Skeletons
Travi$ Scott ft The Weeknd Lyrics
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Feels like slow motion, we're floating at the speed (yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)
Louder (louder)
Higher, higher, higher, higher, higher (uhh, yeah, higher)
It's like standing in the ocean
We just rocked Coachella, I gave her half of the check
Didn't pass the loud, that was out of respect
Afterwards, pass the towel, I was out of Kleenex
If you take your girl out, do you expect sex?
If she take her titties out do you expect checks?
First visit, I gave her a pearl necklace
Next visit, I'ma need your girl naked
Took a church visit, you know, 'cause the world hectic
Like floating, if I can't be in time
I don't know, I don't know (wash on me, wash on me, yeah)
In the ocean, I can't be loved
I don't know a sound
(That’s right)
Standing in the ocean (standing in the ocean) (Ooh)
Echoing (echoing), echoing
Standing in the ocean
(Oh baby)
Feels like slow motion, we're floating at the speed
The song Skeletons by Travi$ Scott ft. The Weeknd is about being in a state of detachment and emotional turmoil, represented by the metaphor of standing in the ocean. The opening lines “Feels like slow motion, we’re floating at the speed” create a dream-like atmosphere, suggesting that the singer is not fully aware of their surroundings. The chorus repeats the phrase “Standing in the ocean”, emphasizing the feeling of being lost or adrift. The echo effect on the vocals adds to the sense of disorientation and confusion.
The first verse seems to describe a sexual encounter that is disconnected and lacking in emotional attachment. The singer mentions “good sex” but also acknowledges that it was “out of respect” not to smoke weed. The line “I was out of Kleenex” suggests that the singer is using substance abuse to cope with their emotional state. The second half of the verse questions the idea of reciprocity in relationships, asking whether sex and gifts are expected in return for time and attention.
The second verse adds more detail to the feelings of detachment and longing expressed in the chorus. The line “Like floating, if I can’t be in time” suggests that the singer is disconnected from reality and struggling to find their place in the world. The phrase “I don’t know a sound” further emphasizes this sense of disconnection. The reference to a “church visit” in the last line suggests a desire for spiritual redemption, but also acknowledges the chaos and confusion of the world outside.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah (yeah, ooh)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about what's happening
Feels like slow motion, we're floating at the speed (yeah)
It feels like time has slowed down and we are moving effortlessly
(Yeah, yeah)
Repeating the initial expressions of excitement and enthusiasm
Louder (louder)
Asking for the music to be played louder
Higher, higher, higher, higher, higher (uhh, yeah, higher)
Asking for the music to be played at a higher pitch and volume to intensify the experience
It's like standing in the ocean
Comparing the feeling of floating to the sensation of standing in the ocean
We just rocked Coachella, I gave her half of the check
Referring to a successful performance at a music festival and sharing the rewards with a partner
It was good sex, honorable mention to the neck
Acknowledging and praising a pleasurable sexual experience
Didn't pass the loud, that was out of respect
Choosing not to share drugs with someone out of respect for their personal boundaries and choices
Afterwards, pass the towel, I was out of Kleenex
Referencing a need for a clean-up after sexual activity
If you take your girl out, do you expect sex?
Asking a rhetorical question about the expectations of romantic gestures
If she take her titties out do you expect checks?
Asking a rhetorical question about the exploitation of women for financial gain
First visit, I gave her a pearl necklace
Describing a sexual act involving the ejaculation of semen on a partner's neck
Next visit, I'ma need your girl naked
Expressing a desire to engage in sexual activity with someone else's partner
Took a church visit, you know, 'cause the world hectic
Suggesting a visit to a place of worship for solace or grounding during times of stress
Like floating, if I can't be in time
Describing the feeling of being in a state of suspension or lack of control
I don't know, I don't know (wash on me, wash on me, yeah)
Expressing a sense of confusion and vulnerability
In the ocean, I can't be loved
Feeling that being adrift in life makes it impossible to be loved
I don't know a sound (That’s right)
Not knowing what to say because of the overwhelming emotions
Standing in the ocean (standing in the ocean) (Ooh)
Repeating the earlier comparison between floating and standing in the ocean
Echoing (echoing), echoing
Describing how one's thoughts and emotions are reverberating
Standing in the ocean
Repeating the earlier comparison between floating and standing in the ocean
(Oh baby)
Using an endearing term to address a loved one
Feels like slow motion, we're floating at the speed
Repeating the earlier expression that time has slowed down and we are floating effortlessly
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Jacques Webster, Kanye Omari West, Kevin Parker, Mike Dean, Pharell Williams, Reine Risk
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@teferra444
Travis HIMSELF said this was his fav off of the album. There ya have it folks.
@TheCrypticNerd
His favorite is butterfly effects
@Skevarox
Average Mark no it‘s skeletons
@lilmucus4946
he literally says ''Skeletons'' is his favourite track everytime he does a show
@vmzheyko
Mine too.
@sneakyracoonyt3280
That performance that day tho, lit💯🔥
@thedon0516
Man we need more Psychedelic Hip Hop, the vibe of this is perfect
@morganfreeman2102
6LACK LORD with KSG out as well as this, it might be becoming a thing! So good
@simo5698
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@lilkhaosdomiino9964
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