Droppin` Seeds
Tyler The Creator Lyrics
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Like Adam in the garden of Eve
My bitch got an apple bottom and she swallow my seeds
Follow my lead, fire I breathe, water my sea
And sit back and watch money grow on trees
Droppin' C's like classes, these hoes drop they asses
I drop a seed in her panties, if it smell like pansies
I'm a banshee in her panties, nigga, ask your mammy
Whole squad slammin' like Onyx, you know sticky fingaz
Some dropped science, I'm droppin' English
Even if Tyler, named the song flower
No seeds in the bud, still don't trust bugs
Droppin' seeds on these niggas
They can't fuck with the boy (Mula)
Droppin' seeds on these bitches
For the love of the sport
I'm droppin' seeds, got this garden
Flowers poppin' of course
I'm droppin' seeds, motherfucker
Weezy Baby the boy, yeah
The lyrics to Tyler the Creator's song Droppin Seeds are filled with sexual innuendos, metaphors, and clever wordplay. The opening line, "Mula!" is a reference to Tyler's money, which sets the tone for the rest of the verse. The line "Like Adam in the garden of Eve" references the biblical story of creation, and compares Tyler's actions of dropping seeds in women's panties to Adam and Eve's actions in the garden. The following line, "My bitch got an apple bottom and she swallow my seeds" is a direct reference to the double entendre of the term "apple bottom", meaning both the shape of a woman's buttocks and the fruit of the forbidden tree in the biblical story. Tyler then goes on to compare himself to a god-like figure, breathing fire and controlling water, suggesting that he has the power to make things grow (in this case, money).
The second half of the verse continues with Tyler dropping more seed-related puns, such as "Droppin' C's like classes" and "I'm a banshee in her panties". He also references the rap group Onyx, who were known for their aggressive style, suggesting that Tyler and his crew are just as fierce. He then mentions a lack of seeds in the bud, which may refer to his lack of trust in others or his refusal to give away his secrets. The chorus repeats the phrase "Droppin' seeds on these niggas" and "Droppin' seeds on these bitches" which suggests that Tyler is spreading his influence by creating new ideas and sounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Mula!
Starting off with an exclamation, Tyler is excited about the money he is making.
Like Adam in the garden of Eve
Comparing himself to Adam in the story of creation, Tyler sees himself as having power and control over his surroundings.
My bitch got an apple bottom and she swallow my seeds
Tyler's partner has a curvaceous body and enjoys taking him inside her. He is also using a metaphor linking literal plant seeds to his semen.
Follow my lead, fire I breathe, water my sea
Tyler is in charge and confident in his actions, and he is claiming to be influential, powerful and creative.
And sit back and watch money grow on trees
Tyler is so good at making money that he can relax and see his wealth grow with minimal effort.
Droppin' C's like classes, these hoes drop they asses
Tyler is using a wordplay trick where he is dropping the letter C while also referencing a situation where women expose themselves to him sexually.
I drop a seed in her panties, if it smell like pansies
Tyler is bragging about his sexual prowess, saying he is so smooth that he can put a seed inside a woman's underwear without her noticing, and can tell if she's clean or not based on the smell.
I'm a banshee in her panties, nigga, ask your mammy
Tyler is using humor to boast about how loud his partner is when she's aroused, suggesting that even the listener's mother could tell.
Never played golf, but got a driver and a Caddy
Tyler is saying he doesn't need to play an upper-class sport like golf to spend money on high-class equipment and services.
Whole squad slammin' like Onyx, you know sticky fingaz
Tyler's friends are tough and impressive, similar to the aggressive rap group Onyx, specifically member Sticky Fingaz.
Some dropped science, I'm droppin' English
Tyler is saying that, while some rappers use science as a metaphor, he is so talented with words that he is dropping complex English language rhymes.
Even if Tyler, named the song flower
Tyler is saying he is so good at making music that even a song named 'Flower', which was regarded as a softer track, would still have people listening.
No seeds in the bud, still don't trust bugs
Tyler doesn't tolerate nonsense, and even though the seeds in a plant's bud won't germinate, he will still micromanage every detail to avoid mistakes.
I'm down
Tyler is using slang to say he is good, fine or comfortable.
Droppin' seeds on these niggas
Tyler is spreading his influence on the rap game, implying that other rappers cannot match his style.
They can't fuck with the boy (Mula!)
Tyler is the best in the industry and he's celebrating that fact while using slang.
Droppin' seeds on these bitches
Tyler is boosting his ego by implying that women adore him and he can do what he wants with them.
For the love of the sport
Tyler does all of this for the thrill of success, fame and power that comes with being a great rapper.
I'm droppin' seeds, got this garden
Tyler is great at putting in the work and getting results, leaving a garden full of his talent and music.
Flowers poppin' of course
Tyler's path to success is sure and steady, and he will continue to make great music and inspire his audience.
I'm droppin' seeds, motherfucker
Tyler is reaffirming that he is not just a talented artist but also a unique personality that is not to be underestimated.
Weezy Baby the boy! Yugh!
Tyler is making a reference to Lil Wayne, a successful rapper whose nickname is 'Weezy Baby', while using slang to celebrate his own success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Tyler Gregory Okonma
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