Dinosaur
Tyler The Creator Lyrics

One, two, gold, four
Counting and valuing material possessions

One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Choosing to read Dr. Seuss instead of attending parties

Fuck going to parties I'm reading Dr seuss shit
Rejecting social events in favor of intellectual pursuits

The Devil said I'm heaven sent My fucking skills are evident You're irrelevant Like us having a nig​ger president
Feeling confident in his abilities and disregarding those who don't appreciate his talent, making a comparison to having an African American president

Yo' black pupils stick to me like Velcro But I don't think no one can touch me Tickle Me Elmo
Acknowledging the attention he receives from fans but remaining confident that no one can match his level of creativity and success

You're a fucking homo's snack, a Lunchable I'm an Addams Family member You're a fucking Huxtable
Belittling someone, comparing them to a simple snack while portraying himself as belonging to a unique and unconventional family

My Superman state of dark cape is Bape You're wearing Diamond Supply but you Do not even skate you're backwards bent
Expressing his personal style and authenticity, calling out others for wearing trendy clothing brands without actually embracing the culture behind it

No forward thought shit Like fat people wearing skinny Jeans they can't fit if I die Tell my mom I took a dollar out her wallet
Criticizing people who follow trends blindly and admitting to taking advantage of his mother's money

Always out the motherfucking box, no end Don't have a religion, ignorant, no scent Begin my book, first page no end, I'm done
Emphasizing his uniqueness and refusing to conform to societal norms, stating that his life is an ongoing journey with no predetermined path and claiming he has reached a point of completion

Told my counselor I'm contemplating killing These instrumentals ill as fuck Used for Penicillin, pump bass these keys
Revealing his deep connection and passion for music, referring to the therapeutic effect of creating beats and equating it to healing

To rappers I was dealing made me a crazy man Mom, pass the fucking Ritalin
Describing the impact of his music on other rappers and linking it to his own sense of madness, asking his mom for medication to calm his frenetic energy

Bitches throw they pussy at me Like they mad at kittens Got me pissing red and green Shit like it's fucking Christmas
Revealing the attention he receives from women, comparing it to a playful aggression and expressing his excitement through vivid imagery

But I'm a fucking virgin if you listen When I say I hate yo' Motherfucking guts I'm not kidding
Confessing his lack of sexual experience while emphasizing his genuine dislike for certain individuals

My suicide note's already written It says "Fuck you" in all caps To be specific
Using provocative language to express his frustration and the extreme nature of his emotions, hinting at suicidal thoughts and directing his anger towards specific people

Company that that piano kept me I cannot comprehend you niggas, I'm dyslexie With skinheads Skateboarders somewhere where yo' ex be You roll with thugs You can find me where the T-Rex be
Reflecting on the solace he finds in playing the piano, expressing his inability to understand societal norms and labeling himself as different, referencing different subcultures and locations, and asserting his opposition to violence

Busted ass cap, busted ass shoes On a scale to one to two I'm Fucking Awesome plus tax i'm done
Acknowledging his worn-out appearance but confidently asserting his greatness and originality, stating that he exceeds expectations

Yeah this is like The Truman Show I'm Tyler
Drawing a comparison to the movie The Truman Show, implying that his life feels like a constant spectacle, and establishing his identity as Tyler

Fuck Lame hoodie, my mom goodie Naked Jazz records, Jimmy, woody Iller, I would be, killer Or should he kill her? I should be But I'm a fucking dinosaur
Expressing his disdain for ordinary clothing while praising his mother, mentioning specific jazz records and referencing his persona as a skilled and potentially dangerous artist, contemplating his power over someone but ultimately declaring himself to be an outlier

You could hear me make a roar Right inside your fucking store Interesting your fucking brain Right inside the fucking door
Asserting his presence and making an impact with his music, suggesting that his art can captivate and stimulate the listener's mind

My key got three locks To open the beat box where I keep my instruments On some sentimental shit
Symbolizing the importance of his musical skills, highlighting the emotional attachment he has to his instruments

Y'all don't got Maybachs Y'all be on some rental shit I'm broke as fuck My pockets be on some lintel shit
Mocking others for their materialistic aspirations, contrasting it with his own financial struggles, implying that his pockets are empty and filled only with lint

Smile with the gold fronts like I'm on some dental shit Walk inside Supreme like I'm on Some Skate Mental shit talkin' to my self Yeah I'm on some mental shit
Boasting about his gold dental grills, equating it to a confident and extravagant dental experience, mentioning high-end fashion brands and skateboarding company, and acknowledging his tendency to engage in internal conversations

Cha ching, cha ching fuckin' cha ching
Representing the sound of money being counted or the success he hopes to achieve

Uh, uh uh, yeah
A vocalization, possibly indicating agreement or affirmation