McCoy was born and raised in Geneva, New York. In high school, he met Matt McGinley in his gym class, and the two bonded over their love of music. They decided to start a band, and played with other musicians until Gym Class Heroes was formed in 2001. Travis made his MTV debut in the summer of 2002, as he appeared on stage at the beach house on a standard nation-wide MC Battle that was held on the MTV show Direct Effect.
McCoy was arrested on July 1, 2008 after hitting a man on the head with his microphone. The man had been in the crowd at a concert in St. Louis when he shouted racial slurs at McCoy. McCoy asked the man, "What did you just call me?" As security was removing the man from the venue, McCoy brought the man on stage to call him out in front of the crowd. In a statement, McCoy's publicist said that the man hit McCoy in his knee, which was in a brace after he had suffered a recent strain
In early March 2008, McCoy opened up about his battles with opioids. He stated that he had been addicted to pharmaceuticals since he was 15 years old.
McCoy dated singer Katy Perry, who appeared as his girlfriend in the "Cupid's Chokehold" video and toured along with his band on the Warped Tour, on and off for several years. He had given a promise ring to Perry, and when asked if this was rehearsal for an actual proposal, McCoy shrugged with a grin. The two broke up in December 2008. They began dating again in April 2009. However, they broke up a few months later.
McCoy is a vegetarian.
Akidagain
Travie McCoy Lyrics
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Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Uh huhThinking back when things were so easy
Got me laughing out loud, for no reason
I use to take them cans back and collect them nickels
Trading garbage pail kid cards for sweet pickles
The whole block used to have G.I. Joe battles
Yeah yer boy had the original storm shadow
And as of lately things have been slow
So I reminisce on when we use to break them windows
Yeah, Til I got snatched by the cops
With a wiffle ball bat and a hand full of rocks (Wasn't me)
Consider this song a throw back
Cause all I wanna do is go back
Y'all sing it with me
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Tell em!
And this was way before Playstation
Rushing home to watch Video vibrationsMan I tell you Sherry Carter coulda got the business
And I cant forget Rachel from Caribbean rhythms
This was back when Rap city used to play the jams
This is how I first heard about the Wutang Clan
Banged 36 chambers all summer long
And to this day canopy's my favorite summer song
And I can drop names for days
Of all my favorite artists who helped to pave the way
But, we probably need a lot more then just 4 minutes
So this is how I'm gonna end it
Everybody sing
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Yeah, I'm on the bus in the back lounge
Sweaty, cold confused in another unfamiliar town
Another sold out show
Spilling my soul to a ton of people I don't know
And I can feel my skin wearing thinner
4th night no appetite for dinner
Shit goddamn well ain't life grand
Getting paid to stand on stage with yer heart in yer hand
Sometimes I squeeze it til they get worried
If this is groundhogs day I guess I'm Bill Murray
And I swear I'm not complaining at all
I love each and everyone of y'all
All I'm really sayin' is
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore (c'mon)
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
NappyBoy
It's Travie!
The song "Akidagain" by Travie McCoy is a nostalgic song about the good old days when life was easier and carefree. The first verse starts with the phrase "Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore, but some days I sit and wish I was a kid again." This common feeling of nostalgia is something that everyone can relate to, as they remember their childhood and simpler times. Travie McCoy reminisces about playing games, trading cards, and watching TV shows. He even references listening to the Wu-Tang Clan and other artists, which were popular at the time.
The second verse shows a contrast between his current life as a musician and his past life. Travie McCoy is now a successful musician, and he loves what he does, but it has its challenges like other jobs. On the road, he misses the times when life was easy and carefree. He wishes he could go back to those times.
The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the strong feeling Travie McCoy has of wanting to go back to simpler times when life felt less complicated. The song has a bittersweet tone, full of longing and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the kid's sing
Encouragement to those who feel young-at-heart to express their youthfulness
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again
The nostalgia of youth, longing to relive the past and the carefree days of childhood
Thinking back when things were so easy
Got me laughing out loud, for no reason
Remembering a time when life was simpler and the happiness that comes when reminiscing on those times
I use to take them cans back and collect them nickels
Trading garbage pail kid cards for sweet pickles
Recalling the simple joys of collecting and trading as a child and how it made things more enjoyable
The whole block used to have G.I. Joe battles
Yeah yer boy had the original storm shadow
Memories of playing with friends, specifically G.I. Joe battles, and having a prized toy
And as of lately things have been slow
So I reminisce on when we use to break them windows
Yeah, Til I got snatched by the copsWith a wiffle ball bat and a hand full of rocks
When things are boring or slow, it's easy to remember the excitement of doing things you probably shouldn't have, like breaking windows
Consider this song a throw back
Cause all I wanna do is go back
Y'all sing it with me
The song is meant to be a throwback to a simpler time, and he invites listeners to join in and participate in the memories through music
And this was way before Playstation
Rushing home to watch Video vibrations
Man I tell you Sherry Carter coulda got the business
And I cant forget Rachel from Caribbean rhythms
More reminiscing about early life, specifically about old TV shows and celebrity crushes
This was back when Rap city used to play the jams
This is how I first heard about the Wutang Clan
Banged 36 chambers all summer long
And to this day canopy's my favorite summer song
Reflecting on the influence that music played in his life growing up, and still holds in his current memories
Sometimes I squeeze it til they get worried
If this is groundhogs day I guess I'm Bill Murray
And I swear I'm not complaining at all
I love each and everyone of y'all
All I'm really sayin' is
Despite being grateful for his life, he still feels the nostalgia and longing for the good old days, and that nostalgia is the real message of the song
Lyrics © JOHN T. KLEMMER D/B/A REMOHJ MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AHMAD LEWIS, JOHN KLEMMER, MARCOS DIAZ, STEFAN GORDY, TRAVIS MCCOY
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