CALYPSO – Bryson Tiller

We got our names on the guest list

I can’t forget your name, always tatted on the necklace

She said “New phone, who this?” as soon as I texted

Then I saw her pretty little face standin’ right by the exit

I said, “It’s funny that you here ’cause I know this really ain’t your thing”

She said, you got that right, and her car will arrive in fifteen

She said, it’s 12:35 and she still got work in the mornin’

I ain’t tryna kill the vibe, you could see it in my face, I’m torn

(Yeah, but wait)

Just like magic, they playin’ our song from way back when we fell in love

She put down her jacket and gave me her phone, said, “I can’t stay, but just hold up”

Movin’ through the crowd, almost dropped my drink, girl, we in LA, that shit ain’t cheap

She said, “You ain’t changed one bit”

Put my hands on her hips and said, “Just focus on me”

Her body like Calypso (Calypso)

Way she throwin’ that back I’ma leave with my feet sore (Oh, yeah)

I love it when you get low (You get low)

I slide my hand down your back on your tats, when’d you get those?

Bust when she moves her hips slow (Bussin’)

Already knew you were bad but I act like I didn’t know (Ooh, yeah, yeah)

90210 the zipcode

There’s a party in my bed, can I send you the info?

Deuces, I see you later, right there

I follow Bria, focus on me, not on them haters

Baby, do Tiller make you crazy? Maybe (Yeah)

We can sober up in my bed, but you

Won’t let me take you there, no

We proceeded to leave but then

Just like magic, they playin’ our song from way back when we fell in love

She put down her jacket and gave me her phone, said, “I can’t stay, but just hold up”

Movin’ through the crowd, almost dropped my drink, girl, we in LA, that shit ain’t cheap

She said, “You ain’t changed one bit”

Put my hands on her hips and said, “Just focus on me”

Her body like Calypso (Yeah)

Way she throwin’ that back I’ma leave with my feet sore (With my feet sore again)

I love it when you get low (You get low)

I slide my hand down your back on your tats, when’d you get those? (Ooh-ooh)

Bust when she moves her hips slow (Hips low)

Already knew you were bad but I act like I didn’t know (Ah-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh)

90210 the zipcode (Oh)

There’s a party in my bed (Yeah), can I send you the info?

Her body like Calypso (Yeah)

I’ma—, with my—, with my feet sore again

I love it when you get low (You get low, yeah)

On you—, when you get low (Dance)

Bust when she moves her hips slow

Two up in my bed (I got you, ah-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh)

90210 the zipcode (Oh)

There’s a party in my bed (Yeah), can I send you the info?

Can I send you?

We could rendezvous now

Bae

Rekindling Old Flames in “CALYPSO”

Bryson Tiller’s “CALYPSO” captures the electric anticipation of running into a former lover at a vibrant LA party. The lyrics paint a picture of late-night encounters, nostalgia, and lingering chemistry, as Tiller navigates a chance reunion filled with flirtation and unspoken memories. The recurring motif of the guest list and tattoos signifies the lasting impression each has left on the other, while subtle details like the iconic 90210 zip code ground the narrative in a glamorous, urban setting. The hook, “Her body like Calypso,” weaves sensuality and allure throughout, highlighting the irresistible connection they share, even as time and circumstance attempt to keep them apart.

A Moment Suspended in Time

Tiller’s smooth delivery blends longing with playful bravado. The song’s magic lies in its evocation of a fleeting moment—where music, memory, and desire collide. Despite their brief encounter, the pull between them is undeniable, suggesting that some connections are impossible to forget, no matter how much life changes.

Song Credits

  • Artist: Bryson Tiller
  • Release Year: 2024