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.
Ifhy
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Feelings could get thrown in the air
'Cause I accidentally caught that
I need some new boxing gloves, shit got hectic whenever I fought back
For example, ten minutes can't go past without you brushing my thoughts
That's fourteen forty a day so I'll say a hundred and forty four times
I think about you or something like that
Lost match, the fucking thought of you with somebody else
'Cause I get so fucking mad when you don't write back
This isn't a song I just happen to rhyme when I get emo
And find time to write facts (fuck)
I love you
(Can we add some more color, um, like, some more, yellow?
Yeah, that's good)
I fucking hate you
But I love you
I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubbled
You're good at being perfect
We're good at being troubled
Yeah
I fucking hate you
But I love you
I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubbled
You're good at being perfect
We're good at being troubled
Yeah
Girl you fucking with my emotions
The fuck is all this noise about?
I even considered picking up smoking
You turned to a bitch, who let the dogs out?
But in my dog house
My bitch is the raddest
Crazy who makes me the happiest
Can make me the saddest
Look, Alice
Let's get lost in your wonder-er-land, fuck an atlas
You're perfectly perfect for me
What the fuck is this, practice?
Actually, if you even consider leaving
I'll lose a couple screws in due time, I'll stop breathing
And you'll see the meaning of stalking
When I pop out the dark to find you
And that new dude that you're seeing with an attitude
Then proceed to fuck up your evening
Make sure you never meet again like goddamn vegans
'Cause when I hear your name, I cannot stop cheesing
I love you so much that my heart stops beating when you're leaving
And I'm grieving and my heart starts bleeding
Life without you has no goddamn meaning
Sorry I'm passive aggressive for no goddamn reason
It's that my mood change like these goddamn seasons
I'll fall for you, but I love you
I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubbled
You're good at being perfect
We're good at being troubled
Yeah
The sky is falling, girl, let's try to catch it
The sky is falling, girl, let's try to catch it
The sky is falling, girl, let's try to catch it tonight
The sky is falling, girl, let's try to catch it
The sky is falling, girl, let's try to catch it
The sky is falling, bitch, let's try to catch it tonight, come on
Come on baby
Even though I hate you
I still love you
I love you
And Salem I know
I'm passive aggressive (I'm sorry, fuck)
(Come here)
I like when we hold hands
(You're the best around)
See I get jealous (fuck)
And if I see that nigga (if I see him)
I just might kill him (look)
(Look, I wanna strangle you, till you stop breathing)
Love, love, love
(Spend the rest of my life, looking for air)
(So you can breathe, or we can die together, you and me)
(Fuck, look)
I'm in love (love)
I'm in love (love)
I fucking hate you
But I love you
I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubbled
You're good at being perfect
We're good at being troubled
Yeah
Yo, so why is Samuel such a fucking dick?
He isn't such a badass actually
He's only here because he ran away
Because some shit happened back, home he's actually a dweeb
Yo, what happened?
The lyrics of Tyler the Creator's song IFHY depict a tumultuous relationship in which the singer struggles to reconcile his intense feelings for his partner, which range from intense love to passionate hatred. The singer acknowledges the contradictions inherent in his emotions and laments his perceived inability to keep his "emotions bubbled." Despite his love for his partner, the singer expresses jealousy and possessiveness, even entertaining thoughts of violence towards potential rivals. The singer also expresses a deep-seated fear of loss and abandonment, suggesting that life without his partner "has no god damn meaning." In the end, the singer seems resigned to the troubled nature of the relationship, acknowledging that he and his partner are "good at being troubled."
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they reflect the toxic nature of many modern relationships, which are often characterized by intense emotions and a lack of healthy communication. The singer of the song is unable to articulate his feelings in a constructive way, instead resorting to outbursts of anger and jealousy. At the same time, however, the singer is acutely aware of his own emotional volatility and seems to be working to gain control over his feelings. Ultimately, the song showcases the difficulties of navigating complex emotions within a romantic relationship and the challenges of maintaining a healthy partnership in the face of intense passion and conflicting desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I never would've thought that
I didn't expect to catch feelings
Feelings could get thrown in the air
Emotions can be unpredictable
Cause I accidentally caught that
I unexpectedly fell in love
I need some new boxing gloves, shit got hectic whenever I fought back
Our relationship is like a boxing match, I need new coping mechanisms
For example, ten minutes can't go past without you brushing my thoughts
You're always on my mind
That's fourteen forty a day so I'll say a hundred and forty four times
I think about you 144 times a day
I think about you or something like that
I'm always thinking about you in some way
Lost match, the fucking thought of you with somebody else
The idea of you being with someone else makes me upset
I don't like that cellular convo's getting left in the wrong
I get upset when you don't respond to my texts/calls
Cause I get so fucking mad when you don't write back
I get very angry when you don't respond to me
This isn't a song I just happen to rhyme when I get emo
This isn't just a song, it's my true feelings
And find time to write facts (fuck)
I'm expressing my true feelings in this song
I love you
I love you
(Can we add some more color, um, like, some more, yellow?
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
I fucking hate you
I have strong negative emotions towards you
But I love you
Despite my negative emotions, I still love you
I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubbled
I have trouble controlling my emotions internally
You're good at being perfect
You seem like you have everything together
We're good at being troubled
We have a lot of problems in our relationship
Girl you fucking with my emotions
You're affecting me deeply
The fuck is all this noise about?
I'm frustrated and confused about our relationship
I even considered picking up smoking
I was so stressed I thought about smoking
You turned to a bitch, who let the dogs out?
You're acting crazy and emotional
But in my dog house
In my personal space/relationship with you
My bitch is the raddest
You're the best thing in my life
Crazy who makes me the happiest
Although you're crazy, you still bring me happiness
Can make me the saddest
You also have the ability to make me very sad
Look Alice
This line is a reference to Alice in Wonderland
Let's get lost in your wonder-er-land fuck an atlas
Let's live in our own world without worrying about anything else
You're perfectly perfect for me
I believe that you're perfect for me despite our problems
What the fuck is this, practice?
Is this really our relationship or just a practice run?
Actually, if you even consider leaving
If you ever think about leaving me
I'll lose a couple screws in due time, I'll stop breathing
I'll go insane and/or die if you leave me
And you'll see the meaning of stalking
I'll become a stalker if you leave me
When I pop out the dark to find you
I'll surprise you by showing up unexpectedly
And that new dude that you're seeing with an attitude
I'll be jealous of any new guy you're seeing
Then proceed to fuck up your evening
I'll ruin your date/night out
Make sure you never meet again like god damn vegans
I'll make sure you never see each other again
Cause when I hear your name I can not stop cheesing
I smile whenever I hear your name
I love you so much that my heart stops beating when you're leaving
I love you so much that I become very emotional when you're gone
And I'm grieving and my heart starts bleeding
I'm in emotional pain without you
Life without you has no god damn meaning
My life is meaningless without you in it
Sorry I'm passive aggressive for no god damn reason
I'm sorry for being passive aggressive without any good reason
It's that my mood change like these god damn seasons
My mood changes frequently like the seasons
I'll fall for you, but I love you
I'll keep falling in love with you despite our issues
The sky is falling girl let's try to catch it
Let's try to achieve the impossible
Come on baby
This line is a term of endearment
Even though I hate you
Despite my negative feelings towards you
And Salem I know
This line is a reference to his alter ego Dr. TC
I'm passive aggressive (I'm sorry, fuck)
I'm sorry for being passive aggressive
I like when we hold hands
I enjoy physical touch with you
(You're the best around)
This line is a reference to the song 'You're the Best' by Joe Esposito
See I get jealous (fuck)
I get jealous easily
And if I see that nigga (if I see him)
If I see the guy you're with
I just might kill him (look)
I might become violent towards him
(Look I wanna strangle you, till you stop breathing)
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
Love, love, love
This line emphasizes the theme of the song
Yo, so why is Samuel such a fucking dick?
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
He isn't such a bad ass actually
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
He's only here because he ran away
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
Because some shit happened back, home he's actually a dweeb
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
Yo, what happened?
This line is a skit/interlude, not a part of the lyrics
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Okonma, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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