Yo, who dat boy? Who him is?
Him that nig-ga, I swear
Stand up guy, him don't need no chair
Well, where the f*ck him at?
'Cause nigg*, I'm right here
I don't shop at the mall, all y'all just
Dumb mothaf*cka
I'm a goddamn artist
You can give me some markers and I'll draw you a closet
And you know that it's GOLF
Bitch go on and make the deposit
nigg* fresh to death like he got dressed in a coffin
Cons, overalls, and a striped shirt
The boy drip swag like a broken faucet
It's runnin', nigg*, I'm runnin' sh*t
That cherry be the bomb like he ran in Boston
Won't stop 'til the cops surround him
One nigg* jiggy and the other awesome
With his f*ckin' face blown off, that's how they found him
It's Young T
Who dat boy? Who him is?
Who dat boy? Who him is?
nigg*, who dat boy? Who him is?
Who dem boys? nigg*, who dem is, nigg*?
Why you nigg*s feel like that?
Mad 'cause a nigg* neck chill like that
Mad 'cause a nigg* push wheel like that?
Why you puttin' bad vibes in the air like that?
nigg* who dem boys?
Who dem is? nigg*, who dem is?
Who else step in this bitch this jig?
Who else your bitch say got a Bic this big?
Who else came through with a wrist this flick?
nigg*, Guess my pants, do my dance
Spin around, bitch, you could kiss my ass
Never seen a nigg* in this much Raf
Still doin' math when I miss my class
Was it Summertime '06, had the number Nine
nigg*, never mind, was another time before Vince
Had the Gucci gold tips with the letterman
nigg*, dollar sign was my favorite number at the time
Fresh freshman 'til they skip my ass
Senior citizen, don't forget my pass
Been that nigg* and you knew that there
Make the dick disappear, how she do that there?
Who dat boy? Who him is?
Who dat boy? Who him is?
nigg*, who dat boy? Who him is?
Who dem boys? nigg*, who dem is, nigg*?
Why you nigg*s feel like that?
Mad 'cause a nigg* neck chill like that
Mad 'cause a nigg* push weight like that?
Why you puttin' bad vibes in the?
f*ck the rap, I'm tryna own a planet
From my other f*ckin' business ventures
These nigg*s these days
Actin' like some bitches, like they're f*ckin' with ya (yeah)
Teeth is glistenin', Jesus, Christmas
He just sh*ttin', she exquisite, bitches be expensive (oh, no, nigg*)
And I don't even need attention
WANG$AP on the bumper sticker, f*ck you nigg*s
f*ck global warming, my neck is so frío
I'm currently lookin' for '95 Leo
My mom say she worried because I'm so ill
I should stay in bed, but got too much bread
To make, she said watch my weight
So I stayed home and start eatin' some meals
Get out of my way, way
Boy that's McLaren, that's zero to sixty in two-point-nueve, I'm gone
f*ck
"Who Dat Boy" by Tyler the Creator is a song about being unapologetically yourself and being proud of who you are. In the first verse, Tyler asserts his confidence by saying "I'm a goddamn artist/ You can give me some markers and I'll draw you a closet", indicating that he is secure in his creativity and doesn't need to conform to societal norms to express himself. He also references his unique sense of style by saying "The boy drip swag like a broken faucet/ It's runnin', nigg*, I'm runnin' sh*t", showcasing his individuality and confidence.
The chorus repeats the question "Who dat boy?" and "Who dem boys?", which can be interpreted as Tyler challenging his critics to not only recognize him as an individual, but also his collective group of friends and fellow artists. The second verse continues to highlight Tyler's individuality and confidence, with references to his fashion choices and his rise to success.
Overall, "Who Dat Boy" is a song that celebrates standing out from the crowd and being proud of who you are, even if it means going against societal norms and expectations.
Yo, who dat boy? Who him is?
Tyler is asking who the person he is referring to is.
Him that nig-ga, I swear
Tyler is confirming that the person he is referring to is indeed that person.
Stand up guy, him don't need no chair
Tyler is saying that the person he is referring to is a strong and independent individual who does not need support.
Well, where the f*ck him at?
Tyler is asking where the person he is referring to is.
'Cause nigg*, I'm right here
Tyler is saying that he is the person that he has been referring to.
I don't shop at the mall, all y'all justDumb mothaf*cka
Tyler is saying that he does not shop at the mall, unlike other people who are, in his opinion, stupid.
I'm a goddamn artistYou can give me some markers and I'll draw you a closet
Tyler is saying that he is an artist and can create something as elaborate as a closet with just markers.
And you know that it's GOLFBitch go on and make the deposit
Tyler is saying that the brand he represents is GOLF and that the listener should pay to support it.
nigg* fresh to death like he got dressed in a coffinCons, overalls, and a striped shirtThe boy drip swag like a broken faucet
Tyler is saying that he is stylish and fashionable, even to the point of looking like he just got dressed in a coffin. He is wearing Converse shoes, overalls, and a striped shirt and his sense of style is like a faucet that drips without stopping.
It's runnin', nigg*, I'm runnin' sh*tThat cherry be the bomb like he ran in Boston
Tyler is saying that he is in charge of things because he is so good at what he does. He refers to a cherry that is like a bomb because it is explosive, much like his own performance. He references Boston as a place where someone can run, and implies that he is running at a fast pace like someone from Boston would.
Won't stop 'til the cops surround himOne nigg* jiggy and the other awesomeWith his f*ckin' face blown off, that's how they found him
Tyler is saying that he will not stop what he is doing until it causes a major stir or situation. He is describing two people, one being jiggy (or flashy) and the other being awesome (or great). He implies that they may be subject to violence as well.
It's Young T
Tyler signs off as Young T.
Why you nigg*s feel like that?Mad 'cause a nigg* neck chill like thatMad 'cause a nigg* push wheel like that?Why you puttin' bad vibes in the air like that?nigg* who dem boys?
Tyler is asking why people are so negative towards him. He thinks they may be jealous of his success or wealth (which is implied by his neck chain and car). He is also asking who these people are.
Who else step in this bitch this jig?Who else your bitch say got a Bic this big?Who else came through with a wrist this flick?
Tyler is asking who else could have as much swagger as he does. He references a pen or pencil (bic) as an example, saying that nobody else could have or handle something that big or unique.
nigg*, Guess my pants, do my danceSpin around, bitch, you could kiss my ass
Tyler is saying that he is so confident in himself that he does not care what others think of him. He invites people to guess what's on his pants, but also dares them to ridicule him. He then turns around to show off his butt, essentially inviting others to kiss it.
Never seen a nigg* in this much RafStill doin' math when I miss my class
Tyler is saying that he is wearing Raf Simons, a designer known for his unique and avant-garde designs, and that nobody has ever looked as good in it before. He also says that he is still doing math despite skipping class.
Was it Summertime '06, had the number Ninenigg*, never mind, was another time before VinceHad the Gucci gold tips with the lettermannigg*, dollar sign was my favorite number at the time
Tyler is reminiscing about his past, specifically about the year 2006 when he wore a shirt with the number 9 on it. There was a time before the rapper Vince Staples became famous. Tyler also had Gucci shoes with gold accents and a letterman jacket. At one point, he liked the dollar sign more than any other number or symbol.
Fresh freshman 'til they skip my assSenior citizen, don't forget my passBeen that nigg* and you knew that thereMake the dick disappear, how she do that there?
Tyler is saying that he was once a fresh and new student until he was no longer wanted or needed at school (when they skipped him). He is now older and doesn't want anyone to forget that he is still important. He has always been a successful person and is asking how his partner performs sexual acts.
f*ck the rap, I'm tryna own a planetFrom my other f*ckin' business ventures
Tyler is saying that he is not focused solely on music, but has other businesses he is trying to set up with a bigger goal in mind: owning a planet.
These nigg*s these daysActin' like some bitches, like they're f*ckin' with ya (yeah)Teeth is glistenin', Jesus, ChristmasHe just sh*ttin', she exquisite, bitches be expensive (oh, no, nigg*)
Tyler is saying that some people act like they are friends, but are really just trying to use him or get something from him. He mentions that women are sometimes very expensive (to maintain), saying that a woman may be overdressed or too much to handle.
And I don't even need attentionWANG$AP on the bumper sticker, f*ck you nigg*s
Tyler is saying that he does not need external validation or attention. He only needs his brand WANG$AP on a bumper sticker and doesn't care about anyone else.
f*ck global warming, my neck is so fríoI'm currently lookin' for '95 LeoMy mom say she worried because I'm so illI should stay in bed, but got too much breadTo make, she said watch my weightSo I stayed home and start eatin' some meals
Tyler jokes about global warming because his neck chain makes him feel cold even when the world is getting hotter. He is looking for a 1995 Leonardo DiCaprio movie, and his mother is worried about him being sick. She advises him to rest and watch his weight, but he chooses to work and eat instead.
Get out of my way, wayBoy that's McLaren, that's zero to sixty in two-point-nueve, I'm gone
Tyler is telling other people to get out of his way because he is driving a McLaren car, which goes from zero to sixty miles per hour in 2.9 seconds. He is driving away quickly as if to say he is done with the conversation.
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Written by: Tyler Okonma, Rakim Mayers
