Glitter
Tyler The Creator Lyrics
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Da na na na na
Da na na na na, my baby
You've been on my mind
(How ya feel?)
I'm losing my mind because
I hope that we can be more than just friends
Firework
I feel like glitter, and every time you come around
I feel like glitter
You're the one that I wanna give my life
You're the one that I need to give my time
Ayo, mirror mirror on the wall, who the brightest of them all?
I never been the darkest one, 'cause my self esteem is tall
So I never seen eye-to-eye with y'all niggas, ayo
Uno peso, never paid attention to what niggas gotta say-o
So I keep that buck, I ain't give no fuck, then bill me up so I block 'em like Lego
Feelin' glitter, feelin' good and great
Got the burner got the heat like wait
Got the shit, its all up on that head
I use it on myself on the day you dipped
Got that 4-5-7 track, 8 for me
Babydoll, I hope you agree
Because you light my
Firework
I feel like glitter, and every time you come around
I feel like glitter
(How you feel?)
You're the one that I needed in my life
(How you feel?)
You're the one that I needed in my life
'Cause I love having you around (I love)
'Cause I love having you around
Yeah, look at my face, look at that jaw
This is north side and yeah, I can't lie
We ain't workout, we a fat boy
Yeah, sumo, gotta limo
Pills, can't see-through, must be a window
'Cause you in the L
'Could be a DJ, when I see you my heart beat changes tempo
Yeah, simple, that's what I want but I can't
That's who you are but I ain't
How ya feel?
I'm parkin' in quicksand, wait-
Please don't save me
Ooh
(Please don't save me)
How ya feel?
Fa la la la la
Fa la la la la
How ya feel?
Scum Fuck Flower Boy
Scum Fuck Flower Boy (How ya feel)
We didn't get your message, either because you were not speaking or because of a bad connection
"Fuck"
Tyler, The Creator's song "Glitter" is a slow, heartfelt ballad that reflects on romantic feelings that the singer had for someone close to them. The lyrics are a mixture of introspective musings and direct requests for a deeper emotional connection. The hook, "firework, I feel like glitter," serves as a metaphor for the singer's heightened emotional state when they are around this person. They feel like they are sparkling and shining, like the sensation they get when they see fireworks. The verse that follows this hook further characterizes the singer's feelings, explaining that they want to be more than friends with their love interest. They're "losing their minds" over them, hoping they can find a deeper level of connection than what they currently have.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing how much the singer needs this person in his life. The bridge comes in as a rap verse that is more reminiscent of Tyler's characteristic style, using wordplay and sharp rhymes to describe his attraction to the person in question. He notes that his self-esteem is high and he doesn't care about what others think. He further describes a gun he has, which he wanted to use on himself when the other person left but ends up using it to block out negativity. The final chorus echoes the initial chorus, ending the song on a note that emphasizes the singer's deep love for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Da na na na na
Refrain
You've been on my mind
I've been thinking about you
(How ya feel?)
Asking for emotional state
I'm losing my mind because
I'm going crazy
I hope that we can be more than just friends
I want to have a romantic relationship with you
Firework
Explosive emotion
I feel like glitter, and every time you come around
I feel happy and special when I see you
You're the one that I wanna give my life
I want to be with you forever
You're the one that I need to give my time
I want to spend time with you
Ayo, mirror mirror on the wall, who the brightest of them all?
Asking who is the best
I never been the darkest one, 'cause my self esteem is tall
I have high confidence
So I never seen eye-to-eye with y'all niggas, ayo
I don't agree with other people
Uno peso, never paid attention to what niggas gotta say-o
I don't listen to what others say
So I keep that buck, I ain't give no fuck, then bill me up so I block 'em like Lego
I don't care about other people's opinions
Feelin' glitter, feelin' good and great
Feeling happy and confident
Got the burner got the heat like wait
I'm armed with a gun
Got the shit, its all up on that head
I have drugs
I use it on myself on the day you dipped
I'll use the drugs if you leave me
Got that 4-5-7 track, 8 for me
I have a gun
Babydoll, I hope you agree
I hope you feel the same way
Because you light my
You make me happy
You're the one that I needed in my life
I want to be with you
'Cause I love having you around (I love)
I love spending time with you
Yeah, look at my face, look at that jaw
I want you to look at me
This is north side and yeah, I can't lie
I'm being honest
We ain't workout, we a fat boy
I haven't been to the gym
Yeah, sumo, gotta limo
I'm big and have a limousine
Pills, can't see-through, must be a window
I take prescription drugs
'Cause you in the L
You're with me
'Could be a DJ, when I see you my heart beat changes tempo
I feel excited when I see you
Yeah, simple, that's what I want but I can't
I want a simple relationship
That's who you are but I ain't
You're different from me
I'm parkin' in quicksand, wait-
I'm in trouble
Please don't save me
I don't want help
Ooh
Interjection
(Please don't save me)
I don't want help
Fa la la la la
Refrain
Scum Fuck Flower Boy
Album title
(How ya feel)
Asking for emotional state
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Written by: TYLER OKONMA
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