Tyler, The Creator always leaves us guessing. Is “I Think” a simple love song, or is there something way more complex going on? Let’s break down the lyrics and see what we find.
Tyler, The Creator’s “I Think”: When Your Head and Heart Don’t Match Up
Okay, first off, “I Think” is a sonic trip. A bit of soul, a sprinkle of funk, that weird electronic touch… It’s a Tyler, The Creator classic – won’t fit in a neat box. The beat kinda shifts under you, almost restless, like the feeling the song’s about, y’know?
Forget typical song structure. Tyler drops those raw verses, then BAM – “I think I’m falling in love” hits you. Simple, but man, it gets ya. That back-and-forth between verses and chorus? That’s your brain and heart battling it out.
Tyler’s Lyrics Got Me Like…
“I don’t know where I’m going… Feelings all over the place…” Man, he doesn’t sugarcoat it, does he? It’s that messy, butterflies-and-doubt feeling of crushing on someone hard.
Then the puppet line. Oof. Saying those emotions have you totally strung up? That’s some real, vulnerable stuff right there. Makes you wonder if Tyler’s been through it too, y’know?
Check the full lyrics here:
I don’t know where I’m going (skate)
But I know what I’m showing (four)
Feelings, that’s what I’m pouring (skate)
What the fuck is your motive? (Four)
Man, I wish you would call me (skate)
By your name ’cause I’m sorry (four)
This is not apology (skate)
You are such a distraction (four)
Mess with T on-off (skate)
Fourin’ up my ambiance, pause (four)
You drive me cuckoo and I cough (skate)
‘Cause I want you like Leon Ware
(Fuck that) okay, say, dinner
(Fuck that) okay, wait a minute (woah)
I drip that shit, I am on
While curiosity killed the feline, gone (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
I notice that you’re there, but I’m always in your hair
And you’re always in my mind, maybe so (four)
Wasted, boy, I need your attention (skate)
I’m off balance, I need some fixin’ (four)
I’m your puppet, you are Jim Henson (skate, four)
Fall in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four, four)
How can I tell you? (Shut the four up) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (You fuckin’ bitch, skate) How can I tell you? (Four, four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? Take ’em to the bridge
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Four
Four, four, four, four (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real
(Oh, yeah, ooh oh)
(Oh, yeah)
(Four, skate, four, skate)
But I know what I’m showing (four)
Feelings, that’s what I’m pouring (skate)
What the fuck is your motive? (Four)
Man, I wish you would call me (skate)
By your name ’cause I’m sorry (four)
This is not apology (skate)
You are such a distraction (four)
Mess with T on-off (skate)
Fourin’ up my ambiance, pause (four)
You drive me cuckoo and I cough (skate)
‘Cause I want you like Leon Ware
(Fuck that) okay, say, dinner
(Fuck that) okay, wait a minute (woah)
I drip that shit, I am on
While curiosity killed the feline, gone (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
I notice that you’re there, but I’m always in your hair
And you’re always in my mind, maybe so (four)
Wasted, boy, I need your attention (skate)
I’m off balance, I need some fixin’ (four)
I’m your puppet, you are Jim Henson (skate, four)
Fall in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four, four)
How can I tell you? (Shut the four up) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? (You fuckin’ bitch, skate) How can I tell you? (Four, four)
How can I tell you? (Skate) How can I tell you? (Four)
How can I tell you? Take ’em to the bridge
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Four
Four, four, four, four (four, skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four)
Fell in love now (skate)
This time I think it’s for real (four)
I think I’m in love now (skate)
I think I’m falling in love (four, skate)
This time I think it’s for real
(Oh, yeah, ooh oh)
(Oh, yeah)
(Four, skate, four, skate)
Why “I Think” Sticks With You
After checking the lyrics, you can see it ain’t about sunshine and rainbows, but that’s why it’s so good. It’s about that tangled up, overthinking, heart-racing feeling you get when you’re unsure about love. PLUS that offbeat production makes it even more intense.
Extra Bits to Think About
It’s a bold song on the IGOR album. Not your usual radio single.
Dig deeper into the lyrics – there’s even more to unpack.
Fan theories about “I Think”? Bet there’s some juicy ones online.
Tyler, The Creator’s “I Think”: When Your Love Life Feels Like a Rollercoaster
Let’s be real, “I Think” is about that messy feeling at the start of a crush – the excitement mixed with that “where is this going?” panic. Is it real love or just a head trip?
That’s what makes it so relatable, right?
Tyler spills his guts from the start: “I don’t know where I’m going… Feelings, that’s what I’m pouring.” He ain’t hiding the confusion, and we’ve all been there.
Then that puppet line hits – ouch. Talk about giving up control in a relationship. Makes you wonder if Tyler’s drawn from personal experience, y’know?
This fits his style though. Tyler, The Creator’s always been raw about those messy emotions. “I Think” shows he’s matured, but still puts it all out there in his music. That’s why fans connect so strongly.
Yeah, It’s Not Radio-Friendly, But That’s the Point
Critics loved “I Think” for being weird and honest. The sound, the lyrics…it gets under your skin. It might not have topped the charts, but who cares? It’s a must-have at Tyler’s live shows.
Plus, this track shows how Tyler’s not afraid to evolve. IGOR was a big shift for him, and “I Think” is a key part of that.
Bottom Line
“I Think” is Tyler, The Creator at his best. Genre-bending, emotionally raw, and leaves you thinking about your own life. THAT’s the power of a great song.