POTATO SALAD
Tyler the Creator Lyrics


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That's hot and horny
Don't say shit like that
AWGE
You gon' show me from the top? Listen
Shout out Harlem, man
Shout out A$AP Rocky, man
AWGE in the building, man
What's good? Is that potato salad?
Yo, listen

Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself
So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt
And got a belt with the holster, I ain't playing games
But got some lil' niggas who would do it, so I pass the controller
You get pressed and X'd out, triangle your nose
Pause your life if you squares try to mess with my O's, whoa
So cut the crap like shit barbers
'Cause we really with the beef like closeted gay fathers
Nigga we get dollars, give 'em to Ben Baller
Exchange for them chains that's all shiny with thick water
I got back pains, neck heavy like whipped cream
My whip clean, and they all white, I whip cream
And cop boys, and I joy stick, I whip cream and cop cribs
I got more space than big jeans, y'all sleeping on me
Explain why they got shit dreams, I'm alien
Got the laser gun with the big beam
Married to the money, my bitch green
No I don't sip lean, but ride around in rockets like Yao Ming
Y'all niggas weak
They thought I was goofy and all mouses
Double C my luggage and fill them with Comme blouses
Y'all cop kush, my nigga, I cop houses
And fill em with some Leo DiCap's and Cole Sprouses, nigga
Where we, Rocky, A$AP, GOLF boy, where we at, nigga in Paris

Fuck clothes, I cop pieces
Couple thots with me and them hoes is like divas
Got my Vans on but they look like sneakers
Flipped a couple packs, BasedGod in the speakers
Bass all in the speakers
In the field like baseball, play ball
Face wall when polices come
I don't rock Chanel, I rock channel
And no this ain't a purse, it's a satchel
Bless at you, nah I ain't sneeze
But if niggas want steam or smoke, bet I match you
Got a bullet with your name on the barrel
If hollows don't clip, you get nip like it's catfood
That dude, when I die they gotta make a statue
Bad attitude this ain't a purse it's a satchel
Go to any nigga with money up in my bracket
Then I think about the state of rapping
All the freshmans in the classes
All the super seniors mumblin' and ramblin'
Mumblin' and rappin'
Mumble rapping?
I find it hard to find actual talent
I find it hard to find a actual challenge
I'm like Shabazz Palace's last acid hit, elaborate
Rap Lab's labyrinth
Word to Kodak's Black's Lazaruth
Calldrops on the album skits (ayo)

I'm the channel that you watch, I'm the ammo in the Glock
Weird nigga, full suit with the sandals and the socks, stop
And based on my neck, boy
You would think I hate glass homes way I'm handling the rocks
Who cast the first stone? Bitch it's me, fuck you thought?
Real grunge nigga, I ain't got a flannel as the top
And I'm picking up guitar, strum nigga
Bum niggas wish they could make a Garden Shed
But they sleeping on me, man, like their arm is dead
I'm a wild nigga boy, and you farmer bred born
You ain't animal, you are corn (haha, yeah)





K shiz, what up, nigga?
I have nothing cool to do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tyler the Creator's song "POTATO SALAD" describe the confidence and success of the singer, who doesn't rely on anyone else's help to succeed. The opening lines, "Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself, So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt," convey the singer's independence and self-reliance. He also boasts about his success, rapping about the expensive clothing and jewelry he owns, such as his "belt with the holster" and "chains that's all shiny with thick water."


Throughout the song, the singer asserts his dominance over others, warning anyone who tries to cross him that they will be "pressed and X'd out." There are also several references to video games, such as "pass the controller" and "joy stick," which create a playful, competitive tone. The lyrics end with a reference to other rappers and their success, which the singer seems to view as inferior to his own.


Overall, "POTATO SALAD" is a confidently delivered rap song that highlights the singer's self-sufficiency and success, while also playfully referencing video games and other rappers.


Line by Line Meaning

That's hot and horny
Expression of excitement or interest


Don't say shit like that
Do not say something inappropriate


AWGE
Reference to the A$AP Rocky-founded creative agency AWGE


You gon' show me from the top? Listen
Request for demonstration


Shout out Harlem, man
Acknowledgement of the Harlem neighborhood of New York City


Shout out A$AP Rocky, man
Acknowledgement of rapper A$AP Rocky


AWGE in the building, man
Reference to the presence of the creative agency AWGE


What's good? Is that potato salad?
Question about the dish being served


Yo, listen
Attention-getting statement


Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself
People ignore me but I am capable of advocating for myself


So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt
Wearing fashionable clothing


And got a belt with the holster, I ain't playing games
Possessing a weapon


But got some lil' niggas who would do it, so I pass the controller
Having others willing to carry out violent acts on behalf of oneself


You get pressed and X'd out, triangle your nose
Physical threat


Pause your life if you squares try to mess with my O's, whoa
Threat to take action against anyone who interferes with drugs or money


So cut the crap like shit barbers
Stop with the nonsense


'Cause we really with the beef like closeted gay fathers
Being involved in violent confrontation


Nigga we get dollars, give 'em to Ben Baller
Making money and giving it to jeweler Ben Baller


Exchange for them chains that's all shiny with thick water
Buying jewelry with large diamonds


I got back pains, neck heavy like whipped cream
Wearing heavy jewelry


My whip clean, and they all white, I whip cream
Driving a clean, white car


And cop boys, and I joy stick, I whip cream and cop cribs
Buying and selling real estate, including homes and apartments


I got more space than big jeans, y'all sleeping on me
Having a lot of success and being underestimated


Explain why they got shit dreams, I'm alien
Questioning the failures of others and feeling different


Got the laser gun with the big beam
Referencing a weapon


Married to the money, my bitch green
Loving money


No I don't sip lean, but ride around in rockets like Yao Ming
Not drinking lean, but feeling like a superstar athlete


Y'all niggas weak
Others lacking in strength


They thought I was goofy and all mouses
People underestimated or misunderstood him


Double C my luggage and fill them with Comme blouses
Packing designer clothes while traveling


Y'all cop kush, my nigga, I cop houses
Buying and selling real estate, including homes and apartments


And fill em with some Leo DiCap's and Cole Sprouses, nigga
Decorating homes with expensive furniture and other items


Where we, Rocky, A$AP, GOLF boy, where we at, nigga in Paris
Referencing the location and collaborators on the song


Fuck clothes, I cop pieces
Preferring to buy collectible items rather than clothing


Couple thots with me and them hoes is like divas
Being surrounded by attractive women


Got my Vans on but they look like sneakers
Wearing casual footwear


Flipped a couple packs, BasedGod in the speakers
Making money and listening to rapper Lil B


Bass all in the speakers
Enjoying loud and intense music


In the field like baseball, play ball
Enjoying life and competition


Face wall when polices come
Avoiding police in order to keep out of legal trouble


I don't rock Chanel, I rock channel
Mispronouncing the name of the fashion brand for comedic effect


And no this ain't a purse, it's a satchel
Correcting someone on the name of an accessory


Bless at you, nah I ain't sneeze
Poking fun at the phrase 'bless you'


But if niggas want steam or smoke, bet I match you
Willingness to engage in violent confrontation


Got a bullet with your name on the barrel
Threat to a specific individual


If hollows don't clip, you get nip like it's catfood
Threat of violent action


That dude, when I die they gotta make a statue
Feeling accomplished and influential


Bad attitude this ain't a purse it's a satchel
Proud of the individual accessories he possesses


Go to any nigga with money up in my bracket
Feeling equal to or better than wealthy peers


Then I think about the state of rapping
Reflecting on the current state of the music industry


All the freshmans in the classes
Observing younger artists in the industry


All the super seniors mumblin' and ramblin'
Critiquing established artists who lack creativity


Mumblin' and rappin'
Disliking the current trend of incoherent lyrics


Mumble rapping?
Questioning the value of unintelligible rap music


I find it hard to find actual talent
Struggling to discover meaningful and skillful musicians


I find it hard to find a actual challenge
Desiring more competition or engagement in the industry


I'm like Shabazz Palace's last acid hit, elaborate
Feeling psychedelic or unconventional


Rap Lab's labyrinth
Feeling trapped in the music industry


Word to Kodak's Black's Lazaruth
Honoring the rapper Kodak Black


Calldrops on the album skits (ayo)
Referencing a popular meme phrase


I'm the channel that you watch, I'm the ammo in the Glock
Being entertaining and dangerous in equal measure


Weird nigga, full suit with the sandals and the socks, stop
Appearing strange or unconventional


And based on my neck, boy
Pride in personal accessories or wealth


You would think I hate glass homes way I'm handling the rocks
Holding and displaying valuable jewelry


Who cast the first stone? Bitch it's me, fuck you thought?
Taking charge and being aggressive


Real grunge nigga, I ain't got a flannel as the top
Being unconventional but genuine


And I'm picking up guitar, strum nigga
Trying new things creatively


Bum niggas wish they could make a Garden Shed
Being superior or more creative than others


But they sleeping on me, man, like their arm is dead
Feeling overlooked or underestimated


I'm a wild nigga boy, and you farmer bred born
Being rebellious or unconventional


You ain't animal, you are corn (haha, yeah)
Insulting someone's lack of creativity or originality


K shiz, what up, nigga?
Acknowledging someone else in the song


I have nothing cool to do
Being bored or unproductive




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Craig Xavier Brockman, Lee Hatim, Melissa A. Elliott, Monica Brown, Rakim Mayers, Tyler Gregory Okonma

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@aaryannaik641

which song
edit: mannn you got me XD
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@kennethadam13

[Intro: Tyler, The Creator]
Yo, now you gon' start me from the top? Listen
Shout out Harlem, man
Shout out A$AP Rocky, man
AWGE in the building, man
What's good? Is that potato salad?
Yo, listen

[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]
Niggas give me the cold shoulder, I can speak for myself
So I keep a high waist and alligator the belt
And got a belt with the holster, I ain't playing games
But got some lil' niggas who would do it so I pass the controller
You get pressed and X out, tri-angle your nose
Pause your life if you squares try to mess with my O's, whoa
So cut the crap like shit barbers
'Cause we really with the beef like closeted gay fathers
Nigga we get dollars, give 'em to Ben Baller
Exchange for them chains that's all shiny with thick water
I got back pains, neck heavy like whipped cream
My whip clean, and they all white, I whip cream
And cop boys and I joystick, I whip cream and cop cribs
I got more space than big jeans, y'all sleeping on me
Explain why they got shit dreams
I'm alien, got the laser gun with the big beam
Married to the money, my bitch green
No I don't sip lean, but ride around in rockets like Yao Ming
Y'all niggas weak
They thought I was goofy and all mouses
Double C my luggage and fill them with Comme blouses
Y'all cop kush, my nigga I cop houses
And fill 'em with some Leo DiCap's and some Cole Sprouses, nigga
Where we? Rocky, A$AP
GOLF, boy, where we at? Nigga in Paris

[Verse 2: A$AP Rocky]
Fuck clothes, I cop pieces
Couple thots with me and them hoes is like divas
Got my Vans on but they look like sneakers
Flipped a couple packs, BasedGod in the speakers
Bass all in the speakers
In the field like baseball, play ball, face wall when polices come
I don't rock Chanel, I rock channel
And no this ain't a purse, it's a satchel (At you)
Bless, at you, nah, I ain't sneeze
But if niggas want steam or smoke, bet I match you
Got a bullet with your name on the barrel
If hollows don't clip, you get nip like it's cat food
That dude, when I die, they gotta make a statue
Bad attitude, this ain't a purse, it's a satchel
Go to any nigga with money up in my bracket
Then I think about the state of rapping
All the freshmens in the classes
All the super seniors' mumblin' and ramblin'
Mumblin' and rappin', mumble rapping?
I find it hard to find actual talent
I find it hard to find an actual challenge
I'm like Shabazz Palace's last acid hit, elaborate
Rap lab's labyrinth, word to Kodak's Black's Lazarus
"CALLDROPS" on the album skits

[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator]
Ayo, I'm the channel that you watch, I'm the ammo in the Glock
Weird nigga, full suit with the sandals and the socks, stop
And based on my neck boy
You would think I hate glass homes way I'm handling the rocks
Who cast the first stone? Bitch, it's me, fuck you thought?
Real grunge nigga, I ain't got a flannel as the top
And I'm picking up guitar, strum nigga
Bum niggas wish they could make a garden shed
But they sleeping on me man like their arm is dead
I'm a wild nigga boy and you farmer bred, born
You ain't animal, you are, corn, hahaha, yeah!

[Outro: Tyler, The Creator]
K shiz, what up, nigga!



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When Jaden said: “ “

I felt that😔

@zoharargov420pussyhunter

Same

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@ironsurge1017

Shit went hard as well

@Apputhegreat12

Stfu or Tyler will make a salad outta you

@Potato.69420

Aravind Subhash I wouldn’t mind that 😉 (No Homo)

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@matthewmccaleb5854

Can’t believe Kanye and Jay Z made a song about these two back in 2011.

@aaryannaik641

which song
edit: mannn you got me XD
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