Sometimes...
Tyler The Creator Lyrics

The opening verse to Tyler the Creator’s song “Sometimes…” sets a melancholic and introspective tone that is maintained throughout the song. Tyler describes how he sometimes retreats to his room and spends time alone with his thoughts. This verse paints a picture of someone who values time alone, and who struggles to find comfort in the outside world. The song then transitions into a brief conversation between Tyler and Shane Powers on Golf Radio, with Tyler requesting to hear a song about himself.

The lyrics of “Sometimes…” reflect the ongoing tension in Tyler’s music between moments of introspection and bravado. The song offers a stark contrast to the confrontational and provocative tone present in many of his other tracks. Instead, Tyler opens up about his feelings of isolation and alienation, suggesting that he is engaging with a more personal side of himself than he typically does in his music. The song’s stripped-down production is similarly reflective, with a subdued beat and minimalist instrumentation that highlight Tyler’s vocals.