BIG SHOT
Travis Scott & Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Wakanda, welcome
A greeting to Wakanda, a fictional African country in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Big shot, hol' up, wait, peanut butter insides (no)
The singer is drawing attention to themselves as a big shot, but there's a surprise - 'no peanut butter insides.'

Outside, cocaine white, body look like Gentiles (Gentiles)
The singer describes an outward appearance that resembles someone who is not Jewish.

Emotional, 'motional, 'motional, 'motional
The artist repeats the word 'emotional,' perhaps to describe the up-and-down nature of their feelings.

Why you emotional? Why you emotional?
The artist is asking why someone else is feeling emotional.

Ah, bitch, you emotional, yeah
The singer refers to someone else as emotional, perhaps as an insult or accusation.

Serve that work for Kung-Fu Kenny
The singer suggests that they are doing work for Kendrick Lamar (Kung-Fu Kenny is one of his nicknames).

Got juice, got work, got weight, got plenty
The artist has plenty of resources or influence, including connections, labor, and material wealth.

Top off gettin' topped-off in the city
The artist is driving with the top off their vehicle while receiving sexual favors from someone else in the city.

Big Top Dawg and I dance on 'em like Diddy
The artist compares themselves to Sean 'Diddy' Combs and other entertainment moguls, flaunting their power and influence.

Pop off and I pop back like Fiddy (yeah)
The singer references rapper 50 Cent, suggesting they are prepared to retaliate or fight back in any situation.

I hit the ceiling and forgot about the floor (yeah)
The artist has achieved a level of success or satisfaction that they did not believe possible.

Brand so big, got my haters on the ropes (yeah)
The singer's success is so significant that their critics are struggling to keep up or fight back.

This be the wave, plus I live on the coast (yeah)
The singer is riding a wave of success and living on the coast, enjoying the best that life has to offer.

When I touch a bag, young nigga do the most (yeah)
The singer is implying that they are capable of achieving great things and making a lot of money when given an opportunity.

Mmm, woo, and I Wakanda flex
The artist is referring again to Wakanda and how they are flexing, or showing off, their power and wealth.

And you know what time it is (yeah)
The artist is suggesting that the listener should already be aware of what's happening.

But don't know what grindin' is
The singer is suggesting that the listener doesn't know what it's like to work hard or struggle for success.

Baby, I care, baby, I swear
The singer is professing their love or commitment to someone, possibly a romantic partner or a friend.

Only one real nigga here
The artist is declaring that they are the only one present who has earned their status or position, suggesting that everyone else is fake or undeserving.

Only two real niggas here (yeah)
The artist corrects themselves, recognizing that there is at least one other person who is as 'real' as they are.

Purped up, syrup'd up, nigga, like Pimp C
The artist references late rapper Pimp C and describes how they are under the influence of purple drank (a combination of cough syrup and soda).

Flight suit, 'bouta slide down space city
The singer is dressed in a flight suit and about to enter a vehicle to travel through the city.

Top down, she down under like Iggy (yeah, it's lit)
The artist is driving with the top down and having sex with someone who is 'down under,' a slang term for a woman performing oral sex. The reference to Iggy Azalea, an Australian rapper, reinforces this idea.

Lockjaw when the night-call too litty
The singer's jaw hurts after spending too much time talking late at night.

Knockoff, get your rocks off, got plenty
The singer has a lot of cheap, imitation goods, and wants to help someone else achieve pleasure or satisfaction.

Got rocks, got Jay's, got 'Ye, got Lenny (yeah)
The singer has a lot of wealth and possessions, including diamonds, sneakers designed by Jay-Z, clothing designed by Kanye West, and watches designed by Lenny Kravitz.

I need my engine, she need extensions (yeah)
The artist needs to be stimulated, while the woman they are with needs to have extensions, possibly hair extensions.

Don't be the center-attention, just play your position (straight up)
The artist is advising someone to not seek attention, but instead play their role or do their job well.

Got my life on a yacht mission 'cause they been a vision (yeah, yeah)
The singer is living the life they always imagined or dreamed of, likely on a yacht, and fulfilling their vision or destiny.

Runnin' through these waves like I'm Moses out the booth
The singer is running through challenges or opportunities with ease, like Moses parting the Red Sea in the Bible.

Hop out the trees, whippin' a frog and it leap
The artist is jumping out of trees with a vehicle and driving over a frog that is leaping in their path, suggesting a reckless or hazardous lifestyle.

Foggy, can't breathe, Vacheron over Philippe (alright)
The artist is experiencing poor visibility and difficulty breathing, while wearing expensive watches from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe.

Out in the street (yeah), chill with the gang, make it sweet
The artist is out in public, spending time with a group of friends and enjoying it.

Forget your name like I'm Steve
The singer is suggesting that they are unable or unwilling to remember someone's name, comparing themselves to someone named Steve who may have had a reputation for forgetting names.

Big shot, hol' up, wait, peanut butter insides (no)
The artist is once again drawing attention to themselves, but emphasizing that there is no peanut butter inside.

Outside, cocaine white, body look like Gentiles (Gentiles)
The singer again describes an outward appearance that resembles someone who is not Jewish.

Emotional, 'motional, 'motional, 'motional
The singer continues to emphasize their fluctuating emotions.

Why you emotional? Why you emotional?
The singer is once again asking why someone else is feeling emotional.

Ah, bitch, you emotional, yeah
The artist again refers to someone else as emotional, perhaps to belittle or ridicule them.