Prism
Tyler The Creator Lyrics
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I guess I wanted to act
Up, relationship like a condom
It wrapped up (Wrapped up)
Our relationship was gold
But the bullshit mistakes was getting old
I was told by a man of wisdom
He said that love is like a
Prism, yeah I fucked up, no blue and no red
Can’t look up in the sky
Cause the blue is dead (Blue is dead)
I met her with white, dated her with yellow
All started when I said "Hello"
Said that I was a fine fellow
I’m hype she was mellow like
Taking Prozac in the dark
Half dead, no spark for the red, or the green
(Green) pinch my heart, yeah, it was a dream
(Wake up) fuck it, scene (Wake up)
(Wake up) scene
(Wake up) scene
(Wake up) scene
Wake up from your dream (Wake up)
Scene (Wake up)
Scene (Wake up)
Scene wake up from your
Dream (Wake up)
Your dream (Wake up)
Action, scene wake up, wake up
Oh my gosh, wake up oh my g-, wake up
Oh, oh my gosh
Ace, The Creator presents the Dinosaur EP
Coming fuckin’ in March, 2009
Fuck you (Tyler)
The lyrics to Tyler the Creator's song "Prism" delve into the complexities of a relationship and the mistakes made within it. The singer reflects on their actions and the consequences that have resulted. The first verse establishes the metaphor of a relationship being like a condom, something that wraps up and protects the connection between two people. The singer acknowledges that their relationship had value like gold, but the mistakes and conflicts over time were becoming tiresome. They express that they received advice from a wise man, who compared love to a prism.
The prism metaphor suggests that love is multi-faceted, just like the way light passes through a prism and breaks into various colors. The singer admits they messed up in their relationship, causing both the blue and red (positive and negative) aspects to fade away. The mention of meeting with white and dating with yellow suggests that the relationship initially started positively and full of hope. However, as time went on, the spark and passion diminished, leaving them feeling half-dead and disconnected.
The chorus emphasizes the need to wake up from this dream-like state and take action. It's a plea to both the singer themselves and their partner to face reality and address the issues within the relationship. The repeated "scene" is a command for everyone involved to wake up from their complacency and actively participate in making things better.
Overall, "Prism" explores the complexity of relationships, the mistakes made within them, and the necessity of taking action to confront and resolve those issues.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I wanted to act
I had an urge to behave in a certain way
Up, relationship like a condom
Elevating the intensity of our relationship like a protective barrier
It wrapped up (Wrapped up)
The relationship was contained and restricted
Our relationship was gold
Our connection was valuable and precious
But the bullshit mistakes was getting old
However, the repeated errors and nonsense were becoming tiring
I was told by a man of wisdom
An individual with great insight shared advice with me
Good thing I listened
It was fortunate that I paid attention
He said that love is like a
He compared love to
Prism, yeah I fucked up, no blue and no red
A prism where I made mistakes, devoid of joy and passion
Can’t look up in the sky
Unable to gaze at the heavens
Cause the blue is dead (Blue is dead)
Because the feeling of serenity is gone
I met her with white, dated her with yellow
Initially encountered her with innocence, but progressed with caution
All started when I said 'Hello'
Everything began with a simple greeting
Said that I was a fine fellow
Expressed that I was a good person
I’m hype she was mellow like
I was excited while she remained calm
Taking Prozac in the dark
Engaging in a medication-induced tranquility
Half dead, no spark for the red, or the green
Feeling devoid of vitality and lacking interest in passion or growth
(Green) pinch my heart, yeah, it was a dream
The presence of envy caused emotional pain, but it seemed unreal
(Wake up) fuck it, scene (Wake up)
Realize the truth and disregard the fabricated scenario
(Wake up) scene
Become aware of the reality or situation
(Wake up) scene
Awaken to the truth
(Wake up) scene
Recognize the reality
Wake up from your dream (Wake up)
Detach from the illusion and face reality
Scene (Wake up)
The situation demands awakening
Scene (Wake up)
The circumstance calls for realization
Scene wake up from your
The situation necessitates awakening
Dream (Wake up)
The illusion must be abandoned
Your dream (Wake up)
Your self-created fantasy requires awakening
Action, scene wake up, wake up
Take action and embrace recognition, wake up
Oh my gosh, wake up oh my g-, wake up
Expressing surprise and urgency to awaken
Oh, oh my gosh
Exclaiming astonishment
Ace, The Creator presents the Dinosaur EP
The artist, Ace, also known as The Creator, introduces their latest musical project, the Dinosaur EP
Coming fuckin’ in March, 2009
The release date of the EP is in March 2009
Fuck you (Tyler)
An expletive directed at Tyler or serving as an expression of frustration
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@bootyhair2728
Feels like this song has been slept on.
@zu5926
It has
@angel-fj5sb
Bro I first heard this when I was 14.. bouta be 25
@tekiuchiha6103
@@angel-fj5sbfelt that lmao
@s4tandoll
the drums are so similar to "i think." crazy how he's stuck to the same vision all this time. he just needed to refine the execution.
@Chrisontalml
Faxx
@barrington_richards_jr
what’s crazy is this isn’t even his beat but it sounds like something he would make
@babagd
This is not his beat
@s4tandoll
oh jk lol@@babagd
@fouulout
@@s4tandoll crazier thing is "i think" drums are sampled also lol