Sweet / I thought you wanted to dance is a song by Tyler, the Creator, an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. The song is from his sixth studio album, “Call Me If You Get Lost,” which was released on June 25, 2021, under Columbia Records.
The song features Tyler’s signature style of blending various genres, including hip-hop, R&B, and soul. It begins with a sample of a vintage jazz tune before transitioning into a modern, upbeat hip-hop track. The song also features guest vocals from Canadian singer Brent Faiyaz, who provides a smooth R&B-infused chorus.
Lyrically, the song is about Tyler’s experience falling in love with someone who he believed had similar feelings for him, only to be disappointed when he realized that the other person was not interested in a serious relationship. In the first verse, Tyler raps about the initial excitement of meeting someone new and feeling a strong connection with them. However, in the second verse, he expresses his frustration and confusion when he realizes that the other person is not as invested in the relationship as he is.
The song’s music video, directed by Wolf Haley (Tyler’s alter ego), features Tyler and Brent Faiyaz dancing in various locations, including a vintage train and a neon-lit nightclub. The video’s aesthetic is inspired by classic Hollywood films and showcases Tyler’s signature style of blending vintage and modern elements.
Verse by verse meaning of the song:
Sweet / i thought you wanted to dance is a song by American rapper Tyler, the Creator, which was released on June 25, 2021. The song features guest appearances by Brent Faiyaz and Fana Hues, and it was produced by Tyler himself. The track is part of Tyler’s sixth studio album, “Call Me If You Get Lost,” and it has received critical acclaim for its smooth and sultry production, as well as Tyler’s introspective and emotional lyrics.
The song begins with a voicemail message from Tyler, telling his lover to call him when she gets lost. The lyrics then describe Tyler’s love for his partner, comparing her to sugar because she is so sweet. He also expresses his feelings of infinite love for her, saying that not even a diamond could put a dent in it. The chorus repeats the line “they should call you sugar, you’re so sweet,” emphasizing the sweetness of Tyler’s lover.
The second half of the song, Sweet / I thought you wanted to dance is a song by Tyler, the Creator sees Tyler reflecting on a failed relationship with another woman. He regrets that they met and connected, as he feels mixed signals from her. And compares their relationship to dirty dishes, as they were in sync but didn’t blink. He also admits that his ego is a problem, as he desires what he wants and goes after it. The song ends with Tyler wondering what his love interest’s new partner has that he doesn’t and expressing his desire to take her away.
Biography of the Tyler:
Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and music video director. He was born on March 6, 1991, in Ladera Heights, California.
Tyler grew up in a single-parent household with his mother and sister. He had a difficult childhood and struggled with anger issues, which he channeled into music. Tyler began creating music on his own using software he found on the internet, and he eventually formed the hip hop collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) with his friends in 2007.
Tyler gained recognition with the release of his debut mixtape, “Bastard,” in 2009. The mixtape was praised for its dark and controversial themes, which included drug use, violence, and homophobia. Tyler’s unique sound and style helped him stand out in the hip hop scene, and he continued to gain popularity with his subsequent releases.
In 2011, Tyler released his debut studio album, “Goblin,” which was a critical and commercial success. The album debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Tyler continued to release successful albums, including “Wolf” (2013), “Cherry Bomb” (2015), and “Flower Boy” (2017), which was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Tyler’s music often deals with themes of identity, mental health, and relationships. He has been praised for his creativity and willingness to experiment with different sounds and genres. Tyler is also known for his unique fashion sense and has collaborated with several fashion brands.
Complete lyrics of the song:
No, no, no, no, no, no, listen, listen (call me when you get lost, lost)
The driver gon’ drop you off
Alright, it’s warm (call me when you get lost, lost)
The waterfall is crazy
I don’t know, make somethin’ up, tell him somethin’
Uh, come on
Still on the boat
Call me if you get lost
You and I, we fell in love
I ain’t read the signs, ain’t know what it was
But God gotta know he might have peaked when he made you
The cosmos’ only mistake is what they named you (what that mean?)
They should call you sugar, you’re so sweet
Well, they should call you sugar
‘Cause you’re so sweet to me
Well, they should call you sugar, sugar, oh, you’re so sweet
‘Cause, baby, you’re the sweetest, sweetest, sweetest thing I’ve known
Baby, you’re the sweetest thing
Even if
You left me out here stranded
My feelings wouldn’t change a bit
(You know how I feel about you, are you ready?)
You know how I feel, baby
Infinite
The love I have for you, a diamond couldn’t put a dent in it (uh, go to the bridge thing, okay)
Darling, you’re the wind under my wings
My heart beats triple time when I see you
Somethin’ I can’t control
If I compared you, the sun is a stand-in (sun)
You got a smile that could light up a planet (smile) yeah (oh, oh)
And I just wanted you to know (they should call you sugar)
They should call you sugar, you’re so sweet
Well, they should call you sugar (why?)
‘Cause you’re so sweet to me (sugar)
Well, they should call you sugar (sugar) you’re so sweet (oh, oh)
‘Cause, baby, you’re the sweetest, sweetest, sweetest thing I’ve known (ooh, girl)
You’re the sweetest
They should call you sugar, you’re so sweet (sugar, sugar, sugar, sugar)
Well, they should call you sugar (why?)
‘Cause you’re so sweet to me
Well, they should call you sugar, you’re so sweet (you’re so sweet to me)
‘Cause, baby, you’re the sweetest, sweetest, sweetest (I know)
And you look so good (yeah)
And you smell so good (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You’re the sweetest (yeah)
Yeah, you are, ha-ha
Sweet like, like motherfuckin’ brown sugar sweet potatoes (are you ready?)
Or somethin’
Ha-ha
The plan was to stick my toe in and
Check the temperature, but
Next thing I know, I’m
I’m drownin’
Appelle-moi si tu te perds
This here for the sunseekers
Run the track
What makes you think
I’m not in love?
How could you know
What’s best for us?
Why am I here
Standing alone?
‘Cause I thought, I thought you wanted to dance, yeah (welcome to the disco)
You’re so good to me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, it felt good to me, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah), yeah, yeah
You’re so good to me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, it felt so good to me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
So, what makes you think (what makes you think)
I’m not in love? (I’m not in love?)
And how could you know (how could you know)
What’s best for us, us, us? (What’s best for us?)
Why am I here (why am I here)
Standing alone? (Standing alone?)
Because I thought you wanted to dance with me
Honestly, it’s all about the timing, yeah (yeah, yeah)
I ain’t mean to lead you on, because
Him and I got some things that we’re trying
But my energy belongs to you
I want you so bad, but not too fast
It’s not your fault, we can’t pretend
Because we both in the wrong
So what makes you think
I’m not in love? (Feels so good)
How could you know, know, know
What’s best for us?
Why am I here
Standing alone?
‘Cause I thought, I thought you wanted to dance, yeah (run the track)
I thought you wanted to dance
I wish that we never met
Like Lego, connection good, but mixed signal
If you say so, like cardio
We stared up and down, but we didn’t blink
Felt like dirty dishes ’cause we was in sync
I swear to God, if you and him never linked
I’d tear that ass up like somethin’ was stole
I’d make them glass balls roll back to your skull
Call a tail number, where you wanna go?
The fuck do he got that I don’t got a lot of?
There go my ego again, that’s the problem
The fuck you expect? I go get what I want
I want you to say you pick me with your voice
I’m twenty-five up, but I can’t buy your choice
You promised to me, but that’s not the point
I’m cancellin’ shoots and I’m cancellin’—
I’m hitchhiking, you pull over, so invitin’
The seat got my name on it, but who driving?
He hiatus, we spend time, and we repeat and we rewind it
Your headlights? It hit my eyelid
Love is blinding, y’all together? Don’t remind me, so confusin’
What we doing? How y’all doing?
Oh, you choosin’ him? Okay, I gotta cope with losing, fuck
I ain’t been sleepin’ well
Twin, I’ll never tell
Stay busy so I don’t think, ’cause downtime is when it sink in
I stare at old pictures, I, I thought you wanted to dance (dance)
Maybe, maybe (for you)
What’s the chance, though?
I wish that we had better timing
I’ll save a dance just for you
So don’t forget about me, ba-ba-ba-da
I’ll save a dance just for you
I wish that we had better timing
I’ll save a dance just for you (only for you, only for you)
So don’t forget about me (no) ba-ba-ba-da
I’ll save a dance just for you