In 2014, producer Vinylz uploaded a since deleted Instagram/Twitter post detailing a potential collaboration between Travis and John Mayer.
The song’s title seemingly references Thundercat, owing to his distinctive basslines and also adding to his long list of high profile collaborations.
ASTROTHUNDER
Travi$ Scott Lyrics
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Seem like the life I fiend
Seem like the life I fiend's a little distant, yeah
Seems like the life I need
Seems like the life I need's a little distant, yeah
Light the remedy, yeah
Do it on repeat-repeat
Sins controllin' me, yeah
Angels, halos over me
I need blessings and my peace
You been out the streets, yeah
Wildin' on me and all my G's
We been goin' for a week
Now you wanna peak, yeah
Hands up, why they tryna reach?
I can't even get that deep
Told you I don't teach (yeah)
Practice, oh, no, never preach
Practice, oh, no, never preach
Infiltrate the enemy, moving on them randomly
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah (yeah)
Feels like the life I need, yeah
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Yeah-ah
Travi$ Scott's song "Astrothunder" seems to be about his desires for the life that he dreams of, but feels is unattainable. He reflects on the distance between his current life and the life he desires, as he repeats the phrase "Seems like the life I feen/Seems like the life I need's a little distant." The singer seeks to escape the sins that control him and find inner peace, but he recognizes that he still has a long way to go on his journey.
The song captures Travis’ preoccupation with his past mistakes and the distractions that keep him from his goals. He talks about how he wants blessings and his peace, but his current lifestyle does not seem conducive to achieving those goals. His lyrics point to the conflicts that arise when trying to maintain his reputation on the streets while also striving to be a better person.
In the second half of the song, Travi$ Scott shifts gears and takes on a more aggressive persona. He goes from seeking inner peace to plotting his attack on his enemies, stating "Infiltrate the enemy, moving in on them randomly”. This change in tone conveys a sense of urgency and desperation to achieve his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Seem like the life I feen
It appears that the lifestyle that I crave is far away from me.
Seem like the life I feen's a little distant, yeah
The way I desire to live my life is a little too far to achieve currently.
Seems like the life I need
It appears that the lifestyle I need to lead is far from my reach.
Seems like the life I need's a little distant, yeah
It seems that the way I need to live my life is far away.
Light the remedy, yeah
Let's opt for a solution to the problem.
Sit back while I watch, repeat
I'll watch what's happening and wait for a chance to repeat it.
Do it on repeat-repeat
Perform it again and again.
Sins controllin' me, yeah
My sins are controlling my actions.
Angels, halos over me
I need divine intervention.
I need blessings and my peace
I require peace of mind and blessings from a higher power.
You been out the streets, yeah
You've been away from your usual lifestyle.
Wilin' out on me and my Gs
You've been brutally attacking me and my gang.
We been goin' for a week
We have been highly active over the last week.
Now you wanna peak, yeah
Now you want to inspect what we're doing.
Hands up, why they tryna reach?
Why are you trying to get your hands on things that aren't yours?
I can't even get that deep
I can't delve any deeper than I have already gone.
Told you I don't teach (yeah)
I have repeatedly clarified that I don't preach or teach anyone.
Practice, oh, no, never preach
I focus on practicing without preaching.
Infiltrate the enemy, moving in on them randomly
We'll invade our enemies' territory and attack them without prior notice.
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah (yeah)
It seems that the lifestyle I need to lead is a little too far to achieve currently.
Feels like the life I need, yeah
It appears that the lifestyle I need is not easily available.
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah (yeah, yeah)
It feels like the way of living I urgently require is too far away from me.
Yeah-ah
An affirmation of the sentiments expressed in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam King Feeney, Jacques Webster, Joe Thornalley, John Clayton Mayer, Matthew Adam Tavares, Stephen Lee Bruner, Thomas Rohan Paxton Beesley
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[Intro]
High off life, yeah
[Chorus]
Seem like the life I fiend
Seem like the life I fiend's a little distant, yeah
Seems like the life I need, yeah
Seems like the life I need's a little distant, yeah
[Verse]
Light the remedy, yeah
Sit back while I ride the beat, do it on repeat, repeat
Sins controlling me, yeah
Angels, halos over me, I need blessings and my peace
You been out the streets, yeah
Wildin' on me and all my Gs, we been going for a week
Now you wanna peek, yeah
Hands up, why they tryna reach? I can't even get that deep
Told you I don't teach (Yeah)
Practice, oh, no, never preach
Practice, oh, no, never preach
Infiltrate the enemy, move in on them randomly
[Chorus]
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah
Yeah
Feels like the life I need, yeah
Feels like the life I need's a little distant, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
@bradcarlisle8345
The beat is off this world
@kodakboppin7679
galaxy unknown
@olivermorales4317
It’s on astroworld
@SS-bz9ov
Those are all of his beats, completely out of this world. That's how they feel.
@travisscrew9230
It’s obviously the galaxy 9s duhhh
@lagrantsanford5117
Thundercat the bassist on this
@IRapOnTypeBeats
I think this is what space sounds like
@wb8905
Change your pfp
@Serpent947
This song and rip screw make me feel like I'm flying through the galaxy
@OhMyDiego
Mario Retah oh yea yea