Mamacita
Travis Scott & Rich Homie Quan & Young Thug Lyrics


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Mamacita, cita, cita (oh, oh oh)
Mamacita, cita, cita (oh, oh oh)

This the last days to the rodeo, last night
Had me down in the back, comatose, don't think
Sun shades and a pill gon' help
Once I'm gone, can't tame myself, myself, myself
Mamacita, cita, cita
You know I really need yah
Need yah, need yah, right now
She get freaky when the, light's down
The shit's crack, no way niggas could pipe down
With the head first, got her straight out of the night gown
Nothin' like the light-skinned mamacitas in H-Town
Got them pornstar big booties
Let me film it, then shoot it
3-D money, no illusion
Pendant if I'm feelin' bougie
Might hit your line bitch

Had to cut my phone off, bitch
Got it vibratin' on me like a beeper
Boy I'm in Colorado
Smokin' California reefer
Hey, the bitch so bad
Call her ticket 'cause I really wanna meet her (Really wanna meet her, wanna meet her)
Hey and I ain't kin to Wayne but there my mamacita, hey (Mamacita mamacita wha' what)

Mamacita, mama, mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita
That's my

Mothafuckin' girl, I love her
I'ma give her the world
Aye fuck her, I wanna fuck a mother
I just might give her my little girl
No, no I won't let go
Broke down oh
She love to dance with a fro
Natural, knat, that don't go down
Quan, turn on the stove
Whip it 'til I have a stroke
I do not fuck with America
I get it straight off the boat
Oh damn
The kush it'll never makeme choke
Slow down
I'm speedin' and I got a trunk full of wham
Now, 25 thousand on an old school pound
Assess me, the bitches wanna molest me
Damn don't sex me, she a lesbi'
She want chicken like sesame
And she tryin' to address me, test me
Give her hotel keys like Cassidy, ya dig

Had to cut my phone off, bitch
Got it vibratin' on me like a beeper
Boy I'm in Colorado
Smokin' California reefer
Hey, the bitch so bad
Call her ticket 'cause I really wanna meet her (Really wanna meet her, wanna meet her)
Hey and I ain't kin to Wayne but there my mamacita, hey (Mamacita mamacita wha' what)

Mamacita, mama, mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita

That's my
Bad little college ho
That I got on the east skirts of Decatur
Best believe that she cover Rich Homie Quan like a blazer
I smoke a lot of weed, keep my music turned up for my neighbors
I fuck a nigga bitch then turn her like a table
I'm still praying to senior so you know I'm gettin' greater (I swear to God)
Still wearin' long soccer shorts like Fabio
He was hatin' at first, now he tryna make the payroll
Got a stupid bitch who do whatever I say so
Money on my head like a Jesus piece
Blunt, now I'm higher than Khalifa be
Bad bitch lookin' like a Philippine
Ohh, you're killin' me, ooh
Remember me, you
Finna be
Deceased if you keep callin' me
Therefore I had to cut my phone off bi'
Got it vibratin' on me like a beeper
Boy I'm in Colorado
Smokin' California reefer
Hey, the bitch so bad
Call her ticket 'cause I really wanna meet her (Really wanna meet her, wanna meet her)
Hey and I ain't kin to Wayne but there my mamacita, hey (Mamacita mamacita wha' what)

Mamacita, mama, mama my mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita




That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
That's my that's my mama, mamacita, that's my that's my mama, mamacita

Overall Meaning

Travis Scott's song "Mamacita" serves as an ode to women, specifically the title's namesakes. The track's opening mantra - "Mamacita, cita, cita" - repeats itself throughout and is ostensibly referencing the type of woman Scott desires. The song's overall theme appears to be the struggles of the rapper's lifestyle as he navigates romantic relationships and tries to maintain balance while attempting to achieve success. The line "This the last days to the rodeo" juxtaposes the stereotypical image of the American West with the disconcerting underbelly of Scott's success, painting his music as something exciting yet dangerous. In the second verse, Scott's lyrics become more contentious as he refers to the women he desires as "bad little college hos" while expressing repulsion for the idea of settling down with merely one of them. The artist adopts his signature autotuned vocal style for the song, creating a certain dreamy aesthetic that suits the song's overall mood.


Overall, "Mamacita" is a song about love, sex, and the lifestyle of a rapper. Travis Scott's lyrics speak to a rootless existence, and the intense desire for a life teeming with passion and lust that can only be satisfied by the titular "mamacitas." Earlier in the track, Scott makes note that "Sun shades and a pill gon' help / Once I'm gone, can't tame myself," implying that his headlong dive into a life of hedonistic pleasure-seeking and adventure is not going to end well, but that he is unable to change the path he has set himself on.


Line by Line Meaning

Mamacita, cita, cita (oh, oh oh)
Travis Scott repeats the Spanish word for a young woman here, which adds to the overall catchy aspect of the song.


This the last days to the rodeo, last night
The rodeo is a reference to the end of a relationship that the singer is in, and last night's event was one of their last together.


Had me down in the back, comatose, don't think
The singer was in a physical or emotional state of being that made him feel out of touch with reality, unable to move or think.


Sun shades and a pill gon' help
The artist is detailing what he thinks might help him feel better, including sunglasses and a pill.


Once I'm gone, can't tame myself, myself, myself
When the artist is no longer in control of himself or his life, he fears that he will lose his identity or sense of self.


You know I really need yah
The singer emphasizes that he truly needs or wants his mamacita in his life.


She get freaky when the, light's down
The singer shares that his mamacita likes to get intimate when the lights are off, in private moments.


The shit's crack, no way niggas could pipe down
The artist's description of the night is intense and captivating, so much so that people can't help but pay attention and stay engaged.


With the head first, got her straight out of the night gown
The artist describes how his mamacita is eager for intimacy and very physical with him, so much so that she wakes up from sleeping in her nightgown.


Nothin' like the light-skinned mamacitas in H-Town
Travis Scott is from Houston, and he references the tradition of light-skinned women there, explaining that he likes his women of color to be a bit darker.


Got them pornstar big booties
This line is self-explanatory and references the kind of physical attributes that the singer is attracted to.


Let me film it, then shoot it
The artist wants to capture and document his experiences with his partner, much like how a director would film a story they have devised.


3-D money, no illusion
The singer emphasizes that his wealth is real, not an illusion or facade.


Pendant if I'm feelin' bougie
The singer will wear jewelry if he's feeling fancy.


Might hit your line bitch
The singer is acknowledging that he might contact his partner via telephone.


Had to cut my phone off, bitch
The artist now shares that he has cut off communication with his partner, ending or taking a break from their relationship.


Got it vibratin' on me like a beeper
The artist carries his phone on him and feels it vibrating, much like how beepers would indicate a message or call.


Boy I'm in Colorado
Travis Scott references by name the state he's currently located in.


Smokin' California reefer
The singer is smoking cannabis from California.


Hey, the bitch so bad
The artist finds his partner to be extremely attractive.


Call her ticket 'cause I really wanna meet her (Really wanna meet her, wanna meet her)
The artist wants to meet his partner badly and even calls her a ticket that he's eager to get.


Hey and I ain't kin to Wayne but there my mamacita, hey (Mamacita mamacita wha' what)
The artist mentions Lil Wayne but asserts that he's not related to him, however, Travis loves his mamacita.


That's my mama, mamacita, that's my mama, mamacita
The singer emphasizes that his partner is like a mother without actually saying she is his mother, suggesting dependence or needing her in his life.


Mothafuckin' girl, I love her
The artist details his intense love for his partner, emphasizing how much he cares about her.


I'ma give her the world
The singer intends to spoil and treat his partner very well.


Aye fuck her, I wanna fuck a mother
The singer is interested in sex and suggests he may be into incestuous relationships.


I just might give her my little girl
The singer will consider giving up his child to his partner, so strong is his love for her.


No, no I won't let go
The artist won't let the relationship go or end without a fight.


Broke down oh
The artist feels upset and emotional over the relationship ending or being at risk.


She love to dance with a fro
The singer describes how his partner likes to dance with a hairstyle often associated with black people.


Natural, knat, that don't go down
The singer emphasizes a preference for natural, unprocessed styles and lifestyles, rather than fake or artificial ones.


Quan, turn on the stove
Travis Scott is calling out or beckoning to a Quincy person to turn on or heat up a stove or kitchen appliance.


Whip it 'til I have a stroke
The artist intends to whip or cook something until his arm is sore or he experiences physical exhaustion.


I do not fuck with America
Travis Scott is implying that he doesn't like or agree with America's social or political climate.


I get it straight off the boat
The singer states that he is getting his goods (potentially, drugs or other illicit items) fresh from the source, with little or no intermediary steps.


The kush it'll never make me choke
The artist indicates that he's used to smoking so much cannabis that it doesn't affect him negatively or cause him to cough.


Slow down
The singer is telling himself or someone else to relax or decelerate.


I'm speedin' and I got a trunk full of wham
The singer is in a car moving very quickly, carrying a lot of illicit goods (potentially, drugs).


Now, 25 thousand on an old school pound
The singer has a large amount of cash in his possession ($25,000), which he intends to use to purchase drugs.


Assess me, the bitches wanna molest me
The artist is being examined or judged by others, perhaps making him more desirable or causing women to pursue him more aggressively.


Damn don't sex me, she a lesbi'
The artist is turning down the advances of a woman because she is a lesbian and won't be interested in his advances.


She want chicken like sesame
The singer is describing how his partner describes the food she wants to eat - a sesame chicken dish, perhaps.


And she tryin' to address me, test me
The singer implies that his partner is trying to tell him what to do or perhaps challenge him.


Give her hotel keys like Cassidy, ya dig
The artist suggests that he'll give his partner hotel keys (perhaps to run a quick errand or meet someone), referencing rapper Cassidy who was known to give away hotel keys on Twitter.


Bad little college ho
The artist is perhaps describing a woman he's met who is enrolled in college and physically attractive.


That I got on the east skirts of Decatur
Travis Scott references a location near where the artist lives or often hangs out; East Decatur could be a reference to a specific area in Georgia.


Best believe that she cover Rich Homie Quan like a blazer
The singer is boasting that his partner is so loyal that she will cover him or help him out like a trusty article of clothing.


I smoke a lot of weed, keep my music turned up for my neighbors
The artist smokes a lot of cannabis and is unapologetic about how loud he plays his music.


I fuck a nigga bitch then turn her like a table
The singer is proud of his ability to have sex with another man's partner and then have control or power over her afterwards.


I'm still praying to senior so you know I'm gettin' greater (I swear to God)
The singer may be referring to God here, expressing his devotion and faith while also making a boastful statement about becoming more successful.


Still wearin' long soccer shorts like Fabio
The singer is fashion-conscious and likes to wear long shorts like a soccer player, perhaps referencing a famous Italian soccer player with flowing hair named Fabio.


He was hatin' at first, now he tryna make the payroll
Someone (possibly another rapper or fellow musician) was not supportive of the artist before, but now they want to work together or benefit from his success financially.


Got a stupid bitch who do whatever I say so
The artist has a partner who is extremely compliant and willing to do whatever he wants, which he seems to find attractive or advantageous.


Money on my head like a Jesus piece
The singer has a lot of money and may wear a piece of jewelry representing Christ (a Jesus piece). He seems to suggest that his wealth is both a source of pride but also vulnerability.


Blunt, now I'm higher than Khalifa be
The singer is inhaling cannabis smoke and notes that they are now extremely high, higher than rapper Wiz Khalifa (well-known for being an advocate for smoking weed).


Bad bitch lookin' like a Philippine
The artist is describing his partner as attractive, and perhaps exotic (the Philippines is a country that is racially, ethnically, and culturally distinct from the US).


Ohh, you're killin' me, ooh
The artist is expressing excitement and perhaps arousal at the sight of his partner.


Remember me, you
Travis may be referencing an experience of having an intense emotional connection with someone he's attracted to.


Finna be
This abbreviation is used for 'fixing to be', which means something like 'about to be.'


Deceased if you keep callin' me
The artist is annoyed at someone who keeps calling him, and suggests they stop or else risk his anger.


Mamacita, mama, mama my mamacita (Mamacita, cita, cita)
Travis Scott is again repeating the Spanish word for a young woman and adding on a word that means 'mother'. There's logic to this repetition, such as how people will refer to someone they care about as their 'baby' or 'mama.'


That's my that's my mama, mamacita, that's my that's my mama, mamacita
Travis repeats this line, as if to underscore the importance of his partner and how much he values her. It's like saying 'that's my girl' or 'that's my ride or die.'




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Mitchell Hampton, Dacoury Dahi Natche, Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Homer Banks, Jacques Webster, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Leland Tyler Wayne, Raymond E. Jackson

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@ignacioarellano6032

Metro Boomin was 20 when he produced this track...
everything is possible in this life

@yalord5378

3 more month i'm gonna be 20, and i still dont know what i'm gonna do in this life. I just doing the college daily

@myman8336

@@yalord5378
Same same

@getitworkalot8096

ya lord find your purpose. Keep seeking

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ya lord feel

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@ZicoTops

This song is a masterpiece

@2cryangames91

U are a masterpiece

@asaprocky7470

Anonymous VADER why are you here then

@bennymuellsbeats3307

Why can't you like both lol. Ghostface Killa is one of my fav rappers of all time. Travis Scott isn't on the same level as any of them lyrically but I think if you like hip hop you'd be able to appreciate this level of production.

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