The song received critical acclaim from critics and is considered a highlight on Astroworld. Writing for Pitchfork, Michelle Kim gave the song a positive review, calling it a "potent earworm" and named it a "best new track". Reviewing Astroworld for The Fader, Ben Dandridge-Lemco praised Scott as sounding "dexterous" over the song's "dizzying" production, adding that the song's beat switch served as the album's "first loop-de-loop". In Consequence of Sound's review for the album, Wren Graves listed the song as an "essential track" and praised the two halves of the track, saying, "Scott balances the two ideas like a chef balancing sweet and sour, enhancing each with the inclusion of the other."
The official music video for the song came in the form of the official trailer for Astroworld, which was released to Scott's YouTube channel on July 30, 2018. It features the first half of the song and was directed by Nabil.
Stargazing
Travis Scott Lyrics
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Sippin' on purp, feelin' like the Barre Baby (it's lit)
Whatever I downed, it got me goin' crazy (yeah)
Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (alright)
I was hot as hell out in the heat (yeah, yeah)
Then the storm came in to save my life
Head up to the sky, down on my knees (straight up)
In the nighttime (woo, yeah)
Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (rollin')
Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (oh, no)
Niggas femalin', they excelling (yeah)
Are they intelli'? (what you tellin'?)
We propellin', up top with Ellen, uh (with the choppers)
Kill the jealous with propane repellent
Got me goin' crazy (it's lit)
On tour, we'll tell 'em, we brought the section (gang)
They keep on callin' up, it's gettin' hectic like we projected
So we cut the plug, he's interjected (got me goin' crazy)
Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Sippin' on purp, feelin' like the Barre Baby (it's lit)
Whenever I'm down, it got me goin' crazy (yeah)
Psychedelics got me goin' crazy
I was hot as hell out in the heat (yeah, yeah)
Then the storm came in to save my life
Head up to the sky, down on my knees (straight up)
Out of nowhere, you came here to save the night
In the nighttime (woo, yeah)
Got me goin' crazy
Okay, I been up for some days, I ain't got time to lay
Just to drown out all these thoughts, I tried all kind of things
If I take you to my past you will be traumatized
Got a thousand kids outside that's tryna come alive
'99, took AstroWorld, it had to relocate
Told the dogs I'd bring it back, it was a seal of faith
Before no car note, baby girl, she played the tourist guide
Got the keys into my city, now she know the rides
Got new money, got new problems, got new enemies
When you make it to the top, it's the amenities
Packin' out Toyota like I'm in the league
And it ain't a mosh pit if ain't no injuries
I got 'em stage divin' out the nose bleeds (alright, alright, alright)
And she hit that booger sugar 'til her nose bleed (alright, alright, alright)
Bounce that shit forever, she on both knees
She was talkin' 'bout forever, got a whole week (alright, alright, alright)
Plus she know my baby mama is a trophy
She be throwing up them B's feel like we both bleed
She keep my dick jumpin' up, feel like I'm Moby
I'm way too gold for this beef, feel like I'm Kobe
Yeah, this right here is astronomical
I see you picked up all my ways, I feel responsible
They tryna say that all my problems is improbable
They keep itching at my spirit, I'm diabolical
You feel me?
The lyrics to Travis Scott's "Stargazing" are filled with vivid imagery and raw emotion. The themes of drugs, escapism, and seeking salvation are prominent throughout the song. The repeated lines "Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin'" and "Psychedelics got me goin' crazy" allude to the use of drugs as a means of escaping reality and finding solace in the surreal.
However, amidst the chaos and confusion, there is a glimmer of hope. The lines "Out of nowhere, you came here to save the night" and "Then the storm came in to save my life" suggest that there is someone or something that brings clarity and saves the singer from the turmoil he is experiencing. The final lines "This right here is astronomical, I see you picked up all my ways, I feel responsible" convey a sense of personal responsibility and reflect on his influence on those around him.
Overall, "Stargazing" is a powerful and introspective song that touches on the themes of escapism, drug use, and the search for meaning and salvation in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Travis Scott is high and rolling due to use of drugs and feeling amazing while looking up at the stars.
Sippin' on purp, feelin' like the Barre Baby (it's lit)
Travis Scott has been drinking codeine syrup and feeling like a drug addict ('Barre Baby') who can't resist the lure of drugs ('it's lit').
Whatever I downed, it got me goin' crazy (yeah)
Travis Scott has drunk so much that he is now feeling crazy or out of control.
Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (alright)
Travis Scott has taken mind-altering drugs and feels like he is losing his mind ('goes crazy').
I was hot as hell out in the heat (yeah, yeah)
Travis Scott was extremely hot and probably sweating in the heat outside.
Then the storm came in to save my life
Suddenly, a storm approached and cooled him off, making him feel more alive and invigorated.
Head up to the sky, down on my knees (straight up)
Looking up at the sky with his head held high while kneeling down, probably feeling overwhelmed/needing a break from the chaos in his life.
Out of nowhere, you came here to save the night
Suddenly, something or someone unexpected came and changed the night/Travis's experience.
In the nighttime (woo, yeah)
Everything in this song is happening at night.
N****s femalin', they excelling (yeah)
Are they intelli'? (what you tellin'?)
We propellin', up top with Ellen, uh (with the choppers)
Kill the jealous with propane repellent
Got me goin' crazy (it's lit)
Travis Scott is questioning the emotional strength and intellect of other people while he and his associates are succeeding and rising higher with helicopters ('choppers'). They're capable of destroying competitors ('propane repellent') and it's all exciting for Travis ('it's lit').
On tour, we'll tell 'em, we bought the section (gang)
They keep on callin' up, it's gettin' hectic like we projected
So we cut the plug, he's interjected (got me goin' crazy)
Travis is on tour and things are becoming chaotic as expected. He decides to cut ties with someone ('cut the plug') who has been causing him more trouble while bringing excitement to his life ('got me goin' crazy').
Okay, I been up for some days, I ain't got time to lay
Just to drown out all these thoughts, I tried all kind of things
If I take you to my past you will be traumatized
Got a thousand kids outside that's tryna come alive
Travis has been awake for multiple days, trying to escape his troubled mind. If he shows others his past, they may become traumatized from seeing the hard times he went through. He has many young fans ('thousand kids') who are trying to find happiness in their lives.
'99, took AstroWorld, it had to relocate
Told the dogs I'd bring it back, it was a seal of faith
Before no car note, baby girl, she played the tourist guide
Got the keys into my city, now she know the rides
Travis recalls when he took over AstroWorld, a popular amusement park in Houston, in 1999 but had to move it later. He promised his friends/brothers-in-arms ('told the dogs') that he would bring it back, and fulfilled his promise by succeeding. A girl played tour guide for him before he was successful, but now he has earned a name for himself.
Got new money, got new problems, got new enemies
When you make it to the top, it's the amenities
Travis Scott has reached the top, and with his success comes more money, but also more problems and enemies. Success brings luxury ('amenities').
Packin' out Toyota like I'm in the league
And it ain't a mosh pit if ain't no injuries
I got 'em stage divin' out the nose bleeds (alright, alright, alright)
Travis Scott has a huge following, with people packing out venues and mosh pit injuries being the norm. His fans are even stage diving from far away ('nose bleeds') and he enjoys it.
And she hit that booger sugar 'til her nose bleed (alright, alright, alright)
Bounce that shit forever, she on both knees
She was talkin' 'bout forever, got a whole week (alright, alright, alright)
Plus she know my baby mama is a trophy
She be throwing up them B's feel like we both bleed
She keep my dick jumpin' up, feel like I'm Moby
I'm way too gold for this beef, feel like I'm Kobe
Travis is engaging in illicit drug use ('booger sugar'), and the girl he's with is engaging in sexual activities. Although she speaks of forever, they only have a week together. She understands that Travis's baby mama is a 'trophy' or status symbol, and she sees his association with the Crips gang ('throwing up them B's') as a deep personal connection. He also feels excited sexually ('dick jumpin' up') and successful like celebrity icons Moby and Kobe ('way too gold for this beef').
Yeah, this right here is astronomical
I see you picked up all my ways, I feel responsible
They tryna say that all my problems is improbable
They keep itching at my spit, I'm diabolical
You feel me?
Travis believes that his success is something really wonderful and awe-inspiring ('astronomical'). Others are picking up on his themes and ideas and he feels like he's done something important ('I feel responsible'). However, despite his success, he still faces people who are trying to bring him down ('all my problems is improbable') but he doesn't let it get to him ('I'm diabolical'). He asks the listener, 'Do you understand what I'm saying?'.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Chase Korn, Brandon Michael Whitfield, Cydel Charles Young, Jacques Webster, Jamie Lepe, Lamont Porter, Mike Dean, Samuel Gloade, Sonny Corey Uwaezuoke
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@highspacefox
@@pickleman4089 No, it's his fault for getting off on seeing his fans mosh and not making an actual effort to keep things from getting out of control. He likes that. He supported that.
There's clips of fans trying to climb on stage and get the staffs attention, screaming people were dead. Travis refused to stop.
I could understand defending him if he had made a concerted effort to halt the show, but he didn't.
Of course his staff failed him, but at the end of the day it's his show. At some point he has to take some responsibility for his actions and demand better from the people around him.
But something tells me he juts gets told what to do, he has no spine and is a sellout, ego-flexing fool.
@adityajaiswal7221
Can't imagine CardiB won grammy over Astroworld.
Astroworld is legendary . Laflame forevr 🔥🔥🔥
@obama6593
It still hurts man...
@woobaby812
F cardi man she is garbage
@obama6593
Dena Isus no cap
@chalriecharleschucke5643
Cardi only won cause 12 year olds beat to her
@x9burrito579
@@chalriecharleschucke5643 Fr
@collt0916
Life was so fun when this album came out....
@iszzz7097
true
@1antonyatv232
@@iszzz7097 only lit so my on here was sicko mode
@1antonyatv232
he making dumb noises