NEW MAGIC WAND

## Background

Some fans misattributed the "like magic, like magic, like magic wand" vocals towards the beginning of the track to A$AP Rocky, when in reality it was just pitched down Tyler vocals. Santigold appears on the song after being featured on the "Lights On" off *Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss' The Grinch* (2018).

T has discussed the song several times since its release, the first of which was him saying that the song is his favorite from *Igor*, followed by "RUNNING OUT OF TIME" and "I DON'T LOVE YOU ANYMORE." Later that same day, he tweeted that not only is it his "favorite song [he has] made," but also "executed perfectly," precisely at the 1:25 mark, which is the start of the song's third verse. To celebrate the ten year anniversary of Tyler's debut mixtape *Bastard* (2009), he wrote that "NEW MAGIC WAND is really just the perfected idea of FRENCH."

When performing the song, he starts the song with breathing noises that could be compared to beatboxing before the song starts with Jerrod Carmichael's quick spoken word. At the 2020 GRAMMYs, he performed a quick medley of "EARFQUAKE" alongside Charlie Wilson and Boyz II Men. Charlie and the crew also performed an alternate bridge for the song.

## Snippet

The song's official snippet features Tyler performing the song's beginning in front of a small audience in a desert. The song cuts off shortly after the bridge begins, with the visuals for that section being Tyler running away. The video's caption reads "best concert of all time, thanks santigold."

## Lyrics

[Intro: Jerrod Carmichael]

Sometimes you gotta close a door to open a window

[Verse 1: Tyler, The Creator]

I saw a photo, you looked joyous

My eyes are green, I eat my veggies

I need to get her out the picture

She's really fuckin' up my frame

She's not developed like we are

[Refrain: Tyler, The Creator]

Like magic, like magic, like magic, gone

New magic, new magic, new magic wand (Ayy)

Like magic, like magic, like magic, gone (Gone, n!gga)

New magic (Woo), new magic, new magic wand
[Verse 2: Tyler, The Creator]
My buddy said I'm on the spectrum
Don't call me selfish, I hate sharin'
This 60-40 isn't workin'
I want a hundred of your time, you're mine
[Chorus: Tyler, The Creator & *Santigold & Jessy Wilson*]

Please don't leave me now
Please don't leave me now (*Don't leave*)

Please don't leave me now
Please don't leave me now (*Don't leave*)

Please don't leave me now (*Don't leave*)
(Like magic, like magic, like magic, gone)
Please don't leave me now (I can make her leave)
(New magic, new magic, new magic wand)
Please don't leave me now (*Don't leave*)
(Like magic, like magic, like magic, gone)
Please don't leave me now
(New magic, new magic, new magic wand)
[Verse 3: Tyler, The Creator & *Santigold & Jessy Wilson*]

I wanna be found, passenger in your car (*Don't leave*)

You wanna give me mixed signals, don't park (I can make her leave)

She's gonna be dead, I just got a magic wand (*Don't leave*)

We can finally be together

[Bridge: Tyler, The Creator]

You roll the dice, hit a seven, sure you right

Beginner's luck? You not my first, who gives a fuck?

Your other one? Evaporate, we celebrate

You under oath, now pick a side and if you don't

(Run, run, run, run)

I'll pick you both

(Run, run, run, run)

It's not a joke, murder she wrote

[Verse 4: Tyler, The Creator]

Ayo, take one look in the mirror, implications so clear

I live life with no fear, except for the idea

That one day you won't be here

I will not fetch the ball

Eyes are green, I eat my vegetables

It has nothin' to do with that broad

But if it did, guarantee she'd be gone, well

I got a plan, but the walkin' depends

If you can understand, I'm a hawk in the gym

Eyes on the prize, got weight on my chest

That I need to get off, I ain't talkin' to them

Can't be in the picture if it got no frame

And let the world know 'cause I ain't got no shame

Blow the whole spot up, 'cause I ain't—

I wanna share last names, I wanna be your number one

Not the other one, keep it on the low

I'm in my right mind, keep it on a high

Janis Joplin spillin' feelings, now I'm out here moppin' 'em

Four on the floor, pack up your bags, we hit the store

Grab our supplies, no need for masks, bust through the door

Get the job done like retirement, I admit you look concerned

New magic wand

## Other Names

* LIKE MAGIC GONE NEW MAGIC WAND
* GREEN EYES