Garden Shed
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Before it could bloom
Fly, baby, fly
Out the cocoon
You don't have to hide
I can smell it in your eyes
That there's something more to say, baby
(Damn, run me back, yeah)
If I could, if I could
If you could
Find the words to say
Find the words to say
Find the words
In the garden
Shed
Go
Don't kill a rose
Before it could bloom
Fly, baby, fly
Out the cocoon
Ayo
Garden shed, garden shed, garden shed, garden shed
For the garden
That is where I was hidin'
That was real love I was in
Ain't no reason to pretend
Garden shed, garden shed, garden shed
Garden shed for the garçons
Them feelings that I was guardin'
Heavy on my mind
All my friends lost
They couldn't read the signs
I didn't wanna talk and tell 'em my location
And they ain't wanna walk
Truth is, since a youth kid, thought it was a phase
Thought it'd be like the phrase "poof", gone
But, it's still goin' on
Big fan of the beige tan
Polka dot nose, how it goes
Had to keep it on the subwoofer
Couple butterflies wanna float
I was always like, "Eh"
Barely interested, but I bagged just to brag to my boys like, "Bruh"
This is crucial subject matter
Sensitive like cookin' batter
'Til the temperature that's risin'
Steppin' on that ladder, tryna
Grab the rings of Saturn I'ma
Planet by the time you hear this
Shit and chatter about to heat
It will not fuckin' matter
Tyler, the Creator's song "Garden Shed" explores themes of self-discovery and identity as an individual who is coming to terms with same-sex attraction. The first verse speaks on how precious love is and encourages the listener to embrace and cherish it before it's lost. Tyler then moves onto the chorus, where he urges the listener to open up and express themselves honestly. The chorus repeats that phrase "Find the words" over and over again, emphasizing the importance of expressing one's self freely.
The second verse is where Tyler starts to reveal a bit more about the meaning behind the song. He refers to a "garden shed," which is a metaphor for a place where he can go to hide and be himself, free from the expectations of others. He acknowledges the difficulties of coming out as gay and how it could result in losing friendships. He also talks about how he has been struggling with his sexuality since he was young, viewing it as a "phase" that would eventually pass. However, it hasn't gone away, and he has come to accept his same-sex attraction as a part of who he is.
Overall, "Garden Shed" is a personal and introspective song that tackles the themes of self-acceptance, coming out, and the importance of expressing oneself authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't kill the rose
Don't destroy something beautiful that has the potential to bring joy
Boy, it could move
It has the capability to be something that moves and inspires people
Love every flower
Appreciate and cherish all the beauty around you
Out the cocoon
To transform and emerge as something beautiful from your past self
You don't have to hide
You don't need to conceal who you truly are
I can smell it in your eyes
I can see through you and know there is more to you than what you show
That there's something more to say, baby
You have something significant to express
Them words
That thing you need to say
Damn, run me back, yeah
Repeat and emphasize what you want to say, because it's important
If I could, if I could
If I only had the power, if I could change how things are
If you could
If you had the ability
Find the words to say
Discover the method to articulate one's feelings
In the garden
In the place of growth and flourishing
Shed
A space of solitude and reflection
Ayo
Hey
Garden shed, garden shed, garden shed, garden shed
The place where he is hidden; representing privacy and contemplation on his identity
For the garden
An area of growth and purity
That is where I was hidin'
It's where I go to escape and be truly myself
That is what love I was I in
I was hoping to find love and acceptance in this place of refuge
Ain't no reason to pretend
There's no justification to act a certain way just to fit in
Garden shed for the garçons
A space exclusive for men to talk about their personal and sensitive issues
Them feelings I was guardin'
The emotions I was hiding, afraid to show to others
Heavy on my mind
It's been weighing me down mentally
All my friends lost
I lost all my friends because I couldn't confide in them
They couldn't read the signs
They were unaware of the things I was going through
I didn't wanna talk and tell 'em my location
I was hesitant to talk about where I am, both physically and emotionally
And they ain't wanna walk
They didn't want to be there and listen to what I had to say
Truth is, since a youth kid, thought it was a phase
Ever since he was young, he believed it was a temporary phase or thing that he would outgrow
Thought it'd be like the Frank, poof, gone
He expected it to be similar to Frank Ocean's story, where his struggles went away after expressing them publicly
But, it's still goin' on
But his issues persist
Big fan of the base 10
He loves the metric system that is based on ten
Polka dot nose, how it goes
Describing himself by his unique features and personality
Had to keep it on the subwoofer
Talking about his feelings was kept on the down low
A couple butterflies when I float
He feels nervous and anxious about expressing himself
I was always like eh
He wasn't sure about how he felt for a long time
Barely interested, but I bag just to brag to my boys like bruh
His attraction to men was almost nonexistent, but he took an interest in them just to impress his friends
This is a crucial subject matter
This is an important topic that needs to be addressed
Sensitive like cookin' batter
It's delicate; it needs to be handled with care
'Til the temperature that's risin'
Until the heat of the situation rises and it's too much to conceal anymore
Steppin' on that ladder
Taking steps to making progress in one's emotional expression
Tryna grab the rings of Saturn
Trying to reach for something seemingly impossible
I'm a plant it by the time you hear this
He will have grown and developed by the time this message is heard
Chittin' chatter, 'bout to heat it
Talking about trivial things, waiting for the important topic to come up
It will not fuckin' matter
It won't be any concern what other people think; he'll stand by his true self
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Estelle Fanta Swaray, Tyler Okonma
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