"Thought I Was Dead" is a new english song by Tyler, The Creator, featuring ScHoolboy Q. Released on Tyler's official YouTube channel, it’s the eleventh track on his album CHROMAKOPIA. The song was written by Tyler, The Creator and ScHoolboy… Read More
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[Intro: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold & Sample]
(You don't wanna, go to war with a soldier)
(You don't wanna, go to war with a soldier, you niggas thought I was dead, you niggas thought I was dead)
(You don't wanna, go to war with a soldier, you niggas thought I was dead, you niggas thought I was dead)
(You don't wanna, go to war with a soldier, you niggas thought I was dead, you niggas thought I was dead, there's more to life than just fuckin' workin', bro, they thought I was dead)
Okay, bitch I’ve been trapped in the zoo
Nigga got packs like a cracks of a tooth (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
I need some space like the back of a coupe
I'm tryna magic wand, I'm tryna poof, so (They thought I was dead, hm, uh)
Grab the blammer (Hm), fuck all the glitz and the glamour (Hm)
I want a crib in Atlanta, holdin' me and my bitch in your Pampers (Hm)
Them niggas thought I was dead (Hm)
Them niggas thought I was dead (You ain't gon' see me)
You niggas thought I was dead (No-no way)
You niggas thought I was dead (Turn to a ghost)
Them niggas thought I was dead (I'm over this shit)
Them niggas thought I was dead (I'm over this shit)
(They thought I was dead, dea-ea-ead)
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
You niggas thought I was dead
[Verse 1: ScHoolboy Q & Santigold]
Get love in the hood, but I must leave (Yeah)
Born way in the Hills where they can't see (Can't see)
Swear I burn twenty Ms, 2018 (Yeah)
Like I play for the Bills, goin' O-D (They thought I was dead)
Niggas tend to get rich and they act weird (Act weird)
How you walkin' up the party with your butt pierced? (Mm, uh)
Shit, I'd rather play golf 'til the check clear (Yeah)
Niggas turn 35 now they out here (They thought I was dead)
Nigga, Rolls or the Royce, tryna program
I was really outside with the dopeman
Now I really got Ms, nigga, no chance
I don't wanna be seen in your bromance, hm
[Break: Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
Packed in, god damn, dat dream
Never seen a nigga with a fuckin' (They thought I was)
Cat game, if a nigga think he gon' get
Blatt-blatt-blatt-blatt
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, ScHoolboy Q]
You niggas thought I was dead (Yeah)
You niggas thought I was dead (Suu)
You niggas thought I was dead (Oh)
You niggas thought I was dead (You niggas thought I was dead)
Niggas thought I was dead (Woah, I was dead)
Niggas thought I was dead (Woah, woah)
You niggas thought I was dead (Dea-ea-ead)
You niggas thought I was dead (They thought I was dead)
[Bridge: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, Bonita Smith, Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
I don't wanna be found (Mm, uh), I don't wanna be down (Mm, uh)
I don't wanna be found (Mm, uh), I don't wanna be down (Mm, uh)
I don't wanna be found (Woo), I don't wanna be down (Oh, you know Tyler, his talk)
I don't wanna be found (I'm so sick of these niggas), I don't wanna be down (They don't know you, ooh, ah)
[Verse 2: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
White boys mockin' this shit and y'all mad at me? Y'all can suck my dick (Suck my dick)
Pull up old tweets, pull up old t-shirts, all that, I moonwalk over that bitch (Hee-hee)
T-T changed like the fit got dirty
I was young man, then a nigga hit thirty
I was one mill', then a nigga hit thirty
Bitch, you ain't Coco Gauff, you can't serve me (Mm, uh)
You anti-war? Hm, yeah, right
Niggas runnin' they mouth, keep it airtight
I'ma crash shit out 'til my hair white (Mm, uh)
I got too much drive, I'm a terabyte (Mm, uh)
I got a big ol' head, I ain't like these niggas (Niggas)
Nuh uh, don't put me with these niggas (Niggas)
I'on "Haha, keke" with these niggas (Niggas)
Loiter Squad, baby, I don't be with these niggas (Niggas)
Same boys with me since back-back then (Mm, uh)
Everything I said I do, I did (True story)
Talk my shit? I sure damn will (Mm, uh)
You ain't like that shit? I's do it again (Mm, uh)
Five in the morning, I be hatin' on shit (Mm, uh)
Ten in the evening, I be hatin' on shit (Mm, uh)
Ten years later, mighta changed my mind (Mm, uh)
I'm a fake-ass bitch, don't kill me (Mm, uh)
I'm a hypocrite, ain't real, ain't really
I'm a big troll, haha, I'm silly (I'm silly)
Fuck you know about being better than them niggas that you hate?
You ain't good at shit, you can't feel me
Talk your one-trick goat, I'm billy (Mm, uh)
Shoutout papa, he for real (Mm, yeah, uh)
Don't test V, he pop for real (Mm, uh)
Had to call him like, "Stop and chill" (Mm, uh, ah), look
I tries to be out the way
I like the farm with the lake, I like some truth in my space
Y'all niggas friendly and fake
"That's big bro," how? When y'all met yesterday?
This feel Planet of the Apes
Why am I filled with this hate?
Got freedom in every way
Y'all wanna take what I got, but y'all do not got what it take
I don't wanna be found, ya ho (Yeah, yeah)
I don't wanna be down, ya ho (Yeah, yeah)
I don't like comin' around, ya ho (Yeah, yeah)
I will not, "Knock-knock," at your door (Yeah)
Just me, that's what I said (Ayy, ayy)
Trav', these niggas is fed' (Ayy, ayy)
Me, I'm overhead (Ayy, ayy)
These niggas thought I was dead
[Intro: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold & Sample]
In the opening section, Tyler addresses those who underestimated him, asserting his strength and resilience. The repeated sample and aggressive tone create a sense of intensity, as Tyler reflects on his journey and mocks those who believed he had lost relevance. He positions himself as a "soldier," ready to confront anyone who challenges his place in hip-hop. This intro establishes Tyler’s intention to call out imitators and detractors.
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
The chorus reinforces Tyler’s message of self-assertion. He repeatedly declares, “You niggas thought I was dead,” underlining the disbelief he feels from those who underestimated his staying power. Tyler uses this repetitive line to emphasize his resilience and refusal to be overshadowed in a competitive industry.
[Verse 1: ScHoolboy Q & Santigold]
ScHoolboy Q joins in, adding his perspective on the superficial aspects of fame. He juxtaposes his own journey from the streets to wealth and success, criticizing those who abandon authenticity for fame. Q’s lyrics reflect a hardened perspective, acknowledging the toll of his success while maintaining his core identity. This verse strengthens the track’s narrative of rejecting industry trends and staying true to one’s roots.
[Break: Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
The break acts as an aggressive interlude, with Tyler expressing frustration over those who underestimate his drive. The energy is amplified with a rapid, almost chaotic flow, as he confronts those who might challenge him, using intense imagery to illustrate his refusal to be subdued.
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, ScHoolboy Q]
The chorus reappears, now featuring contributions from Santigold and ScHoolboy Q, reinforcing the song’s central message. The repetition serves as a mantra, affirming Tyler’s resilience and cementing the defiant tone of the track.
[Bridge: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, Bonita Smith, Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
In the bridge, Tyler expresses his desire to distance himself from the industry's negativity and superficiality. He emphasizes his preference for solitude, indicating the toll that fame and scrutiny have taken on him. This introspective moment reveals a more vulnerable side, contrasting with the song’s otherwise aggressive tone.
[Verse 2: Tyler, The Creator, Santigold, Tyler, The Creator & Santigold]
Tyler dives deeper into his frustrations with the industry's superficiality, addressing cultural appropriation and the hollow praise of his imitators. He reflects on his growth and maturity, underscoring his desire to remain authentic. Tyler also criticizes the hypocrisy of those who support him while simultaneously doubting him, highlighting his determination to remain true to himself amidst criticism and praise.
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"Thought I Was Dead" is a new english song by Tyler, The Creator, featuring ScHoolboy Q. Released on Tyler's official YouTube channel, it’s the eleventh track on his album CHROMAKOPIA. The song was written by Tyler, The Creator and ScHoolboy Q, produced by Tyler himself, and introduces a boisterous, rebellious energy to the project. Packed with a critique on culture vultures in hip-hop, the track merges intensity and introspection, marking another powerful collaboration between the two artists.
The theme of “Thought I Was Dead” centers on Tyler's confidence and resilience in an industry he sees as fraught with fakeness and superficiality. Through hard-hitting verses and vivid imagery, Tyler reasserts his dominance, challenges those who mimic his style, and places himself above those who he feels lack authenticity. With ScHoolboy Q’s verses adding to the track's gritty narrative, both artists explore the dissonance between commercial success and staying true to one’s roots.
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The "THOUGHT I WAS DEAD" song is sung by Tyler, The Creator featuring ScHoolboy Q
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Tyler, The Creator released "THOUGHT I WAS DEAD" song on Oct 28, 2024.
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