Radicals
Tyler The Creator Lyrics

Random disclaimer
Before starting the song, the artist warns that the lyrics are fictional and not to be taken seriously

Hey, don't do anything that I say in this song, okay?
Further emphasizes that the events and statement in the song are not to be implemented in real life, but are pure creativity

It's fuckin' fiction
The artist reiterates that the song is a work of fiction and should not reflect on reality

If anything happens, don't fuckin' blame me
The artist takes no responsibility for those who do act on the song's content, emphasizing the importance of recognizing fiction from reality

White America, fuck Bill O'Reilly
The artist shows his disapproval of Bill O'Reilly's public persona and his affinity towards dominating white culture

What the fuck I look like sayin' I'm sorry
The artist is unapologetic and is content with who he is

To a bunch of fuckin' fags who can't potentially harm me?
The artist is alluding to potential harm from those who differ in beliefs, but is confident in himself and his loyal support system

I ain't never gonna bow down to your expectations
The artist feels he should not change his behavior due to others' expectations and live for himself

By the way, I got sixty fuckin' Wolves that'll guard me
The artist referring to his loyal group of supporters that he can count on to defend him

That skate hard, Thrash black hoodies, try somethin'
His supporters will not tolerate any attempts to harm him, and they wear clothing that represents their views

Make sure your fuckin' feelings end up up in a Glad bag
The artist hopes to harm those with different opinions any confrontations make their emotions spill leading to a mess inside garbage bags

Fuck all your opinions, I'm tie 'em up in a shoestring
He disregards others' opinions and has no intention of changing effort to influence them

And fuck the fat lady, it's over when all the kids sing
The artist will continue his actions until the end when the younger generation adopts his views and values.

Kill people, burn shit, fuck school
The artist is emphasizing his radical views and contempt towards civilization

I'm fuckin' radical, nigga
He is making it clear that his views and opinions are not typical, radical and do not conform to mainstream values

Left, right, left, right
A reference to marching or military personnel, demonstrating his rebellious nature.

Fuck cops, I'm a fuckin' rock star
The artist feels he carries himself like a rockstar and dislikes law enforcement for their presence in his life

Rebel and defiance makes my mothafuckin' cock hard
The artist feels aroused by his rebellion against mainstream culture and how people view him

Fuck pigs, fuck God, God's a fuckin' retard
The artist is aggressively expressing his views against religion and law enforcement

Fuck school, I'ma fuck up, fuck Harvard
The artist rejects the formal education & believes that his self-taught knowledge has more value than an Ivy League degree

I ain't got no fuckin' money, hey mom
The artist does not have the financial means and is making it clear that his music is not his priority towards earning money

I ain't got no mothafuckin' daddy, he ain't teach me shit
The artist had no father present in his upbringing and had little to no significant male figure influence his life

Child support ain't come that fagot still ain't bought me anything
The artist is expressing his past frustration towards the lack of support from his father and his lack of contribution financially

Fuck your traditions, fuck your positions
The artist has no interest in conforming to societal standards and expectations

Fuck your religion, fuck your decisions
The artist disregards any attempt at controlling his life, including religion and others' decision-making behavior

See they're not mine so you gotta let 'em go
The artist's purpose is to express his values & beliefs, which he carries with him, and encourages the listener to do the same as him.

We can be ourselves, but you gotta let us know
The artist wants listeners to embrace themselves fully and be okay with expressing their individuality, even if it goes against the status quo.