911 Mr. Lonely
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Call me, call me, call me, uh
Call me, call me, call me, uh
Call me, call me, call me
Call me, how you doin'?
(Call me) my name is Lonely, nice to meet you
Here's my number
You can reach me at, woo!
Nine-one-one (call me) call me some time
(You should call me) nine-one-one, call me some time
(You should call me, oh) nine-one-one
(Call me) nine-one-one
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My thirst levels are infinity and beyond
Sippin' on that lemonade, I need a Beyoncé
Can't see straight, these shades are Céline Dion
Sucks you can't gas me up, shout out to Elon
Musk, yeah I got a sold out show
Crowd wild out but don't matter 'cause you not front row
I've been lookin' for a keeper, listen to the speaker
If you fit description, hit me on my beeper
At that nine-one-one
Call me some time
Ring, ring, ring
Please bang my line, you know I'll answer
(Click) call me some time
Ring, ring, ring
Please bang my line
Nine-one-one (call me) call me some time
(You should call me) nine-one-one, call me some time
(You should call me, oh) nine-one-one
(You should call me) nine-one-one
Chirp, chirp
Chirp, chirp
Woke up in the burbs, burbs
With the the birds, birds
Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve
These days you gotta find time
Even the night line
Work line
Dial nine
Five car garage
Full tank of the gas
But that don't mean nothin', nothin'
Nothin', nothin', without you shotgun in the passenger
I'm the loneliest man alive
But I keep on dancin' to throw 'em off
I'm gon' run out of moves 'cause I can't groove to the blues
If you know any DJs, tell 'em to call me at nine-one-one
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Old lonely ass nigga (I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck)
Need to go somewhere and get some bitches or something
Weird ass nigga
I can't even lie, I've been
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
They say the loudest in the room is weak
That's what they assume, but I disagree
I say the loudest in the room
Is prolly the loneliest one in the room (that's me)
Attention seeker, public speaker
Oh my God, that boy there is so fuckin' lonely
Writin' songs about these people
Who do not exist, he's such a fuckin' phony
One thing I know, is that I wanna
Win so bad, but I'm not Chicago
Heart is low, it's real low, it's so low
You can't lift me up, I'm like Gallardo
From the start it's been real dark
It's been so dark I guess that you could call me charbroiled, huh
I'm playin' like Hasbro
I'm really Saari, call me Arto
Crashed the McLaren, bought me a Tesla
I know you sick of me talkin' 'bout cars (skrrt)
But what the fuck else do you want from me?
That is the only thing keepin' me company
Purchase some things until I'm annoyed
These items is fillin' the void
Been fillin' it for so long
I don't even know if it's shit I enjoy (oh)
Current battle as an adult
My partner is a shadow
I need love, do you got some I could borrow?
Fuck it, I could find some tomorrow
Whoa, but that never comes
Like a vasectomy, what have I done?
I got the talent, the face and the funds
Found myself long ago but I haven't found someone (who)
Mirror, mirror on the wall (who)
The loneliest of them all (me)
Cupid actin' stupid
Do you got another number I could call?
Never had a pet
I've never had a pet
There's more fish in the sea
But I never had a goldfish to begin with
I never had a dog
So I've never been good with bitches
'Cause I never threw a ball, fetch
I never had a pet, that's where it stems from, I bet
Treat me like direct deposit
Check in on me sometime
Ask me how I'm really doin'
So I never have to press that nine-one-one
Oh! Damn! Damn!
In "911 / Mr. Lonely," Tyler the Creator uses a mix of humor and vulnerability to address his loneliness. The song features two main verses with a chorus in between, where Tyler repeats the lines "Call me, call me, call me, uh" and "Nine-one-one." The first verse is all about Tyler's desire for attention and love. Despite having a sold-out show and a full tank of gas, he feels lonely as hell. The second verse delves deeper into his insecurities, as Tyler shares that he has never had a pet and struggles to connect with people.
The chorus of "911 / Mr. Lonely" is where Tyler's humor shines through, as he plays with the idea of using the emergency line for non-emergencies like being lonely. He also repeats the line "Call me some time, ring, ring, ring, please bang my line." These lines show that Tyler is desperate for any kind of human connection, regardless of how superficial it may seem.
The overall message of "911 / Mr. Lonely" is that even though Tyler may seem successful and popular on the surface, he still struggles with feelings of isolation and rejection. He uses humor to mask his pain, but in reality, he just wants someone to check in on him and show him some love.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me, call me, call me, uh
Reach out to me, I need to feel connected to someone.
Call me, call me, call me, uh
I am waiting for your call; your attention is essential to me.
Call me, call me, call me, uh
Make sure to take the time to contact me; I long for interaction.
Call me, call me, call me
Let me remind you how much I value our communication.
Call me, how you doin'?
Initiate a conversation; I want to know how you are.
(Call me) my name is Lonely, nice to meet you
I’m introducing my feelings of isolation; this loneliness has become my identity.
Here's my number
I’m providing you access to connect with me whenever you want.
You can reach me at, woo!
I am available for you to contact me with enthusiasm and urgency.
Nine-one-one (call me) call me some time
This is a plea for emergency connection; I need someone to reach out to me.
(You should call me) nine-one-one, call me some time
I insist that you take action in contacting me; I crave that companionship.
(You should call me, oh) nine-one-one
It's urgent; I feel an overwhelming need for connection.
(Call me) nine-one-one
Once again, I’m reiterating my desire for you to reach me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Acknowledgment of my current emotional state; I'm aware of my feelings.
My thirst levels are infinity and beyond
My longing for connection or love feels insatiable and limitless.
Sippin' on that lemonade, I need a Beyoncé
While I enjoy life’s simpler pleasures, I yearn for someone extraordinary.
Can't see straight, these shades are Céline Dion
I feel disoriented; references to glamorous brands symbolize my current escapism.
Sucks you can't gas me up, shout out to Elon
I wish I could receive encouragement or support; a nod to innovation without emotional connection.
Musk, yeah I got a sold out show
Despite my public success, I still feel a void in my personal life.
Crowd wild out but don't matter 'cause you not front row
Even with admiration from many, your absence leaves me feeling isolated.
I've been lookin' for a keeper, listen to the speaker
I'm searching for someone special to hold onto; attentive communication is key.
If you fit description, hit me on my beeper
If you believe you are the right person for me, reach out without hesitation.
At that nine-one-one
This moment of urgency peaks my need for connection; please call me.
Call me some time
Once again, I ask you to reach out when you can.
Ring, ring, ring
The sound of my phone ringing is what I long to hear; please reach out.
Please bang my line, you know I'll answer
I want you to call me; I guarantee I’ll be there for you.
(Click) call me some time
A reminder that I am waiting eagerly for your call.
Ring, ring, ring
Let’s reiterate the call to action; I await your message.
Please bang my line
Make that connection; your interaction will mean a lot to me.
Nine-one-one (call me) call me some time
Emergency contact again; I’m emphasizing the need for connection.
(You should call me) nine-one-one, call me some time
Just as before, I urge you to take the time to reach me.
(You should call me, oh) nine-one-one
In case of loneliness, I plead for your companionship.
(You should call me) nine-one-one
Once again highlighting the importance of your call to me.
Chirp, chirp
Symbolic of notifications or alerts; I need reminders of connection.
Chirp, chirp
Reiterating the call for engagement; I desire interaction.
Woke up in the burbs, burbs
A reflection on my current environment; perhaps mundane and isolating.
With the birds, birds
Surrounded by nature, yet feeling completely alone.
Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve
Reminiscing about times when companionship was part of my life.
These days you gotta find time
In today's busy world, personal connections require deliberate effort.
Even the night line
Even during vulnerable moments, connection must be sought after.
Work line
Stressing that work and personal life should intersect at times of need.
Dial nine
Referencing the urgency of reaching out, as if calling for help.
Five car garage
Material success does not equate to fulfillment; I own many things.
Full tank of the gas
I may have resources, but they mean little without shared experiences.
But that don't mean nothin', nothin'
All material wealth feels empty without relationships.
Nothin', nothin', without you shotgun in the passenger
The absence of someone special diminishes my enjoyment of life's journey.
I'm the loneliest man alive
In the midst of my success, I feel intense isolation and despair.
But I keep on dancin' to throw 'em off
I attempt to distract others from my pain with outward expressions of joy.
I'm gon' run out of moves 'cause I can't groove to the blues
Eventually, I'll exhaust my coping mechanisms; I cannot find harmony in sadness.
If you know any DJs, tell 'em to call me at nine-one-one
I need someone who understands my struggles; their support is crucial.
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Admitting the depth of my loneliness; no denial in my feelings.
Old lonely ass nigga (I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck)
Acknowledging how my loneliness has become a defining part of who I am.
Need to go somewhere and get some bitches or something
I feel desperate for companionship, seeking validation in relationships.
Weird ass nigga
Recognizing my odd behavior stemming from my loneliness.
I can't even lie, I've been
Reiterating my truth about feeling alone.
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
A deep emphasis on the pervasive nature of my isolation.
They say the loudest in the room is weak
Common belief suggests that those seeking attention are fragile.
That's what they assume, but I disagree
I challenge this notion, asserting my own experiences.
I say the loudest in the room
Proposing the idea that those who speak up often mask their true feelings.
Is prolly the loneliest one in the room (that's me)
Claiming my identity as someone who paradoxically seeks validation in solitude.
Attention seeker, public speaker
I am aware of how I present myself; a paradox of needing attention while feeling alone.
Oh my God, that boy there is so fuckin' lonely
Others may recognize my loneliness, further isolating me in their observations.
Writin' songs about these people
I create art surrounding relationships I feel disconnected from.
Who do not exist, he's such a fuckin' phony
Critique of my own creations, questioning their authenticity amidst isolation.
One thing I know, is that I wanna
Despite my struggles, I retain a desire for ambition and success.
Win so bad, but I'm not Chicago
My longing for achievement is intense, yet I feel distant from the city synonymous with success.
Heart is low, it's real low, it's so low
Emotional state is at a deficit; I’m feeling profoundly sad.
You can't lift me up, I'm like Gallardo
Comparing myself to a luxury car to illustrate my unmovable state of loneliness.
From the start it's been real dark
Reflecting on enduring struggles and negativity throughout my journey.
It's been so dark I guess that you could call me charbroiled, huh
My experiences have left me burned and desolate.
I'm playin' like Hasbro
Indicates I’m feeling like a game piece—controlled and manipulated.
I'm really Saari, call me Arto
A play on identity; revealing layers of self while navigating through loneliness.
Crashed the McLaren, bought me a Tesla
Acknowledging mistakes yet seeking stability; a metaphor for my life journey.
I know you sick of me talkin' 'bout cars (skrrt)
Recognizing the fixation on material possessions while feeling empty inside.
But what the fuck else do you want from me?
Expressing frustration about being judged for my coping mechanisms.
That is the only thing keepin' me company
Cars symbolize the company I keep, an escape from my emotional struggles.
Purchase some things until I'm annoyed
Seeking temporary relief in materialism, yet becoming frustrated by it.
These items is fillin' the void
Accumulating possessions as a way to temporarily mask my loneliness.
Been fillin' it for so long
I have relied on this approach for an extended period without resolution.
I don't even know if it's shit I enjoy (oh)
Questioning whether my purchases genuinely bring joy or just distract from pain.
Current battle as an adult
Acknowledging that adulthood comes with its own challenges and responsibilities.
My partner is a shadow
Referring to loneliness as my constant companion; emblematic of emotional absence.
I need love, do you got some I could borrow?
Requesting heartfelt connection; expressing deep-seated need for affection.
Fuck it, I could find some tomorrow
Diminishing my feelings of hopelessness with hope for future connection.
Whoa, but that never comes
Despite optimism, the opportunity for love continues to evade me.
Like a vasectomy, what have I done?
Regretting decisions that led to more emotional isolation—a metaphor for permanent separation.
I got the talent, the face and the funds
Recognizing my potential and resources yet feeling surrounded by loneliness.
Found myself long ago but I haven't found someone (who)
Though I’ve understood myself, I still seek someone to truly connect with.
Mirror, mirror on the wall (who)
Seeking reflection on my loneliness and authenticity.
The loneliest of them all (me)
Affirming my status as deeply isolated amongst peers.
Cupid actin' stupid
Feeling frustrated with love—challenges in finding companionship.
Do you got another number I could call?
Desperately searching for any alternative routes to connection.
Never had a pet
Indicating a lack of unconditional love and companionship in life.
I've never had a pet
Further underscoring the absence of nurturing relationships throughout my life.
There's more fish in the sea
Acknowledging the possibilities for connection, yet feeling unable to access them.
But I never had a goldfish to begin with
Despite the phrase's optimism, I've lacked even simple companionship.
I never had a dog
Reflecting feelings of being deprived of loyal, unconditional love.
So I've never been good with bitches
My inability to form intimate relationships stems from childhood experiences.
'Cause I never threw a ball, fetch
Metaphor for never having formed connections; missed opportunities.
I never had a pet, that's where it stems from, I bet
Tracing my issues with connection back to my childhood lack of companionship.
Treat me like direct deposit
I want your affection to be reliable and consistent, like guaranteed funds.
Check in on me sometime
Please reach out; regular engagement would mean so much.
Ask me how I'm really doin'
I desire genuine concern and inquiry about my emotional state.
So I never have to press that nine-one-one
If you care, I won’t feel the need to desperately call out for help.
Oh! Damn! Damn!
An expression of frustration and yearning that encapsulates my emotional confusion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Breaux, Raymond Calhoun, Tyler Okonma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ramonverissimo7831
@@Dezdirectz
well, in this song he's basically talking about how he uses money and his ego to cope with his own loneliness, and CMIYGL is basically him bragging the whole time, which is interesting considering Igor came right before it and it was all about a failed relationship. And throughout CMIYGL, Tyler also hints, in the midst of all the bragging, about yet another relationship that went wrong. He only really expands on it in WILSHIRE, but you can get glimpses about what was going on in songs like CORSO and I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE. Here are some of the lyrics that made me link this song to his behavior in the newest album:
911/Mr. Lonely:
I know you sick of me talkin' 'bout cars
But what the fuck else do you want from me?
That is the only thing keepin' me company
Purchase some things until I'm annoyed
These items is fillin' the void
Been fillin' it for so long
I don't even know if it's shit I enjoy
CORSO:
Don't give a fuck, you left my heart twerkin'
Movin', losin', grip on my doings
Eyes is cryin' on the jet, cruisin
'Bout to spend millions just to fill voids up
Drama, I need you, can you turn the noise up?
//
Turn the fuckin' noise up, ah, my heart broken
Remember I was rich so I bought me some new emotions
And a new boat 'cause I rather cry in the ocean
SWEET/ I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE:
The fuck do he got that I don't got a lot of?
There go my ego again, that's the problem
The fuck you expect? I go get what I want
I want you to say you picked me with your voice
I'm twenty-five up, but I can't buy your choice
MASSA:
Yeah, I purchase more wheels when I feel like I'm third-wheelin'
//
Everyone I ever loved had to be loved in the shadows
Tug-o-war with X and Y felt like a custody battle
Felt like the boat goin' down, it felt like I'm missin' a paddle
Might buy that crib in Seattle, covered in grass, lichen, gravel (Yeah)
It come with two boats and cattle, I'm livin' sweet ain't you heard?
and obviously WILSHIRE.
@bigvibes9022
Lyrics:
[Intro: Tyler, The Creator]
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me)
(Call me) How you doin'?
(Call me) My name is Lonely, nice to meet you
Here's my number
You can reach me, woo!
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
(Call me)
911, call me some time
(You should call me)
911, call me some time
911 (You should call me, oh)
911 (Call me)
[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My thirst levels are infinity and beyond
Sippin' on that lemonade, I need a Beyoncé
Can't see straight, these shades are Céline Dion
Sucks you can't gas me up, shout out to Elon
Musk, yeah, I got a sold out show
Crowd wild out but don't matter 'cause you not front row
I've been lookin' for a keeper, listen to the speaker
If you fit description, hit me on my beeper
At that 911
[Bridge: Steve Lacy, Anna of the North & Tyler, The Creator]
Call me some time (ring, ring, ring)
Please bang my line, you know I'll answer (click)
Call me some time (ring, ring, ring)
Please bang my line
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator & Anna of the North]
Call me
911, call me some time
You should call me
911, call me some time
911, (you should call me, oh)
911, (you should call me)
[Verse 2: Frank Ocean]
Chirp, chirp
Chirp, chirp
Woke up in the 'burbs, 'burbs, with the birds, birds
Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve
These days you gotta find time
Even the night line
Work line
Dial nine
[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator]
Five car garage
Full tank of the gas
But that don't mean nothing, nothing
Nothin', nothin', without you shotgun in the passenger
I'm the loneliest man alive
But I keep on dancing to throw 'em off
I'm gon' run out of moves 'cause I can't groove to the blues
If you know any DJs, tell 'em to call me at 911...
PART 2:
[Intro: A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q & Tyler, The Creator]
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Old lonely ass nigga
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Forreal, you need to go somewhere, like, get some bitches or something
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Old weird ass nigga
I can't even lie, I've been
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
[Verse: Tyler, The Creator]
They say the loudest in the room is weak
That's what they assume, but I disagree
I say the loudest in the room
Is prolly the loneliest one in the room (that's me)
Attention seeker, public speaker
Oh my God, that boy there is so fuckin' lonely
Writin' songs about these people
Who do not exist, he's such a fuckin' phony
One thing I know, is that I wanna
Win so bad, but I'm not Chicago
Heart is low, it's real low, it's so low
You can't lift me up, I'm like Gallardo
From the start it's been real dark
It's been so dark, I guess that you could call me charbroiled, huh
I'm playin' like Hasbro
I'm really Saari, call me Arto
Crashed the McLaren, bought me a Tesla
I know you sick of me talkin' 'bout cars (skrrt)
But what the fuck else do you want from me?
That is the only thing keepin' me company
Purchase some things until I'm annoyed
These items is fillin' the void
Been fillin' it for so long
I don't even know if it's shit I enjoy (ohh)
Current battle as an adult
My partner is a shadow
I need love, do you got some I could borrow?
Fuck it, I could find some tomorrow
But that never comes
Like a vasectomy, what have I done?
I got the talent, the face and the funds
Found myself long ago but I haven't found someone (who)
Mirror, mirror on the wall (who)
The loneliest of them all (me)
Cupid actin' stupid
Do you got another number I could call?
Never had a pet
I've never had a pet
There's more fish in the sea
But I never had a goldfish to begin with
I never had a dog
So I've never been good with bitches
'Cause I never threw a ball, fetch
I never had a pet, that's where it stems from, I bet
Treat me like direct deposit
Check in on me sometime
Ask me how I'm really doin'
So I never have to press that 911
@juanperezchiaramoni9275
[Part I: 911]
[Intro: Tyler, The Creator]
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me) Uh
(Call me, call me, call me)
(Call me) How you doin'?
(Call me) My name is Lonely, nice to meet you
Here's my number
You can reach me, woo!
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
(Call me)
911, call me some time
(You should call me)
911, call me some time
911 (You should call me, oh)
911 (Call me)
[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]
Aw, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My thirst levels are infinity and beyond
Sippin' on that lemonade, I need a Beyoncé
Can't see straight, these shades are Céline Dion
Sucks you can't gas me up, shout out to Elon
Musk, yeah, I got a sold out show
Crowd wild out but don't matter 'cause you not front row
I've been lookin' for a keeper, listen to the speaker
If you fit description, hit me on my beeper
At that 911
[Bridge: Steve Lacy, Anna of the North & Tyler,The Creator]
Call me some time (ring, ring, ring)
Please bang my line, you know I'll answer(click)
Call me some time (ring, ring, ring)
Please bang my line
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator & Anna of the North]
Call me
911, call me some time
You should call me
911, call me some time
911, (you should call me, oh)
911, (you should call me)
[Verse 2: Frank Ocean]
Chirp, chirp
Chirp, chirp
Woke up in the 'burbs, 'burbs, with the birds, birds
Where you used to come and get me with the swerve, swerve
These days you gotta find time
Even the night line
Work line
Dial nine
[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator]
Five car garage
Full tank of the gas
But that don't mean nothing, nothing
Nothin', nothin', without you shotgun in the passenger
I'm the loneliest man alive
But I keep on dancing to throw 'em off
I'm gon' run out of moves 'cause I can't groove to the blues
If you know any DJs, tell 'em to call me at 911...
[Part II: Mr. Lonely]
[Intro: A$AP Rocky, ScHoolboy Q, Lionel & Tyler, The Creator]
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Old lonely ass nigga
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Forreal, you need to go somewhere, like, get some bitches or something
I can't even lie, I've been lonely as fuck
Old weird ass nigga
I can't even lie, I've been
Lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely
[Verse: Tyler, The Creator]
They say the loudest in the room is weak
That's what they assume, but I disagree
I say the loudest in the room
Is prolly the loneliest one in the room (that's me)
Attention seeker, public speaker
Oh my God, that boy there is so fuckin' lonely
Writin' songs about these people
Who do not exist, he's such a fuckin' phony
One thing I know, is that I wanna
Win so bad, but I'm not Chicago
Heart is low, it's real low, it's so low
You can't lift me up, I'm like Gallardo
From the start it's been real dark
It's been so dark, I guess that you could call me charbroiled, huh
I'm playin' like Hasbro
I'm really Saari, call me Arto
Crashed the McLaren, bought me a Tesla
I know you sick of me talkin' 'bout cars (skrrt)
But what the fuck else do you want from me?
That is the only thing keepin' me company
Purchase some things until I'm annoyed
These items is fillin' the void
Been fillin' it for so long
I don't even know if it's shit I enjoy (ohh)
Current battle as an adult
My partner is a shadow
I need love, do you got some I could borrow?
Fuck it, I could find some tomorrow
But that never comes
Like a vasectomy, what have I done?
I got the talent, the face and the funds
Found myself long ago but I haven't found someone (who)
Mirror, mirror on the wall (who)
The loneliest of them all (me)
Cupid actin' stupid
Do you got another number I could call?
Never had a pet
I've never had a pet
There's more fish in the sea
But I never had a goldfish to begin with
I never had a dog
So I've never been good with bitches
'Cause I never threw a ball, fetch
I never had a pet, that's where it stems from, I bet
Treat me like direct deposit
Check in on me sometime
Ask me how I'm really doin'
So I never have to press that 911
[Outro: Jasper]
Ohh! Damn! Damn!
@jeremym3892
"The loudest one in the room is probably the loneliest one". I'm late but I'm a fan
@zeeboss7553
Mikey S your not late this song still relevant
@NameLess-wp5ys
yup..ur not late
@AdaptiveApeHybrid
Not nessicarly true in my experience but I still love the song and the lyric
@bananatarash3704
Mikey S lmao im also late af
@bushdidnineeleven5418
Ima let y'all know that I just made the likes 421
Some people just want to watch the world burn
@AxelWalters
I hope Ty never quits music. Dude is honestly so talented and unique.
@angeldixon5786
are you that lazy to type ty for tyler
@Zamalshkay
hes just 27 we have lots of music coming to us <3
@darklordsophinger2403
Tyler**