Sticky — Tyler The Creator Lyrics
Album: CHROMAKOPIA
Song Details and Analysis
- Title: Sticky
- Artist: Tyler, The Creator
- Album: CHROMAKOPIA (CD Version)
- Featuring: GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Lil Wayne
- Producer: Tyler, The Creator
- Release Date: October 28, 2024
- Genre: Experimental Rap, Southern Rap
- Label: Columbia Records
Exploring the meaning of "Sticky" by Tyler, The Creator
Overview
"Sticky" is an energetic track that showcases Tyler’s wit and humor, with lyrics that blend bold self-expression, humor, and a few punches at his critics. Tyler and his guest collaborators—GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne—rap about staying resilient in the face of challenges, flaunting their success, and taking on anyone who dares to test them. The repeated line, “Better find a mop, it’s gettin’ sticky,” is a playful way of acknowledging the messiness of success and fame, where things get “sticky” or complicated. Each artist brings a unique flavor to their verses, creating a layered song full of swagger and attitude.Technical Analysis
Produced by Tyler, "Sticky" uses bold Southern rap influences, merging with experimental rap sounds for an edgy feel. Sampling both Young Buck’s “Get Buck” and James Brown’s “Get Up Offa That Thing,” Tyler creates a high-energy soundscape, punctuated by brassy horns and quick, bouncing rhythms. The guest artists—GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne—add grit and humor, matching Tyler's irreverent energy and attitude. Lil Wayne’s verse in particular, with lines like “Caught me red-handed, palms itchin’ like rosacea,” adds an extra layer of clever wordplay, while the repetitive “find a mop” line in the chorus ties the song together as both a taunt and a boast.Emotional Analysis
- Intro: "Poppin' that shit get you hit quick fast" - Defiance, confidence
- Chorus: "It’s gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky" - Playfulness, self-assurance
- Verse 1 (Tyler): "Nigga, give a fuck 'bout pronouns, I'm that nigga and that bitch" - Rebellion, assertiveness
- Verse 2 (GloRilla): "These bitches tryna scrap, but I'm knuckin' if you buckin', ho" - Boldness, tenacity
- Verse 5 (Lil Wayne): "Caught me red-handed, palms itchin' like rosacea" - Cleverness, humor
Similar Songs
"Sticky" finds a place among other high-energy, confrontational songs with a mix of humor and bravado. Similar songs include:- Get Buck - Young Buck: High-energy with confrontational themes, which is sampled in "Sticky."
- Yonkers - Tyler, The Creator: Another track with edgy humor and bold confrontation.
- U Mad - Vic Mensa ft. Kanye West: A boastful, intense track with sharp lyrics and confident delivery.
- Bop - DaBaby: Known for its playful yet tough lyrics and catchy rhythm, similar to Tyler’s style here.
- Act Up - City Girls: Celebrates confidence and self-worth with a bold, unapologetic tone.
Comparisons to Previous Work
"Sticky" continues Tyler’s trend of mixing humor, bravado, and experimental sound, similar to tracks like "Who Dat Boy" and "New Magic Wand." However, it brings a more party-ready, Southern rap edge, with influences that remind listeners of Tyler’s evolution from gritty, irreverent tracks to more polished anthems of self-empowerment. This collaboration with GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne adds a layer of excitement, expanding his style and celebrating a bold, unapologetic attitude.“Better find a mop, it’s gettin’ sticky in this bitch.”Tyler, The Creator "Sticky" stands out as a lively, attitude-packed track, merging humor with resilience and showcasing Tyler’s artistic growth in a way that is both confrontational and captivating.
Sticky by Tyler The Creator
Mm
Poppin' that sh*t get you hit quick fast (Mink, mink, mink)
Niggas poppin' off and niggas steppin' on the gas
Pop that sh*t like I'm poppin' some gum
Who the f**k you talkin' to, ho? I ain't the one
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
It's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky (Ooh)
b**ch, it's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
Bro, it's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
b**ch, it's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]
See, I'm a Westside nigga from the zone (What's goin' on, nigga?)
Knock, knock, knock, knock, knockin' at the door (I'm knockin' at the door)
I keep them mutants on hip 'cause I keep on my 'fits (Mm)
Nigga, give a f**k 'bout pronouns, I'm that nigga and that b**ch
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
It's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
b**ch, it's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
Bro, it's gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky
It's gettin', sing that sh*t, sticky, sticky, sticky, b**ch
[Verse 2: GloRilla]
Uh, little-ass b**ch, steppers, I be poppin' sh*t
Fly as f**k, niggas ridin' with that motion, I be in the cut
Sneaky link, she say that's her nigga, I don't give a f**k
These b**ches tryna scr*p, but I'm knuckin' if you buckin', ho
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator & GloRilla]
It's gettin' sticky (Yup, yeah)
It's gettin' sticky (b**ch, wherе they at?)
It's gettin' sticky (b**ch)
It's gettin' sticky (Yеah)
[Verse 3]
Just let it be
Niggas say I ain't that guy, they must be smoking ketamine
Always talkin' 'bout potential, b**ch, I am the better me
Jack of all trades, name a nigga who ahead of me
Must be God instead of me
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator & Sexyy Red]
b**ch, it's gettin' sticky
Yeah, it's gettin' sticky (Yo, where they at?)
It's gettin' sticky (Weird-ass nigga)
b**ch, it's gettin' sticky (It's Sexyy, yeah)
[Verse 4: Sexyy Red]
Sexyy in this b**ch, Tyler in this b**ch, we turnt as f**k (Northside)
b**ches mad, but can't beat my ass, ho, run it up (Yeah)
I don't fight for my respect, b**ch, I fight for dick (Keep your f**kin' kids off the street)
Fah-fah-fah-fah, baby girl, I'm finna rock your sh*t
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator]
It's gettin' sticky (f**k that b**ch, I'll clap your ho)
It's gettin' sticky (Nigga, f**k that b**ch, I'll clap your ho)
It's gettin' sticky (Nigga, f**k that b**ch, I'll clap your ho)
It's gettin' sticky (f**k that trick, I'ma—)
It's gettin' sticky in this b**ch
[Verse 5: Lil Wayne]
Sticky situation (Rock 'em), discombobulation
Caught me red-handed, palms itchin' like rosacea
Standin' like ovation on business occupation
Drippin' condensation, gotta whisper conversations
[Chorus: Lil Wayne]
It's gettin' sticky (Tunechi)
It's gettin' sticky (It's gettin' sticky in this b**ch)
It's gettin' sticky (Chromakopia, Chromakopia)
It's gettin' sticky (Chroma—)
Grab that mop, grab that mop, I got something, b**ch (Mm, grab that—)
[Refrain: Tyler, The Creator]
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Mm)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Roof-roof-roof)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Yeah, that dog tooth)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch
[Verse 6: Tyler, The Creator]
Yeah, b**ch, I'm outside with it (Mm, uh), tell them niggas I did it
Allergies to bum niggas, I see you, my eye's itchin'
This sh*t regular, regular, all this sh*t be regular
Ahead of ya, I'm better, baby, check the vehicle
LaFerrari (Mhm), niggas sour (Mhm)
I can fit ten-hundred thousand in these trousers (Mhm)
Boy, that pillow talkin', stay away from coma (Mhm)
A homewrecker, I been f**kin' who I wanna
Okay, big-dick nigga big stompin' through your town
All the bi b**ches know the f**k is goin' down
That's a bet, skip the sex, ride my face, break my neck
f**k now, who swingin' like— jet
f**k that aiming bot
Hittin' everything that's in my way, f**k what they talkin' 'bout
I been gettin' off like holiday, man, put some paper out
f**k, I'm payin' bank accounts (Uh)
Louis V say my name, we ain't worth the same amount, boy
[Refrain: Tyler, The Creator & Solange]
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh, sticky)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch (Oh)
Better find a mop, it's gettin' sticky in this b**ch
[Outro: Tyler, The Creator]
Gettin' sticky, sticky, sticky, sticky (Oh no, no, no)
Sticky
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