Never Catch Me
Travis Scott Lyrics
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I take a shot of Pimp C and slow up
I do this shit for him and me
I'm the next lone star to blow-up
Picture being locked in a box
Selling beats 'cause you need dollars
They say I can make it to the league, mama
500 dollars all we need, mama
Tired of seeing the lights off
Pops heatin' up the stove
Was close to stealing and killing, now just to get 'em on
Couple drinks down of Rosé
I'm tipsy, y'all faces done look like an emoji
The RAV4 turned into a Rover
'Til it took flight and ended up on the shoulder
Now our money a little longer
Lookin' back how we finnesin', we ain't know shit
They gave me three, got twenty five on the low
Who knew that lump sum would get me on?
My fifteen seconds last a little longer, longer
I can shit all day, diaper
Call that eat-all-day; itis
Will I ever fall off? I doubt it
No, no, no, no
All these diamonds shinin'
All this gold on me, all these foes on us
How do I dodge these zombies?
They want my soul from me
Know that I'm gone, but one thing:
They will never catch me
Falling off, falling off
Never catch me falling off
Falling off, never catch me
Falling off, falling off
Never catch me falling off, falling off
(Oohh, ohh, oohh) right
(Oohh, ohh, oohh) right
(Oohh, ohh, oohh, oohh)
In Travis Scott's song "Never Catch Me," he references the struggles he faced before making it big in the music industry. The song begins with Travis and a girl taking shots of different liquors, signifying their different backgrounds and experiences. Travis then talks about his dedication to the music he creates, both for himself and for the memory of late rapper Pimp C. He mentions the grind of selling beats to make ends meet and the hope he held onto that he would eventually make it big. He speaks to the past struggles of his family, including the times when they were so broke they couldn't pay their bills or heat their home.
As the song continues, Travis reflects on how far he has come and the success he has achieved. He acknowledges that he and his colleagues did not know what they were doing when they started in the industry, but they figured it out along the way. Despite any obstacles, Travis declares that he will never fall off and that no one can take away his success. The repetition of "never catch me falling off" emphasizes his confidence and determination to keep pushing forward.
Overall, "Never Catch Me" is a song about perseverance and overcoming the struggles that come with pursuing a career in the music industry. It is a reminder to stay focused and determined despite any setbacks or obstacles that may come your way.
Line by Line Meaning
She take a shot of Hennessy
She drinks Hennessy, a cognac liquor brand
I take a shot of Pimp C and slow up
I drink to pay tribute to Pimp C, a deceased rapper associated with Southern hip-hop, and take it slow
I do this shit for him and me
I make music for myself and to honor Pimp C
I'm the next lone star to blow-up
I am the next big thing from Texas, known as the Lone Star State, to become successful in the music industry
Picture being locked in a box
Imagine being trapped with no way out
Selling beats 'cause you need dollars
Making money by selling instrumentals
They say I can make it to the league, mama
They say I can make it big in the music industry
500 dollars all we need, mama
We only need 500 dollars to make it happen
Then we gon' be on
Then we will be successful
Tired of seeing the lights off
Tired of living in the dark, without power
Pops heatin' up the stove
Dad is cooking on the stove
Was close to stealing and killing, now just to get 'em on
Was close to committing crimes, but now we just need to get the music out there to succeed
Couple drinks down of Rosé
I have had a few glasses of Rosé wine
I'm tipsy, y'all faces done look like an emoji
I am feeling intoxicated and your faces look exaggerated, like emojis
The RAV4 turned into a Rover
We upgraded from a Toyota RAV4 car to a Land Rover
'Til it took flight and ended up on the shoulder
Until it unexpectedly broke down and was left on the side of the road
Now our money a little longer
We have more money now
Lookin' back how we finnesin', we ain't know shit
Looking back at how we hustled and made things work, we didn't know much about the music industry
They gave me three, got twenty five on the low
They gave me $300 for a beat, but I ended up making $2,500 in secret
Who knew that lump sum would get me on?
Who knew that one large payment would launch my career?
My fifteen seconds last a little longer, longer
My success in the industry will last longer than the typical fifteen minutes of fame
I can shit all day, diaper
I can rap all day without stopping
Call that eat-all-day; itis
This constant rapping can be compared to getting the 'itis', a slang term for feeling lethargic after eating too much food
Will I ever fall off? I doubt it
I don't think I will ever become unsuccessful or irrelevant in my career
All these diamonds shinin'
I am wearing many expensive diamonds that are glittering
All this gold on me, all these foes on us
I have a lot of gold jewelry and there are people who dislike us
How do I dodge these zombies?
How do I avoid negative and envious people who pose a threat to me and my success?
They want my soul from me
They want me to fail and lose my success and happiness
Know that I'm gone, but one thing:
Know that I will never disappear, but there is something important to remember:
They will never catch me
They will never be able to bring me down or catch me falling off in my career
Falling off, falling off
Losing success or relevance in the music industry
Never catch me falling off
They will never be able to bring me down or catch me losing my success or relevance
Oohh, ohh, oohh
Vocalization
right
Acknowledgement or agreement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allen Ritter, Glenda Proby, Travis Scott, Sonny Uwaezuoke, Ebony Oshunrinde, Jacques Webster
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