Song of the Week - Like Him By Tyler, The Creator

CHROMAKOPIA was the first Tyler album release I've really paid attention to. Of course, I've heard some of his more popular songs before, but they've never really resonated with me. What stood out to me this time was how sincere and personal the album felt as a whole. It covers many intimate topics like his relationships, paranoia, and self-doubts. With this song in particular being exemplary of this theming.

This song covers his relationship with his absent father which ties back in to his reluctance to start a family. Outside of the narrative, the production is equally amazing, especially at the "climax" of the song where the electronic sound really embodies a kind of beautiful sadness, but also a feeling of acceptance/resolution. It's definitely my favorite song from the album and I will for sure be listening to any future Tyler drops.

Click on the song name to listen on various platforms (including YouTube where you can listen for free)