RUNNING OUT OF TIME

About this song

Tyler, The Creator explained during his Apple Music Concert in L.A. that he played the album for Kendrick Lamar, who praised its raw feeling and Tyler's willingness to sing his truth. That conversation led Tyler to write the song. It introduces tension to the love dynamic built up earlier in the album.

What it's about

The song describes a fleeting relationship and warns a partner that a breakup is coming soon.

Fun facts

• Samples “Hit It Run by Run–DMC”.
• Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Chapman by STAFIEVSKAYA & Ian Lynn Paul”.
• Covered once, including “RUNNING OUT OF TIME but its just my voice by SQUALAY (YouTube)”.
• Written and produced by Tyler, The Creator.
• Recorded at Chalice Recording Studios and Villa Batell.