His fifth studio album We the Best Forever (2011) also saw similar commercial success, and helped bring Khaled to international prominence, as it featured the song "I'm on One", which was his first top ten hit. His sixth and seventh albums, Kiss the Ring (2012) and Suffering from Success (2013), charted in the top ten on the Billboard 200, and his eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot (2015), peaked at number 12.[5] In 2015 and 2016, Khaled gained worldwide attention as a media personality, due to his activity on social media. This foresaw the release of his ninth studio album Major Key (2016), which gained critical and commercial success; it debuted at number one the Billboard 200, was certified gold, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
He released his tenth studio album, Grateful, in 2017, which contained the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts", which charted at number one and number two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was also certified platinum. His eleventh album, Father of Asahd, was released in 2019; it peaked at number two, and the song "Higher" won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Khaled's first Grammy award win. His eponymous twelfth album was released in 2021.
Outside of music, Khaled has gained success as a writer, with his book The Keys featuring on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has also featured as an actor, appearing in Spies in Disguise (2019) and Bad Boys for Life (2020).
Tourist
DJ Khaled Lyrics
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How many times the merry-go-round goes around
You come around a whole lot of times
DJ Khaled!
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
How does it feel, my nigga? Damn it feel great
I might bust that little bitch, pass to my buddy
Bust that bitch and pass her to my buddy
How does it feel, my nigga? Damn I feel great
Bust a little bitch and pass her to my buddy
Gin and tonic, pass that to my buddies
On that lean and soda, I'm not no alcoholic
How does that feel, my nigga? I said it feel great
Come bust a trip and come and be my tourist (Straight up!)
Alligator swamp, we pill pop in my hood
Ain't no changin' that, 'cause that check we on good (Straight up!)
9 A.M. clockin', 4 A.M. water whippin'
Just got to the Mo, my niggas still leanin', tippin'
Had to bust a bitch I knew back from my old days
Shawty held me down when a nigga had that bald fade (Straight up!)
504, my nigga, shout my woadie
La Flame killin' you niggas, damn, I'm sorry
That's not my kid, call up my nigga Maury
Drinkin', drivin', but I wore a condom and I'm stickin' to that story
I bust a nut like I bust a brick
Bust a band like I bust a bitch
Bust a nigga like I bust a bitch
But I pass it like I'm Robert Horry (Straight up!)
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
How does it feel, my nigga? Damn it feel great
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
How does it feel, my nigga? Damn it feel great
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist (Straight up!)
Wayne's world, party time, excellent
She might be a tourist and terrorist
A Hell's Angel actin' like she heaven sent, Lord
We can go sight seein' and all that
She can be wifey and all that
She's the tourist, I'm her tour guide
Can't see this bullshit, I hit bullseye
The weed got her lightheaded, red eyes
I told her, "Don't worry, we stay high"
Plus there's a bed on my tour bus
So you can get fucked as we pull out, Lord
I pull out like skrrt in New Orleans
I pull up her skirt and get gnarly
She come to Wayne's world just to party
And all of my tourists is foreign
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
How does it feel, my nigga?
Damn, it feel great (Straight up!)
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist (Straight up!)
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
How does it feel, my nigga?
Damn, it feel great
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist (Straight up!)
Khaled, fuck with your boy
Bust a trip and come and be my tourist
Moolah!
God is great
We winnin'
Amen
Hallelujah, Hollygrove
Hallelujah, Hollygrove
I'm gone
Bust a trip and come and be my tourist
The song "Tourist" by DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, and Lil Wayne is about the artists' lavish lifestyles and experiences with women. The lyrics "Bust a trip, come and be my tourist" is a metaphor for enjoying one's company in a fun and carefree manner. The artists see themselves as tour guides taking women on a wild and exciting adventure. The chorus repeats the phrase "How does it feel, my n***a? Damn, it feel great" conveying their satisfaction with their current lives and the experiences they share with others. Lil Wayne talks about his lifestyle and his sexual encounters, while Travis Scott describes his environment, pill-popping, and life in the streets.
The song provides a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyles of the artists with references to private jets, high-end alcohol and drugs, and wild parties. Furthermore, Travis Scott's verse specifically mentions a swamp with alligators in his neighborhood, highlighting the wealth and danger that he experiences living in the midst of opulence. Lil Wayne's verses, on the other hand, seem to focus on his sexual encounters and the women who surround him.
Overall, "Tourist" is a braggadocious and materialistic song that celebrates the artists' lavish lifestyles and sexual exploits, showcasing their collective wealth and lustful appetites.
Line by Line Meaning
We The Best Music!
The song is produced by DJ Khaled's record label, We The Best Music.
How many times the merry-go-round goes around
How many times have you come around to experience this lifestyle?
You come around a whole lot of times
You have experienced this lifestyle many times.
DJ Khaled!
DJ Khaled introduces himself.
Bust a trip, come and be my tourist
Come and experience my lifestyle.
Pretty bitches walkin' 'round my forest
There are many attractive women around me.
How does it feel, my nigga? Damn it feel great
How do you feel about this lifestyle? It feels amazing.
I might bust that little bitch, pass to my buddy
I may have sex with that woman and then give her to my friend to do the same.
Gin and tonic, pass that to my buddies
I will share my drink with my friends.
On that lean and soda, I'm not no alcoholic
I am not an alcoholic, but I do consume lean and soda.
Alligator swamp, we pill pop in my hood
I live in an area with alligators, and we take pills for fun.
Ain't no changin' that, 'cause that check we on good
We will not change our ways because we have a good source of income.
9 A.M. clockin', 4 A.M. water whippin'
I start working at 9 a.m. and finish at 4 a.m. the next day.
Just got to the Mo, my niggas still leanin', tippin'
We just arrived at the hotel, and my friends are still high on lean and tipping.
Had to bust a bitch I knew back from my old days
I had sex with a woman I knew from my past.
Shawty held me down when a nigga had that bald fade
She supported me when I had a bald haircut.
504, my nigga, shout my woadie
New Orleans is representing in this song.
La Flame killin' you niggas, damn, I'm sorry
Travis Scott's music is very good, and he apologizes for being better than others.
That's not my kid, call up my nigga Maury
I am not responsible for that child, you can contact Maury for confirmation.
Drinkin', drivin', but I wore a condom and I'm stickin' to that story
I consumed alcohol before driving, but I used protection during any sexual activity.
Bust a nut like I bust a brick
I ejaculate as much as I earn money.
Bust a band like I bust a bitch
I make as much money as I have sex with women.
Bust a nigga like I bust a bitch
I harm people as much as I have sex with women.
But I pass it like I'm Robert Horry
I share my experiences with my friends like Robert Horry passed the basketball.
Wayne's world, party time, excellent
Lil Wayne is referencing the classic movie, Wayne's World.
She might be a tourist and terrorist
The woman I am with may not be trustworthy.
A Hell's Angel actin' like she heaven sent, Lord
A member of the Hell's Angels motorcycle club is pretending to be an angel.
We can go sight seein' and all that
We can explore and see new things together.
She can be wifey and all that
She can be a potential girlfriend or wife.
She's the tourist, I'm her tour guide
I am showing her around and explaining things to her.
Can't see this bullshit, I hit bullseye
I am successful in spite of hearing a lot of negativity.
The weed got her lightheaded, red eyes
The woman is experiencing the effects of smoking marijuana.
I told her, "Don't worry, we stay high"
I told her not to worry because we will continue to smoke marijuana.
Plus there's a bed on my tour bus
There is a bed on my tour bus for us to have sex.
So you can get fucked as we pull out, Lord
We can have sex as we are leaving the area.
I pull out like skrrt in New Orleans
I leave as fast as possible, like a car driving away in New Orleans.
I pull up her skirt and get gnarly
I lift her skirt up and become sexually aggressive.
She come to Wayne's world just to party
The woman came to Lil Wayne's lifestyle just to have fun.
And all of my tourists is foreign
All of the women that come with Lil Wayne are from other countries.
Khaled, fuck with your boy
DJ Khaled is communicating with the listener.
Moolah!
This is an exclamation of excitement.
God is great
This is a religious reference.
We winnin'
We are successful.
Amen
This is another religious reference.
Hallelujah, Hollygrove
Hollygrove is Lil Wayne's hometown.
I'm gone
Lil Wayne is ending the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, DWANE II WEIR, KHALED KHALED, TRAVIS SCOTT
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