Originally the group started as family, who all had an interest in music. It wasn't until 2008 that this trio took their talent seriously, and put together and released their first project "Juug Season" in 2011. The group later released another mixtape titled "No Label" in 2012, which featured "Bando", a track that was soon labeled a "dope-boy anthem".
In 2013, Migos released their breakout single "Versace". The single was produced by Zaytoven and peaked at number 99 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that year, Canadian rapper Drake brought the single more recognition when he remixed the song, adding a verse, which he would later perform at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival. On June 13, Migos released their mixtape Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as), which features the lead single "Versace", to critical acclaim. Brandon Soderberg of Spin gave it 8 out of 10 stars, commenting that it "is a super-cut of Dirty South vibes" and compared the three members to Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy, and Future.
On June 15, 2013, the group performed at rap radio station Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash. In October 2013, the group was featured in XXL's section "Show & Prove". "Versace" was placed in multiple year-end lists of 2013, including number three on XXL's "The 25 Best Songs of 2013", number four on Complex's "The 50 Best Songs of 2013", number five on SPIN's "50 Best Songs of 2013," number 38 on Pitchfork's "The Top 100 Tracks of 2013" and number 69 on Rolling Stone's "The 100 Best Songs of 2013." Y.R.N. (Young Rich N***as) was named the 27th-best album of 2013 and sixth-best hip-hop album of 2013 by SPIN.
Migos released their debut album Yung Rich Nation in July 2015, through Quality Control Music and 300 Entertainment. Their second album, Culture, was released in January 2017 also through both record labels, and debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart. The group later signed a deal with Motown and Capitol Records in February 2017, and followed up the latter album with Culture II in January 2018, giving the group their second number one album in the United States.
On October 28, 2016, Migos released the first single of their new album Culture. The single was titled "Bad and Boujee". The song was produced by Metro Boomin and features vocals from fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. The music video for the single was released on October 31. The single went on to top the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Migos' first number one single in the US. Their second album, Culture, was released on January 27, 2017. In April 2017, Migos were featured on Katy Perry song "Bon Appétit" from her fifth studio album, Witness.
On May 30, 2017, Migos (branded by Quality Control) released "Too Hotty" which is featured on the compilation album, Quality Control: Control the Streets Vol. 1 that was released on December 19, 2017. The single was officially released on streaming service on August 24, 2017. The music video was released on August 25.
On October 27, Migos officially released "MotorSport", the lead single off their second studio album Culture II, along with Cardi B and Nicki Minaj. The second single, "Stir Fry", was released on December 20, 2017 on the official Migos YouTube channel. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams. The song was used for the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. A promotional single was released on January 22, 2018, titled, "Supastars". It was produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Buddah Bless, and Quavo; it was co-produced by DJ Durel. Culture II was released on January 26, 2018. The album contains twenty-four tracks, featuring production from Metro Boomin, Dun Deal, Murda Beatz, Travis Scott, Zaytoven and others.
In October 2018, Quavo stated that Culture III would be released in early 2019. The album was then delayed and re-scheduled for release in early 2020. However, the album was pushed back again, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quavo spoke to Billboard in March 2020, and announced the group's decision to hold off on the release of Culture III, explaining it was largely due to their inability to properly roll out the album once social distancing rules went into effect in most states in the US. Instead, the group will first release Quarantine Mixtape in the lead-up to Culture III.
Where Were You
Migos Lyrics
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Yeah (woo)
Where were you? (Where?)
Where were you? (Go, go, go)
Where were you when I was whippin' it in the kitchen? (Whip)
Where were you when I was jugg finessin' midget? (Jugg)
Where were you when I was facin' time off tickets? (Huh?)
Where were you when I was down and out and I was in the drought? (Where, where?)
Where were you when mama said she gon' kick me out? (Where, where?)
Where were you when I was down on my knees, ain't had none (where, where?)
Now I am at the top right now, just look at you (where?)
I swear (swear), I swear (swear)
I'ma make it to the top (top) this year (year)
Where where? (Where where?) Where where? (Where?)
When I whip it, when I flip it (flip it)
Lil' mama you trippin' (trippin')
Now you goin' through what I've been goin' through (goin' through)
Bitch you strugglin' (strugglin')
I know that you hate it, I know that you mad
You're gettin' a dose of your medicine (medicine)
This is your day of reckonin' (reckonin')
Move out of town I recommend (recommend)
I treated you with proper etiquette (proper)
Where were you when I was beatin' the pan? (Whip)
The Hannah Montana, the Molly suntan (Molly suntan)
Plug in China I have to meet this man (meet him)
Choppers imported from Kazakhstan (frrah, frrah)
Where were you, where were you when the eggbeater was in my hand? (Whip)
Where were you when I was whippin' it in the kitchen? (Whip)
Where were you when I was jugg finessin' midget? (Jugg)
Where were you when I was facin' time off tickets? (Huh?)
Now you wanna come around, where were you? (Where?)
Where were you when I was down and out and I was in the drought? (Where, where?) (Where you was shawty?)
Where were you when mama said she gon' kick me out? (Where, where?) (Huh?)
Where were you when I was down on my knees ain't had none (where, where?) (Huh?)
Now I am at the top right now, just look at you (Takeoff) (where?)
I'm at the top right now (at the top), hate to see you at the bottom (hate to see it)
But you wasn't fuckin' with me when I was stackin' that guala
I call up my shotta I send him the dollars (brrp)
We celebrate poppin' them bottles
The models they watchin' the niggas they follow (they follow)
Double G all on my collar (Gucci)
Bitch say you want red bottoms (Christian Louboutin)
Pay your tuition for college (what?)
Baby girl just keep it honest, you wasn't fuckin' with me when I was at Onyx (nah)
'Fore money ('fore money), back then I was borin' (hell no)
(Ain't never been no lame, shawty)
When I hop in my Porsche of course I know (Porsche)
Big ass bank rolls won't fold (woo)
Where were you when I was trappin' out the bando? (Bando)
Now a nigga on the radio (radio)
Tourin', doin' shows on the road (shows)
Travel all over the globe (travellin')
But where were you when I was broke? (Fuck out my face)
Where were you when I was whippin' it in the kitchen? (Whip)
Where were you when I was jugg finessin' midget? (Jugg)
Where were you when I was facin' time off tickets? (Huh?)
Now you wanna come around, where were you? (Where?)
Where were you when I was down and out and I was in the drought? (Where, where?)
Where were you when mama said she gon' kick me out? (Where, where?)
Where were you when I was down on my knees, ain't had none (where, where?) (Offset)
Now I am at the top right now (go), just look at you (where?)
As I remember (huh?)
You quitted on me you surrendered (quitted on me)
You pretender (flex)
Actin' like you was there when I was up in the blender (flex) (you wasn't)
I'm the number one contender (number one)
Don't hold grudges 'cause I am a forgiver
You niggas make me have a bad temper (uh-uh)
I fuck her then left her, she said that offended her (go)
I'm still tryin' to figure out (huh?)
Where the fuck you was at when a nigga couldn't get out (where?)
I'm rich as a bitch with a smart mouth (rich)
Like Martin do Pam, bitch, get out (get out)
Excuse a nigga if I'm actin' rude ('scuse me)
You was not there when I had no food (you wasn't)
You want to start over I'm not a fool (hah)
This bitch is not loyal, she broke the rules (not at all)
Triflin' bitch I'm not wifin' it (triflin')
You left a nigga when I got indicted (left me)
You fucked my partner tryna keep it silent (you fucked him)
My diamonds shinin' like the police sirens (shine)
My plug on the boat like a pirate (plug)
Pussy niggas they don't like me (pussy niggas)
Real niggas fuckin' with me (real niggas)
Baby girl you wasn't with me (go, go)
Where were you when I was whippin' it in the kitchen? (Whip)
Where were you when I was jugg finessin' midget? (Jugg)
Where were you when I was facin' time off tickets? (Huh?)
Now you wanna come around, where were you? (Where?)
Where were you when I was down and out and I was in the drought? (Where, where?)
Where were you when mama said she gon' kick me out? (Where, where?)
Where were you when I was down on my knees, ain't had none (where, where?)
Now I am at the top right now, just look at you
The song "Where Were You" by Migos is a somber reflection upon the past and the relationships that used to be. The repetitive refrain of "Where were you?" at the beginning of every verse highlights the loneliness the artist feels as he reminisces about his past struggles.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the artist asking where his friends were when he faced challenges like cooking up drugs in the kitchen, or dealing with the consequences of his actions (time off tickets). He then juxtaposes this with his current success, asking where these people were when he was down and out, but now he's at the top.
In the second verse, the artist addresses an anonymous woman who seems to be going through similar struggles as he once did. He tells her that he knows she is struggling now, and that she is getting a taste of what he had gone through. He advises her to move out of town and that she is getting a dose of her own medicine. The frustration and anger of the artist are palpable as he grapples with the disloyalty of people around him.
In the final verse, the artist lays bare his feelings about relationships that faded away. He accuses his former friend of quitting on him and surrendering. He calls out his trifling ex-girlfriend for leaving him when he was indicted and breaking the rules. The overall conclusion of the song is that success exposes people's true nature, and many people who were not around in the artist's struggles want to be a part of his current success and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you
Asking where someone was during difficult times in their life
Where were you when I was whipping it in the kitchen
Wondering where someone was when the singer was cooking drugs in the kitchen
Where were you when I was jugg finessing midget
Asking where someone was when the singer was expertly manipulating small amounts of drugs
Where were you when I was facing time off tickets
Asking where someone was when the artist was facing legal consequences for their actions
They wanna come around
People who previously ignored the artist now want to associate with them since they are successful
Where were you when I was down and out and I was in the drought
Asking where someone was when the singer was struggling financially
Where were you when mama said she gon' kick me out
Asking where someone was when the singer was threatened with homelessness
Where were you when I was down on my knees ain't had nun
Asking where someone was when the artist was desperate and had nothing
Now I am at the top right now, just look at you
The artist is now successful and asking the person who abandoned them where they are now
I swear, I swear I'm gon' make it to the top this year
The artist promises to achieve success soon
when I flip it lil mama you trippin'
The singer is telling a woman that she is overreacting to his drug-related activities
Now you going through what I've been going through, bitch you struggling
The person who abandoned the artist is now experiencing difficult times themselves
I know that you hate it, I know that you mad you're getting a dose of your medicine
The singer is aware that the other person is upset about their current situation, but they feel it is deserved
The day of reckoning, move out of town I recommend
The singer is warning the other person to leave town before the singer gets revenge
I treated you with proper etiquette
The singer feels that they treated the other person well in the past, despite being abandoned
Where were you when I was being in the pen?
Asking where someone was when the artist was in prison
The Hannah Montana the molly's anthem
The artist references a drug combination that was popularized by a TV show and a musician
Plug in China I ain't have to meet this man
The singer is referring to their drug supplier in China, and how they never had to meet them face-to-face
Choppers imported from Kazakhstan
The singer is referring to their weapons supplier in Kazakhstan
Where were you when the eggbeater was in my hand?
Asking where someone was when the artist was preparing drugs using an eggbeater
I'm at the top right now, hate to see you at the bottom
The artist is now successful and feels sorry for the person who abandoned them and is now struggling
But you wasn't fucking with me when I was taking that gwalla
The artist is reminding the other person that they did not support them when they were making money illegally
I call up my shotta I send him the dollars
The singer is referring to their drug dealer and sending them money
You sellout rapper at the bottom [?]
The artist is referring to a rapper who they feel has sold out and is now unsuccessful
The models they watching the niggas they follow
The singer is attracting attention from models and influential people
Double G all on my collar
The singer is wearing a Gucci collar
Bitch say she wants red bottoms
A woman wants expensive Christian Louboutin shoes
Paying tuition for college
The artist is paying for someone's education
Baby just look at me honest
The artist is proud of their success and wants others to acknowledge it
I'm rich as a bitch with a smart mouth
The singer is wealthy and outspoken
Excuse a nigga if I'm acting rude
The singer apologizes for being rude, but feels entitled to act that way due to their success
Trifling bitch I'm not wifing it
The artist does not want to commit to a woman who is not loyal
Left a nigga when I got indicted
A woman left the artist when they were facing legal trouble
You fucked my partner tryna keep it silent
A woman cheated on the artist with their friend and tried to keep it a secret
My diamonds shining like the police sirens
The singer's diamonds are glistening and catching attention
My plug on the boat like a pirate
The artist's drug supplier comes from overseas
Pussy niggas they don't like me
The singer is disliked by weak men
Real niggas fuckin' with me
The singer is respected by other strong men
Baby girl you wasn't with me
The song's repeated refrain, asking where someone was during difficult times in the singer's life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Antwaun Rashad Arnold, Kirsnick K. Ball, Quavious M. Keyate
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@averywatkins9237
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@djcook
this song is so good Lol have always loved it since 7th grade
@zacharygarcia2024
Me too bro💯 what you like 17 or 18 right now?
@tachibana6256
Same
@memoryolo
Bro🤦🏾💯
@vitocorleone6040
@@zacharygarcia2024 man I thought the same thing. I was 17 when this came out in 24 now !!! Feeling like an old man and shit over here for sho Lil man here was deff hip at an early age
@PESkyMaestro
I've seen quite a few of your videos! Nice to see you here as well, :)
@WO2411
This song hit so different now💔 it’s makes me smile coming back here seeing all the OG migos fans comments💯 Takeoff you will be missed dearly 🚀✨
@WifiLIT
these dudes was literally my childhood
@WO2411
@@WifiLIT my early adulthood
@tevinhudson6653
Right as everything comes together nothing is useless but at first I was thinking what do I need it for