Uptown
Travis Scott Ft. A$AP Ferg Lyrics


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I'm riding up uptown
I'm a motherfucking monster
One hand on the wheel one hand on my dick
I'm a motherfucking monster
You riding up uptown
One hand on the wheel one hand my dick

At the green light I'm speedin'
Fourth wheel on, I'm weavin'
I got red eyes and swag seizures
All my concerts fillin' them bleachers
Ooh girl with this camo on, they can't see us
Tossed in a little more dank
And a little more drank then laflame might lean
To the point where they can't be topped
Fuck around, make the Latinas pop
It's a new world order
Never had my head on my shoulders
Beware of the monsters
Ain't that what your preacher told yah?
La Flame 500 degrees
From the uptown to the magnolia

I'm a motherfucking monster
I'm a motherfucking monster
I'm riding up uptown
I'm a motherfucking monster
One hand on the wheel

Damn you gorgeous
Tell me somethin' I don't know
Dice on the corner with the lights low
Got the base in my sock, fuck the 5-0
Damn you conscious
Gon' get your head off the plate though
Lemme show you Yamamoto
Take a little lick of the mayo
Out on 135th
Spendin' them pesos
Tell my nigga Fergie Ferg keep the back locked
Cause we got a little bit of tango
Real nigga
From the south to the east they feel a nigga
Been a while since a nigga get a wait
Take a little taste, leave you numb feelin' in the face
I'll pass if that pint ain't sealed
I'll make your weak inhale
XX know that we gon' die for this
And probably keep it trill
Chain links, by nigga
Popular demand nigga
My bitch pearls from the clams, nigga
She can ride the dick no hands

While I'm ridin' uptown
I'm a motherfuckin' monster

It's that young Fergestein (Little Frankenstein)
Pockets full of Benji Franklins
Teacher, “Stay in line"
Cannot take a break, in time,
I’ll take ya shine
Take your bitch, hit it from the back
I’ll break her spine
(I'm a lady) Your bitch look like Shanaynay
Margiela so cold feel like Tommy get to his payday
Going nuts like a PayDay
Bitches thinkin I’m crazy
My fraternity is the burna heat
I’m a Kappa nigga with an AKA
Barkin' loud like Q-Dogs
Moving niggas like U-Hauls




Pussy niggas so RuPaul
You pussies get me tight like blue balls

Overall Meaning

The song “Uptown” by Travis Scott ft. A$AP Ferg starts off with Travis saying that he is riding uptown and he is a monster. He has one hand on the wheel and one hand on his genitalia. As the song progresses, he talks about how he is speeding, and he has red eyes and swag seizures. At his concerts, he fills up all the bleachers. He mentions a girl wearing camo who is with him, and they indulge in some substance abuse. He warns that it is a new world order and that people need to beware of monsters, and not just literal ones because people can also be monsters.


A$AP Ferg adds his touch to the song, stating that his pockets are full of Benji Franklins, and he is a burna heat in his fraternity. He is Kappa nigga with an AKA, and he is not afraid to speak his mind. He has a way with words, making the song sound even more menacing than it already is. The overall tone of the song is one of power, bravado, and invincibility, as if the artists can take on anything that comes their way.


Overall, “Uptown” uses a lot of metaphors and similes to convey the message that the artists are “monsters” that can handle anything. The song is aggressive, with a lot of bass beats that create a feeling of toughness, which is what the song is all about.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm riding up uptown
I'm heading north to uptown


I'm a motherfucking monster
I am powerful and influential


One hand on the wheel one hand on my dick
I am driving with my genitals exposed


At the green light I'm speedin'
I am accelerating when the traffic light turns green


Fourth wheel on, I'm weavin'
I'm driving erratically with four wheel drive engaged


I got red eyes and swag seizures
I am high and having convulsions


All my concerts fillin' them bleachers
My shows are always sold out


Ooh girl with this camo on, they can't see us
We are wearing camouflage clothing to blend in and avoid detection


Tossed in a little more dank
We added more marijuana to the mix


And a little more drank then laflame might lean
I am drinking enough to get drunk and lose control


To the point where they can't be topped
We have reached an elite level of success


Fuck around, make the Latinas pop
We can attract and excite Latina women


It's a new world order
Things are changing in a big way


Never had my head on my shoulders
I have always been wild and reckless


Beware of the monsters
Be careful of people like us, who are dangerous and unpredictable


Ain't that what your preacher told yah?
Religious leaders have warned people to be careful of people like us


La Flame 500 degrees
I am hot like fire, like 500 degrees Fahrenheit


From the uptown to the magnolia
From north to south, the entire city knows me


Damn you gorgeous
You are stunningly beautiful


Tell me somethin' I don't know
Share something new and interesting with me


Dice on the corner with the lights low
I'm gambling on the street corner with low lighting


Got the base in my sock, fuck the 5-0
I am hiding drugs in my sock, and I don't care about the police


Damn you conscious
You have a strong sense of morality


Gon' get your head off the plate though
Don't worry too much about your problems


Lemme show you Yamamoto
I want to introduce you to fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto


Take a little lick of the mayo
Try a little bit of this drug


Out on 135th
On the street in Harlem


Spendin' them pesos
Spending currency from a foreign country


Tell my nigga Fergie Ferg keep the back locked
I have instructed my friend to watch the back door


Cause we got a little bit of tango
We have some business we need to attend to


Real nigga
I am a true and authentic person


From the south to the east they feel a nigga
People all over the city know who I am and respect me


Been a while since a nigga get a wait
I haven't had to wait for anything in a long time


Take a little taste, leave you numb feelin' in the face
If you try this drug, your face will become numb


I'll pass if that pint ain't sealed
I won't drink that bottle if it has been previously opened


I'll make your weak inhale
I can make you faint if I want to


XX know that we gon' die for this
We are willing to risk our lives for this lifestyle


And probably keep it trill
We will stay true to ourselves and our values


Chain links, by nigga
My jewelry is made out of linked chains


Popular demand nigga
People want to be around me and my success


My bitch pearls from the clams, nigga
My girlfriend's jewelry is made out of pearls


She can ride the dick no hands
She can have sex without using her hands


It's that young Fergestein (Little Frankenstein)
I'm a young, talented artist like Frankenstein's monster


Pockets full of Benji Franklins
I have a lot of money in my pockets


Teacher, “Stay in line”
People tell me to behave myself and follow the rules


Cannot take a break, in time, I'll take ya shine
I will keep working hard and eventually be more successful than you


Take your bitch, hit it from the back, I’ll break her spine
I will have sex with your girlfriend and hurt her


(I'm a lady) Your bitch look like Shanaynay
Your girlfriend looks unattractive


Margiela so cold feel like Tommy get to his payday
My Margiela shoes are very expensive and worth it


Going nuts like a PayDay
I am going crazy with excitement


Bitches thinkin I’m crazy
Women find me exciting and unpredictable


My fraternity is the burna heat
My friends and I are intense and powerful


I’m a Kappa nigga with an AKA
I belong to the Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternities


Barkin' loud like Q-Dogs
We are loud and boisterous like the Omega Psi Phi fraternity


Moving niggas like U-Hauls
We are exerting our influence and power over others


Pussy niggas so RuPaul
Weak and feminine men are like the drag queen RuPaul


You pussies get me tight like blue balls
Weak and pathetic people are annoying me




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