Don Toliver's solo debut came just a few months later, with the debut singles "I Gotta" and "Diva" dropping in November and December, respectively. However, the singles quickly caught the ear of Atlantic Records, which signed Toliver to the label in March 2018. Under Atlantic, he released his major-label debut album, Donny Womack.
While working on the tape, Toliver caught the attention of fellow Houston native Travis Scott, who invited the young rapper to Hawaii to work on a song on his then-upcoming third studio album, ASTROWORLD. Eagerly accepting, the sessions landed Toliver a feature on the album's thirteenth track, "CAN'T SAY" by Travis Scott, inspiring him to record much of the material for Donny Womack.
On August 3, 2018, the same day as Travis released his album, he gave a major cosign to Toliver on Twitter:
Coincidentally, on August 2, 2018, Toliver dropped his project, Donny Womack, the day before ASTROWORLD.
Genius caught up with the rising Houston artist just a few days before ASTROWORLD's release to discuss his relationship with Travis, going to Hawaii for the ASTROWORLD sessions, and his hopes for Donny Womack as his profile gets a dramatic boost.
When Genius asked him about how he met Travis and his relationship with him, he replied:
"When I first started linking up with Travis, somebody from my camp reached out to somebody in his camp. I sent them music and videos and it got to Travis and he was feeling it. He came back and we were able to link up and vibe."
In May 2019, he released his single "No Idea," the lead single of his March 2020 debut studio album, Heaven Or Hell. "No Idea" got its popularity from the viral social media app TikTok, on all the lip-sync and dance videos on the app.
In December 2019, JACKBOYS (Cactus Jack Records members) and Travis Scott released their compilation album, JACKBOYS. On the album, Toliver has a track titled "Had Enough" (also on Heaven Or Hell) featuring Quavo and Offset from the hip-hop trio Migos. He was also featured on another track by JACKBOYS and Travis, titled "WHAT TO DO?" from the album. In addition, he, Travis, and Luxury Tax provided vocals on another track by JACKBOYS and Sheck Wes, titled "GANG GANG."
On January 17, 2020, Toliver took another giant leap in his career. American rapper Eminem released his eleventh studio album, Music to Be Murdered By, in which Toliver featured on the eighteenth track, "No Regrets." The song's producer, D.A. Doman, recruited Toliver to record and sing the chorus at the "last minute."
On March 13, 2020, Toliver released Heaven Or Hell, his debut studio album, through Cactus Jack Records and Atlantic Records. It contains features from Travis Scott, Kaash Paige, Quavo, Offset, and Sheck Wes.
On October 8, 2021, Toliver released Life of A Don, his second studio album, through Cactus Jack Records and Atlantic Records. It contains features from Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, HVN, and SoFaygo.
5X
Don Toliver Lyrics
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Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a
Shawty poppin' it for tips
Started at the crib, now she poppin' at the strip
We was at the crib then she turned it into LIV
You with it, ready to hit, would you get hit?
Takin' all the chips, did you get a hit?
Need to flip, did you get it?
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a
I ain't have to ask her, know exactly where you've been
You've been countin' bags up
You ain't doin' all that extra to make a fast cut
If you up at least a hundred, she might pull a fast one
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a
Where it comin' from, it ain't groupie love
Let me hit you back, on the one and up
Where it comin' from, it ain't groupie love
Let me hit you back, on the one and up
Yeah, got her at the house, dancin' like a stripper
Movin' out her blouse, I might have to tip her
Don't open your mouth, don't open your mouth
Don't open your mouth, don't open your
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a
In "5X," Don Toliver sings about a woman he has seen "flip" or hustle five times in a row, implying that he has seen her make money in various ways. He describes how she went from popping her body for tips at home to performing at strip clubs, including LIV in Miami. He also mentions that she got a "booty lift" and asks if she is ready to "hit" or ready to make money. He goes on to speculate about where she is getting her money and how she might try to deceive him if she is making a lot. The repetition of the phrase "five times in a row, I seen you flip" reinforces the idea that he has witnessed her hustling repeatedly, and the chorus is a catchy and memorable hook.
The lyrics of "5X" suggest some level of discomfort with the woman's occupation and her means of making money. Don Toliver seems to be ambivalent about whether he approves of what she is doing, as he both questions her methods and admits to being impressed by her hustle. The ambiguity of his feelings is emphasized by the repetition of the chorus, which could be interpreted as either admiration or condemnation. The song's themes of wealth, sex work, and deception are common in hip-hop, but Don Toliver's melancholy delivery and introspective lyrics set it apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
I've seen you succeed at making money five times straight.
Shawty poppin' it for tips
A woman is dancing suggestively for money.
Started at the crib, now she poppin' at the strip
She began by dancing at home, but now she's at the strip club.
We was at the crib then she turned it into LIV
She took the party from home to LIV nightclub.
She just left Miami, she just got that booty lift
She recently left Miami and got a butt augmentation.
You with it, ready to hit, would you get hit?
Are you willing to engage in sexual acts?
Takin' all the chips, did you get a hit?
If you took all the money, did you make a profit?
Need to flip, did you get it?
Did you make a successful financial transaction?
I ain't have to ask her, know exactly where you've been
Without asking, I know exactly what you've been up to.
You've been countin' bags up
You've been counting large sums of money.
You ain't doin' all that extra to make a fast cut
You're not doing anything extra to increase your profits.
If you up at least a hundred, she might pull a fast one
If you have made at least $100, she might try to scam you.
Where it comin' from, it ain't groupie love
The source of the money is not from adoring fans.
Let me hit you back, on the one and up
Let me get in touch with you later, honestly and upfront.
Got her at the house, dancin' like a stripper
She's dancing suggestively at home.
Movin' out her blouse, I might have to tip her
She's removing her top and I might have to give her money.
Don't open your mouth, don't open your mouth
Don't say anything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caleb Toliver, Mike Dean, Mino Drerup, Ronald LaTour
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus]
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a-
[Verse 1]
Shawty poppin' it for tips
Started at the crib, now she poppin' at the strip
We was at the crib then she turned it into lit
She just left Miami, she just got that booty lift
You with a, with a hit, would you get it?
Gettin' all the clips, don't you get it?
Seem to flip, don't you get it?
Five times in a row, it seem to flip, yeah
Five times in a-
Oh you have to ask up, know exactly where you've been
You'vе been countin' bags up
You ain't doin' all that extra to make it faster
If you up at lеast a hundred, she might pull a fast one
[Chorus]
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a
[Verse 2]
We ain't comin' from, it ain't groupie love
Let me hit you back, on the one, it up
We ain't comin' from, it ain't groupie love
Let me hit you back, on the one, it up
Yeah, got it out the house, dancin' like a stripper
Movin' all the plots, I might have to tip her
Don't open your mouth, don't open your mouth
Don't open your mouth, don't open your-
[Chorus]
Five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a, five times in a row, I seen you flip, yeah
Five times in a-
Mayank Balecha
Chorus]
Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times in a Row
I seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In a, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A-
[Verse 1]
Shawty Popping It For Tips
Started At The Crib, Now She Popping At The Strip
We Was At The Crib Then She Turned It Into Lit
She Just Left Miami, She Just Got That Booty Lift
You With A, With A Hit, Would You Get It?
Getting All The Clips, Don't You Get It?
Seem To Flip, Don't You Get It?
Five Times In A Row, It Seem To Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A-
Oh! You Have To Ask Up
Know Exactly Where You've Been
You'vе Been Counting Bags Up
You Ain't Doing All That Extra To Make It Faster
If You Up At Lеast A Hundred
She Might Pull A Fast One
[Chorus]
Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A
[Verse 2]
We Ain't Coming From, It Ain't Groupie Love
Let Me Hit You Back, On The One, It Up
We Ain't Coming From, It Ain't Groupie Love
Let Me Hit You Back, On The One, It Up
Yeah! Got It Out The House, Dancin' Like A Stripper
Moving All The Plots, I Might Have To Tip Her
Don't Open Your Mouth, Don't Open Your Mouth
Don't Open Your Mouth, Don't Open Your-
[Chorus]
Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times In A, Five Times In A Row
I Seen You Flip, Yeah!
Five Times
Don Toliver
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Mike Fields
@Just Somebody That I Used To Know ⁰⁰
Daksh oberoi
love u from india
Fazel Mashali
@LIL UNI VERSE i
bad bruv🚷
To the galaxy 😵🌌
alex
this song and Way Bigger ... pure love!
Rodrigo luengo
I just wish I could listen to this album for the first time over and over again
MAJORHAWK 23
Agree
a chill dill pickle
No way the don liked your comment
Moebad3200
This is a. Great comment