Pigs Fly
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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I always judge a book by the cover, never the page
I never judge a murder by weapons, only the rage
That he felt when he dealt with the physiological phase
They say that I never cease to amaze
While half my mental belongs in a cage
The ape is a beast, tranquilize that bitch
If you niggas selling dope then you selling my shit
But then they'll get my mom for 18 years of possession
She showed me affection like a drug dealer using her pocket for my protection
The pigs fly away in the morning
But I ain't get to see you today
And if I want to go outside
I got to make sure that I can play here
I bet you've never seen a pig fly
Well you ain't been looking through my eyes
I bet you've never seen a pig fly, nope
Right next to the fat lady hitting high notes
Went to sleep at seven never woke up from the dream
Wore my wings and my jeans but my hat is from Supreme
So I guess that's where I hide my things
Caged, and the wonder is seen
Middle finger missing so I can not give a fuck
I can hear the bells ringing off the nice dream truck
So I'm chasing the dreams, no realities
Hoping that maturity won't be too mad at me
But if so, I'll take the scorn, indeed happily
Long as I can feel my heart tap like happy feet
Fatherless kids, orphans like me and Domo is
A fuck that we will never give is like our pops
But what we did was found our niche and made a stitch
Just like a shirt, that's why our stains smell like the shit, that's from
The pigs fly away in the morning
But I ain't get to see you today
And if I want to go outside
I got to make sure that I can play here
I bet you've never seen a pig fly
Well you ain't been looking through my eyes
And my circus is all night (Don't go home tonight)
It's all night (Don't go home tonight, chill)
It's all night (Please stay, don't go home tonight)
I'm an odd fellow, the opposite of mellow
The therapist said hello but my mom would wonder
I was dealing with iller shit like professional plumbers
Like food for thought was my father but I ain't have the hunger
My self esteem was like me, tall and full of flaws
My pride is gone, I'm that guy like Aaron Hall
Shit, I know some niggas wear their hearts on they sleeves
But I wear mine on my head, Supreme
The song "Pigs Fly" by Tyler the Creator and Domo Genesis has a deep meaning that touches on themes such as societal expectations, personal struggles, and the pursuit of dreams. The first stanza of the song talks about the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations. Tyler talks about being taught to act his shoe size and never his age, which indicates the pressure to behave a certain way based on one's age. He also mentions judging a book by its cover and never the page, which suggests that people tend to make judgments about others based on their appearance rather than taking the time to get to know them.
Tyler goes on to talk about how he never judges a murder by the weapons used, but only the rage that the person felt. This line could be interpreted as a critique of the criminal justice system, which often focuses on the crime committed rather than the underlying reasons for the crime. The phrase "physiological phase" could refer to the psychological state of the murderer at the time of the crime.
The chorus of the song talks about pigs flying away in the morning, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the pursuit of an impossible dream. Domo Genesis talks about wearing wings and jeans and chasing dreams, hoping that he won't face too much criticism for being immature. He also mentions feeling like a fatherless kid, which could suggest a lack of guidance or support in pursuing his dreams.
Overall, "Pigs Fly" is a deep and layered song that touches on a wide range of themes related to personal struggle, societal expectations, and the pursuit of dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I was taught to act my shoe size, never my age
I was told to behave in a manner that suits my maturity, not my age
I always judge a book by the cover, never the page
I tend to make a judgment based on external appearance, not the actual character or content
I never judge a murder by weapons, only the rage
That he felt when he dealt with the physiological phase
I don't just consider the method of killing, but also the state of mind and motive behind it
They say that I never cease to amaze
While half my mental belongs in a cage
People praise me for being incredible, but I still feel like I'm trapped and limited in some ways
The ape is a beast, tranquilize that bitch
If you niggas selling dope then you selling my shit
Being like an animal can lead to bad behavior, so one should take measures to calm down. Also, selling drugs is equivalent to stealing my property
Selling my assets, I'm so damn illegal that I need to be arrest
But then they'll get my mom for 18 years of possession
She showed me affection like a drug dealer using her pocket for my protection
I'm involved in illegal activity, which could lead to arrest. But if I am caught, my mom would get in trouble too. She took care of me and protected me like a drug dealer would do for their customers.
The pigs fly away in the morning
But I ain't get to see you today
And if I want to go outside
I got to make sure that I can play here
I bet you've never seen a pig fly
Well you ain't been looking through my eyes
The police leave in the morning, but I didn't see you today. If I want to go outside and play, I need to make sure it's safe. You may not have seen things from my perspective.
I bet you've never seen a pig fly, nope
Right next to the fat lady hitting high notes
Went to sleep at seven never woke up from the dream
Wore my wings and my jeans but my hat is from Supreme
So I guess that's where I hide my things
Caged, and the wonder is seen
Middle finger missing so I can not give a fuck
I can hear the bells ringing off the nice dream truck
So I'm chasing the dreams, no realities
Hoping that maturity won't be too mad at me
But if so, I'll take the scorn, indeed happily
Long as I can feel my heart tap like happy feet
You've probably never seen something that seems impossible, like a pig flying. But sometimes unusual things happen, like a fat lady singing beautifully. I had a dream and dressed up for it, but I'm still trapped in some ways, and people wonder about me. I don't care about certain things, and I can imagine my dreams coming true. I hope I can grow up without any big problems, but I'll deal with any consequences happily, as long as my heart is happy.
Fatherless kids, orphans like me and Domo is
A fuck that we will never give is like our pops
But what we did was found our niche and made a stitch
Just like a shirt, that's why our stains smell like the shit, that's from
We're kids without a father, like orphans. We don't care about our father's absence, just like we don't care about our own biological waste. But we found our talent and made it work, just like repairing a shirt. Our success may reflect our struggles and grit.
And my circus is all night (Don't go home tonight)
It's all night (Don't go home tonight, chill)
It's all night (Please stay, don't go home tonight)
My life is like a circus that goes on all night, and I invite you to stay with me and enjoy it.
I'm an odd fellow, the opposite of mellow
The therapist said hello but my mom would wonder
I was dealing with iller shit like professional plumbers
Like food for thought was my father but I ain't have the hunger
My self esteem was like me, tall and full of flaws
My pride is gone, I'm that guy like Aaron Hall
Shit, I know some niggas wear their hearts on they sleeves
But I wear mine on my head, Supreme
I'm an unusual person, not calm at all. I met a therapist, but my mom wondered why I needed it. I dealt with really difficult things, like a professional plumber fixing blocked pipes. My father gave me intellectual stimulation, but I didn't have the motivation. My self-esteem is like me, tall and imperfect. I lost my pride, like Aaron Hall. Some people express their emotions openly, but I show mine through what I wear on my head - a Supreme hat.
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Written by: Dominique Cole, Tyler Okonma
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