Pick Up the Phone
Young Thug & Travis Scott feat. Quavo Lyrics
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Ooh, Thugger, yeah
Yeah, Travis Scott
Thugger, Thugger baby
Yeah
I pour a four up
I call your hoe up (yeah)
I just went, got my dough up (I just went got my dough up)
Pullin' off and I'm gone (skrrt, skrrt)
Then I go and pour four up (then I go and up a four)
Then I roll up that roll up (roll up, roll up)
Then I'm callin' your hoe up (callin' your hoe up)
(Like, brrt)
Pick up the phone, baby, ooh (like, brrt)
I know you're home, baby, ooh (it's lit)
I'm in the zone, baby (zoned out, straight up)
I just poured up a four, baby (pour it up, yeah, yeah)
Never will I cheat on you (yeah)
Never will I commit treason
Blowin' a bag on you (yeah)
Do all of that for no reason
I'ma pull up MR2 (ooh, yeah)
Hittin' the block and I'm bleedin'
Throwin' that Rollie on you
I like the way it be freezin' (brr)
Pick up the phone, baby, ooh (like, brrt)
I know you're home, baby, ooh (it's lit)
I'm in the zone, baby (zoned out, straight up)
I just poured up a four, baby (pour it up, yeah, yeah)
Pour up a four of that Actavis (Act')
Lean like my mothafuckin' granny did (woo)
Super Bowl ring with big body Benz (hey)
I stacked it up, now I'm just better livin' (cash)
Got screws in my mouth, I'm just preppin' it (ha)
I'm fuckin' this cash, I'm not celibate (ha)
I'm packin' it up like a reverend (whoa)
I need all this cash, I got hella kids (woo)
I'ma play dumb and get left in the middle (yeah, yeah)
Back the fuck up, you too little (whoa, whoa)
Hit 'em with three like I'm Miller (yeah, yeah)
I don't talk to no man in the middle (uh-uh)
I don't talk to no man, I'm just kiddin' (I swear)
But I did pay my sister's tuition (woo)
I feel lucky, I should play the lottery (yeah)
Walkin' off with it like Sonny Liston (whoa)
Mama told me I'm her brightest star (yeah)
Mama told me don't hate on the law (ow)
Because everybody got a job (what?)
Because everybody won't be a star (real shit, real shit)
Please believe every motherfucker around here wan' be a part (swear, swear, swear)
She gon' do anything in her power to be with ya' boy (like, brrt)
Pick up the phone, baby, ooh (like, brrt)
I know you're home, baby, ooh (it's lit)
I'm in the zone, baby (zoned out, straight up)
I just poured up a four, baby (pour it up, yeah, yeah)
Never will I cheat on you
Never will I commit treason
Blowin' a bag on you
Do all of that for no reason
I'ma pull up MR2
Hittin' the block and I'm bleedin'
Throwin' that Rollie on you (ayy, ayy)
I like the way you be freezin' (Quavo)
Pick up the phone
Macaulay Culkin' baby, Home Alone (home Alone)
I thought I was right
Then I had to man up, I was wrong (I was wrong)
I hate when we fight (hate)
She in love with the pipe (pipe)
I draped her up in ice, I pour my four on ice
Birds in the trap sing Brian McKnight
Percocet and Codeine please don't take my life
She had a dream with Celine
So I bought it twice (Celine)
Young nigga make it right back tonight
Girl you're so cute and your ass is nice
Drinkin' on four and I'm shootin' dice
Wrist polar bear, Klondike
And I'm lovin' all races (all races)
Hell nah, don't discriminize (no)
Drinkin' on clean, sanitize
Ostritch seats with the frog eyes (skrrt)
If I ever call your phone, baby
Best believe it's only one time (brrt)
Pick up the phone, baby, ooh (like, brrt)
I know you're home, baby, ooh (it's lit)
I'm in the zone, baby (zoned out, straight up)
I just poured up a four, baby (pour it up, yeah, yeah)
Never will I cheat on you
Never will I commit treason
Blowin' a bag on you
Do all of that for no reason
I'ma pull up and murk too
Hittin' the block and I'm bleedin'
Throwin' that Rollie on you
I like the way you be freezin' (like, brrt)
Pick up the phone, baby (like, brrt)
(Like, brrt)
I'm in the zone, baby
Pick up the phone, baby (like, brrt)
(Like, brrt)
I'm in the zone, baby
The lyrics of the song Pick up the Phone by Young Thug and Travis Scott are about a man who is living life on his own terms, doing what he wants to do, and having fun. The song is about the man's freedom, his power, and his ability to get whatever he wants, especially when it comes to women. The lyrics talk about pouring up a four (a drink made from codeine and Sprite), calling up women just to sleep with them and then showing them the door. The song also touches on loyalty, as the man assures his love interest that he will never cheat on her or commit treason. He even goes on to brag about his cash, telling the listeners he needs it because he has "hella kids."
The song is a catchy and upbeat track, with both Young Thug and Travis Scott's unique styles and flows blending well together. The repetitive hook of "Pick up the phone, baby" is meant to showcase the man's confident tone and fearless attitude. The lyrics also reference Macaulay Culkin's character from the Home Alone movies, emphasizing the man's ability to handle things on his own.
Overall, the song is about living life on one's own terms, seeking pleasure, and being confident in oneself. It is also about loyalty and honesty in relationships, despite a seemingly carefree lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, oh, yeah
Starting the song with an enthusiastic greeting
Ooh, Thugger, yeah
Exclaiming with excitement for Young Thug
Yeah, Travis Scott
Acknowledging Travis Scott's presence in the song
Thugger, Thugger baby
Referring to himself as Thugger in a playful way
Yeah
Expressing agreement
I pour a four up
Drinking some syrup
I call your hoe up (yeah)
Contacting someone's significant other for a casual hookup
Just to fuck her and show her (just to fuck her)
Engaging in intercourse and displaying machismo behavior
I just went, got my dough up (I just went got my dough up)
Recently obtained a significant amount of money
Pullin' off and I'm gone (skrrt, skrrt)
Driving away quickly
Then I go and pour four up (then I go and up a four)
After leaving, drinking more syrup
Then I roll up that roll up (roll up, roll up)
Rolling some marijuana
Then I'm callin' your hoe up (callin' your hoe up)
Again contacting someone's significant other for a casual hookup
(like, brrt)
Interjecting with a sound effect
Pick up the phone, baby, ooh (like, brrt)
Asking someone to answer the phone with enthusiasm
I know you're home, baby, ooh (it's lit)
Assuming that the person being called is at home and expressing excitement
I'm in the zone, baby (zoned out, straight up)
Being focused and positive
I just poured up a four, baby (pour it up, yeah, yeah)
Drinking some syrup again
Never will I cheat on you (yeah)
Making a promise to remain faithful
Never will I commit treason
Declaring loyalty and devotion
Blowin' a bag on you (yeah)
Spending a lot of money on someone
Do all of that for no reason
Acting generously without any ulterior motive
I'ma pull up MR2 (ooh, yeah)
Driving a fancy car
Hittin' the block and I'm bleedin'
Being active and successful in one's community
Throwing that Rollie on you
Showing off an expensive watch
I like the way it be freezin' (brr)
Enjoying the way the watch looks and the way the diamonds sparkle
Pour up a four of that Actavis (Act')
Pouring more syrup
Lean like my mothafuckin' granny did (woo)
Referencing family traditions and customs
Super Bowl ring with big body Benz (hey)
Celebrating success and luxury
I stacked it up, now I'm just better livin' (cash)
Accumulating wealth and enjoying oneself
Got screws in my mouth, I'm just preppin' it (ha)
Having dental work done and getting ready to show off
I'm fuckin' this cash, I'm not celibate (ha)
Spending money liberally and enjoying it
I'm packin' it up like a reverend (whoa)
Again referencing the accumulation of wealth
I need all this cash, I got hella kids (woo)
Having a lot of children and needing to provide for them
I'ma play dumb and get left in the middle (yeah, yeah)
Acting unaware to get ahead
Back the fuck up, you too little (whoa, whoa)
Issuing a warning to someone who may challenge them
Hit 'em with three like I'm Miller (yeah, yeah)
Scoring points like an accomplished basketball player
I don't talk to no man in the middle (uh-uh)
Not engaging with intermediary parties
I don't talk to no man, I'm just kiddin' (I swear)
Joking about avoiding other men
But I did pay my sister's tuition (woo)
Providing for family and investing in their future
I feel lucky, I should play the lottery (yeah)
Hoping to continue experiencing success and expressing gratitude
Walkin' off with it like Sonny Liston (whoa)
Leaving victoriously, like the boxer Sonny Liston
Mama told me I'm her brightest star (yeah)
Receiving validation and affirmation from one's mother
Mama told me don't hate on the law (ow)
Being encouraged to respect the law and authority
Because everybody got a job (what?)
Acknowledging that everyone has responsibilities and obligations
Because everybody won't be a star (real shit, real shit)
Recognizing that not everyone will achieve fame and fortune
Please believe every motherfucker around here wan' be a part (swear, swear, swear)
Noticing that everyone wants to be involved in the scene or industry
She gon' do anything in her power to be with ya' boy (like, brrt)
Noticing that someone is very interested in them, and using a sound effect to punctuate the statement
Never will I cheat on you
Reaffirming a commitment to purity and devotion
Blowin' a bag on you
Spending a lot of money on someone
I'ma pull up MR2
Driving a fancy car
Throwin' that Rollie on you (ayy, ayy)
Showing off an expensive watch
I like the way you be freezin' (Quavo)
Enjoying the way the watch looks and the way the diamonds sparkle
Pick up the phone
Asking someone to answer the phone
Macaulay Culkin' baby, Home Alone (home Alone)
Referencing Macaulay Culkin's character in the popular movie Home Alone
I thought I was right
Believing they were correct about something
Then I had to man up, I was wrong (I was wrong)
Taking responsibility and admitting being incorrect
I hate when we fight (hate)
Disliking conflict with others
She in love with the pipe (pipe)
Being in a romantic relationship with someone who uses drugs
I draped her up in ice, I pour my four on ice
Showing off jewelry and preparing to drink some syrup
Birds in the trap sing Brian McKnight
Referencing a mixtape with trap beats inspired by R&B singer Brian McKnight
Percocet and Codeine please don't take my life
Acknowledging the dangers of drug use, but continuing to indulge anyway
She had a dream with Celine
Referencing a desire for high-end fashion
So I bought it twice (Celine)
Purchasing the item to fulfill the dream
Young nigga make it right back tonight
Rebounding from financial setbacks quickly
Girl you're so cute and your ass is nice
Complimenting someone's physique
Drinkin' on four and I'm shootin' dice
Drinking more syrup and gambling
Wrist polar bear, Klondike
Showing off a watch with diamonds that shine like ice
And I'm loving all races (all races)
Being open-minded and accepting of people from different backgrounds
hell nah, don't discriminize (no)
Rejecting discrimination and bias
Drinkin' on clean, sanitize
Drinking a clear liquid, possibly vodka
Ostritch seats with the frog eyes (skrrt)
Riding in luxury with expensive car features
If I ever call your phone, baby
Warning that they won't reach out much
Best believe it's only one time (brrt)
Confirming that they won't call again, punctuated with a sound effect
I'ma pull up and murk too
Arriving in style and prepared to cause a stir
Throwin' that Rollie on you
Showing off an expensive watch
I like the way you be freezin' (like, brrt)
Enjoying the way the watch looks and the way the diamonds sparkle
Pick up the phone, baby (like, brrt)
Asking someone to answer the phone with enthusiasm, punctuated with a sound effect
(Like, brrt)
Adding another humorous sound effect to end the song
I'm in the zone, baby
Feeling focused and positive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacques Webster, Jeffrey Lamar Williams, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Allen Raphael Ritter, Adam King Feeney, Brittany Talia Hazzard, Anderson Hernandez, Michael George Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Toosii2times
Fun fact:
During the studio session recording of this song, Travis wasn’t sure what to name his upcoming album. Then when Quavo ad-libbed ”Birds in the Trap Sing Brian McKnight”
Travis ran into the booth and yelled THAT’S IT!! 😮😮
And his album title was birthed..
Lmao
Rest is history
@dunkedoreo
Youtube: No nudity or sexual content
Travis Scott: i’m gonna pretend i didn’t hear that
@playboi_akol8304
YouTube: we’re gonna pretend we didn’t see that
@revs1547
Travis Scott: It’s Lit 🔥
@sasorifrost
Same for all the people who upload 'Naked Yoga' videos lool
@masramakamba8597
Young Thug: She gon' do anything in her power to be with ya boy
YouTube: ¯_ (ツ)_/¯
@masramakamba8597
shout out Starrah
@JohnDoe-tu7do
The Instrumental of this song is such a masterpiece
@aym1240
오동영 Of course
@ezjohnny
Listen to the mike dean remix. Golden 🏆 🏆
@somethingcool9168
True