Yung Lean had this to say how the collab with Travis scott came to be:
"He [Travis Scott] was a big fan, he called me up. […] He had like a hundred thousand followers and maybe at that time I even had more, and now he is like the biggest artist in the world and I’m on the fucking Kerwin Frost show, you know? […] Yeah, so me and Travis did that song, he fucked with me and you know, he reached out. And then I met him when Justin Bieber was on my pop-up shop in Los Angeles. Then Travis Scott popped up and we talked for a bit, and he’d just did that “Ghosttown” song".
Ghosttown
Yung Lean Lyrics
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I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
I'm smoking double pack, Louis duffle bag, get that money stack
Trouble's back, I don't give a fuck, we jump out the back
Where they at? Leave all my essentials in a Zig-Zag
Roll it up, take a drag, I'm the best at it
I don't like to brag, leave my body in a bag
If you fuck around, you in that body bag, burn the flag
Fuck who you know, I don't fuck with that
Couple zeros on a couple tags
Tunnel vision, tunnelin' a Jag
Stumble out the hotel lobby
Shoveled gold knuckles, screaming, "Where they at?"
I won't be in your life again but you might see me in a mag
Delete my number, never call me back
Flat on the ground, spat blood on my Acronym bag
We from Stocktown, seasons change
Bitch, you know where we at
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Let's get real, land of the ghost, so trill
Come and take a trip in my hill, get ghost
Don't come up here with that shit, get roast
Know La Flame don't play by his toast, you know
And I'm bound to flow you down, come on, she grab my jeans
She grab the kush, she balancing on my balance beam
While I'm jigglin' cantaloupes
We off that lean-lean-lean in my dream-dream-dream-dreams, yeah
We don't want alcohol drinks, only soda and codeine, oh
Get it right, get it right
It ain't down for the night
It ain't down for the night
Ayy, yo, Yung Lean, yo, Yung Lean, where these bitches come from?
Tryna see who with the shits, who really down to get drunk
I might throw up, might turn up, turn up every summer, every summer
Every summer, every summer
I'm with Sad Boys in Stockholm, they know H-Town be my home
They know H-Town be my home
Them-them my homies
Them-them my homies
I'm with Sad Boys in Stockholm, they know Mo City my home
Them-them my homies
Them-them my homies
Them-them my motherfucking homies, straight up
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
I don't give a fuck about no one except Lean
The lyrics to Yung Lean's song "Ghosttown" featuring Travi$ Scott depict the harsh realities and isolation of Stocktown, a ghost town in Sweden where Yung Lean grew up. The chorus repeats the phrase "Stocktown, ghost town, SBE" which stands for Sad Boys Entertainment, a collective that Yung Lean is a part of. The chorus also emphasizes the idea that he doesn't care about anyone except himself and the people in his group. The first verse emphasizes his love for smoking, money, and his disregard for anyone who brings him trouble. He also talks about his ability to take care of himself and not needing anyone else to do it. The second verse sees Travi$ Scott rapping about the ghostly nature of the town and his ability to control the situation, asking Yung Lean about the women present, and promising fun and excitement for the future.
The lyrics of "Ghosttown" highlight the feelings of loneliness, isolation, and self-reliance that are commonly felt by individuals who grow up in forgotten and dilapidated towns. Yung Lean's upbringing in Stocktown, a town that has been abandoned and forgotten, influenced the emotions that he pours into his music. The repeated phrase "Stocktown, ghost town, SBE" emphasizes the loneliness he feels and his connection to his group. The verses further highlight his disregard for others and his self-reliant nature, possibly as a result of his upbringing. Travi$ Scott's verse contributes to the overall theme of individualism, with his addition to the song emphasizing his control over the situation and his ability to have fun and enjoy himself independently.
Line by Line Meaning
Stocktown, ghosttown, SBE
The area they are from is desolate and empty, populated only by the members of the Sad Boys Entertainment (SBE) crew.
I don't give a fuck about no one except me
Yung Lean cares only about himself and his own interests.
I'm smoking double pack, Louis duffle bag, get that money stack
Yung Lean is carrying two packets of cigarettes and a designer bag while looking to make more money.
Trouble's back, I don't give a fuck, we jump out the back
Despite any problems they face, Yung Lean and his crew are unfazed and will run away from them.
Where they at? Leave all my essentials in a Zig-Zag
Yung Lean has left his important belongings, possibly including drugs, in rolling papers.
Roll it up, take a drag, I'm the best at it
Yung Lean is skilled at rolling and smoking cigarettes.
I don't like to brag, leave my body in a bag
Yung Lean does not boast about his abilities and is ready to die at any moment.
If you fuck around, you in that body bag, burn the flag
Anyone who messes with Yung Lean and his crew will end up dead and their flag will be destroyed.
Fuck who you know, I don't fuck with that
Yung Lean does not care about who others know and is not interested in making connections.
Couple zeros on a couple tags
Yung Lean has a few expensive items.
Tunnel vision, tunnelin' a Jag
Yung Lean is focused on moving forward and progressing in life.
Stumble out the hotel lobby
Yung Lean is leaving a hotel in a disheveled state.
Shoveled gold knuckles, screaming, "Where they at?"
Yung Lean is wearing golden knuckles as a weapon and shouting to intimidate anyone who is in his way.
I won't be in your life again but you might see me in a mag
Yung Lean is not interested in making long-term connections with people but he may be featured in a magazine.
Delete my number, never call me back
Yung Lean does not want to be contacted by anyone.
Flat on the ground, spat blood on my Acronym bag
Yung Lean is injured and bleeding on his designer bag.
Let's get real, land of the ghost, so trill
Travi$ Scott acknowledges the desolate and eerie nature of the place they're from.
Come and take a trip in my hill, get ghost
Travi$ Scott invites listeners to visit his home and experience the ghostly atmosphere.
Don't come up here with that shit, get roast
Travi$ Scott does not tolerate bad behavior and will roast anyone who causes trouble.
Know La Flame don't play by his toast, you know
Travi$ Scott does not mess around and will defend himself if necessary.
And I'm bound to flow you down, come on, she grab my jeans
Travi$ Scott will follow anyone who crosses him, while a woman is holding onto his jeans.
She grab the kush, she balancing on my balance beam
The woman is attempting to balance on something while holding onto Travi$ Scott's marijuana.
While I'm jigglin' cantaloupes
Travi$ Scott is dancing or moving around in a fun way.
We off that lean-lean-lean in my dream-dream-dream-dreams, yeah
Travi$ Scott is dreaming of being high on lean, a type of cough syrup that is abused as a recreational drug.
We don't want alcohol drinks, only soda and codeine, oh
Travi$ Scott and his crew only want to drink soda mixed with codeine and not any other alcoholic beverages.
Get it right, get it right
Travi$ Scott wants everyone to understand the situation correctly.
It ain't down for the night
The situation or party is not going to end anytime soon.
Ayy, yo, Yung Lean, yo, Yung Lean, where these bitches come from?
Travi$ Scott is asking Yung Lean where the women at the party came from.
Tryna see who with the shits, who really down to get drunk
Travi$ Scott wants to test who is really ready to party and drink heavily.
I might throw up, might turn up, turn up every summer, every summer
Travi$ Scott may feel sick from drinking and partying but he revels in it and does so every summer with Yung Lean and their crew.
Every summer, every summer
Yung Lean and Travi$ Scott party every summer.
I'm with Sad Boys in Stockholm, they know H-Town be my home
Travi$ Scott is currently in Stockholm with the Sad Boys, but Houston, Texas will always be his true home.
Them-them my homies
The Sad Boys are Travi$ Scott's friends and crew.
I'm with Sad Boys in Stockholm, they know Mo City my home
Travi$ Scott is in Stockholm with the Sad Boys, but his hometown of Missouri City, Texas is always on his mind.
Them-them my homies
The Sad Boys are still Travi$ Scott's friends and crew.
Them-them my motherfucking homies, straight up
Travi$ Scott emphasizes how close he is to the Sad Boys crew.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jacques Webster, Carl Mikael Berlander, Jonatan Aron Leandoer Haastad
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