The person Tyler sings to on this song seems to be his ideal lover, as they only live in his fantasy and dream state. Whenever he wakes up this person disappears, and therefore he doesn’t wish to wake up. While he is very much in love with them, he hates constantly waiting and chasing.
The song directly follows the interlude “Sometimes...” where we hear a male voice ask Shane Powers to play the song about him on Golf Radio. What comes next is “See You Again.” This implies that the song is likely about a man.
Tyler brought up the song two times during a self-published interview titled FLOWER BOY: a conversation that he released on his YouTube channel.
“See You Again” was certified platinum by the RIAA on August 5, 2019. It was Tyler’s first platinum certification of any track in his discography.
The track was later certified 2x platinum on March 23, 2021.
See You Again
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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You live in my dream state
Relocate my fantasy
I stay in reality
You live in my dream state
Any time I count sheep
That's the only time we make up, make upYou exist behind my eyelids, my eyelids
Now I don't wanna wake up
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision, eye
Wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind
I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
I can only see your face when I close my eyes
Can I get a kiss?
And can you make it last forever?
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (uh-huh)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
Can I get a kiss? (Can I?)
And can you make it last forever? (Can you?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war ('bout to)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
(Ayy, switch it up)
I said, okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
Is translatin' to another form of what you call it? (Love)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, I ain't met you, I've been lookin'
Stop the waitin' 'fore I stop the chasin', like a alcoholic
You don't understand me, what the fuck do you mean?
Sugar-honey iced tea, bumblebee on the scene
Yeah, I'd give up my bakery to have a piece of your pie
Ugh
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision, eye
Wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind
I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
I can only see your face when I close my eyes (so)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I get a kiss?)
And can you make it last forever? (Make it last forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war
I don't know if I'ma see you again (see you again)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I?)
And can you make it last forever? (Can you?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war ('bout to)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, o- (la la, la la la la, la la)
One more time?
"See You Again" by Tyler the Creator is about an intense longing for someone to whom the singer is romantically attached. The song is meant to address this person and the singer's deepest desires for them, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics reference the singer's extreme attraction to this person, their desire for a kiss that can last forever, and their fear that they may never see this person again.
The singer uses powerful imagery to describe their relationship with this person, stating that they live in their dream state and that this person exists behind their eyelids. The singer also describes the pain they feel from chasing somebody who is constantly running through their daydreams. They express their frustration with this person but also their willingness to do anything to be with them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Can I get a kiss?" with a desperate tone. The singer begs for a deep and meaningful connection with this person. The song ends with the singer asking "one more time?" as if they want to relive the moments where they can be with the person they love.
Overall, "See You Again" is a powerful expression of love and longing that conveys the singer's intense feelings for the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
You live in my dream state
You exist only in my dreams and fantasies
Relocate my fantasy
You transform my fantasies into something tangible
I stay in reality
I remain in the present and do not get carried away by illusions
Any time I count sheep
Every time I try to sleep
That's the only time we make up, make up
That's the only time we come back together and reconcile
You exist behind my eyelids, my eyelids
You are always on my mind, even when I close my eyes
Now I don't wanna wake up
I don't want to snap back to reality
20/20, 20/20 vision
My eyesight is perfect
Cupid hit me, Cupid hit me with precision
I fell in love deeply and precisely
I wonder if you look both ways
I wonder if you think of me as much as I do of you
When you cross my mind
Whenever I think of you
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
I am tired of the emotional chase and pursuit
You're the one that's always running through my daydream, I
You frequently appear in my daydreams
I can only see your face when I close my eyes
My mind is filled with your image when I imagine
Can I get a kiss?
May I have a loving gesture from you?
And can you make it last forever?
Can this moment of affection never end?
I said, I'm 'bout to go to war (uh-huh)
I'm about to face life's challenges head-on
I don't know if I'ma see you again
I'm uncertain if we will meet again
I said, okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
I acknowledge that I am deeply in love with you
Is translatin' to another form of what you call it? (Love)
This infatuation is turning into something deeper - love
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, I ain't met you, I've been looking
Despite not meeting you in person, I've been trying to find you
Stop the waiting 'fore I stop the chasing like an alcoholic
I need to make a move before I lose hope and interest
You don't understand me, what the fuck do you mean?
You don't really know me or what I'm going through
It's them rose tinted cheeks, yeah, it's them dirt-colored eyes
It's the blush on your cheeks and the color of your eyes that attract me
Sugar-honey iced tea, bumblebee on the scene
You're a sweet and attractive presence, like a bumblebee
Yeah, I'd give up my bakery to have a piece of your pie
I'd give up everything I have to be with you
Okay, okay, okay, okie-dokie, my infatuation
I am still in love with you
One more time?
Can we do this again?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Gregory Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, oh
You live in my dream state
Relocate my fantasy
I stay in reality
You live in my dream state
Any time I count sheep
That's the only time we make up, make up
You exist behind my eyelids, my eyelids
Now I don't wanna wake up
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, cupid hit me with precision, I-
Wonder if you look both ways
When you cross my mind, I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydreams, I-
I can only see your face when I close my eyes
Can I get a kiss? (Can I get a kiss?)
And can you make it last forever? (Oh, forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (go to war)
I don't know if I'ma see you again (see you again)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I)
And can you make it last forever? (Can You?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (‘bout to)
And I don't know if I'ma see you again (uh, switch it up)
I said, okay, okay, okay, okie dokie, my infatuation
Is translatin' to another form of what you call it? (Love)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, I ain't met you
I've been looking, stop the waiting
'fore I stop the chasing, like an alcoholic
You don't understand me, what the fuck do you mean?
It's them rose tinted cheeks, yeah it's them dirt-colored eyes
Sugar honey iced tea, bumblebee on the scene
Yeah I'd give up my bakery to have a piece of your pie
Ugh!
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, cupid hit me with precision, I-
Wonder if you look both ways
When you cross my mind, I said, I said
I'm sick of, sick of, sick of, sick of chasing
You're the one that's always running through my daydreams, I-
I can only see your face when I close my eyes, so
Can I get a kiss? (Can I get a kiss?)
And can you make it last forever? (Oh, forever)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (go to war)
I don't know if I'ma see you again (see you again)
Can I get a kiss? (Can I)
And can you make it last forever? (Can You?)
I said I'm 'bout to go to war (‘bout to)
I don't know if I'ma see you again
Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, okay, oh
Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, okay, oh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la
One more time?
@vibemusic.
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The UK💞
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@sadiethecatlady
“Can i get a kiss, and can you make it last forever” and “i wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind” been stuck in my head all day
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Same 😫💓
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Sameee
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Omg same!