Pothole
Tyler the Creator Lyrics

My mother warned me that some nigga's ain't my right hand
My mother advised me that some people, even those close to me, may not have my best interest at heart

To trust her, only my heart and that elder white man
My mother instructed me to trust only myself and a wise older white man named Clancy

His name is Clancy, I fancy him, gotta give him props
I have a great deal of respect for Clancy and recognize that he has helped me a lot

He half the reason why dealerships even let me cop
Clancy is partly responsible for why I am able to purchase expensive cars from dealerships

So now I'm speedin' and tryna drive away from the fact
I am driving recklessly to escape from the truth

That she was right, so I triple left, tryna double back
I am avoiding facing the fact that my mother's warning was true, by taking different turns and trying to return to where I started

The streets are filled with some clues, like how I ain't notice that?
There were warning signs in the environment that I ignored

Fuck it, I seen some familiar stuff in the culdesac
Despite my earlier intentions to flee, I recognize someone in a familiar area and stop my car to talk to them

I wanna help, but what you want for some
I am willing to assist, but I need to know what they need help with first

Some niggas really don't want for themself
Some individuals do not want to help themselves, despite their need for assistance

Now do I stay? Do I go? That's my dilemma
I am unsure whether to stay and help or to leave and continue on my own journey

And traffic is picking up, if I don't leave I'ma get stuck (skrrt)
As traffic starts to build up, I need to leave quickly, or else I will get trapped

So I speed off, we talk barely and it seems awk-
I leave quickly and our conversation is brief and uncomfortable

-ward, and I heard through some words that you off it
The conversation was awkward, and I heard rumors that the individual was not well

I got too much drive, don't wanna steer off path
I am determined to achieve my goals and do not want to stray from that path

And crash and get distracted
I do not want to be involved in a car accident and get sidetracked from my goals

But I listen to that weather man 'cause it might rain
I pay attention to the forecast because it may rain, and I need to be prepared for any obstacles

Keep my windshield wipers prepared 'cause y'all threw so much shade
I need to be ready for any criticism or negativity that comes my way

And I got jacket in trunk, but that's in the front
I have a jacket in the front of the car, readily available if needed

I also got power for both of us if you're ever in need of jump
I have the means to help jump-start a car if anyone needs it

Just let me know, my nigga
I am willing to help anyone in need, they just need to ask

Snakes in the grass, but I walk
There are people around me who are deceitful, but I am aware and careful

I got some new boots, on the back it says GOLF
I have some new boots with the brand GOLF on the back, indicating success and luxury

So I be prepared for their bites, they're all talk
I am ready for any negative comments or behavior, as they are unlikely to harm me

I left the condom in the grass so fuck off
I do not want to engage in meaningless sex and am uninterested in anyone who does

Watchin' Clarence in a mansion with nobody in it
I am observing a man named Clarence in his empty mansion

Young successful nigga, ride McLaren with no windows tinted
I am a young and successful man, driving a high-end McLaren sports car with no tinted windows

I draw my piggies when I'm in it 'cause it feels amazin'
I enjoy drawing little pictures on the windows of my car because it makes me feel good

The irony is I stopped eatin' bacon
I find it ironic that I am drawing on my McLaren while also having given up eating meat

Don't get it twisted, nigga, I'm still hungry
Despite my success and wealth, I am still motivated to succeed and accomplish more

All my friends talk about their hoes and tenderonies
My friends talk about their romantic relationships, while I am primarily focused on my career and material possessions

All I can show 'em is a couple cars and more things
My success is demonstrated through my expensive cars and material possessions

That I've made in the couple past month, he's on, please
I have achieved a great deal over the past few months, and I am proud of it

Everyone is a sheep, me, a lone wolf
Most people follow the herd, but I am an independent thinker and do not follow the crowd

Nobody gon' make a peep 'cause everyone wants some wool
People are often quiet because they are afraid of rocking the boat and losing something they want

Since everyone is a sheep, not everyone here is cool
Just because everyone else is following the herd, does not automatically make them cool or admirable

Man I'd rather drown in a pool by myself than fuck with their fleece
I would rather face perilous danger alone, than be forced to conform to the ways of others

See, man, T-Man fans be seesaw
The fans of Tyler the Creator can be fickle, changing their opinions frequently

Wind blows, they go, which way, who knows?
The opinions of Tyler's fans change easily, and it is unclear which direction they will go in next

One day, "Fuck no," the next day, "Okay"
One day, Tyler's fans will hate a certain song, and the next day they will love it

But fuck y'all, I know that T is four for four
Despite the fickleness of his fans, Tyler knows that he has consistently produced great music with four successful albums

I just want that garden and that Batmobile
While material possessions are important to me, I also desire a simple garden and a Batmobile

Good health, success, time on earth worthwhile
In addition to material possessions, I also value good health, success, and a fulfilling life

Find somebody who love me and raise a couple of lizards
In the future, I hope to find a partner who loves me and start a family, possibly raising lizards

But my vehicle's good for now, that's in a couple of miles
While I enjoy my current car, I know that it will not last long and will soon need to be replaced

I keep it pushin', nigga
Despite any obstacles or setbacks, I continue to persist and move forward

Nigga that's a pothole, watch out for the pothole
In life, there will be obstacles and challenges, such as a pothole in the road. It is important to be cautious and prepared

Watch out for the pothole, watch out for the pothole
Continued emphasis on being cautious and aware of potential obstacles

Look out for the pothole, watch out for the pothole
Further repetition of the importance of being cautious and looking out for potential obstacles

Watch out for the pothole, watch out for the potholes
Final reminder to be cautious and alert for any potential obstacles