doesn't know where he's going in life, but he knows what he's feeling, and he's pouring out those feelings for someone whose motive he questions. He wishes they would call him by their name because he's sorry, but he's not apologizing for his feelings. However, this person who drives him crazy is also distracting him and messing with his ambiance. Tyler is conflicted and wants to be able to dinner but is also worried about falling too hard, like Leon Ware.
Despite this internal struggle, Tyler admits he's falling in love, and this time he feels it's for real. He's trying to figure out how to express these feelings to the person he's in love with, but it's not easy. He feels like he's always in their hair, and they're always on his mind. He needs their attention to fix his unbalance, and the circumstance of the relationship leaves him feeling like a puppet, with his lover as Jim Henson.
Overall, the lyrics of I THINK seem to be a complex exploration of Tyler's own emotions towards love and a lover that he can't quite figure out how to approach. The song strikes a balance between Tyler's confident declaration of his love and his own internal struggle to come to terms with his true feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where I'm going (skate)
I'm uncertain of my future
But I know what I'm showing (four)
Even if I'm unsure, I'm putting on a brave face
Feelings, that's what I'm pouring (skate)
I'm sharing my emotions honestly
What the four is your motive? (Four)
What's your agenda?
Man, I wish you would call me (skate)
I'd like to hear from you
By your name 'cause I'm sorry (four)
I regret what happened between us
This is not apology (skate)
This isn't an official apology
You are such a distraction (four)
You're always on my mind
Mess with T on-off (skate)
My emotions are all over the place
Fourin' up my ambiance, pause (four)
Disrupting my mood and environment
You drive me cuckoo and I cough (skate)
You're making me crazy
'Cause I want you like Leon Ware
(Fuck that) okay, say, dinner
(Fuck that) okay, wait a minute (woah)
I drip that shit, I am on
While curiosity killed the feline, gone (four, skate)
I'm infatuated with you despite the risks, but I'm trying to stay focused
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
I might be experiencing real romantic feelings
This time I think it's for real (four, skate)
This feels different from past experiences
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
I'm struggling to express myself
I notice that you're there, but I'm always in your hair
And you're always in my mind, maybe so (four)
We're on each other's minds constantly
Wasted, boy, I need your attention (skate)
I'm off balance, I need some fixin' (four)
I'm your puppet, you are Jim Henson (skate, four)
I'm feeling unstable and dependent on you
Take 'em to the bridge
(Four, four)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Four
Musical interlude
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
I believe I've fallen in love now, and it's serious
I think I'm in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
This time I think it's for real (Oh, yeah, ooh oh)
(Oh, yeah)
(Four, skate, four, skate)
It's become clear that my feelings are genuine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bodionio Nkono Telesphore, Tyler Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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