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.
Odd Toddlers
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Bitch I'm dope but my pipe is so yellow
The blue polka dots, pink stripes and it's pink on the title
Nigga fuck your role model bitch, I'm my own idol and
If you can't face it my nigga, you can ass it
My accessorize accessories bring out my assets
Nigga they sound on acid, tablets
Stussy's G-Shock with my custom pair of 3D glasses
I should win a fucking award for being me
Beat banging the tom-toms
My producer selection is fresh nigga, fuck Vons
Ace the underdog, thrown them on the back bender
Cause I change my outfit more than transsexuals change gender
Eating Belgian waffles with Italian biscotts
I sold my soul to the devil for thirty percent off
And to you emo kids who walk around pissed off
Step one: pull your panties down and start to piss off
Step two: run to your radio, turn this shit off
Nigga didn't bother, so my father didn't help
So when my mom would beat my ass, she would always hit me
With Gucci belts, Gucci imprint from leather welts
I'm so dapper man, funky fresh Dapper Dan
I'm your favorite rapper, fan, it's an honor to shake my hand
On award tour, on excursions, I'm a virgin of swap meets
I'm so pure, so sick it's no cure
I'm dope, where the fiends at? Aight, where the jeans at?
The hat, the crew, the t-shirt is Supreme
And they see me they play Pictionary
I got a good way with words like a dictionary
And in that dictionary my name is by "Fresh"
They at the same spot they making no progress
Becoming a good rapper ain't that easy of a process
Eargasms they have them
The hotels we staying in twelve star
Tyler say "Yo Casey just write a twelve bar"
If I'm with twelve people, I'm with twelve stars
You haters put up your guards
They against us? Oh no
Red and white diamonds, Supreme box logo
The song "Odd Toddlers" by Tyler The Creator feat. Casey Veggies is a satirical criticism of the modern rap music industry's focus on fame and materialistic possessions. Tyler opens the song by acknowledging his own hype and fame, but he claims to be independent of the traditional role model a famous person would be expected to follow. He argues for a self-driven, creative approach to making music and building a brand. Tyler's lyrics also contain many pop culture references, such as the Stussy G-Shock watch with the custom pair of 3D glasses, and he parodies the style of swaggering rappers with lines featuring Gucci belts and supposedly exclusive hotel stays.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Tyler's own unique perspective and creative force, suggesting that his ADHD fuels his creativity and makes him an award-worthy performer. The song also features Casey Veggies, who delivers a series of clever raps that also parody the industry norms of fame and success. He boasts about his unique style and love of Supreme brand merchandise, while also acknowledging the difficulty of becoming a successful rapper.
Overall, "Odd Toddlers" is a commentary on the modern rap industry, using sarcasm and humor to criticize its materialistic focus and elevate the value of creative independence and originality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, the hype is so mellow
The excitement surrounding me is subdued and calm.
Bitch I'm dope but my pipe is so yellow
I am cool and awesome, but my smoking instrument is dirty.
The blue polka dots, pink stripes and it's pink on the title
My clothes are a mishmash of colors and patterns, but they all match the album art.
Nigga fuck your role model bitch, I'm my own idol
I don't care about your role models, I admire myself the most.
If you can't face it my nigga, you can ass it
If you can't handle it, then you can leave.
My accessorize accessories bring out my assets
My accessories highlight my positive features.
Nigga they sound on acid, tablets
The music sounds like it was made on drugs.
Stussy's G-Shock with my custom pair of 3D glasses
I am wearing a Stussy-branded watch and my own customized 3D glasses.
I suffer from ADHD
I have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
I should win a fucking award for being me
I deserve recognition for just being myself.
Beat banging the tom-toms
The beat is heavy and loud.
My producer selection is fresh nigga, fuck Vons
I prefer fresh and unique producers over mainstream ones like Vons.
Ace the underdog, thrown them on the back bender
I am an underdog who has overcome obstacles and am now a threat to others.
Cause I change my outfit more than transsexuals change gender
I change my clothes frequently, more than a trans person changes their gender.
Eating Belgian waffles with Italian biscotts
I am enjoying a mix of Belgian waffles and Italian biscotti cookies.
I sold my soul to the devil for thirty percent off
I made a deal with the devil to gain something at a discount.
And to you emo kids who walk around pissed off
I am addressing angry emo teenagers.
Step one: pull your panties down and start to piss off
My advice to the emo kids is to pee themselves out of anger.
Step two: run to your radio, turn this shit off
After peeing, they should turn off the music.
Nigga didn't bother, so my father didn't help
My dad didn't care, so he never helped me.
So when my mom would beat my ass, she would always hit me with Gucci belts, Gucci imprint from leather welts
When my mom would hit me, she used expensive Gucci belts which left marks on my skin.
I'm so dapper man, funky fresh Dapper Dan
I am stylish and cool like the designer Dapper Dan.
I'm your favorite rapper, fan, it's an honor to shake my hand
I am a popular rapper and it is a privilege to meet me.
On award tour, on excursions, I'm a virgin of swap meets
I am new to flea markets and other types of markets where goods are exchanged.
I'm so pure, so sick it's no cure
I am so pure and talented that even being sick doesn't stop me.
I'm dope, where the fiends at? Aight, where the jeans at?
I am cool and where the fans who love me at? Also, where are my jeans?
The hat, the crew, the t-shirt is Supreme
My hat, my friends, and my t-shirt are all from the brand Supreme.
And they see me they play Pictionary
When others see me, they are at a loss for words.
I got a good way with words like a dictionary
I am skilled in using words and language like a dictionary.
And in that dictionary my name is by "Fresh"
If you look up the word "fresh" in the dictionary, you will find my name next to it.
They at the same spot they making no progress
Others are stuck in the same place with no signs of improvement.
Becoming a good rapper ain't that easy of a process
It takes hard work and dedication to become a good rapper.
Eargasms they have them
My music is so good it gives listeners eargasms.
The hotels we staying in twelve star
The hotels we stay in are of the highest quality, even better than five-star hotels.
Tyler say "Yo Casey just write a twelve bar"
Tyler has given Casey Veggies the task of writing a twelve-bar verse.
If I'm with twelve people, I'm with twelve stars
If I'm with a group of twelve people, then each of us is a star.
You haters put up your guards
People who dislike me should be ready to defend themselves.
They against us? Oh no
People who oppose us are making a grave mistake.
Red and white diamonds, Supreme box logo
I am wearing a luxurious red and white diamond necklace and a t-shirt with the Supreme logo on it.
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