Tyler, The Creator - Flower Boy (FIRST REACTION/REVIEW)

[@ShawnCee]

Can't watch it right now, but imma nut to this later 🤜🏾👌🏽

[@Wockyvideees]

Shawn Cee this better be next your next video

[@marvies]

Shawn Cee upload your reaction

[@CromwellFan]

Shawn Cee pause

[@kennychoi1584]

same. v excited to

[@GewoonRood]

PAUSE

[@PLAGUE-KARM]

Foreword - 1:25 Where This Flower Blooms - 2:08 Sometimes... - 2:58 See You Again - 3:04 Who Dat Boy - 4:00 Pothole - 4:25 Garden Shed - 5:30 Boredom - 6:13 I Ain’t Got Time! - 6:59 911/Mr Lonely - 8:24 Droppin’ Seeds - 8:53 November - 10:59 Glitter - 11:53 Enjoy Right Now, Today - 12:35

[@ghost-dr1tz]

Karm-Algamation finally 😂. Respects

[@idontlikemustard0]

king

[@PLAGUE-KARM]

I’m a girl but I won’t make a big deal out of it

[@idontlikemustard0]

Karm-Algamation QUEEN* by bad bb😼

[@PLAGUE-KARM]

Nicki Palmer it’s cool. It’s still nice to see that others revisit Tabby’s reactions as much as I do

[@abbreviateddisc]

I think it's pretty awesome how the album ends with the sound of him getting out of a car. Considering that, throughout the album, there's a motif going on about him in a car representing his emotional isolation and his fear of opening up. So him getting out of the car is him being ready to show his more vulnerable side and open up about his feelings and his sexuality.

[@GreciaGuzman13]

Matthew Forbes also the album cover!! he leaves the car at the end of Enjoy Right Now, Today and on the album cover it shows him on the hill overlooking the scenery in front of him with the car below w the doors open

[@abbreviateddisc]

I didn't even notice that, that's awesome!

[@amespinoza411]

Dude you stay woke

[@lolyolo]

Matthew Forbes oh fuck

[@mosblnt]

Matthew Forbes that last part aged well cause of igor

[@Onestrandedperson]

Tyler has really matured as an artist and this is a culmination of everything he's learned. I love this album!

[@MrYeezy77]

This album... I swear to God... got me on the feelings I never knew I had

[@raoulfr1790]

Yeezy Yeezy you gay too bro ?

[@raoulfr1790]

Yeezy Yeezy all jokes man 👍🏽😂

[@MrYeezy77]

enasty rivera We all gay. look at pictures of young Leo, if your heart doesn't speed up a bit then there's something wrong with you fam

[@raoulfr1790]

Yeezy Yeezy cant argue w that 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DagmawiTheodros]

Yeezy Yeezy just jumped right over jump man

[@TerbNoteldnep]

"WHAT?!? WEEZY?!?!" Is the most accurate reaction to this entire thing for me

[@meagan4605]

8:58 just so i can laugh to this on repeat

[@BRoman35]

Thanks to logic and tyler im a biracial bisexual

[@Ellz125]

ben roman LMAOOO

[@aj_tj5145]

ben roman BRAAAHHHHH ☠️☠️☠️🤣

[@Montiago]

ben roman W

[@tom202404]

So music makes you change who you fk? L

[@FunnyMemeHere]

tom202404 So you take jokes seriously? L

[@SunnyJMD]

This has to be AOTY. Tyler realizes his best story to tell was his himself. This production is insanely grand.

[@oxxn111]

this didnt age well :(

[@smalltok4638]

@@oxxn111 why?

[@MvsG18]

@@smalltok4638 cause he lost the grammy to DAMN

[@maxted8168]

“My day 1’s turn to 3’s and 4’s cause of track 7” Tyler seriously had to have taken so much time with this. That line itself is too meticulously laced in this project.

[@jhudielgabrielsabelino9278]

Riley Hough what does dis meaaan

[@09Fubuki]

@@jhudielgabrielsabelino9278 He fears that his childhood friends(day 1's) may stop talking to him(turn to 3's and 4's) because of the track 7, ''Gardenshed''(this track is the one where he really delves into his sexuality).

[@grimdarkness2137]

@@09Fubuki thats fricken wild.

[@robster191]

Also 3 + 4 = 7 lol

[@benkershaw857]

@@09Fubuki what does the 3s 4s have to do with his friends leaving him tho?

[@ilovecody7514]

Tyler dropped his best project so far with this one. I really love how he's refined his sound taking what I loved from Wolf and Cherry Bomb and making the perfect fusion in my opinion. The transition from track to track and cohesiveness reminds me of wolf with some of the organic-ness/rawness of Cherry Bomb.

[@futurescheesecake829]

Tha Swami I think wolfs better but this is definitely an improved cherry bomb

[@ayvoreewho]

the album is amazing, but with time on their side i still like goblin and wolf better just because of too many countless listens under their belt its hard for me to put something above them but that could change with more listens to flower boy. with that aside tyler's sonic development is insanity. easily in my top 3 albums of the year if not album of the year so far.

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

What yall think of igor

[@ohioisonfiree1316]

I'm so happy you reacted to this honestly I really appreciate you doing this with your busy schedule God bless u tabby

[@JohnDoe-dw8eh]

I feel like this is the type of music Tyler always wanted to produce/release. And he fucking nailed it all the way through.

[@RecedingHairlineFracture]

Who dat boy? Who him is? Him that giiinger i swear.

[@RecedingHairlineFracture]

Christian Castellanos I'm referring to tabby as that ginger, putting a fun spin on the original usage of nigga.

[@joshalicea9870]

A respectable young man @cufboys

[@beatsbybutch8154]

A respectable young man @cdtvproductions

[@MenWithoutTies]

wow people really out here saying “ginger” with the hard R

[@lanabanananana]

predicting the brockhampton album

[@MontTheBeatMaker]

When did Charlie Day become so into rap music?

[@eeeeeeevvvvvvrrrw]

MONT milk steak

[@sebbysue3137]

It ain’t rap

[@Καλλίστη]

Shit I thought it was cricket

[@zined620]

after drinking a gallon of “fight milk”

[@TheKnicks2012]

Watching every reaction to Flower Boy to see how everyone reacted to Boredom.

[@LUCASRAMON2100]

ED best song

[@4444-s3x]

ED sAme

[@thomashester2]

ED for me it’s garden shed

[@lolyolo]

ED my favourite song

[@sumairb9978]

when those drums come in...maaaaan i'm just vibing

[@GarbageDayProductions]

oh and this is Tyler's best project, despite the fact that there is only 2 bangers. I feel the lack of bangers allow Tyler to fully explore his more melodic side.

[@BingBongRockety]

Garbage Day Productions bangers as in who dat boy and I ain't got time

[@alexvibritannia6511]

BingBongRockety I like 911 more than I ain't got time but I think that's just me

[@czyphrrr]

3

[@BingBongRockety]

so do I, my favorite track on this is actually Glitter.

[@TheKnicks2012]

Same thing with what frank did with Blonde. Avoided bangers and pop tracks for a more personal and melodic style.

[@wowguy2064]

Highkey missed your trash videos. Always making me laugh and shit.

[@WockAdimi]

Tyler: "i been kissing white boys since 2004" Tabby: "OOOOOOOOH"

[@thatdudeKarim]

Lol... Side note I wonder if people understand that he was talking about money with that line?

[@gavind1031]

Karim Selkridge he wasn’t

[@GamingOS]

@@thatdudeKarim lol he really wasn't

[@Aboystuckinaloop]

@@thatdudeKarim HE. WAS. NOT.

[@jaelf5]

@@thatdudeKarim you can interpret it like that, but come on garden shed is also flat out obvious

[@erichschnekenburger6528]

Nicki and Kanye both denied to feature on I Ain't Got Time, just imagine....

[@erichschnekenburger6528]

Review Veins by Homeboy Sandman pls

[@chelseam7518]

thankgod they did because i love it without them

[@abartel6]

kanye woulda been cool

[@queenapryllm8454]

Thats like best track aside from who dat boi and garden shed , I thought Kanye would loved a beat like that

[@ehn2095]

This is probably my favorite Tyler project he's made

[@marvies]

I KNEW TABBY WOULD BE BACK FOR TYLER YEEEEESSSSSSS

[@TheStashOfNash]

I have to say it. As of right now, Scum Fuck Flower Boy is my AOTY. I thought for sure DAMN. CTRL, Funk Wav Bounces, or even 4:44 would say otherwise, but this is something i would've never expected from Tyler, The Creator, and I say that with pure happiness and joy. This was the most pleasant listen i've had with an album, and though DAMN. Almost hit me the hardest with the ending with it's bleak and chill worthy lines, this has the exact opposite effect. With all of it's ups and downs, with the bangers of I Ain't Got Time and the sad songs like See You Again and the down to earth almost scary of Mr. Lonely, it all ends with the simple message that is never expressed in an album. "Enjoy Right Now, Today" It's safe to say i loved this album. I hope music in the future is as wonderful as this. Favorites: 911/Mr. Lonely, Garden Shed, Who Dat Boy, November, I Ain't Got Time, Foreword, Where This Flower Blooms, "Enjoy Right Now, Today", Boredom, See You Again Least Favorites: Glitter (if i really had to pick one)

[@barackobunga3042]

The Mexican Potato flowerboy is definitely in my top 3 if you really liked it check out blond by frank ocean I get similar vibes on some tracks

[@Mark.mp3]

This is the year of personal rap albums, DAMN and Flower Boy

[@twite5462]

markallenwils 4:44

[@kevthelawyer8838]

markallenwils the west coast artist have made the best albums of the years

[@Zach-lc6bs]

Easily my 3rd favourite hip-hop album this year behind Joey and Kenny Came in with no expectations and was blown away

[@Capstfu]

Zach interesting I got (big fish theory, DAMN, and The never story.) that's just my tastes

[@Zach-lc6bs]

Yeah, I fuck heavily with BFT too. It'd be my 5th after 4:44.

[@imran-xg7wn]

bigboy51ish i got flower boy, saturation, big fish theory and the five track denzel curry thing

[@bymafia2606]

Thehiphop Nigga just find a drop box link for 444

[@GRAHAM282828]

Zach this album shits on Joey's album

[@chungomctwisty]

Ayyee. Tabthony, The Creatano is back.

[@eivindsther2624]

fuck this comment

[@chungomctwisty]

Tity Boi _Agreed._

[@Davon85J]

Tyler needed to make that song with Lil Wayne much longer

[@lewisss3131]

Droppin seeds yeah agreed

[@MCPartyKidz]

Smuckers?

[@MyBihLuhCoco]

@@MCPartyKidz dropping seeds

[@andresquin1000]

Did you like hot wind blows????

[@nickalling2924]

I love how when the “I ain’t got time” instrumental starts Tabby just quietly says “oh no” cause he knows he’s about to go off

[@chungomctwisty]

*RANKED* 1. Flower Boy 2. Cherry Bomb 3. Wolf (I understand why a lot of people think Wolf is better than Cherry Bomb though) 4. Bastard 5. Goblin

[@BenjerminGaye]

Dakota Hall I wouldn't put cherry bomb that high tbh.

[@chungomctwisty]

BenjerminGaye Yeah, I can get why. I guess the reason I liked it is the same reason a lot of people didn't like it. It was such a drastic change. I felt like Bastard, Goblin, and Wolf each sort of had improved elements of the album before it. So once he was finally really getting the hang of it, he just completely restarted with Cherry Bomb. To me it was kinda nice to here something different and more unexpected. Although that new sound on Cherry Bomb wasn't perfected, I highly appreciated the sudden change. I understand that some people don't though.

[@samcollar3143]

Yeah this is my list

[@creeksaway]

where would you put igor now that its been a while since it was released

[@SashaFujiwara]

6. Igor

[@brianhill2171]

4:10 is the greatest thing i have ever seen

[@mrmans484]

This fucking reaction is my November.

[@dj2047]

His reactions to every song is legit me bless tylers creative mind 💛

[@adrianmorgan2815]

This album is my everything

[@DanielRodriguez-gm1to]

Boredom underrated af🔥🔥 the whole album is just a gorgeous piece of art that hasn't even been or for a full day and is already aoty imo

[@chungomctwisty]

*NO MAYO, ADD PICKLE.* Real fans know how he likes his McChickens.

[@JasonTopo]

Best Tyler record.

[@drivesafe4565]

YES TABS MAN I MISSED YOU

[@rady8r]

I like how he’s just loitering somewhere

[@antagonistout_]

Bro the cut from you boppin to Who Dat Boi into you using your inhaler is the utmost relatable and funniest shit ever. Your comedic timing in your editing is phenomenal

[@snupidrągidrąg]

PROUD OF MY BOY T! BEST PROJECT OF 2017

[@mrdrybones99]

I feel like... (and this is thus my opinion and you may or may not agree): Bastard:~My least favorite although it's an awesome project~ pros: Tyler's best having fun album (technically a mixtape) and an excellent breakout on the solo scene, also a great start of the "Wolf Trilogy" cons: Much of it was too much of a shock with the "horrorcore" bars for some but other than that it was solid Goblin:~My fourth favorite~ pros: I will first say I love Nightmare and Golden, two bangers right there for the darkness inside you aha. Best lyrical play out of all the albums by far, also had a good storyline continuation and had the amazing single Yonkers which brought a lot of people to Tyler. Also considered the end of the "Wolf Trilogy", with great storyline continuation. She was a bop and so was Boppin Bitch lolol punny af cons: Again, much of the dark lyrics was off-putting for some. "Rape a pregnant bitch and tell my friends I had a threesome", yea that was on Tron Cat aha. Although many view this as one of Tyler's best, he doesn't like it, it's his least favorite. Wolf:~My favorite album of his~ pros: MAN THAT FUCKING PRODUCTION AND BEATS OH MY LORRT!!! This is one of the best sounding albums as far as production that I've ever heard. A bunch of good features also, from Hodgy on Jamba to Frank Ocean on Slater and Bimmer, to earl and Domo and even Erykah Badu. Man these were just summer bops; also had some major standouts on the album including IFHY, Rusty, and Tamale (my personal favorites also) with Domo 23. Also seen as the story in between the beginning and end of the "Wolf Trilogy". cons: much of it wasn't as lyrically strong as the earlier album and mixtape and people felt like it was a step back lyrically for Ty Cherry Bomb:~My third favorite~ pros: Man, the production just gets better with time. Also, WEEZY AND YE ON THE SAME TRACK! Cherry bomb was Tyler's best album at the time for finding his sound and polishing it to a squeaky clean. Some major thought provoking bars in it too, as for Buffalo which said "How many leaders in the house? See why nobody got they hands up that's the issue". It also had some good bops in it as well, with Find your Wings sounding like a elevator musical vibey jam, and Okaga, Ca being a lovey dovey let's get away type jam. Also, he got Pharrell, Charlie Wilson, "Weezy and oh yea! Yeezy!" (If you don't get that listen to Kanye West-The Glory), ScHoolboy q and many other great ass features on this. By far the best star studded project. Also seen as the end of the "Wolf Trilogy" with Tyler finding himself and being ok with himself. In a way he "found his wings" cons: It schocked me at first because of how loud and abrasive to the ears it was. Cherry Bomb the song surely would've been a bop if he turned the bass down from earrape a little. I also think this is his least cohesive effort, kinda jumping around a little. Sometimes it took me a while to warm up to a song but at first I didn't like this at all I thought it was horrible. But it grew on me. Scum Fuck Flower Boy:~My second favorite~ pros: Holy shitballs m8 this shit is gr8. Like deadass this is his most cohesive effort yet, the tracks just glide seamlessly one to another. He definitely found his sound with this album and it has the perfect balance of good ass production we need, and the lyrics that still shock but don't make you shit yourself or wanna cry (maybe a little extreme but who gives a fuck this shit is gold). Definitely a more polished Cherry Bomb imo. There weren't many features but kinda solidified the return of Frank Ocean if Blonde and his loosies didn't. Weezy's back again along with Kali Uchis and Steve Lacy, two very bright new faces in the music industry. Along with Rex Orange County, who've I've been listening to lately, pretty decent artist, and Anna of the North, who I have yet to listen to. Longtime friend who worked on Telephone Calls together last, Asap Rocky appears on the hit single Who Dat Boy. Jaden Smith and Estelle feature also with others too. I Ain't Got Time is a standout, with the headliner, "Next line will have 'em like 'Woah'/I've been kissing white boys since 2004". While people question his sexuality and claim this is his official coming out along with old tweets/interviews, I will wait until Tyler releases a statement on this to believe he is gay/bi. He also parted ways with Vans, explaining that "Vans fucked up" in the same song. While this doesn't have a place in the "Wolf Trilogy", i believe that this is him after the Wolf days and finding himself as a new person (after all he did get a face transplant on the Who Dat Boy video) cons: Really not many cons beside the fact that we need more songs like wth. It also leaked before release (I waited to listen and listened only to the singles) and some people are really turned off by the gay thing, which I think is dumb because if you've liked him for this long and he's been gay, why stop? He makes good ass music and doesn't care about your opinion of his sex life and who he likes and such. Also, I would've preferred a little more rapping but this is still an awesome album and Tyler's strongest to date. This is my ranking and I hope you took something from it, reply your rankings and while it doesn't have to be as long as mine (I just love music and talking about it) you can give your pros and cons of them as well.

[@iankikuchi9273]

geraldmkj nigga why you make this you got 2 likes😂

[@triplexerox4635]

Man if only I knew about tabby 1 year ago lol

[@GamingOS]

What about IGOR now that its out

[@abartel6]

add Igor

[@campi832]

Yeah add igor

[@CrackSpooky]

WHAT A TABBY VIDEO THANK GOD ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY

[@RecedingHairlineFracture]

O'Reilly's.....autoparts OOW

[@chef2142]

I think this is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard

[@boispicy7670]

I dont trust people that like wolf more than they like flower boy

[@shoeIace]

U gay

[@loosh_2089]

Wolf is amazing but flower boy is insane

[@XavIsOnline]

Wolf has the best opening track of all time, I'm sorry

[@Aphexia]

@@XavIsOnline which track?

[@dende_ult714]

@@Aphexia bro the opening track...

[@jordan_yendis]

I couldn't have said it any better. I could watch the last 5 minutes of this video over and over again. Just listening to you go in on everything that I was also feeling was just too good. I hope Tyler does see this video purely because your interpretation isn't necessarily exact but it's the closest anyone has ever been with one of his albums. Ever.

[@lemartravis1]

I feel you so much with this reaction dude, and your reaction to the first couple of chords in garden shed was the truth

[@JamalAlb200]

I just finished listening to the album and this appears in my notifications. Coincidence much?

[@MatheusOnuki]

😯

[@jennyneon]

@@MatheusOnuki nice pfp :)

[@MatheusOnuki]

​@@jennyneon you pfp is beautiful

[@jennyneon]

@@MatheusOnuki thanks ❤️😊 it's a different version of Flower Boy

[@jennyneon]

@@MatheusOnuki want a tip on how to get subs? COMMENT ON ALOT OF Videos and follow Marcus Johnson

[@HotStrange]

This album really propelled Tyler into the GOATs of the generation.

[@mattheweaton3494]

Pls react to Rex Orange County

[@currents._2062]

i want the vinyl so bad but im poor ;(((

[@bhavyakukkar]

i watch tabby's reactions to albums I've listened to so I can rekindle my love for that album from all of tabby's excitement and it works everytime

[@exclamasean]

It's good to have you back

[@simonhendriks5155]

Not me watching this in 2021 just to relive the first time listening to this

[@FlasKamel]

production on this album made me all emotional, which is rare

[@TimelessJESUS]

Jaden Smith feature is major key

[@alemdaculturapop]

YEAAAHHHHHH BOOOIIIII I was expecting the reaction to this album after some days but you actually posted in the same day of the release, i love you ginger mustache daddy (And by the way, i think that this is the best album that Tyler ever did with Cherry Bomb being very close)

[@hannahwatson6345]

Thank you so fucking much

[@nikk796]

You're welcome

[@goooodam5180]

Hannah Watson wow

[@elijahflippin]

man i love this whole video, the energy is beautiful

[@acg9686]

This Charlie Day and hip hop reaction combo is the combo I didn't know I needed. Subbed.

[@unimpressedalchemist]

Honestly this is album of the year for me; just better than DAMN. I love every track, except the first half of Glitter, which is still pretty solid.

[@Boop417]

IT'S FUCKING AMAZING! SEE YOU AGAIN IS THE BEST SONG!

[@Diego-oe7fy]

Or Boredom.

[@SteadyThrobbinn]

I'm so glad your back. Best videos out.

[@blondie2998]

I love coming back to this reaction

[@MatheusOnuki]

Same

[@meagan4605]

6:58 "I Ain't Got Time!" *oh no*

[@trapfactory8600]

I heart you. Glad I found this channel.

[@mysticamor7619]

Okay guys I your homework is to give me a typed essay about the Cuban Missile Crisis - Single space - 25 pages - 16 citing sources - Turn in with 2 presentations 4:21

[@dontfollowmeimlost6634]

"I've been kissing white boys since 2004" - (I ain't got time) That part of the song actually got me fucked up!!!!

[@iammy3696]

I wasn't expecting this at all, glad you came back for Tyler ^^

[@rimzy3197]

I swear this is like my eighth rewatch of this reaction

[@MatheusOnuki]

Yes

[@kirstynsmith5006]

This video captures me every single time any track from this album comes on

[@santiagopinzon1429]

I won't say this again boy. The Never Story. J.I.D. Now.

[@SteadyThrobbinn]

ThomYorkeIsACoolCat yes!!!

[@dragenest2]

I can't remember where I saw this, but apparently he filmed a reaction, but the file was lost. Kind of a shame cuz as soon as I got to NEVER (pretty sure that's what it's called?) I wanted to see tabby react.

[@legomanharrison]

Miles Jones he lost the file for Thank You 4 Your Service... We got it from here as well :(

[@nickydarling5208]

seeing scfb in a different perspective after IGOR

[@ilovecody7514]

On Twitter Tyler denied some of the gay rumors though with some people who got the garden shed rumors wrong, but I don't I know it's whatever though if he's gay or not who cares.

[@alinder2327]

Tha Swami That's actually not true. Tyler simply tweeted that one lyric was incorrect. The word "Frank" was supposed to be "phrase,"--which doesn't change the meaning of the 'Garden Shed' song at all. It's still about him thinking his sexuality was a phase, then learning it's not.

[@ilovecody7514]

Yeah, I know but it's not like Tyler to make a narrative parallel yet different from his own, but you know like I said whether he's gay or not I fuck with him.

[@euroramic]

you deserved a sub after this dope reaction bro ! 😭 this had me lit

[@partiesinhell]

6:41 Nigga that voice tho 😍

[@avedude767]

Juan Jose was also mad impressed lol

[@jamesburgess2k]

*Guess who's back, back again*

[@Armoffline]

2 years later and this is still my reaction listening to this album

[@freewhirr]

you sound like Charlie Day if he were a youtuber

[@DiesleADogg]

I thought you couldn't react for a while? But I'm not complaining, this is great.

[@hannahwatson6345]

Please do a follow up with what you've gathered from the hidden messages in this album

[@ddownlowtooslow]

Dope video but...WHERE IS BIG FISH THEORY

[@noahdevaney1817]

Very insightful stuff, thanks Tabby.

[@iwasnevercool5672]

tabby I'd love it if you reacted Steve Lacy's Demo

[@PapaMojo75]

its crazy how much u sound like Scott Dissick

[@TheYeshGuy]

D Borras the Lord

[@unafflicted]

I LOVE U TABBY

[@unafflicted]

UR BAK NIBBA

[@shawnsimmons683]

Beast album I cried when it came out 😍😭😭

[@jmodalex5836]

I feel like many people missed how Tyler said he's been hiding in the garden shed like as if hiding in the closet is it any relevant to the line in the other song? Who knows but still this was such a great album and awesome reaction by tabby

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

Yo man you're really likable' probably one of the best reactions I've seen.

[@soaribb32]

Tabby, that vinyl color is beautiful.

[@meagan4605]

8:53 i love how his first reaction to the "Hoolah!" is like *wait is that who i think it is*

[@ryancole9691]

been a fan since you reviewed coloring book.. I appreciate you, this my 2nd rewatch lol

[@r-nasty-ib5uz]

id really love to see a concept video that you come up with after you dive deeper into the album :)

[@animehawkrevolution]

Hey man, saw how you decided to listen to this in a car at night thought that was cool. Love the energy, keep doing you man :))

[@TheSpiderigor]

the circle begins

[@Spectre0799]

LOVE THIS VID I FELT THE SAME WHEN I LISTENED

[@xxvikkireneex1974]

*just subbed off first watch you are funny as hell and I pretty much reacted the same way when this first came out.. still feel the same way listening to this album even in 2020*

[@coleminer5104]

Personally, I feel that Flower Boy is less of a story about him isolating himself from others, but instead how others used to isolate him before he publicly came out (although he’s been gay/bi for many years before FB). He isn’t detaching himself from people around him in general, but cutting out those in his life who are toxic and don’t respect him enough as a gay/bi guy or as a creative person. Throughout his ‘ride,’ Tyler contemplates on driving alone without someone in the passenger seat to accompany him (his lover/crush, his friends). He raps about how people throughout his life (his mother, his absent father, his friends who don’t take him seriously, his crushes) have shaped his personal feelings and private sexuality. He uses driving not only as a metaphor for getting lost but also his habits: buying luxury cars, flexing his wealth and bumping loud music to distract himself from coping with his difficult emotions. He snaps back to reality after he is forced to ‘slow down’ between Who Dat Boy and I Ain’t Got Time. The Golf Radio Station is also a motif, reflecting how Tyler is creatively obsessed with music and is in his own head. He dedicates certain songs to himself and his lover, who he also imagines in Sometimes and November. He’s only able to process his feelings when he finally ‘comes out’ of his car, as depicted in the album cover with him standing in a sunflower field and his open Tesla in the background. The bees and flowers surrounding him in the cover are also metaphors for growth (spring) and love (pollination). Flower Boy is an album I still return to even after several years. It not only marked a peak of maturity in Tyler’s career, but it’s also one of his most creative and meditative works.

[@Gewitt]

This was such an amazing watch because I had a similar reaction to each of these songs expect the first 4 tracks I listened to in an outdoor shower and almost blasted off into space

[@briceleste100]

Okkkk your amazing😩😩😩I’m in love with you lmfao. This was my exact feeling when I heard flower boy.

[@anotherpersondude4024]

"iv'e been kissing White Boys since 2004" *OHHHH* Tabby - 2017