In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label contract with Epic Records and a publishing deal with Kanye West's GOOD Music. In April 2013, he signed a joint-recording contract with Epic and T.I.'s Grand Hustle imprint. Scott's first full-length project, the mixtape OWL PHARAOH, was self-released in 2013. It was followed with a second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, in 2014. His debut studio album, Rodeo (2015), was led by the hit single "Antidote". His second album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016), became his first number one album on the Billboard 200. The following year, Scott released a collaborative album with Quavo titled Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho under the group name Huncho Jack.
In 2018, his third studio album, ASTROWORLD, was released to critical acclaim and produced his first Billboard Hot 100 number one single, "SICKO MODE". In late 2019, Scott's record label Cactus Jack Records released the compilation album JACKBOYS, which topped the Billboard 200. After the release of his single "FRANCHISE (feat. Young Thug & M.I.A.)" in 2020, Scott became the first artist on the Hot 100 to have three songs debut at number one in less than a year.
Scott has gained notoriety for controversies and legal issues regarding safety at his concerts. In November 2021, a mass-casualty crowd crush occurred during Scott's performance at the Astroworld Festival in his hometown of Houston, Texas, killing ten people and injuring hundreds of others.
On July 28, 2023, Scott released his fourth studio album UTOPIA, which became his fourth consectutive number one album on the Billboard 200.
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Drive
Travi$ Scott Lyrics
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Smokin' big, drankin' syrup, know what I'm talkin' 'bout?
What, sucker free, what, what
I can do dat (I can do dat right there)
I can do dat, ay
If I spill drank on my clothes - I can do dat
I'ma spend about fifty in the mall - I can do dat
I'ma buy me a Bentley in the fall - I can do dat
I'ma stop weak niggas from rappin'...
I, can't, leave, drank alone
It got me feenin' (Feenin', feelin' good
Feelin' like a boss as I'm creeping through my hood)
Feel like I'm on the drive to the moon
Man I thought the world was ending soon
Damn a brother stay tested and the devil wear Prada
(Just trynna go up the avenue)
Sometimes I drive
While I'm staring in your eyes
With my hands behind your head
While you take me away
Whether I'm shinin' all winter or chillin' all summer
We rockin' furs, look like I copped 'em straight out the jungle
Used to spend cheese up on the steez, yeah I remember
Used to take trips whippin' the Jeep that my mom loaned us
Ridin' real slow
Mmhm, that the shit they didn't know
Cruisin' down 59 seeing niggas ridin' fours, I just stared at the stars
And looked with my eyes closed 'cause it's driving me wild
Sometimes I drive
While I'm staring in your eyes
With my hands behind your head
While you take me away
Hit the weed and just drive
Hit the weed and just drive
Hit the weed and just drive
Hit the weed and just drive
Oh yeah
Sometimes I drive
While I'm staring in your eyes
With my hands behind your head
While you take me away
Junior!
Fuck...
Junior, turn that shit off!
Man, for what, nigga?
What'd I tell you about playing' that loud ass music in this fuckin' house?
Fuck! Fuckin' drums crazy...
In Travi$ Scott's song Drive, the singer shares his experiences of driving around while under the influence of weed and syrup. The opening lines, "10-201, you know what I'm sayin'? Smokin' big, drankin' syrup, know what I'm talkin' 'bout?" establish the mood of the song and indicate that the singer is engaging in a laid-back, carefree lifestyle. The refrain, "Sometimes I drive while I'm staring in your eyes, with my hands behind your head while you take me away," depicts the singer's intimacy with his partner and his desire to escape reality in her presence.
The song also touches on themes of materialism and extravagance. The line, "If I spill drank on my clothes - I can do dat, It don't matter 'cause I buy me some more - I can do dat," showcases the singer's wealth, as he can afford to buy new clothes without a second thought. He boasts about spending fifty dollars at the mall, buying a Bentley in the fall, and rocking furs straight from the jungle. Throughout the song, Travi$ Scott makes it clear that he is living life on his terms, without worrying about societal norms or expectations.
The chorus of the song, "Hit the weed and just drive," is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's reliance on marijuana to escape reality. The bridge, "Man, I thought the world was ending soon, Damn a brother stay tested, and the devil wear Prada," suggests that the singer is skeptical of the world around him and that he feels like he is being tested by the devil. In conclusion, Drive is a song that depicts a carefree and extravagant lifestyle, while also hinting at the singer's inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
10-201, you know what I'm sayin'?
I'm asking if you understand what I'm saying and referring to a police code.
Smokin' big, drankin' syrup, know what I'm talkin' 'bout?
I'm indulging in smoking weed and drinking codeine, do you relate to it?
What, sucker free, what, what
I am exempt from all the suckers and haters, what, what.
I can do dat (I can do dat right there)
I have the capability of doing anything I want with ease.
If I spill drank on my clothes - I can do dat
It doesn't bother me if I spill codeine on my clothes because I can afford new ones.
It don't matter 'cause I buy me some more - I can do dat
I don't care about losing things because I can always buy new ones.
I'ma spend about fifty in the mall - I can do dat
I plan to spend fifty thousand dollars in the mall because I can afford it.
I'ma buy me a Bentley in the fall - I can do dat
I plan to buy a Bentley car in the autumn because I have the money.
I'ma stop weak niggas from rappin'...
I will stop weak rappers from performing because I am more talented than them.
I, can't, leave, drank alone
I can't stop drinking codeine by myself because I'm addicted to it.
It got me feenin' (Feenin', feelin' good
It makes me crave for more, but also makes me feel euphoric.
Feelin' like a boss as I'm creeping through my hood)
I feel like a powerful person while driving around my neighbourhood.
Feel like I'm on the drive to the moon
I feel like I'm on an adventurous journey to the moon.
Man I thought the world was ending soon
I used to believe that the world was going to end soon.
Damn a brother stay tested and the devil wear Prada
I always stay tested for drugs while wearing expensive clothing.
(Just trynna go up the avenue)
I'm just trying to drive up the avenue without any issues.
Sometimes I drive
I drive around occasionally.
While I'm staring in your eyes
While I look deeply into your eyes.
With my hands behind your head
While my hands are behind your head for support.
While you take me away
While you are taking me away on an adventure.
Whether I'm shinin' all winter or chillin' all summer
Regardless of the season, whether I'm having a great time or not.
We rockin' furs, look like I copped 'em straight out the jungle
We are wearing fur clothing which appears to be from the jungle.
Used to spend cheese up on the steez, yeah I remember
I used to spend money on style and appearance, I know I used to be like that.
Used to take trips whippin' the Jeep that my mom loaned us
I used to travel in a Jeep which was borrowed from my mom.
Ridin' real slow
Driving around very slowly.
Mmhm, that the shit they didn't know
Yup, this is the thing that they have no idea about.
Cruisin' down 59 seeing niggas ridin' fours, I just stared at the stars
Driving down the road and seeing people with big rims, I couldn't help but gaze at the stars.
And looked with my eyes closed 'cause it's driving me wild
I closed my eyes to feel the sensation and excitement more intensely.
Hit the weed and just drive
Smoking weed while driving around casually.
Junior!
Calling out a name.
Fuck...
Expression of frustration or disappointment.
Junior, turn that shit off!
Asking Junior to turn off the loud music.
Man, for what, nigga?
Asking why it's necessary to turn off the music.
What'd I tell you about playing' that loud ass music in this fuckin' house?
Reminding Junior about the rule of not playing loud music inside the house.
Fuck! Fuckin' drums crazy...
Exclaiming annoyance at the loud drums in the music.
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Steezymarz
Even now that I’m older, the drums still hit the same as when I first heard it. The synth melody is beautiful too, especially when it plays by itself right before the end of the track.
@11vvyy603
the first time i heard this i almost cried from how HEAVENLY those drums and james fauntleroy vocals was, absolute classic
@yetal1t
Its kanye all over it. Its insane
@samurai6402
Years will pass, and I will always hear this masterpiece again.
@comvtose6355
again
@Nero-ox5tw
Since this, Travis has transcended trap. He has his own damn genre.
@sawlty-suite5131
You wish
@enragedbear
@Sawlty-suite damn
@nippyfn
@@sawlty-suite5131 no one has been able to replicate an album like rodeo so idk what ur saying
@un4mm3d7
I can't express how good is this song