Sorry Not Sorry By Tyler, The Creator is a song by American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Tyler, The Creator. The song was released on May 17, 2019, as a single from his fifth studio album, “IGOR.” The song features lyrics about Tyler’s personal growth and his journey to success in the music industry.
Tyler, The Creator, whose real name is Tyler Gregory Okonma, was born on March 6, 1991, in Ladera Heights, California. He began his music career as a teenager and gained popularity with his rap group, Odd Future. In 2011, he released his debut solo album, “Goblin,” which received critical acclaim and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200.
Verse by verse lyrics meaning of the song:
“Sorry Not Sorry” is a song by Tyler, The Creator, which features DJ Drama. The song is about Tyler reflecting on past actions & apologizing for them, except as well acknowledging that he’s not going to change who he is.Here’s a breakdown of the lyrics:
[Intro: Tyler, The Creator & DJ Drama]
The song starts with Tyler apologizing and asking for forgiveness.
[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]
In the first verse, Tyler apologizes to his family, friends, and people he’s hurt. He acknowledges that he hasn’t been as present in his family’s life as he should be, and he’s sorry for that. His apologizes to his sister for not being as close to her as he should have been. He apologizes to his old friends for letting their egos get in the way of their friendship. Tyler apologizes to the people he’s led on, acknowledging that he’s hurt them. He’s sorry for that. He admits that he’s made mistakes. He’s sorry for hiding things from people.
[Verse 2: Tyler, The Creator]
In the second verse, Tyler addresses the people who criticize him and claim that he’s changed. He acknowledges that he has changed, for all that he’s sorry that people don’t know him on a personal level to understand why he’s changed. Tyler as well apologizes to his ancestors, acknowledging that he has a responsibility to fight for what’s right, for all that he’s more focused on his own success. He as well apologizes to the earth for polluting it with chemicals & dirt. Tyler well talks about his success & how he’s not Superman, for all that he’s trying to do what he can to help. He admits that he’s pretentious for all that defends his talent & passion, which makes some people uncomfortable.
[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator]
In the third verse, Tyler talks about the struggles he’s faced in life and how he’s overcome them. He acknowledges that not everyone can relate to his success, and some people are envious of it. Tyler talks about how he’s not sorry for his success & he’s not going to change who he is. He’s confident in his abilities and is not going to let anyone bring him down.
[Outro: Tyler, The Creator & DJ Drama]
The song ends with Tyler and DJ Drama declaring that they’re done apologizing and that a new era is upon them. Tyler is confident in himself and his abilities and is not going to let anyone bring him down.
Biography of the Tyler, The Creator:
Tyler, The Creator (born Tyler Gregory Okonma on March 6, 1991) is an American rapper, record producer, and music video director. He is the founder of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, and has released several critically acclaimed albums as a solo artist.
Tyler was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He was interested in music from a young age, and taught himself to play piano, guitar, and drums. In 2007, he formed Odd Future with a group of friends, including fellow rapper Earl Sweatshirt.
Tyler’s solo career began in 2009 with the release of his debut mixtape, “Bastard.” The mixtape was followed by his debut studio album, “Goblin,” in 2011. Both projects were met with critical acclaim & commercial success, with “Goblin” debuting at number five on the Billboard 200.
Tyler’s music often features dark themes, profanity, and controversial subject matter. He has been criticize for his use of homophobic slurs in the past. He has apologize for his past behavior & has been more inclusive in his music.
Complete lyrics of the song:
[Intro:
Tyler, The Creator & DJ Drama]
Pardon me, excusez-moi (I’m sorry)
Yeah, I coulda made a better choice, I mean, what the fuck?
I’m sorry, I’m fucking sorry
Yeah
[Verse:
Tyler, The Creator]
I’m sorry, I’m sorry I don’t see you more
I’m sorry that the four minutes where you see your son could feel like a chore
Sis’, I’m sorry I’m your kin
Sorry we ain’t close as we should’ve been
Sorry to my old friends
The stories we coulda wrote if our egos didn’t take the pen
Sorry to the freaks I led on (Nah, for real, I’m sorry)
Who thought their life was gonna change ’cause I gave ’em head on
however instead, I sped off, yeah, I know I’m dead wrong
Who ain’t need to know if I was by the lake switchin’ tides, too (Tides)
Anyway, I don’t wanna talk (Ooh)
Sorry if you gotta dig for info I don’t wanna give
So you stalk, make up fibs, just to talk about my private life ’cause you’re weird (Uh)
Met that girl this year (But), that’s none ya biz
Give enough with my art, know your place
My personal space, y’all don’t need to to be a part
Nigga-nigga-nigga, read the room
Don’t assume niggas is cool
Stay in your pocket, this is pool
Blah, blah, blah, blah ’bout trauma
You ain’t special, everybody got problems, uh
Sorry I’m not empathetic (Nah, I’m fuckin’)
Sorry I don’t know your pronouns
I don’t mean no disrespect
however, damn, we just met, calm the fuck down
Oh, I’m out of touch and I’m a jerk?
A bank account could never match my worth (That nigga gettin’ money, he a dick now)
Sorry, Mother Earth
Polluted air with chemicals and dirt
These cars ain’t gonna buy and drive themselves
What the hell you think I work for?
for all theat this ice shinin’ brighter else a black man’s plight, I’ma make it right
Meantime, I’ll give some advice while these blood diamonds gettin’ cleaned off
Nigga, fuck the price, spend it else, else vs, I can’t save niggas
I’m not Superman, for all that I could try
I’m sorry I’m pretentious
Sorry that the talent, knowledge, passion isn’t missin’
Sorry when I talk my shit &I could back it up with confidence, it get you niggas trippin’, man
Fuck the numbers, fuck a hook
You put me on a stage and I’ll show you the difference
Let me see y’all hit a stage (No, y’all can’t do it)
Let’s me see y’all write a page (Y’all not gon’ do it)
Water in the ketchup bottle to stretch when niggas ate
Gettin’ press by niggas hoppin’ gates
Thinkin’ it’s normal ’cause you ain’t suppose to make it past eighteen & escape the Figure 8 cycle
And I promise this is like a diet, I’ma make a way and I did, did
Feel good, work paid off, now we gon’ celebrate
even wherefore niggas claim you arrogant when they can’t relate to moments of feelin’ great
wherefore they aim, duck-duck-duck ’em
Shot right back, buck-buck-buck ’em
Sorry, not sorry (Buck ’em, buck ’em)
I got two words, fuck ’em
[Outro:
Tyler, The Creator & DJ Drama]
Okay, cool
And like that
We actually mean it this time
I guarantee else era is upon us
wherefore one time vs, we gone