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.
Lemonhead
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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You say, you say pandemic? (Yeah)
Oh, you wanna see a pandemic? (Bunnyhop)
Well, shit, remove us from the game
This shit'll really get crazy (I don't lean, I don't lean)
Gangsta Grillz (yeah)
I don't lean but my house do
Nice house, if you look out
You can see some eagles and a few yachts
Got a roommate, he won't move out
If you want smoke, he the cool aunt
And he drill shit, got the tool out
It's the Wolf Gang, Brooklyn Zoo out (ah-ah-ah-ah)
Nigga, Wu-Tang, you get chewed out
When we woo-hah, this is Flipmode
And they know you're pussy like the douche out
Bitch, I'm cuckoo and his mouth wet (cuckoo, cuckoo)
He a pool now, used to stage dive (yeah, yeah, yeah)
But they sue now, I was too hot
TLC, waterfalls on my chest help me cool off (ah)
Got too many cars, shit I'm go-kartin' (yeah)
They catchin' dust, won't even start it (yeah)
Earlobe with Lemonheads, lookin' like Bart
Keep the Patek, I spent that on AWGE (spent that on AWGE, nigga)
How much it cost? Shit, I don't know (nah)
But I know that stage a million a show (true story)
Stuck in my ways, they say, "How so?"
First nigga put a bike rack on the Rolls, T
A young turnt nigga, I be fuckin' these hoes
Twenty appearance, I get it, I go (I'm here)
Rich, tell the world, "come see me out low"
I ain't rockin' with cuz, nigga, free my bros (Trez)
I ain't got no safe and they see me shinin' (bitch, huh)
Still fuck, I'm grindin' (lame)
Eighty for a gram, remindin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, huh)
Two-tone Patek in this bitch, god damn it (ho)
Ten bad hoes, nigga, look at that bitch (look at that)
Still sellin' dope, I be cookin' that shit (man, real talk, shit)
My hoodie like six bands (look, dog shit)
Over a hunnid (yeah, yeah)
I'm from the bottom, bitch, we gettin' money
Might tip a good ho, but then she ain't gettin' nothin'
Car go skrrt, hold on (ha, pretty good, start it up)
Nigga, you got lucky (skrrt)
All this paper, I can bet she fuck
I ain't doin' no talkin', I ain't doin' no savin' (no, no, no)
Took her from a lame, I gave this bitch back (here)
Don't act crazy, nigga still tote straps
Like, "Get on, bitch," just spit on shit
Man, oh my God, "remember Lil'"
Yeah, he got dropped (hold on), I'm gone (we gone)
Biatch
Call on me (my bro is)
If you get lost (runnin' his finger around the Ai WeiWei, Ai WeiWei bowl)
Call on me (I got that shit sittin' on my counter like a fruit bowl)
(That's like a hundred racks) if you get lost
(I like the color green in every shade)
If you get lost (I like life)
Call (mine, like my life)
If you get lost (don't fucking bite, y'all niggas love to steal)
In the song "Lemonhead" by Tyler the Creator, he starts by taking a dig at those who complained about the pandemic, asking if they really want to see a real pandemic. Tyler suggests that if people don't remove them from the game, things could get crazy. Throughout the song, Tyler talks about his luxurious lifestyle, including a nice house with a great view and a roommate who won't leave. Tyler also talks about his love for expensive cars, jewelry, and a two-tone Patek watch worth a lot of money.
Tyler is known for being witty with his lyrics, and in this song, he compares himself to Bart Simpson with the Lemonhead candy he holds in his ear looking like Bart's spikes. Tyler also references Flipmode and Wu-Tang and talks about his sadness that stage-diving is no longer possible due to people suing now. The song finishes with Tyler emphasizing that he is not going to talk a lot while encouraging people to call on him when they get lost.
Overall, "Lemonhead" is a braggadocious track where Tyler the Creator flexes his wealth and his unique sense of humor. The song also serves as another example of Tyler's crafty wordplay and his ability to make creative and engaging music that doesn't have to follow a traditional structure.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all niggas know what's up
Addressing an audience of those in the know
You say, you say pandemic? (Yeah)
Acknowledging the current state of the world
Oh, you wanna see a pandemic? (Bunnyhop)
Challenging the listener to endure something chaotic
Well, shit, remove us from the game
Offering to step away from the competition
This shit'll really get crazy (I don't lean, I don't lean)
Embracing chaos and refusing to back down
Gangsta Grillz (yeah)
Announcing the producer of the song
I don't lean but my house do
Not needing to lean because of the grandeur of the home
Off the hill with the mean view (yeah)
Describing the picturesque location of the home
Nice house, if you look out
Praising the beauty of the home's surroundings
You can see some eagles and a few yachts
Pointing out the luxury of the surrounding area
Got a roommate, he won't move out
Joking about someone who won't leave
If you want smoke, he the cool aunt
Naming the roommate as the source of trouble
And he drill shit, got the tool out
Implying that the roommate is dangerous
It's the Wolf Gang, Brooklyn Zoo out (ah-ah-ah-ah)
Announcing the collective he represents
Nigga, Wu-Tang, you get chewed out
Naming another hip-hop group and hinting at its quality
When we woo-hah, this is Flipmode
Referencing famous rappers and their style
And they know you're pussy like the douche out
Disparaging someone as weak
Bitch, I'm cuckoo and his mouth wet (cuckoo, cuckoo)
Boastful, strange lyrics
He a pool now, used to stage dive (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Referencing changes in the music industry
But they sue now, I was too hot
Explaining the reasons for the change in industry practice
TLC, waterfalls on my chest help me cool off (ah)
Referencing a famous song and using it in a clever way
Got too many cars, shit I'm go-kartin' (yeah)
Boasting about wealth and luxury possessions
They catchin' dust, won't even start it (yeah)
Acknowledging how many possessions he has
Earlobe with Lemonheads, lookin' like Bart
Describing his fashion choices
Keep the Patek, I spent that on AWGE (spent that on AWGE, nigga)
Talking about a expensive item he spent money on
How much it cost? Shit, I don't know (nah)
Mocking those consumed by material possessions and brand name
But I know that stage a million a show (true story)
Boasting about his earnings
Stuck in my ways, they say, "How so?"
Defiantly explaining his perspective
First nigga put a bike rack on the Rolls, T
Reference to a clever customization of a luxury car
A young turnt nigga, I be fuckin' these hoes
Boastful braggadocio about sexual conquests
Twenty appearance, I get it, I go (I'm here)
Explaining a busy touring schedule
Rich, tell the world, "come see me out low"
Confident statement, inviting people to witness his greatness
I ain't rockin' with cuz, nigga, free my bros (Trez)
Stating loyalty to one's associates and comrades
I ain't got no safe and they see me shinin' (bitch, huh)
Boasting about his flashy style
Still fuck, I'm grindin' (lame)
Balancing the work of success with leisure
Eighty for a gram, remindin' (ayy, ayy, ayy, huh)
Referencing drug use and the cost of drugs
Two-tone Patek in this bitch, god damn it (ho)
Boasting about another expensive item
Ten bad hoes, nigga, look at that bitch (look at that)
Boasting about the number of women in his company
Still sellin' dope, I be cookin' that shit (man, real talk, shit)
Confessing to past behavior
My hoodie like six bands (look, dog shit)
Boasting about clothing items
Over a hunnid (yeah, yeah)
Continuing to describe the price of a hoodie
I'm from the bottom, bitch, we gettin' money
Proudly boasting of his success from humble beginnings
Might tip a good ho, but then she ain't gettin' nothin'
Describing sexual encounters with ambiguous results
Car go skrrt, hold on (ha, pretty good, start it up)
Referencing driving and car culture
Nigga, you got lucky (skrrt)
Boasting about skill while also taunting adversaries
All this paper, I can bet she fuck
Disparaging someone as only interested in material success
I ain't doin' no talkin', I ain't doin' no savin' (no, no, no)
Believing in action over words or financial saving
Took her from a lame, I gave this bitch back (here)
Boasting about taking a woman from a man and then not wanting her
Don't act crazy, nigga still tote straps
Making it clear that threatening actions will be met with force
Like, "Get on, bitch," just spit on shit
Describing a sexually explicit situation
Man, oh my God, "remember Lil'"
Referencing a past memory
Yeah, he got dropped (hold on), I'm gone (we gone)
Referencing someone who was unsuccessful and then moving on to leave that behind
Call on me (my bro is)
Offering help to someone close to him
If you get lost (runnin' his finger around the Ai WeiWei, Ai WeiWei bowl)
Describing a character's actions
Call on me (I got that shit sittin' on my counter like a fruit bowl)
Offering help to someone close to him
(That's like a hundred racks) if you get lost
Boasting about the value of an object
(I like the color green in every shade)
Expressing a personal preference
If you get lost (I like life)
Expressing a love of life
Call (mine, like my life)
Emphasizing personal responsibility for handling problems
If you get lost (don't fucking bite, y'all niggas love to steal)
Criticizing those who copy or emulate rather than create or offer something original
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dion Hayes, Tyler Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RageElixir
Tyler’s just built different
@dafresh1
different is just built Tyler
@pyonear5296
oh hi
@tokyo9114
No
@_.Dylan._
@@doit5806 shut
@ranakabogusdakid4602
https://youtu.be/hQRx8sZOWJY
@spidrboy5280
“i know the tuba was too heavy for him, but i need to get this shit done.”
thats the most tyler thing ive ever heard
@dwaynefade
@@andrinatayonatan3638 i think it’s just an instrumental he’s been using for the skits. it’s sounds fire tho
@nottadoc1704
@@andrinatayonatan3638 it sounds a lot like Being Human. I doubt that's what it is though
@emmy_kendo
https://youtu.be/MrRzwLi4eiY