One
Tyler the Creator Lyrics


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(Four, four, four, four, four)
(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)
(Skate, four)

I don't know where I'm going (skate)
But I know what I'm showing (four)
Feelings, that's what I'm pouring (skate)
What the four is your motive? (Four)
Man, I wish you would call me (skate)
By your name 'cause I'm sorry (four)
This is not apology (skate)
You are such a distraction (four)
Mess with T on-off (skate)
Fourin' up my ambiance, pause (four)
You drive me cuckoo and I cough (skate)
'Cause I want you like Leon Ware
(Fuck that) okay, say, dinner
(Fuck that) okay, wait a minute (woah)
I drip that shit, I am on
While curiosity killed the feline, gone (four, skate)

I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real (four, skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)

I notice that you're there, but I'm always in your hair
And you're always in my mind, maybe so (four)

Wasted, boy, I need your attention (skate)
I'm off balance, I need some fixin' (four)
I'm your puppet, you are Jim Henson (skate, four)

Fall in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four, four)
How can I tell you? (Shut the four up) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (You fuckin' bitch, skate) How can I tell you? (Four, four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? Take 'em to the bridge

(Four, four)
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Four

Four, four, four, four (four, skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it's for real (four)
I think I'm in love now (skate)
I think I'm falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it's for real
(Oh, yeah, ooh oh)




(Oh, yeah)
(Four, skate, four, skate)

Overall Meaning

Tyler The Creator's song One starts with an introduction, saying that the moment everyone has been waiting for has arrived. The song goes on to describe Tyler's personal experiences, including his journey to becoming a successful musician. The lyrics talk about Tyler's mixtapes being free and how they might come in handy for those who take them. He speaks about his record deal and his new Grammy family, stating that although some people may not like his music, he is going to keep making it anyways. Tyler also makes references to his flow and how it is perceived by others, saying that it is tight, while comparing it to other rappers who have a slow and monotonous flow. The song ends with Tyler stating that he is "back for another one", showing that he plans to keep making music and keep his fans engaged.


One interesting fact about the song One is that it is featured on Tyler The Creator's debut mixtape titled Bastard, which was released in 2009. Another interesting fact is that the song is a collaboration between Tyler The Creator and Casey Veggies, who is an American rapper and songwriter. The song also features a sample from the song "Season of the Witch" by Donovan. Additionally, the song's lyrics have been noted for Tyler The Creator's unique style and attention to detail. The song has been compared to other popular hip-hop songs, such as Jay-Z's "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" and Nas' "Made You Look". The song has also been praised for Tyler The Creator's use of wordplay and clever rhymes. Furthermore, the song has been noted for its raw and aggressive sound, which is a hallmark of Tyler's music.


The chords for Tyler The Creator's song One are not currently known.


Line by Line Meaning

The moment you've all been waiting for
This is it, it’s finally here.


Uh, say hello to the great one
Hey, meet the one and only, me.


Mixtapes for free homie, here take one
I’ve got some free music for you, check it out.


It might come in handy, a record deal was the best thing
This music might come in handy, getting signed to a label was the biggest thing that could have happened.


Y'all can hand me, my squad, the new Grammy family
My crew and I deserve a Grammy, we're the new family getting that.


Uh, but they ain't feelin' it, oh well, more bars, I'm spillin' it
They don’t appreciate my music, so I’m just going to keep writing bars and putting it out there anyway.


Every time I touch a mic they be like yo, your touch is tight
Whenever I perform, they tell me I’m awesome.


Y'all's focus [?] slow shots, bash so hard and slow
You guys are too slow and gentle, I'm going hard and fast.


Just like a robot, you not hot man
You’re like a machine, no flavor, you’re not good.


I'm sorry for the truth, Customized Greatly, killin' shit
This is the truth, I'm putting out some of the best music, with the best raps.


Casey feels sorry in the booth, uh
Casey seems sad while recording, maybe feeling some pain, his music shows that.


Flow's so sweet they put fillings in my tooth, yeah
My flow is so good it's like a sweet candy, it gave me a cavity.


Ace the Creator on the beat
Ace the Creator is the one producing the beat.


Casey Veggies on the vocals got you niggas in a chokehold, uh oh
Casey Veggies is killing it on the vocals right now, you're in trouble.


The difference between me and them rappers
Here’s why I’m different from other rappers.


Is I wear clothes fresh out the wrapper
I stay fresh all the time, like clothes that have just been unwrapped.


Undivided attention, the show's on
Everyone's paying full attention, the spotlight is on.


And no cancelled shit, it must go on
No canceled events or shows, we keep it going no matter what.


Nigga, volume, too, uh, turn up the volume, too
Turn the volume up, too loud for you to handle.


I'm crazy lyrically, come get at me seriously
My lyrics are insane, come at me with some serious competition.


Niggas know I kill 'em mentally and spiritually
People know my rhymes destroy them mentally and spiritually.


First mixtape was hot, I hope you fear me
My first mixtape was amazing, feel some fear from me.


Believe that, y'all niggas didn't believe that he rap
Believe it or not, nobody thought I could rap back then.


And now y'all bob your heads to the things that he rap
But now everyone's enjoying my music and vibing to it.


This nigga hated and she clap, no handshakes leave daps
Some people hate on me, but I don't do handshakes, I only do daps (fist bumps)


Damn, back for another one with robots
Here I am, back again, accompanied by my crew, the robots.


I'm so hot, you're cold, now here's a fucking sweater
I'm so hot and on fire, you're the opposite, so here’s a sweater to keep you warm.


Look, I can't have no other fun
I can’t have any other fun, but to make music and write rhymes.


With my pops probably cause he out with his other son
I probably can't have fun with my dad, he’s busy with his other son.


But, I'm super steezy like my last beat
I’m super stylish, like the last beat I made.


My bitch super greezy like her lunch be granola bars
My girl is super fly, just like her healthy but tasty granola bars.


I spill healthy verses, call 'em granola bars
My lyrics are healthy for your mind and soul, like granola bars.


Now every bitch wanna eat her Casey Veggies with no salt
Now every woman wants to be with Casey Veggies, no added seasoning needed.


Now it's so crazy, other people than my moms is callin' me baby
It’s crazy how other people call me β€˜baby’, aside from my mom.


My nigga get ya hopes down, you couldn't persuade me
Don' t get your hopes up, you can't convince me to work with you.


To collaborate with you niggas, ya lyrics is lazy
I can’t work with you, your rhymes are weak and unoriginal.


I'm undefeated, but the suede shoes is Puma
I’ve never lost, and my shoes are made by Puma.


I'm the cancer and the tumor with the drums and the tubas blastin'
I am the disease and the cause, with drums and tubas playing loud.


I'm a crook and it's a castle
I'm a criminal of a specific place.


If I am the shit, then I'm guessin' my mom's a asshole
If I’m really talented, then my mom is actually an unpleasant person.


Back for another one (Goddamn)
Here I am, back again, stronger.


Back for another one (Yeah, because I'm)
Here I am for more music, and make no mistake, it’s because of what I’ve got.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bodionio Nkono Telesphore, Tyler Okonma

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@chocolatepudding4life

this is the most devious sounding beat ever 😭

@kvylxaq

that’s why it’s good

@Shiloh1234

This will forever be one of my favorite things in this whole world

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@FL0RITE

Thanks for this! πŸ’—

@FL0RITE

Literally my favourite

@craikiff

so good bruh

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