Tyler’s take on an R&B/rap slow jam. It uses VCR imagery for an R. Kelly-st… Read Full Bio ↴Tyler’s take on an R&B/rap slow jam. It uses VCR imagery for an R. Kelly-style extended double entendre about having strong, rapey feelings for a woman in a surrealist backdrop.

The music video was released on May 29, 2010 with a pitched down VCR and doesn’t feature Wheels.

VCR/Wheels
Tyler the Creator Lyrics

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I don't want to play you, I just want to tape you undressing
And then I'll lay you down and record soft porn
If it's romance then it's hardcore, if it's horror
Pop the pop corn, the thoughts to rape you really turns me on

Press my buttons baby, press my fucking buttons baby

You're my favorite show, any chance I get I try to watch

Die hard fan can't stop with the tapings
Sort of like a psycho when I can't stop with the rapings
Of the VHS especially during sex baby

Press my buttons baby, press my fucking buttons baby

Ready to watch? I'm a slip it in the tape deck
But put it in slow-mo, I don't want to bust the tape yet, press play
Now this is what I call an evening
A live show, almost equivalent to the screening
Your dream movie? I'm the clearest copy
Now time for Blow, I'm Johnny deep with the rarest poppy
Snort a little, now you're getting groovy
'Cause I'll kill if I find out you're watching some other movies, bitch

Press my buttons baby, press my fucking buttons baby

Danielle, Danielle, yeah you heard about Raquel
Well that didn't go well, let us try to make it swell
Put the beaver in the mail, we can take it slow like snail
Lock my heart up, this is jail, throw away the key

Can I sleep over, and wake up next to you?
I want to feel you near, just let me whisper in your ear, um

We can kick it on the couch, blunt you can roll it up

But I'm on some shrooms if you really want to feel the room
I just want to kick it, kick it for the rest
I skated all day, I just need some rest, I'm depressed

Can I sleep over, and wake up next to you?
I want to feel you near, just let me whisper in your ear, um

We can count the stars on the hood in your father's car
He's a buster anyway, I can take him any day
Look into your eyes I realize that I like you so much
That was corny, now I'm horny, can I have a kiss?

Can I sleep over, and wake up next to you?
I want to feel you near, just let me whisper in your ear, um

We both teenagers with the same mind state
How about some ice cream and some South Park for this first date?
Your cat is waiting for that raw fish I can't wait, get it?

Can I sleep over, and wake up next to you?
I want to feel you near, just let me whisper in your ear, um

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wheels by Tyler The Creator/Mike G is a song that speaks to a voyeuristic and dangerous obsession with someone. The song is controversial in its subject matter, and it doesn't shy away from describing a dark and inappropriate fascination with another person. The lyrics suggest that the singer is interested in the idea of watching someone undress, sexually assaulting them, and taping it. He’s obsessed with the idea of having control, while also bringing pain and harm to the person.

The chorus of the song consists of the line "Press my buttons baby, press my fucking buttons baby," which is meant to reference a desire for the other person to indulge his obsession with them. In the second verse, the singer seems to be making excuses for his behavior, suggesting that he's unable to control his urges and that his obsession is like an addiction.

Overall, the lyrics of Wheels are incredibly disturbing, and they seem to be attempting to raise awareness about the dangers of predatory and controlling behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to play you, I just want to tape you undressing
I have a strange urge to record you getting undressed, but I'm not trying to manipulate or deceive you

And then I'll lay you down and record soft porn
I want to create a sensual video with you

If it's romance then it's hardcore, if it's horror
I enjoy mixing romance and horror to create an exciting experience

Pop the pop corn, the thoughts to rape you really turns me on
I get a thrill from the idea of being sexually aggressive towards you, but I don't actually want to harm you

Press my buttons baby, press my fucking buttons baby
I want you to mentally and emotionally stimulate me

You're my favorite show, any chance I get I try to watch
I am deeply infatuated with you and always want to be around you

Die hard fan can't stop with the tapings
I can't resist the urge to record our experiences together

Sort of like a psycho when I can't stop with the rapings
My fixation on recording us together is almost obsessive

Of the VHS especially during sex baby
I want to record our sexual encounters and keep them for myself

Ready to watch? I'm a slip it in the tape deck
I am excited to watch the video we just made

But put it in slow-mo, I don't want to bust the tape yet, press play
I want to savor this moment by watching the video in slow-motion

Now this is what I call an evening
This is the perfect night for me

A live show, almost equivalent to the screening
This video is like our personal movie

Your dream movie? I'm the clearest copy
I am the best version of what you're looking for

Now time for Blow, I'm Johnny deep with the rarest poppy
Let's watch the movie Blow, and I have some high-quality drugs to share

Snort a little, now you're getting groovy
Let's do some drugs together and have a good time

'Cause I'll kill if I find out you're watching some other movies, bitch
I'm very possessive and will become violent if you cheat on me or replace me

Danielle, Danielle, yeah you heard about Raquel
I'm thinking about a girl named Danielle, who I used to talk to about another girl named Raquel

Well that didn't go well, let us try to make it swell
Things didn't work out with that girl, but let's see if we can make it work between us

Put the beaver in the mail, we can take it slow like snail
Let's take things slow and not rush into anything too quickly

Lock my heart up, this is jail, throw away the key
I am willing to commit to you and be faithful

We can kick it on the couch, blunt you can roll it up
Let's hang out and smoke some weed

But I'm on some shrooms if you really want to feel the room
I also have some mushrooms if you're interested in tripping together

I just want to kick it, kick it for the rest
I want to spend time with you and enjoy each other's company

I skated all day, I just need some rest, I'm depressed
I had a long day and I'm feeling down, so I just want to chill with you

We can count the stars on the hood in your father's car
Let's hang out in your dad's car and stargaze together

He's a buster anyway, I can take him any day
Your dad isn't cool and I could easily beat him up if I needed to

Look into your eyes I realize that I like you so much
I am deeply attracted to you and enjoy being with you

That was corny, now I'm horny, can I have a kiss?
I know that was cheesy, but it turned me on and now I want to make out

We both teenagers with the same mind state
We're both young and share similar perspectives and attitudes

How about some ice cream and some South Park for this first date?
Let's have some fun and do something low-key like eating ice cream and watching TV

Your cat is waiting for that raw fish I can't wait, get it?
Your cat is expecting its dinner, can you feed it before we continue hanging out?

Can I sleep over, and wake up next to you? I want to feel you near, just let me whisper in your ear, um
I want to spend the night with you and be close to you, and maybe even share some intimate moments

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tyler Okonma

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