Outside
Travis Scott & 21 Savage Lyrics
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Ain't goin' in
We been hangin' outside
Ain't goin' in
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah automatic
Yeah always got it on me baby, automatic, yeah
Push up on me, them boys make you do a backflip
Balance on the beam, yeah balance on the beam, yeah
Do some shit I've never seen
Won't you come out with the team, yeah
Yeah, you might just win a ring, yeah
While they home on they homescreens
And all my niggas outside
Ain't goin' in
We been hangin' outside
Ain't goin' in
We been hangin' outside, goin' in
Outside not goin' in
Pull up in a lambo' or just with the Benz
Checkin' out, never checkin' in
We been outside, not goin' in
Hope you had a mattress when you sleepin' on me
Hope you got some backup if you creepin' on me
'Cause just last week I rest in peace'd a homie
Why you do it? Why you switch up?
Was it for the image or for the pictures?
You always seem to show up when I'm at the mixes
Cause you know I'm not myself when I'm off the liquor
Off the lean, it's always better off the lean
All my niggas outside
Ain't goin' in
We been hangin' outside
Ain't goin' in
All my niggas outside
(21, 21, 21, 21)
All my niggas outside, pillow talkin' sneak dissin'
Get a nigga jaw wired
Beat you baby mama throat so long she say her jaw's tired
Young Savage get a nigga whacked 'cause I got mob ties, I'm a wise guy
All my niggas in the field
I'm draped in Avianne, I ain't got a deal
Slaughter Gang and PDE, we killin' shit for real
Ten bad bitches, suckin' dick and eatin' pills
And I keep that Tommy nigga, and I ain't talkin' Hil'
And I be on mud, I get mad if it spill
Bitch, I know your baby daddy probably wanna kill
I'm a real nigga, fuck niggas can't feel
Plus I get inside that bowl and skrt, skrt, skrt
Hit it from the back pull up and skrt
I just copped that Bentley truck I skrt, skrt, skrt
Bitch, I'm outside on the Percs, Percs, Percs (21, 21, 21)
All my niggas outside
Ain't goin' in
We been hangin' outside
Ain't goin' in
All my niggas outside
The song "Outside" by Travis Scott & 21 Savage is about their refusal to conform to societal norms and expectations. The repetitive chorus of "All my niggas outside, ain't goin' in, we've been hangin' outside, ain't goin' in" emphasizes the idea that they are choosing to stay outside and not go into the places where they are expected to be. They further assert this idea in the verses, with Travis Scott rapping about his desire for a life without the unnecessary noise of others and the peace of being alone. Meanwhile, 21 Savage boasts about his success and his detachment from the expectations of the society, emphasizing his own independence and strength.
The lines "You always seem to show up when I'm at the mixes, cause you know I'm not myself when I'm off the liquor, off the lean, it's always better off the lean" could be interpreted as a reference to the music industry and how people try to change Travis Scott's artistic vision by offering drugs like lean. The lines "Hope you had a mattress when you sleepin' on me, hope you got some backup if you creepin' on me, 'cause just last week I rest in peace'd a homie" could be interpreted as a warning for people to not mess with Travis Scott, as he acknowledges his own power and willingness to seek revenge for those who wrong him.
Overall, the song "Outside" is a bold assertion of independence and strength and a refusal to play by societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
All my niggas outside
My group of friends and associates are all outside
Ain't goin' in
We have no intentions of moving indoors
We been hangin' outside
We have been occupying our time outside
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement, enthusiasm or confirmation
Yeah, yeah automatic
I always have my gun with me and ready to use
Yeah always got it on me baby, automatic, yeah
I am always carrying my gun and it's always loaded
Where I'm at is static, but it ain't got traffic, yeah
I am in a stationary location with no heavy movement or activity
Push up on me, them boys make you do a backflip
If someone confronts me, I have the power and ability to make them regret it
Balance on the beam, yeah balance on the beam, yeah
I am skilled and balanced enough to handle dangerous situations
Do some shit I've never seen
My actions and abilities are unique and impressive
Won't you come out with the team, yeah
Join us and be part of our group
Yeah, you might just win a ring, yeah
By being with us, you could achieve rewards and success
While they home on they homescreens
Others are sitting at home being unproductive
We been hangin' outside, goin' in
We have been spending time outside without any plans to move indoors
Pull up in a lambo' or just with the Benz
I am arriving in a luxury car, either a Lamborghini or a Mercedes-Benz
Checkin' out, never checkin' in
I am not interested in announcing my arrival or checking in anywhere
Hope you had a mattress when you sleepin' on me
I have a reputation that could potentially harm those who try to exploit me
Hope you got some backup if you creepin' on me
If someone tries to sneak up on me, they should have support and backup
'Cause just last week I rest in peace'd a homie
I recently lost a friend who passed away
Why you do it? Why you switch up?
What motivated you to change or shift your behavior?
Was it for the image or for the pictures?
Did changing your behavior benefit your reputation or your memories?
You always seem to show up when I'm at the mixes
You only seem to be around when I am interacting with others
Cause you know I'm not myself when I'm off the liquor
When I drink alcohol, my behavior is changed and I am not my true self
Off the lean, it's always better off the lean
Using the drug lean often leads to better experiences and outcomes
All my niggas outside
My group of friends and associates are all outside
Ain't goin' in
We have no intentions of moving indoors
We been hangin' outside
We have been occupying our time outside
(21, 21, 21, 21)
Adlib by rapper 21 Savage
All my niggas outside, pillow talkin' sneak dissin'
My group of friends and I are being talked about behind our backs
Get a nigga jaw wired
If someone tries to start a fight with us, we will fight back with full force
Beat you baby mama throat so long she say her jaw's tired
We have a reputation for being sexually skilled with our partners
Young Savage get a nigga whacked 'cause I got mob ties, I'm a wise guy
I have connections to dangerous individuals and I am wise in how I use them
All my niggas in the field
My group of friends and associates are all involved in illegal activities
I'm draped in Avianne, I ain't got a deal
I am wearing expensive jewelry despite not being signed to a record label
Slaughter Gang and PDE, we killin' shit for real
My gang and I are causing real harm and destruction
Ten bad bitches, suckin' dick and eatin' pills
I have many women who are willing to please me sexually
And I keep that Tommy nigga, and I ain't talkin' Hil'
I am always carrying a gun, specifically a Tommy Gun
And I be on mud, I get mad if it spill
I am always on drugs and become angry or violent if I lose any of it
Bitch, I know your baby daddy probably wanna kill
I am aware that others may dislike or want to harm me
I'm a real nigga, fuck niggas can't feel
I am a genuine person, others who are disingenuous cannot relate to me
Plus I get inside that bowl and skrt, skrt, skrt
I am skilled at driving and can easily maneuver around obstacles
Hit it from the back pull up and skrt
I am skilled at sexual positions and satisfying my partners
I just copped that Bentley truck I skrt, skrt, skrt
I recently purchased a Bentley truck and am showing it off
Bitch, I'm outside on the Percs, Percs, Percs (21, 21, 21)
I am outside, under the influence of the drug Percocet
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Written by: Abaraham Joseph Shayaa Bin Abraham, Jacques Webster, Kevin Gomringer, Michael Dean, Shane Lee Lindstrom, Tim Gomringer
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