"Space Cadet" is primarily produced by Metro Boomin and Wheezy, with Allen Ritter as an additional producer. Meanwhile, the vocals are handled by Gunna, with background vocals at the end from American rapper and singer Travis Scott, a close friend and frequent collaborator of both Metro and Gunna. On the song, Gunna raps about his lavish lifestyle. It is mostly a reference to the Rolls-Royce Wraith, an expensive car that is known for its starry ceiling. A space cadet is a trainee astronaut.
It marks the second official collaboration between Metro and Gunna, following Gunna's 2018 song "Car Sick", which also features Canadian rapper Nav, who is a close friend and frequent collaborator of both artists. The song is from Gunna's commercial mixtape "Drip Season 3" to which Metro served as an executive producer on and also produced four other songs from the project, "Helluva Price", "Pedestrian", "My Soul", and "No Joke". Gunna also makes another appearance on the album alongside American rapper and label boss Young Thug on the song "Lesbian".
While talking about "Space Cadet", Alphonse Pierre from Pitchfork opined:
"On "Space Cadet", Metro ushers Gunna into "The Twilight Zone" with a twinkling instrumental, and Gunna responds with one of the album's bounciest hooks. The "Space Cadet" instrumental, like so much of the album's production, feels cinematic but thankfully not far removed from his Atlanta-built sound."
"Space Cadet" debuted and peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, on the week of November 17, 2018. The single also debuted at number 22 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. On December 9, 2020, the song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and streaming equivalent units of over two million units in the United States.
The official music video for "Space Cadet" premiered on April 22, 2019. It was directed by Zac Facts. Metro Boomin and Gunna are dancing and floating around in lasers and bright lights, like a simulation of outer space. Young Thug, a close friend and frequent collaborator of both artists, makes a cameo appearance.
On February 11, 2019, Metro Boomin and Gunna performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In tribute of American rapper 21 Savage, a longtime close friend and frequent collaborator of Metro, the latter wore a jacket with the words "Free 21 Savage". The rapper was in jail at the time of the performance for illegally being in the United States of America, but was released the following day.
Space Cadet
Metro Boomin Lyrics
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Metro on these
Boominati wave, uh
(We've done it with robotic arm on the space shuttle)
(We've done it with direct launch of modules)
Prepare for lightspeed
Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet (space cadet)
Aim a lot of sticks like it's laser tag (laser tag)
Fuck a rich bitch, havin' rich sex (rich sex)
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (weed plant)
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (where the lean at?)
Sleepin' on these G's, it's a beanbag (beanbag)
Got Rick Owen jeans, cost a cool rack (cool rack)
Check came from my fans, life is fantastic (fantastic)
I was broke as hell, sleepin' on the mattress (on the mattress)
I felt like it's Hell, wasn't nobody happy
Hot shells droppin' out the semi-automatic (hot shells)
Ran it up, bought a condo, got a new addy (ran it up)
Got the VVs with a Vlone jean jacket (VVs)
They can't see me, even if you had 3D glasses (3D glasses)
Bad bitch in the bikini, she from Calabasas (Calabasas)
Got a pocket full of bleu cheese and some green relish
I'm a psycho for these hundreds, got a cash fetish (cash fetish)
I've been studyin' these hundreds, I'm a mathematic
And this love make me wanna buy my dad a Caddy
'Cause the love got me geeked up, I don't need a Addy
Dracos let these niggas know we war-ready ('Cos)
Expensive clothes on my bitches, we ain't ball-cappin'
Alien, feel like I'm livin' on my own planet
Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet (space cadet)
Big white mansion is my habitat (habitat)
Aim a lot of sticks like it's laser tag (laser tag)
Fuck a rich bitch, havin' rich sex (rich sex)
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (weed plant)
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (where the lean at?)
Sleepin' on these G's, it's a beanbag (beanbag)
Got Rick Owen jeans, cost a cool rack (cool rack)
Chanel shoes overseas, they was patent leather
Shop in Tokyo, Japan, they the best ever
Blueberry t-shirt, sleeve on leather
Hard-top turn the vert, ride in any weather
You ain't gotta bend down, this ain't a propeller
Me and Wheezy spent a dime coppin' Gucci sweaters
Steady drippin', nigga drownin', I cannot help him
It's the Boominati, guys, we are not the devil (Boominati)
Got Columbia and ties out in Mexico (Mexico)
Wash the Benz a hundred times, still smell dope (smell dope)
Got some pants from Philipp Plein, it feel like velcro
A bitch fine and love shoppin' at Rodeo (yeah)
I be iffy, don't want cop if it's a day old
Ain't stingy, my bro Gunna get a payroll
I just want the pretty women and the pesos
I can only hear the engine in this Lambo
Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet (space cadet)
Big white mansion is my habitat (habitat)
Aim a lot of sticks like it's laser tag (laser tag)
Fuck a rich bitch, havin' rich sex (rich sex)
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (weed plant)
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (where the lean at?)
Sleepin' on these G's, it's a beanbag (beanbag)
Got Rick Owen jeans, cost a cool rack (cool rack)
Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet (space cadet)
Big white mansion is my habitat (habitat)
Aim a lot of sticks like it's laser tag (laser tag)
Fuck a rich bitch, havin' rich sex (rich sex)
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (weed plant)
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (where the lean at?)
Sleepin' on these G's, it's a beanbag (beanbag)
Got Rick Owen jeans, cost a cool rack (cool rack)
Ooh, ooh
Yeah
No
(New coupe, I'm a space cadet, yeah)
No
(Metro bought me two Pateks, ooh)
No
(Is it drippin'? Got a nigga wet, hmm)
No
(You on the Boominati wave)
The song "Space Cadet" by Metro Boomin is about wealth, fame, and living a luxurious lifestyle. The lyrics describe the singer buying a spaceship, living in a big white mansion, and spending extravagantly on designer clothes and shoes. The song also references drug addiction, codeine, and being addicted to cash. Moreover, the lyrics mention Gunna, and Wheezy, two rappers that are associated with Young Thug's YSL Records. The chorus repeats the line "Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet" conveys a sense of detachment from reality or even feeling like an outsider.
However, the song may have a deeper meaning beyond materialism. The term "space cadet" can be interpreted as someone who feels out of place, as if they do not belong to their own reality. In this sense, the song could be an expression of this feeling of displacement that many people may relate to. The line "It's the Boominati, guys, we are not the devil" may also be an acknowledgment of the negative image that rap and hip hop music face in popular culture.
Overall, "Space Cadet" is a catchy and upbeat song that mainly focuses on the material and lavish aspects of life, but it also provides some insight into the emotional state of the artist.
Line by Line Meaning
We've done it with robotic arm on the space shuttle
We've achieved great success with technology and innovation
We've done it with direct launch of modules
We've achieved great success with efficiency and directness
Prepare for lightspeed
Get ready to move fast and reach new heights
Bought a spaceship, now I'm a space cadet (space cadet)
I've achieved great success and now feel like I'm in another world, above everyone else
Big white mansion is my habitat (habitat)
I live in a luxurious home that feels like my natural environment
Aim a lot of sticks like it's laser tag (laser tag)
I am a skilled shooter and control many weapons as if it's a game of laser tag
Fuck a rich bitch, havin' rich sex (rich sex)
I have sexual experiences with wealthy women, enjoying all the luxurious pleasures that come with it
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (weed plant)
I smoke a lot of marijuana, so much so that I need my own weed plant to sustain my habit
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (where the lean at?)
I am heavily addicted to codeine and need access to it constantly
Sleepin' on these G's, it's a beanbag (beanbag)
I am so comfortable with my wealth and status that I can rest on my success like it's a comfortable beanbag chair
Got Rick Owen jeans, cost a cool rack (cool rack)
I have expensive Rick Owen jeans that cost a lot of money
Check came from my fans, life is fantastic (fantastic)
I am grateful for the support of my fans, and my success has made my life truly fantastic
I was broke as hell, sleepin' on the mattress (on the mattress)
I used to be extremely poor and had to sleep on a cheap mattress
I felt like it's Hell, wasn't nobody happy
My life used to be a living hell where no one was truly happy
Hot shells droppin' out the semi-automatic (hot shells)
I am involved in dangerous situations where my weapons are firing continuously, dropping hot shells
Ran it up, bought a condo, got a new addy (ran it up)
I made a lot of money and was able to purchase a new living space in a new location
Got the VVs with a Vlone jean jacket (VVs)
I have expensive VV diamond jewelry to wear with my designer Vlone jean jacket
They can't see me, even if you had 3D glasses (3D glasses)
I am so successful and above others that even with 3D glasses, they couldn't see me clearly
Bad bitch in the bikini, she from Calabasas (Calabasas)
I have an attractive woman wearing a bikini who is from the wealthy area of Calabasas
Got a pocket full of blue cheese and some green relish
I have a lot of money (blue cheese) and weed (green relish) in my pocket
I'm a psycho for these hundreds, got a cash fetish (cash fetish)
I am addicted to making money and have a fetish for cash
I've been studyin' these hundreds, I'm a mathematic
I have learned a lot about making money, and am now an expert in the field
And this love make me wanna buy my dad a Caddy
My success has made me feel grateful and loving towards my father, and I want to buy him a Cadillac as a gift
'Cause the love got me geeked up, I don't need a Addy
My feelings of love and joy have given me a natural high, and I don't need to use Adderall for it
Dracos let these niggas know we war-ready ('Cos)
My weapons (Dracos) are a sign that we are prepared for any potential conflicts
Expensive clothes on my bitches, we ain't ball-cappin'
My women are dressed in expensive clothing, and we don't need to wear cheap ball caps
Alien, feel like I'm livin' on my own planet
My success and wealth makes me feel like an alien, living in my own world and disconnected from others
Chanel shoes overseas, they was patent leather
I have expensive Chanel shoes made of patent leather, purchased overseas
Shop in Tokyo, Japan, they the best ever
I go shopping in Tokyo, Japan because they have the best products
Blueberry t-shirt, sleeve on leather
I am wearing a blueberry-colored t-shirt with a sleeve made of leather
Hard-top turn the vert, ride in any weather
I can turn the hard-top of my convertible car and ride in any weather conditions
You ain't gotta bend down, this ain't a propeller
You don't need to bend down to avoid the spinning propeller in my car, because this car doesn't have one
Me and Wheezy spent a dime coppin' Gucci sweaters
My friend Wheezy and I spent a lot of money buying Gucci sweaters
Steady drippin', nigga drownin', I cannot help him
I am constantly wearing expensive clothing/accessories, while others around me can't keep up, and I can't help them financially
It's the Boominati, guys, we are not the devil (Boominati)
My collective (Boominati) may be intimidating to some, but we are not evil people
Got Columbia and ties out in Mexico (Mexico)
I have business connections and influence in both the United States (represented by Columbia) and Mexico
Wash the Benz a hundred times, still smell dope (smell dope)
I have washed my Benz car so many times, but it still gives off a strong scent that people find attractive
Got some pants from Philipp Plein, it feel like velcro
I am wearing Philipp Plein pants that feel like they stick together like velcro
A bitch fine and love shoppin' at Rodeo (yeah)
A beautiful woman likes to shop at Rodeo Drive, which is known for its luxury stores
I be iffy, don't want cop if it's a day old
I am hesitant to buy something if it's already been on the market for some time
Ain't stingy, my bro Gunna get a payroll
I'm not greedy and want to provide financial support to my friend, Gunna, and pay him well
I just want the pretty women and the pesos
My only desires in life are attractive women and money
I can only hear the engine in this Lambo
The engine of my Lamborghini car is so loud that it's the only sound I can hear while driving it
New coupe, I'm a space cadet, yeah
I'm driving a new car and feeling otherworldly, like a space cadet
Metro bought me two Pateks, ooh
My producer, Metro Boomin, purchased two expensive Patek watches for me
Is it drippin'? Got a nigga wet, hmm
My clothing and accessories are so fresh and expensive that they make people jealous
You on the Boominati wave
You are following the same trends and success that my collective, Boominati, is a part of
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allen Ritter, Leland Tyler Wayne, Wesley Tyler Glass, Sergio Giavanni Kitchens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yea that will do it
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I'm Gunna tell my kids this was Neil Armstrong when he went to the moon
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