On “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,” Travis discusses his relationship with his now ex… Read Full Bio ↴On “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,” Travis discusses his relationship with his now ex-girlfriend and mother of his child – Kylie Jenner – and his self-proclaimed title as the most intoxicated person in the place he is in.

This song was first teased by Kylie on April 22, 2019, when it featured in an advertisement for her Kybrows cosmetic product. Following this, on May 3, 2019, Travis performed a portion of the song during his headlining set at JMBLYA 2019, and then again a week later, during his set at Rolling Loud Miami.

In late June 2019, Travis performed a large portion of the track, during his Morocco performance and on August 31, 2019, he previewed Lil Baby’s verse during a live show.

On September 30, 2019, Travis revealed the single’s final release date and cover art in an Instagram post. Coincidentally, two days before the scheduled release of “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM” Travis and Kylie reportedly called it quits on their relationship.

The song was officially released on October 4th, 2019, along with accompanying visuals. However the final version did not include the teased Lil Baby feature, leading many to believe that he was taken off prior to its release.

The track also became Scott’s second single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and first to debut in the peak position.

Highest in the Room
Travi$ Scott Lyrics

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I got room
In my fumes (yeah)
She fill my mind up with ideas
I'm the highest in the room (it's lit)
Hope I make it outta here (let's go)

She saw my eyes, she know I'm gone (ah)
I see some things that you might fear

I'm doin' a show, I'll be back soon (soon)
That ain't what she wanna hear (nah)
Now I got her in my room (ah)
Legs wrapped around my beard
Got the fastest car, it zoom (skrrt)
Hope we make it outta here (ah)
When I'm with you, I feel alive
You say you love me, don't you lie (yeah)
Won't cross my heart, don't wanna die
Keep the pistol on my side (yeah)

Case it's fumes (smoke)
She fill my mind up with ideas (straight up)
I'm the highest in the room (it's lit)
Hope I make it outta here (let's go, yeah)

We ain't stressin' 'bout the loot (yeah)
My block made of queseria
This not the Molly, this the boot
Ain't no comin' back from here
Live the life of La Familia
It's so much gang that I can't see ya (yeah)
Turn it up 'til they can't hear (we can't)
Runnin', runnin' 'round for the thrill
Yeah, dawg, dawg, 'round my real (gang)
Raw, raw, I been pourin' to the real (drank)
Nah, nah, nah, they not back of the VIP (in the VIP)
Gorgeous, baby, keep me hard as steel
Ah, this my life, I did not choose
Uh, been on this since we was kids
We gon' stay on top and break the rules
Uh, I fill my mind up with ideas

Case it's fumes
She fill my mind up with ideas (straight up)
I'm the highest in the room (I'm the highest, it's lit)
Hope I make it outta here

I'm the highest, you might got the Midas touch
What the vibe is? And my bitch the vibiest, yeah
Everyone excited, everyone too excited, yeah now
Play with the giants, little bit too extravagant, yeah now
Night, everyone feel my vibe, yeah

In the broad day, everyone hypnotizing, yeah
I'm okay and I take the cake, yeah

Overall Meaning

Travi$ Scott's song "Highest In The Room" is a combination of rapped and sung verses over an eerie, slow-burning beat. In the first verse, Travi$ boasts about his power, with "highest in the room" referring to his drug-induced high. He balances this with the sobering reality that he may not make it out alive - "hope I make it outta here." In the chorus, the lyrics repeat Travi$’ hypnotic state - "she fill my mind up with ideas" - possibly referring to his unnamed partner or, more likely, drugs. The second verse touches on the rough upbringing that has shaped Travi$ into the person he is now. The lyrics read like a stream of consciousness, blending together a sense of danger, love, and loyalty.

The song was written for the soundtrack of the documentary "Look Mom, I Can Fly," which chronicles Travi$'s meteoric rise to fame. The dark, brooding tone of the song reflects the artistic vision that Travi$ has cultivated throughout his career. He's not afraid to bring a sense of danger and darkness to his music, even when exploring seemingly traditional topics such as love and loyalty. "Highest In The Room" has become a fan favorite, achieving unprecedented chart success and earning Travi$ a devoted following.

Line by Line Meaning

I got room
I have space to breathe and think

In my fumes (yeah)
Surrounded by smoke, perhaps from smoking marijuana

She fill my mind up with ideas
Being with her prompts me to come up with new ideas and thoughts

I'm the highest in the room (it's lit)
I am the most intoxicated or high person present and the atmosphere is exciting

Hope I make it outta here (let's go)
I hope to safely exit my current situation

She saw my eyes, she know I'm gone (ah)
She can tell I am under the influence and not entirely present mentally

I see some things that you might fear
I have experienced things that could be seen as frightening or intimidating to others

I'm doin' a show, I'll be back soon (soon)
I am currently working on a performance that I will return from shortly

That ain't what she wanna hear (nah)
She wants me to commit to her and not focus on my work

Now I got her in my room (ah)
I have convinced her to come to my private space

Legs wrapped around my beard
We are physically intimate

Got the fastest car, it zoom (skrrt)
I am successful and have a flashy lifestyle

Hope we make it outta here (ah)
I hope we both safely exit this situation

When I'm with you, I feel alive
Being with her makes me feel more alive and present

You say you love me, don't you lie (yeah)
She professes her love for me and I hope it is genuine

Won't cross my heart, don't wanna die
I won't make unwarranted promises because I value my life

Keep the pistol on my side (yeah)
I carry a weapon for protection

We ain't stressin' 'bout the loot (yeah)
We do not worry about money

My block made of queseria
My neighborhood is predominantly Hispanic

This not the Molly, this the boot
I am not under the influence of ecstasy but rather wearing expensive boots

Ain't no comin' back from here
I am committed to my current lifestyle and there is no going back

Live the life of La Familia
I live in a community of close, loyal friends

It's so much gang that I can't see ya (yeah)
There are so many people in my circle that it becomes difficult to keep track of everyone

Turn it up 'til they can't hear (we can't)
We party loudly and obnoxiously until no one can hear anything else

Runnin', runnin' 'round for the thrill
We constantly seek out new and exciting experiences

Yeah, dawg, dawg, 'round my real (gang)
I stick with my true friends and gang members

Raw, raw, I been pourin' to the real (drank)
I share my alcohol with my close friends

Nah, nah, nah, they not back of the VIP (in the VIP)
Others not from our group are not allowed in exclusive areas with us

Gorgeous, baby, keep me hard as steel
She is beautiful and keeps me sexually aroused

Ah, this my life, I did not choose
I have ended up in my current situation through unforeseeable circumstances

Uh, been on this since we was kids
I have been living a wild lifestyle since a very young age

We gon' stay on top and break the rules
We are determined to lead a successful life while flouting societal norms and expectations

Uh, I fill my mind up with ideas
I constantly come up with new ideas and plans for my life

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacques Webster, Mike Dean, Nik Frascona, Ozan Yildrim

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