Tyler, the Creator ‘just wanted to be silly again’ on Don’t Tap The Glass

August 8, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News

Tyler, the Creator is taking a break from his more introspective and conceptual albums to remind fans of the playful energy that first put him on the map. In his latest single “Don’t Tap The Glass,” the rapper-producer dives headfirst into a funhouse of chaotic beats, absurd lyrics, and animated delivery — and he’s doing it unapologetically.

In a recent interview, Tyler explained that the new track wasn’t tied to any deep concept or project — he just wanted to have fun again.

“I was overthinking everything for a while,” he said. “With this one, I just wanted to be silly again. No rules. Just me laughing at my own bars and making something that bangs.”

The track is a burst of color in Tyler’s evolving discography. Where recent albums like IGOR and Call Me If You Get Lost explored heartbreak, identity, and ambition through layered storytelling and complex instrumentation, “Don’t Tap The Glass” strips it all back — but not in a lazy way. The production is still polished, with quirky synths, sudden beat switches, and unexpected samples. But it’s the sense of freedom that makes the song feel fresh.

Fans online are already praising the song’s nostalgic Odd Future vibe, with some comparing it to the Goblin and Wolf eras — albeit with the maturity and finesse of a seasoned artist.

The music video, which dropped alongside the track, features Tyler in a series of bizarre, cartoonish scenarios — from rapping inside a giant aquarium to wearing fish costumes while chasing himself with a net. It’s bizarre, hilarious, and very Tyler.

While it’s unclear whether “Don’t Tap The Glass” is a one-off or a teaser for a bigger project, one thing’s for sure: Tyler’s still got that creative spark, and he’s not afraid to get weird with it.