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.
Session
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Fuck your blog opinion and your feedback
My self-respect I leave that, in the lost and found
Where the black girls get their weaves back
Awesome I achieve that mini, blasting "You're a jerk"
In some fucking yellow skinnies looking like a fucking faggot
Bouncing round the house trying to find an easy way to rape Minnie
Bet you thirty dollars you find her like Cartman found Kenny, dead
Kinda pop tart, when I bite into them red
I'm a self-racist, you should tape this, ask Sarah, I'm the rapist
I'm a fascist, fuck fashion, Gucci belts is for them faggots
My hat is by Jabbia and if you got a fucking problem
With the future, you can get a death wish just like Atiba
Fuck the biz apparent, Odd Future errant
I'm watching the Berrics getting head from someone's parent
Blind fucking hate inside my heart, guaranteed
That I'm sharing in the force with the cyclops staring
I'm flying on a beaver, you're a disbeliever
So don't ask for no mothafucking ride when you see us
Swim right past you, the shit-list said that I'm nutty such a cashew
Cause I jack off with dish soap and smell gas fumes
Permanent brain damage similar to tattoos
The shit, you can mention me if anybody ask you
Kill the jungle let the cats loose
You didn't see me here if someone ask you
I want to feel her in every way
Mary Jane keeps me high like every day
Bong, vaporizer, in the sack now
Stuck in my high, afraid of heights, I'm trapped
Buy a swisher for a dollar or two blunt wraps
Roll it up and ensure that everything's fat
She ain't got time to try and relieve ya
But she'll get all in your head, Sativa
I'm good but y'all don't want me like vegetables
I'm all in front of you zeroes like decimals
Let's take them high like the decibels
So we get them high, get them high like cholesterol
In a overweight mother-lover, my tracks is filled with blubber
That's fat, who needs another producer?
Chica-go-getter from Odd Future, used to ride solo
Cause I ain't really care what the rest say
Type of nigga to jerk off to his own sex tape
Best stay away when the door closed, I show up with four hoes
Best believe I'm leaving with more of those
And I got a girlfriend so I'm a keep lying until the verse end, FIN
Brandun Deshay, Hodgy Beats, Ace the Creator
Odd Future, O.F. until, until from now until forever
We grind, these niggas asking for some promo
We sit back, observe, stacking hella box logos
Square circle jerks starting O.F. moshpit
Preaching to the poets, I'm an O.F. prophet
No less profit, themed when we drop shit
Convertible coupe, bitches scream when they tops split
It's that crack, give you something to sell
Put these bitches on lock down, something like jail
Thought she hot I swear, probably rougher than hell
And she ain't gay, but the only thing she like is fucking Chanel
Light skinned women, all sex everything
Think we can fit ten in, bowls packed with everything
Everything that we call flight, living life
This is everything that we call hype
I'm everything that they call nice
She in colors and shit, she off that northern lights, right
Intimidated by niggas you can't be
I'm a G, and this is something you can't see
Top ranked, number one my son
And she looking for them trees, baby we got some
And stay focused on the women and you get less done
It's ironic cause I always hear you talking about one
Them other niggas smoke, they ain't this high
How high? Nigga, higher than the kites they fly
The lyrics to Tyler the Creator's song "Session" explore a range of topics, from self-respect and fashion to drug use and misogyny. Tyler begins the first verse by introducing himself and his unconventional perspectives, including his anti-clean rap and pro-abortion leanings. Tyler then delves into some controversial lines about black women and violence against them. He also raps about his own self-hatred, racism, and fascism. In the second verse, Hodgy joins in to rap about drug use, including marijuana and its various forms. The final verse includes some boastful lines about Odd Future's status in the music industry, as well as more references to drug use and sexual conquests.
Overall, the lyrics to "Session" showcase Tyler the Creator's unique style and his willingness to push boundaries with his lyrics. While some lines are undoubtedly offensive or controversial, they also demonstrate Tyler's ability to provoke thought and reactions in his listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Tyler, Mr. Green Hat, pro-abortion anti-clean rap
I am Tyler, known as Mr. Green Hat, who supports abortion and opposes clean rap music
Fuck your blog opinion and your feedback
I don't care about your opinions or feedback on my music
My self-respect I leave that, in the lost and found
I have lost my self-respect and don't know where to find it
Where the black girls get their weaves back
In a place where black girls can reclaim their hair weaves
Awesome I achieve that mini, blasting 'You're a jerk'
I feel great and accomplished, listening to the song 'You're a jerk'
In some fucking yellow skinnies looking like a fucking faggot
I am wearing tight yellow pants and appear flamboyant
Bouncing round the house trying to find an easy way to rape Minnie
I am aimlessly moving around the house, contemplating committing a sexual assault
Bet you thirty dollars you find her like Cartman found Kenny, dead
I am confident that if you look for Minnie, you will find her dead, just like Cartman finding Kenny dead in 'South Park'
I like my girls smart, skinny
I prefer intelligent and slim girls
Kinda pop tart, when I bite into them red
They have a sweet and artificial flavor, like a pop tart
I'm a self-racist, you should tape this, ask Sarah, I'm the rapist
I am racist against myself and consider myself a rapist, you can confirm this by asking Sarah
I'm a fascist, fuck fashion, Gucci belts is for them faggots
I am a fascist and reject fashion, believing that Gucci belts are for homosexuals
My hat is by Jabbia and if you got a fucking problem
I am wearing a hat made by Jabbia and if you have an issue with it
With the future, you can get a death wish just like Atiba
You may receive a death wish, similar to Atiba, if you oppose the future
Fuck the biz apparent, Odd Future errant
I don't care about the apparent business, I am going against what is expected of Odd Future
I'm watching the Berrics getting head from someone's parent
I am watching a skateboarding video at The Berrics, while receiving oral sex from a person's parent
Blind fucking hate inside my heart, guaranteed
I have a deep and intense hatred within me, it is guaranteed
That I'm sharing in the force with the cyclops staring
I am part of a powerful and hateful force, alongside a cyclops that is staring
I'm flying on a beaver, you're a disbeliever
I am riding on a beaver, while you doubt and disbelieve it
So don't ask for no mothafucking ride when you see us
Don't expect or request a ride from me when you see us
Swim right past you, the shit-list said that I'm nutty such a cashew
I will effortlessly surpass you, despite being considered crazy like a cashew
Cause I jack off with dish soap and smell gas fumes
I masturbate with dish soap and enjoy the smell of gasoline fumes
Permanent brain damage similar to tattoos
I have permanent brain damage, which is comparable to having tattoos
The shit, you can mention me if anybody ask you
You can mention me if someone asks about me
Kill the jungle let the cats loose
Destroy the chaos and let the sophisticated and cunning individuals thrive
You didn't see me here if someone ask you
If someone asks, you didn't see me here
I want to feel her in every way
I desire to experience her presence and connection in all aspects
Mary Jane keeps me high like every day
Marijuana consistently keeps me in a state of euphoria
Bong, vaporizer, in the sack now
Using a bong and vaporizer to consume marijuana, currently in possession
Stuck in my high, afraid of heights, I'm trapped
I am stuck in my elevated state and afraid of experiencing even higher states
Buy a swisher for a dollar or two blunt wraps
Purchase a cheap cigar or a couple of blunt wraps
Roll it up and ensure that everything's fat
Roll the marijuana into a joint or a blunt, making sure it is filled generously
She ain't got time to try and relieve ya
She doesn't have the time or interest in trying to please you
But she'll get all in your head, Sativa
But she will deeply affect your thoughts and consciousness, like Sativa strain of marijuana
I'm good but y'all don't want me like vegetables
I am talented, but you don't appreciate me like you should appreciate vegetables
I'm all in front of you zeroes like decimals
I am surpassing all of you, appearing as zeros after the decimal point
Let's take them high like the decibels
Let's make them feel elevated and excited like the sound decibels
So we get them high, get them high like cholesterol
We elevate them and get them high in the same way that cholesterol levels increase
In an overweight mother-lover, my tracks is filled with blubber
In a fat mother-lover, my music is filled with nonsense and excessive content
That's fat, who needs another producer?
That's cool, who needs another music producer?
Chica-go-getter from Odd Future, used to ride solo
A determined person from Odd Future, used to doing things on their own
Cause I ain't really care what the rest say
Because I don't really care about the opinions of others
Type of nigga to jerk off to his own sex tape
I am the type of person who would masturbate while watching my own sexual video
Best stay away when the door closed, I show up with four hoes
You should stay away when the door is closed, because I will arrive with four promiscuous women
Best believe I'm leaving with more of those
You can be sure that I will leave with more women like them
And I got a girlfriend so I'm a keep lying until the verse end, FIN
I have a girlfriend, but I will continue to deceive and lie until the verse ends
Brandun Deshay, Hodgy Beats, Ace the Creator
These are the names of the artists involved in this song
Odd Future, O.F. until, until from now until forever
I am part of Odd Future and we will continue creating music and being a group until forever
We grind, these niggas asking for some promo
We are working hard, while these individuals are asking for promotional opportunities
We sit back, observe, stacking hella box logos
We relax and observe, accumulating numerous box logos
Square circle jerks starting O.F. moshpit
People who are clueless and idle, starting a chaotic moshpit for Odd Future
Preaching to the poets, I'm an O.F. prophet
Speaking to the artists and poets, I am considered a prophet for Odd Future
No less profit, themed when we drop shit
We always generate profit, with a specific theme when releasing our music
Convertible coupe, bitches scream when they tops split
Driving a convertible car, causing excitement and screams when the top is opened
It's that crack, give you something to sell
Our music is so addictive and powerful that it gives you something valuable to sell
Put these bitches on lock down, something like jail
We have complete control and dominance over these women, as if they were imprisoned
Thought she hot I swear, probably rougher than hell
I thought she was attractive, but in reality, she is probably more aggressive and difficult
And she ain't gay, but the only thing she like is fucking Chanel
She isn't homosexual, but the only thing she truly enjoys is having sex with luxurious Chanel products
Light skinned women, all sex everything
Women with lighter skin complexion, who are open to engaging in sexual activities
Think we can fit ten in, bowls packed with everything
We believe we can fit ten people in, with bowls filled with a variety of substances
Everything that we call flight, living life
We consider everything we do to be exciting and extraordinary, living life to the fullest
This is everything that we call hype
This is everything that we consider to be exciting and trendy
I'm everything that they call nice
I possess all the qualities that people consider to be nice
She in colors and shit, she off that northern lights, right
She is in a psychedelic and euphoric state, possibly due to consuming Northern Lights strain of marijuana
Intimidated by niggas you can't be
You feel intimidated by men like me, who you can never be like
I'm a G, and this is something you can't see
I am a gangster, and this is a perspective that you cannot understand or perceive
Top ranked, number one my son
I am at the top and ranked as number one, my superiority is evident
And she looking for them trees, baby we got some
And she is searching for marijuana, well, baby, we have some for her
And stay focused on the women and you get less done
If you remain fixated on women, you will accomplish less
It's ironic cause I always hear you talking about one
It's ironic because I always hear you talking about getting one woman
Them other niggas smoke, they ain't this high
Other guys may smoke, but they can't reach the same level of highness as me
How high? Nigga, higher than the kites they fly
How high? Higher than the kites they fly in the sky
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Griffin, Gerard Long, Tyler Okonma
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