Big Tuck not only lends his endorsement in the song’s intro but also the sample from his song “Not A Stain On Me,” originally from “The New Style” by Beastie Boys. It can be heard as the hollering sound panning throughout the song.
Frank Ocean demonstrates his range in the song, featured on the hook as well as his own verse. He slips in and out of the song in a graceful auto-tuned falsetto but can be heard using his normal unaffected singing voice on the chorus and verse.
The two first collaborated on Frank’s “Lens V2”. This track was part of Frank’s: “I got twoooooo versions,” as Travis wasn’t originally featured in the first version.
“CAROUSEL,” debuted at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of August 18th, 2018.
CAROUSEL
Travi$ Scott Lyrics
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You already know who it is
Ya' boy, Big Tuck
Freight Train Tuck
Astroworld is now in session, ya understand?
I'm the dean of this here
I got this
Yeah, yeah
Parked at the Days Inn, ain't takin' no days in (yeah)
Don't need a vacation, I need a replacement (alright)
Bustin' the lights out as soon as we came in (it's lit)
What're they talkin' 'bout, what's it pertainin' (yeah, yeah)
Need me a therapist to ask if I'm aging
This M-E-D it feel caved in
All of my demons invadin'
I live paranoid, hesitatin'
They bitin', they bitin', the cadence
Go out they way, it's okay
Just lock the doors at the basement
I got a gate with my face in it
Brand new, brand new
This new place I got to
New world, new sky
That's so blue, it's black too
New growth, new growth
All these fakes I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands
Get my cash from drive-thru
Boy, you're too flash, too flash
Keep the flash minimal
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold
See my breath visible
Yeah
Icy cold, it is so, it is so icy cold (yeah)
Mixing the water with cheeses, making the money get mold (yeah)
Tryna be like gang, you better go get it in Vogue (yeah)
Put 84's on lanes, I ride by, you think it is spokes, spokes
We did it, we said it, we spoke, spoke, yeah
We put it out, thought it was smoke, this 504, uh
This is at home, right down the street, from Alamo
Moving in silence don't mean it's movin' slow
Even though the speed got old
Sprinklin' methamphetamines
On the leaves, like the snow
Bet they soak
I'm a new species, tail swings on the road
Come to reach, and lose both
Got springs like a toad
Sum' for free in the tote
Saké drown like round white diamonds
Carats (yeah)
Copy sound, mic got two wings, parrot (alright)
Landing down wind, caught two wings (it's lit)
Talons scrape, lift the stage, two wings (yeah, yeah)
Better pray, better pray in two wings (straight up)
Brand new, brand new
This new place I got to
New world, new sky
That's so blue, it's black too
New growth, new growth
All these fakes I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands
Get my cash from drive-thru
Boy you're too flash, too flash
Keep the flash minimal
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold
See my breath visible
The song "Carousel" by Travi$ Scott opens with a spoken-word introduction by Big Tuck, who announces the start of the Astroworld session. As the track kicks in, the rapper reflects on his struggles with fame and the constant need for validation. He talks about his paranoid state of mind and the feeling of being caged in, slowly losing touch with reality. The lyrics are reflective of the dark and chaotic theme of Astroworld, which is a metaphorical reflection of the rapper's personal struggles with fame.
In the next verse, the rapper talks about his newfound place in life, where he has outgrown his fake friends and is surrounded by blue bands or money. The chorus repeats the central theme of the song, which is about the constant pursuit of self-discovery and the need to escape one's demons. The rapper compares his new life to a new species, where he has new growth and is moving forward with his career.
The track features a distorted trap beat, which is typical of Travi$ Scott's signature sound. It also features a sample from the classic 70s song "The Carnival is Over" by The Seekers, which adds to the overall chaotic and carnival-like theme of the album. "Carousel" is also notable for its music video, which features footage from Astroworld, the famous theme park in Houston that inspired the name of the album.
Line by Line Meaning
What's crackin'?
Opening greeting
You already know who it is
Introduction of Travi$ Scott
Ya' boy, Big Tuck
Nickname of Travi$ Scott
Freight Train Tuck
Another nickname of Travi$ Scott
Astroworld is now in session, ya understand?
Announcement of the theme of the song
I'm the dean of this here
Reference to Travi$ Scott being in charge of Astroworld
I got this
Confidence that Astroworld is under control
Parked at the Days Inn, ain't takin' no days in (yeah)
Travi$ Scott is always working, never resting
Don't need a vacation, I need a replacement (alright)
Travi$ Scott is overworked and needs someone else to take over for him
Bustin' the lights out as soon as we came in (it's lit)
Travi$ Scott is bringing a lot of energy to Astroworld
What're they talkin' about, what's it pertainin' (yeah, yeah)
Travi$ Scott doesn't care about gossip and is focused on Astroworld
Need me a therapist to ask if I'm aging
Travi$ Scott is worried about getting older
This M-E-D it feel caved in
Travi$ Scott is feeling overwhelmed
All of my demons invadin'
Travi$ Scott is dealing with his inner demons
I live paranoid, hesitatin'
Travi$ Scott is constantly on edge and cautious
They bitin', they bitin', the cadence
Travi$ Scott is being imitated by others
Go out their way, it's okay
Travi$ Scott doesn't care if others copy him
Just like they dosin' the basement
Reference to drug use
I got a gate with my face in
Travi$ Scott has a personal gate for Astroworld
Brand new, brand new
Reference to Travi$ Scott's new phase of life
This new place I got to
Astroworld is Travi$ Scott's new project
New world, new sky
Astroworld is a new world in the sky
That's so blue, it's black too
Astroworld has both blue and black elements
New growth, new growth
Astroworld is constantly growing and evolving
All these fakes I outgrew
Travi$ Scott has left behind fake people
Blue bands, blue bands
Travi$ Scott has a lot of money
Get my cash from drive-thru
Reference to making a lot of money easily
Boy you're too flash, too flash
Travi$ Scott doesn't like people who show off too much
Keep the flash minimal
Travi$ Scott prefers a simple style
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold
Travi$ Scott is very cool
See my breath visible
It's very cold where Travi$ Scott is
Icy cold, it is so, it is so icy cold (yeah)
Reference to the cold surroundings
Mixing the water with cheeses, making the money get mold (yeah)
Travi$ Scott is making a lot of money in a unique way
Trying to be like gang, you better go get it in Vogue (yeah)
Travi$ Scott is saying if you want to be successful, you need to be original
Put 84's on lanes, I ride by, you think it is spokes
Travi$ Scott is driving a nice car with fancy wheels
We did it, we said it, we spoke
Travi$ Scott and his team accomplished what they set out to do
We put it out, thought it was smoke, this 504
Travi$ Scott is referencing his hometown in New Orleans
This is at home, right down the street, from Alamo
Astroworld is located close to the Alamo
Moving in silence don't mean it's movin' slow
Travi$ Scott may work quietly, but he is not slow
Even though the speed got old
Travi$ Scott may be getting tired, but he won't slow down
Sprinklin' methamphetamines
Travi$ Scott is referencing drugs
On the leaves, like the snow
Referencing drug usage
Bet they soak
Travi$ Scott is confident in his drug use
I'm a new species, tail swings on the road
Travi$ Scott is unique and has his own style
Come to reach, and lose both
Others may try to emulate Travi$ Scott, but they will never be as successful
Got springs like a toad
Travi$ Scott is fast and agile
Sum' for free in the tote
Travi$ Scott has some free time to spare
Saké drown like round white diamonds
Travi$ Scott is drinking a lot of sake
Carats (yah)
Unit of weight for diamonds
Copy sound, mic got two wings, parrot (alright!)
Travi$ Scott is saying people copy him like a parrot mimicking sounds
Landing down wind, caught two wings (it's lit!)
Travi$ Scott has landed in a good spot
Talons scrape, hit the stage, two wings (yeah, yeah!)
Travi$ Scott is performing on stage
Better pray, better pray in two wings (straight up!)
Travi$ Scott is warning others to be careful when trying to follow in his footsteps
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Yauch, Adam Keefe Horovitz, Chauncey Hollis, Christopher Breaux, Jacques Webster, Michael Diamond, Mike Dean, Rick Rubin
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@alexispalacios9039
[Intro: Big Tuck]
What's crackin'?
You already know who it is
Ya boy, Big Tuck
Freight Train Tuck
Astroworld is now in session, ya understand?
I'm the dean of this here
I got this
[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Yeah, yeah
Parked at the Days Inn, ain't takin' no days in (yeah)
Don't need a vacation, I need a replacement (alright)
Bustin' the lights out soon as we came in (it's lit)
What're they talkin' about, what's it pertainin' (yeah, yeah)
Need me a therapist to ask if I'm aging (yeah)
This M-E-D it feel caved in (yeah)
All of my demons invadin'
I live paranoid, hesitatin'
They bitin', they bitin', the cadence (skrt, skrt)
Go out their way, it's okay
Just lock the doors at the basement
I got a gate with my face in it
[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
Brand new, brand new, this new place I got to
New world, new sky that's so blue it's black too
New growth, new growth, all these fades I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands, get my cash from drive-thru
Boy, you're too flash, too flash, keep the flash minimal
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold, see my breath visible
[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Yeah
Icy cold, it is so, it is so icy cold, yeah
Mixing the water with cheese is making the money get mold, yeah
Trying to be like gang, you better go get it in Vogue, yeah
Put 84's on lanes, I ride by you think it is spokes
We did it, we said it, we spoke, yeah
We put it out, thought it was smoke, this 504, uh
This is at home, right down the street, from Alamo
[Verse 3: Frank Ocean & Travis Scott]
Moving in silence don't mean it's movin' slow
Even though the speed got old
Sprinkling methamphetamines
On the leaves like the snow
Bet they soak
I'm a new species, tail swings on the road
Come to reach and lose both
Got springs like a toad
Some for free in the tote
Saké drown like round white diamonds
Carats (yah)
Copy sound, might got two wings, parrot (alright!)
Landing down wind, caught two wings (it's lit!)
Talons scrape, hit the stage, two wings (yeah, yeah!)
Better pray, better pray, two wings (straight up!)
[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
Brand new, brand new, this new place I got to
New world, new sky that's so blue it's black too
New growth, new growth, all these fades I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands, get my cash from drive-thru
Boy, you're too flash, too flash, keep the flash minimal
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold, see my breath visible
@rl.alex1621
[Intro: Big Tuck]
What’s crackin’?
You already know who it is
Ya’ boy, Big Tuck
Freight Train Tuck
Astroworld is now in session, ya understand?
I’m the dean of this herr
I got this
[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Yeah, yeah
Parked at the Days Inn, ain’t takin’ no days in (yeah)
Don’t need no vacation, I need a replacement (alright)
Bustin’ the lights out as soon as we came in (it's lit)
What’re they talkin’ about, what’s it pertainin’ (yeah, yeah)
Need me a therapist to ask if I’m ageing
This M-E-D it feel caved in
All of my demons invadin’
I live paranoid, hesitatin’
The bitin', they bitin', they K'd in
Got out their way, it's okay
'Cause like they dosing the basement
I got to get with my face in
[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
Brand new, brand new
This new place I got to
New world, new sky
That's so blue, it's black too
New growth, new growth
All these fakes I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands
Get my cash from drive-thru
Boy you're too flash, too flash
Keep the flash on move
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold
See my breath visible
[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Yeah
Icy cold, it is so, it is so icy cold (yeah)
Mixing the water with cheeses, making the money get more (yeah)
Trying to be like gang, you better go get it in vogue (yeah)
Put 84's on lanes, I robbed, how you think of the spokes
We did it, we said it, we spoke
We put it out, thought it was small, these five or four
This is at home, right at the street, from Alamo
[Verse 3: Frank Ocean]
Open his eyes, don't need to move in slow
Even though the speed got old
This perc and methampthetamines
On the D's, like the snow
But they soap
Vamanos, speed, see step swings on the rope
Come to reach, and it's broke
Got springs like a tote
Show for free, in the tuck
Shock you, drown like, brown, white diamonds
Class (yah)
Copy sound, might got two wings, Patek (Alright)
Landing sound, went and caught two wings (It's lit)
Tryna scrape, but the stage, two wings
Better pray, better pray in two wings (Straight up)
[Chorus: Frank Ocean]
Brand new, brand new
This new place I got to
New world, new sky
That's so blue, it's black too
New cloth, new cloth
All these fakes I outgrew
Blue bands, blue bands
Get my cash from drive-thru
Boy you're too flash, too flash
Keep the flash on move
Bitch, I'm too cold, too cold
See my breath visible
@teenagejezus9242
Travis and Frank resolved their issues. We good y’all
@kuraes
bless up, this songs great either way 🙏🙏
@bellaaauh5267
they had issues?
@vibrasal1000
We ain’t good cause I bet you anything that they won’t ever work together again 😭 and we needed this collab again
@voss9352
@@vibrasal1000 be grateful, frank doesn't work with a lot of artists
@hoesmad8445
What issues? I'm actually clueless lmao
@ryaaaaaaaan7115
The album just gets better and better every time I listen to it.
@yigite
RYAAAAAAAAN on god 💀💀
@jasminep4870
Ikr ryaaaaaaaann I have astroworld merch
@manny5186
more and more gems to be found