Tyler, The Creator

Lyrics

[Intro: Shane Powers]
Right now we got some new music only here on Golf Radio!
(God I love this sample)
We're going to dance
And exercise
And have some fun
[Chorus]
I ain't got time for these niggas
Better throw a watch at the boy
Had my boys in this bitch, looking like a seminar
Who the fuck you talking to, motherfucker?
Boy, I ain't got time for these bitches
Better throw a clock at these hoes
Have these hoes in this bitch looking for a water hose
Who the fuck you talking to, motherfucker?
Boy, I ain't got time

[Verse 1]
Boy, I need a Kleenex
How I got this far? Boy, I can't believe it
That I got this car, so I take the scenic
Passenger a white boy, look like River Phoenix
First, happy birthday!
You bitch-ass nigga, yup, I'm thirsty
Them little shots that you threw, they ain't hurt me
I ain't fuck with your bitch-ass in the first place
[Chorus]
I ain't got time for these niggas
Better throw a watch at the boy
Had my boys in this bitch, looking like a seminar
Who the fuck you talking to, motherfucker?
Boy, I ain't got time for these bitches
Better throw a clock at these hoes
Have these hoes in this bitch looking for a water hose
Who the fuck you talking to, motherfucker?
Boy, I ain't got time

[Verse 2]
Nat Turner would be so proud of me
'Cause all these motherfuckers got they style from me
I bet they all looking from the crowd at me
And if I ask them, they would bow at me
But you're a house nigga, so you don't know
How that shit go, with my big lips and my big nose
And my big dick and my short hair
'Cause you already know how slow my shit grow

[Bridge]
(Hey)
Tick, tock
Tick, tock (Uh)
Tick, tock
Tick, tock (Yeah)
Tick, tock
Tick, tock (Ayo)
Tick, tock
Tick, tock
[Verse 3]
Been the man with a pickle plan, niggas know the dill
When I sell the carnival, I bet I get a 100 mil' (Hey)
Next line will have 'em like "whoa"
I've been kissing white boys since 2004
One me, two feet, three M's
Four, five, six years ago sucked
Seven figure conversations with Converse finalized
'Cause Vans fucked up
I'ma read commas, you gon' leave comments
Saying what I shoulda did, but you ain't did nada
You ain't important
I'ma keep sporting
All smiles over here
Shout out to The Garden
(Tick-tock)
(And that's a fact boy!)
And I just handle all my business like a chessboard
(Tick tock, tick, tock)
And at them Golf boys? That's my motherfucking set, boy
Hard pill to swallow like some thick soda
Walk weird 'cause my pockets look like thick Yoda
With a Skywalker, riding 'round solar
Anakin skin Sprite, and my tint cola
Getting neck from a broad like some big shoulders
Till I bust like that 9 in ya heat holster
Everything I say is hot, bitch I speak toaster
And the bread orthodox like I eat kosher
Shout out to (shhh) they gave a big loaf of
Green bread, got me chilling like a clean sofa
What's that thick odor?
Young Millie T
A young, focused black boy, oh silly me
(I ain't got time!)
[Verse 4]
Better talk shit
'Cause I'm either in my Cons or my Golf shit
Pants got a lil flood, nigga pipe down
I'm Lil Boosie, Lil Boosie, way I wipe down
(Boy, I ain't got time!) Yeah, right now
'Cause niggas dying every day and I ain't light brown
And i-D ain't wanna give a nigga no post
So I went and did a 12-page spread in Vogue
(Nigga I ain't got time!)

[Outro]
Listen, man, I'm that boy
All you little niggas clones
Boy I fill that void
You better kill that noise
Turn around and remap route
When they see that boy with them big ears and that gap tooth
Tick, tock
Bitch
Tick, tock
Tick, tock
Cause I ain't got ti-
Sugar
Oh!
You're so sweet
Fuck?
They should call you sugar
'Cause you're so s-
Hello?

If you're a fan of rap music, particularly with a touch of high level melody, Tyler, The Creator must have shown up on your playlist. Tyler, The Creator is one of the best rappers in the game today, having won the attention of hip-hop enthusiasts all around the world with his lyrical artistry that covers a wide range of subjects. One of his most talked-about songs is “I Ain’t Got Time!” from his album Flower Boy. This song came out in 2017, and it still resonates perfectly with both old and new school rap aficionados.

About I Ain’t Got Time!

I Ain't Got Time! is a track that stands out from much of Tyler's preceding work for its sonic experimentalism and lurching beats. The song begins with a solemn-sounding synth progression over a simple drum beat that Tyler uses to speak directly to his listeners about how overwhelmed he feels by his fame and success. Throughout the track, Tyler covers topics ranging from his dismissal of people only interested in him because of his success to his amazement at what he has achieved while simultaneously yearning for more.

The track follows up after the hook from the preceding song with the words, “find some time” that find Tyler speaking to an unidentified individual which he dismisses with aggression. The song is a contrast to Tyler's disillusioned frame of mind through a shift in lyrics and a more upbeat tempo.

The reason why this song works so well is that it's an honest rap number through and through. It’s a deep dive into the psyche of an artist who has accomplished more than he ever envisioned at a young age. Despite his professional success, Tyler still seems to be tormented by his growth, doubting it even as he grasps for more. This tune, in particular, allows listeners to not only praise Tyler's strengths but relate to his fears and doubts as well.

The track is one of Tyler's most inventive musically, with the beats contradicting one another to some extent and combining in the chorus to create a fuller sound. The chorus begins with a sample of Junior Mafia's Lil' Kim rapping over a drum beat before switching to a more orchestral-sounding melody that, according to Tyler, was originally intended for Kanye West and Nicki Minaj's "Monster." Tyler transforms the piece into a darker, more ominous version of the “Monster” beat before returning to the Lil’ Kim sample.

One of the most compelling elements of I Ain’t Got Time! is Tyler's rapping style, which is smooth and energetic, and mixed in with eccentric delivery and punchlines that hit hard. Everything from the flow to Tyler's storytelling ability, as well as his captivating use of metaphors and similes, merges together to create an cinematic listening experience.

Overall, “I Ain’t Got Time!” provides listeners a peek inside the mind of an artist growing and changing to keep up with his ambitions. The song is a fascinating act of musical innovation even after four years since it came out and Tyler has proved himself once again as one of the finest rappers of his generation.

• Release Date: July 19, 2017
• Artist: Tyler, The Creator