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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Grey
Travi$ Scott Lyrics
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Neighbor says the smell's too loud
Riding in my old school thang
Shotgun with my old school babe
So wake me when the sun goes down
Tonight's my last night in town
I pledge to a flag so grey
No matter what time, the skies are grey, ooh
Around this time, was starving, no Ramadan
Yeah, mighta robbed you blind
You, you, you, your dad and moms
Yeah, keep that in mind
Fear two things: being broke and dying
Yeah, jump your ass inside, LSD come take this ride
No A-C-I-D, how you get your ass inside
Yeah, take one peek at me, you might get lost in my mind
Yeah, fuck that college shit, that scholarship, let's hypnotize
Yeah, ooh
We wake up when the sun goes down
Neighbor says the smell's too loud
Riding in my old school thang
Shotgun with my old school babe
So wake me when the sun goes down
Tonight's my last night in town
I pledge to a flag so grey (no matter what time)
No matter what time, the skies are grey
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh
Grey! Yeah-yeah
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh (uhuh)
Grey! The sky is grey
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
Grey! The sky is grey (uhuh)
Woah-ooh-oh
Grey! Yeah, yeah
Grey! Woah-ooh-oh
Grey! Yeah, yeah (uhuh)
The sky is grey, yuh
Yeah, the sky is grey, mmm-oh
Grey!
Might be the last time I trip
I know I said this shit last time
But damn, I never had a trip like this
Who knew a threeway on freeway can trip
With three hoes to a six-way?
Ain't gotta finesse out the midway
So Bird can wrap birds in that Ben-Gay
No more, goddamn
And pops never gave me shit
But pops ain't raised no bitch
I swung, I missed, he swung, he hit, then I hit that ditch
Raised in a town where it looked so good outside
Like it ain't that serious
My nigga got dumb years doing dumb shit
Locked up in the car, had to pull a gun quick
Killa tatted on his face, leaked to his conscious
Now he stuck in a cell, know he feeling nauseous
The nigga so good, he was so cold
Another lost kid, Mo City soul
The sky is grey, ooh-oh
Mmm-mm-mm, yeah
Travi$ Scott's "Grey" is a rap song that tells the story of a person who is living a wild and reckless life, enjoying every moment without worrying about the future consequences. In the first verse, the singer wakes up when the sun goes down and rides in his old school car with his lover, not caring about the neighbors' complaints. The song continues with a bridge in which Travi$ describes how he was once starving, possibly leading him to participate in theft. He warns his listeners to fear being broke and dying, advising them to take LSD instead of going to college. The chorus repeats the opening lyrics, highlighting the character's carefree and rebellious attitude towards life. In the final verse, Travi$ describes the singer's experiences during a drug-induced trip, indulging in a six-way threesome, being involved in a gunfight, and ending up in jail.
The lyrics of "Grey" reflect the artist's own perspective towards life as a young man trying to find his place in the world. The song's chorus "No matter what time, the skies are grey, ooh" suggests that the singer is living in a world of uncertainty with no hope for a bright future. However, he decides to enjoy the moment, indulging in his wildest desires without caring about the consequences. Additionally, the song touches upon themes such as drug abuse, rebellion against authority, and promiscuity.
Line by Line Meaning
We wake up when the sun goes down
We live a nocturnal life and wake up when the sun sets.
Neighbor says the smell's too loud
Our neighbor feels that the smell from our place is too potent.
Riding in my old school thang
I am driving my classic car.
Shotgun with my old school babe
My girlfriend is sitting in the front passenger seat.
So wake me when the sun goes down
Let me sleep until the sun sets.
Tonight's my last night in town
This evening is my final night here.
I pledge to a flag so grey
I affiliate with the Confederate States of America's flag.
No matter what time, the skies are grey, ooh
Regardless of what time it is, the sky is always grey.
Around this time, was starving, no Ramadan
At this period, I was famished and not observing Ramadan.
Yeah, mighta robbed you blind
I could have easily stolen from you.
You, you, you, your dad and moms
You, your parents, and your siblings are all included in the statement.
Yeah, keep that in mind
Remember what I just said.
Fear two things: being broke and dying
The two most frightening things are poverty and death.
Yeah, jump your ass inside, LSD come take this ride
Hop in the car, and let's ride while on LSD.
No A-C-I-D, how you get your ass inside
We won't be taking acid, so how did you get in the car?
Yeah, take one peek at me, you might get lost in my mind
Just seeing me could confuse or overwhelm you.
Yeah, fuck that college shit, that scholarship, let's hypnotize
I am not interested in college or scholarships; rather, let's trip.
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh
The color grey!
Grey! Yeah-yeah
The color grey!
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh (uhuh)
The color grey!
Grey! The sky is grey
The sky is grey.
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
The color grey!
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
The color grey!
Grey! The sky is grey (uhuh)
The sky is grey.
Woah-ooh-oh
Grey! Yeah, yeah
The color grey!
Grey! Woah-ooh-oh
The color grey!
Grey! Yeah, yeah (uhuh)
The color grey!
The sky is grey, yuh
The sky is grey.
Yeah, the sky is grey, mmm-oh
Indeed, the sky is grey.
Might be the last time I trip
It might be the final instance I trip.
I know I said this shit last time
I am aware that I have said this previously.
But damn, I never had a trip like this
This trip is unprecedented for me.
Who knew a threeway on freeway can trip
I never knew that a threesome in a car could cause confusion.
With three hoes to a six-way?
With three females, is that now technically a six-way?
Ain't gotta finesse out the midway
I do not need to sweet-talk my way out of the situation.
So Bird can wrap birds in that Ben-Gay
Now Bird can sell cocaine and use Ben-Gay to soothe his aching muscles.
No more, goddamn
No longer is our situation unpleasant.
And pops never gave me shit
My dad never provided me with anything.
But pops ain't raised no bitch
Yet, my dad did not raise a weakling.
I swung, I missed, he swung, he hit, then I hit that ditch
I tried to fight my father, but he won, and I lost control of the car.
Raised in a town where it looked so good outside
I grew up in a place where things seemed lovely on the surface.
Like it ain't that serious
Like nothing is too weighty.
My nigga got dumb years doing dumb shit
My best friend was incarcerated for several years for foolish acts.
Locked up in the car, had to pull a gun quick
We were apprehended while in a car and had to pull a gun to defend ourselves.
Killa tatted on his face, leaked to his conscious
The word 'Killa' is tattooed on his face and is now a part of his psyche.
Now he stuck in a cell, know he feeling nauseous
Now he is imprisoned, and he feels sick.
The nigga so good, he was so cold
He was undeniably talented but also emotionally distant.
Another lost kid, Mo City soul
He is another wayward young person from the area called Missouri City.
The sky is grey, ooh-oh
The sky is grey.
Mmm-mm-mm, yeah.
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Written by: Jacques Webster, J. Hill, Tane Runo
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We wake up when the sun goes down
Neighbor says the smell's too loud
Riding in my old school thang
Shotgun with my old school babe
So wake me when the sun goes down
Tonight's my last night in town
I pledge to a flag so grey
No matter what time, the skies are grey, ooh
Around this time, was starving, no Ramadan
Yeah, mighta robbed you blind
You, you, you, your dad and moms
Yeah, keep that in mind
Fear two things: being broke and dying
Yeah, jump your ass inside, LSD come take this ride
No A-C-I-D, how you get your ass inside
Yeah, take one peek at me, you might get lost in my mind
Yeah, fuck that college shit, that scholarship, let's hypnotize
Yeah, ooh
We wake up when the sun goes down
Neighbor says the smell's too loud
Riding in my old school thang
Shotgun with my old school babe
So wake me when the sun goes down
Tonight's my last night in town
I pledge to a flag so grey (no matter what time)
No matter what time, the skies are grey
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh
Grey! Yeah-yeah
Grey! Yeah-yeah-oh (uhuh)
Grey! The sky is grey
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
Grey! Mmm-mm-mm
Grey! The sky is grey (uhuh)
Woah-ooh-oh
Grey! Yeah, yeah
Grey! Woah-ooh-oh
Grey! Yeah, yeah (uhuh)
The sky is grey, yuh
Yeah, the sky is grey, mmm-oh
Grey!
Might be the last time I trip
I know I said this shit last time
But damn, I never had a trip like this
Who knew a threeway on freeway can trip
With three hoes to a six-way?
Ain't gotta finesse out the midway
So Bird can wrap birds in that Ben-Gay
No more, goddamn
And pops never gave me shit
But pops ain't raised no bitch
I swung, I missed, he swung, he hit, then I hit that ditch
Raised in a town where it looked so good outside
Like it ain't that serious
My nigga got dumb years doing dumb shit
Locked up in the car, had to pull a gun quick
Killa tatted on his face, leaked to his conscious
Now he stuck in a cell, know he feeling nauseous
The nigga so good, he was so cold
Another lost kid, Mo City soul
The sky is grey, ooh-oh
Mmm-mm-mm, yeah
@JordanWelch
We wake up when the sun goes down 🌕
@Im_SSJay
nobody real in the day time
@aintgotnotime7475
tonight is my last night in town
@samr34456
Bro this comment makes you 10000x more based
@illestcheekclapperalive1365
Neighbor says the smells too loud
@atilla4372
@@samr34456 based is not the correct word here 😭😭
@swaggyd8386
if you’re back listening to this let’s be friends
@thomascatty379
Cactus Dev personally that's how I roll, I'm French and here nobody knows DBR, so if anyone mention this it's friendship instantly
@architect5890
Rageee
@empathytrail4758
This song itself kept me a fan of Travis back in High School