Kharbouch released his debut mixtape in 2007 and had his first breakthrough with the single "Choppa Choppa Down" in 2010. He released his debut studio album Excuse My French in May 2013, which was met with generally mixed reviews despite commercial success from its lead single, "Pop That" (featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne). In July 2017, he released his second studio album Jungle Rules, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200.
Trippin
French Montana Lyrics
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Wait a few, then I come catch my fate
Momma said come in, it's getting late
Tell that woman she got's to wait
Find something worth fighting for
If you win, gonna get them draws
If you lose, gonna catch a case
Did you go too far, baby anyway
Show you girl it was all for you
Had hoes in the hotel room
Never knew we would make that news
I'm too good with social cues
Left out 'fore I had a chance to choose
Me or him, a win in that Benz
That's something my piles cannot lose
Too much for the way I feel
Tricked myself to believe it's real
Tricked too much for the sex and feels
When I get a mil, I'ma spend it all on real
I'mma spend it all on feel, yeah
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(I ain't trippin' on a bitch)
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(I ain't trippin' on a bitch)
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
I'm just drippin' on a bitch
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
I'm just drippin' on a bitch
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(Trippin' on a bitch)
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(Trippin' on a bitch)
I'm just drippin' on a bitch
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
Just drippin' on a bitch
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
And if I'm lying, I'm flying
Heart of a lion
If you tryna hide, my hotel the Hyatt
I hope you're staying by
I need you for five, I need you for five
You need me, I'm the plug to the life that you desire
You need me for the game, game oh
You need me for the game, for the game oh
I need you for five, I need you for five
You need me, I'm the plug to the life that you desire
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(Trippin' on a bitch)
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
(Trippin' on a bitch)
I ain't trippin' on one thing
And I ain't gon' slip
And I ain't trippin' on one thing
I ain't trippin' on ya bitch
(Trippin' on)
I ain't trippin' on ya bitch
(Trippin' on)
I ain't trippin' on one thing
And I ain't gon' slip
And I ain't trippin' on one thing
I ain't trippin', I ain't trippin' baby
I ain't trippin', I ain't trippin' baby
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
In "Trippin," French Montana reflects on his materialistic lifestyle, the struggles and consequences of his success and wealth, and his relationships with women. He starts off by referring to a "simple twist of fate" that has led him to where he is, and how his mother tells him to come in as it's getting late, but he disregards her words and carries on. Montana then notes that if you find something worth fighting for, you're either going to win or lose. If you lose, you'll catch a case, but if you win, you'll get what you want. He also shares that he's too good with social cues, and often gets left out before having the chance to make a decision.
Later in the song, Montana talks about his financial success, both in terms of the scandals that come with that success (i.e., having hoes in his hotel room), and how he's tricked himself into believing his lifestyle is real. He then explains that he's not tripping on a "bitch," but rather, he's just "drippin'" on them. He notes that he's got the heart of a lion, and that people need him for the game - potentially referring to how people in the industry need him to succeed. He then reiterates that he's not tripping on any specific thing, and that he won't slip.
Overall, the song is a reflection of Montana's personal experiences with wealth and fame, and how it's affected his relationships and sense of self. It's clear that while he enjoys his life of luxury, it's also brought challenges and negative consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Started off with a simple twist of fate
I began with something that seemed ordinary but turned out to be destiny.
Wait a few, then I come catch my fate
I waited for the right time and then took control of my destiny.
Momma said come in, it's getting late
My mother advised me to be responsible and come home.
Tell that woman she got's to wait
I am asking my partner to be patient and wait for me.
Find something worth fighting for
I am telling myself to find a reason to struggle for something.
If you win, gonna get them draws
If I win, I will be rewarded with something significant or valuable.
If you lose, gonna catch a case
If I fail, I will be in trouble, and things will not work out well.
Did you go too far, baby anyway
I am questioning if I went too far, but it is irrelevant now.
Just stories 'bout the things I do
I am merely telling stories about my past deeds.
Show you girl it was all for you
I want to prove to my partner that everything I did was for her.
Had hoes in the hotel room
I had sex with different women in my hotel room.
Never knew we would make that news
I never anticipated that our actions would be the talk of the town.
I'm too good with social cues
I am a master of decoding social signals and body language.
Left out 'fore I had a chance to choose
I was left behind without a chance to decide.
Me or him, a win in that Benz
Choosing me over him will result in success or victory, which I will show off with my Benz.
That's something my piles cannot lose
Winning that situation is essential for me, and I cannot afford to lose it.
Too much for the way I feel
The situation is overwhelming me emotionally.
Tricked myself to believe it's real
I deceived myself into thinking that what happened is true and meaningful.
Tricked too much for the sex and feels
I indulged too much in sex and sensual pleasure.
When I get a mil, I'ma spend it all on real
Once I earn a million dollars, I will spend it all on authentic and non-fake things.
I'mma spend it all on feel, yeah
I will spend it all on things that make me feel good.
I ain't trippin' on a bitch
I am not worrying about a woman's issues or problems.
(I ain't trippin' on a bitch)
Reiteration of not getting worked up about women.
I'm just drippin' on a bitch
I am merely giving away extravagant gifts or showing off to a woman.
And if I'm lying, I'm flying
I swear that what I say is authentic, and if it is not, then I am flying.
Heart of a lion
I am brave and fearless like a lion.
If you tryna hide, my hotel the Hyatt
If someone is trying to avoid me or hide, I will find them in my luxurious Hyatt hotel.
I hope you're staying by
I hope that the person I am addressing is staying near me.
I need you for five, I need you for five
I need you to be with me for a short duration of five units.
You need me, I'm the plug to the life that you desire
I have what you need to lead the life you desire.
You need me for the game, game oh
You need me to be successful in your endeavors.
I ain't trippin' on one thing
I am not worried about anything specific.
And I ain't gon' slip
I will not fall or make a mistake.
I ain't trippin' on ya bitch
I am not worried about your woman or girlfriend.
Just drippin' on a bitch
I am spoiling my partner with expensive gifts and showing off my wealth.
I ain't trippin', I ain't trippin' baby
I am not worried or upset, baby.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karim Kharbouch, Benjamin Diehl, Marc Griffin, Khaled Khaled
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