Boredom

About this song

"Boredom" is the 8th track on the album Flower Boy. It was released as the third official single on July 11, 2017. Anna of the North, Corinne Bailey Rae and Rex Orange County provide vocals, and Austin Feinstein of Slow Hollows plays guitar, as Tyler confirmed on Twitter.

What it's about

The song largely focuses on loneliness, which Tyler explores in his elaborate verses. Its tone and topic are similar to many other songs on Flower Boy.

Fun facts

• Samples “Get Down by The Montereys”.
• Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Wings (Outro) by Swish Reezy”.
• Covered once, including “Boredom by Wavehouse”.
• Written and produced by Tyler, The Creator.