LUMBERJACK
Tyler the Creator Lyrics


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Rolls Royce pull up, black boy hop out
Shoutout to my mother and my father, didn't (hold up)
"Oh my God, I never seen nothin' like this" haha
That's what my mom was sayin', she
She was cryin' and shit
It was, she was just like, this shit is beautiful
It was a beautiful moment
You alway-you always keep the picnic blankets in the back
'Cause you, you never know (Gangsta Grillz)
You never know where the fuck you gon' end up at
(Okay, haha, now we ready) (let's go)

Rolls Royce pull up, black boy hop out
Shoutout to my mother and my father, didn't pull out
Msg sell out, fuck these niggas yap 'bout?
Whips on whips, my ancestors got they backs out (yeah, oh)
Too far? Five hundred stacks for the hood (I dare you, nigga)
Call me lumberjack 'cause I wish a nigga would race (right)
Do it like I? This the "wish-a-nigga-could" face
They ain't gettin' paper like they should, wait
(You niggas woulda, coulda, should've) (oh shit)

Niggas ain't really on the type of shit he on
I hit Drizzy and told him I had a milli' for him (oh shit)
I own my companies full, told 'em to keep the loan
I took that gold bitch home, niggas is big mad (oh shit)
I put that bitch on the shelf, to let it ventilate
And bought another car 'cause I ain't know how to celebrate (top shelf, nigga)
That big boy, that big bitch for all weather
It never rain in Cali', came with an umbrella (ooh)

Rolls Royce pull up, black boy hop out (man, what the fuck?)
Shoutout to my mother and my father, didn't pull out
Msg sell out, fuck these niggas yap 'bout? (Sold out)
Good credit score, this card really can't max out (wow)
Too far? Five hundred stacks for the hood
Call me lumberjack 'cause I wish a nigga would race (uh-huh)
Nigga this the face, man, I wish a nigga- (could face)
It's different, it's really different (catch up niggas)

Ayo, I might sled in Utah, LA too warm
My nigga tall, look like a bitch, I call him Mulan (hey, oh)
Salad colored emerald on finger, the size of croutons
Niggas cannot fuck with performance of Magic New Wand (oh, nigga)
That's my nuance, used to be the weirdo (gahdammit)
Used to laugh at me, listen to me with their ears closed (niggas is wilidn')
Used to treat me like that boy off Malcolm in the Middle (I'm fuckin' rich)
Now I'm zero, zero, zero, zero, zero, zero (not six)

Rolls Royce pull up (zero), black boy hop out (not seven)
Man, I can't take this shit no more, man, I quit
I quit, I swear to God, nigga (that's it)
Fuck niggas talking to me about?
Close y'all's fuckin' faces (Quality Wednesday music)
Wish-a-nigga-could face
Oh yeah, you asked for it (y'all storms is cloudy, nigga)
Fuckin' crumbs




Wish-a-nigga-would face
Fuck you mean, nigga?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Tyler the Creator's song "LUMBERJACK" sets the tone for the braggadocious, boastful lyrics that follow. Tyler flexes on his listeners by describing his luxurious lifestyle - rolling up to events in a Rolls Royce, thanking his parents for not using protection during conception, and owning multiple cars and companies. He revels in his wealth and success, daring anyone to challenge him. Tyler mentions his mother's emotional reaction to his success, implying that he comes from humble beginnings and has worked hard to achieve his current status. He also mentions his tendency to always be prepared for anything, keeping picnic blankets in his car just in case.


The second verse continues the theme of Tyler's wealth and success, with the rapper claiming that he could give Drake a million dollars if he wanted to. Tyler asserts that he doesn't need to borrow money or take out loans because he owns his own companies. He dismisses his haters and those who try to bring him down, using the metaphor of a lumberjack chopping down trees. Tyler declares that he is a different kind of person, alluding to his quirks and unique style. The verse ends with Tyler harkening back to his earlier days, when he was an outcast and laughed at, but now he is on top.


Line by Line Meaning

Rolls Royce pull up, black boy hop out
Tyler arrives in style to make a grand entrance.


Shoutout to my mother and my father, didn't pull out
Tyler honors his parents for not practicing contraception because it allowed him to be born.


Msg sell out, fuck these niggas yap 'bout?
Tyler's concert at Madison Square Garden sold out, and he doesn't care what his haters are saying.


Whips on whips, my ancestors got they backs out (yeah, oh)
Tyler acknowledges the hard work his ancestors put in, and how it helps him reap the rewards today.


Too far? Five hundred stacks for the hood (I dare you, nigga)
Tyler dares anyone to invest $500k in the hood the way he has.


Call me lumberjack 'cause I wish a nigga would race (right)
Tyler is confident that no one can beat him in a race, hence the moniker 'lumberjack.'


They ain't gettin' paper like they should, wait
Tyler points out that some people aren't making as much money as they should be.


Niggas ain't really on the type of shit he on
Tyler feels like he's on a different level than most other people.


I hit Drizzy and told him I had a milli' for him (oh shit)
Tyler has big business deals in play, like offering Drake a million dollars.


I own my companies full, told 'em to keep the loan
Tyler is proud to own his businesses completely and doesn't need to rely on loans.


I put that bitch on the shelf, to let it ventilate
Tyler takes good care of his expensive possessions to maintain their quality.


And bought another car 'cause I ain't know how to celebrate (top shelf, nigga)
Tyler buys multiple cars because he feels like it's an appropriate way to celebrate his success.


That big boy, that big bitch for all weather
Tyler has a car that can handle any type of weather conditions.


It never rain in Cali', came with an umbrella (ooh)
Tyler is prepared for anything, including rain that never comes in California.


Ayo, I might sled in Utah, LA too warm
Tyler is considering sledding in Utah because Los Angeles is too hot.


My nigga tall, look like a bitch, I call him Mulan (hey, oh)
Tyler has a tall friend that looks feminine, so he nicknamed him 'Mulan'.


Salad colored emerald on finger, the size of croutons
Tyler has a green emerald ring that's the size of croutons on his finger.


Niggas cannot fuck with performance of Magic New Wand (oh, nigga)
Tyler's music is hard to compete with, as he refers to his magical new wand.


Used to be the weirdo (gahdammit)
Tyler was once considered weird by some people, which frustrates him.


Now I'm zero, zero, zero, zero, zero, zero (not six)
Tyler has a lot of money and is showing how many zeroes are in his bank balance.


Man, I can't take this shit no more, man, I quit
Tyler is tired of dealing with the nonsense of other people and is thinking about quitting.


Wish-a-nigga-could face
Tyler has a look on his face that dares anyone to mess with him.


Oh yeah, you asked for it (y'all storms is cloudy, nigga)
Tyler is warning people that they shouldn't have underestimated him, as he brings the thunder.


Fuckin' crumbs
Tyler is dismissing the people who doubted him as mere crumbs.


Wish-a-nigga-would face
Tyler still has that same look on his face, daring anyone to cross him.


Fuck you mean, nigga?
Tyler is questioning why someone is bothering him when he's on top.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Ian Berkeley, Arnold E. Hamilton, Paul E. Huston, Robert F. Diggs, Tyler Gregory Okonma

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@DAngeloWallace

this is like old odd future tyler + igor shine... in other words the album of the year is on its way apparently

@senbeatz272

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@rodrigoperes3336

Hi D'Angelo

@lololololos310

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@SELVESTiR

D'ANGELO SAID IT BEST

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@hiphopdx

Tyler season approaching!! Every time he drops, he elevates. Excited to see what the next chapter has in store for us

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@kayz000

His music is ass now I miss when he made music like goblin

@nibsin

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