Travis Scott - Rap, In English
STARGAZING by Travis Scott Lyrics
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Duration: 4:31
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Released on August 3, 2018, as the sole promotional single and opening track of *Astroworld*, "Stargazing" arrived as Travis Scott's bold statement of intent. Lyrically, the song finds Scott reflecting on his journey away from lean and the destructive habits of his past, framing sobriety as the foundation of his growth and influence. Sonically, the track is structured around a dramatic mid-song transformation: Scott's voice shifts into falsetto as the beat switches entirely, splitting the song into two distinct halves. Critics immediately seized on this architectural choice — *The Fader*'s Ben Dandridge-Lemco called it the album's "first loop-de-loop," while *Consequence of Sound*'s Wren Graves likened Scott's balance of the two sections to a chef pairing sweet and sour. The song debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned RIAA platinum certification. Its music video, directed by Nabil and released four days before the album, functioned simultaneously as the official *Astroworld* trailer.
Lyrics
[Part I] [Intro] Ah [Chorus] Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (Yeah) Sippin' on purp, feelin' like the Barre Baby (It's lit) Whatever I downed, it got me goin' crazy (Yeah) Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (Alright) [Post-Chorus] I was hot as hell out in the heat (Yeah, yeah) Then a storm came in and saved my life Head up to the sky, down on my knees (Straight up) Out of nowhere, you came here to save the night In the nighttime (Woo, yeah) [Verse] Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (Roll) Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (Oh, no) Niggas femalin', they excellin' (Yeah) Are they intellin'? (What you tellin'?) We propellin', up top with Ellen, uh (With the choppers) Kill the jealous with propane repellent Got me goin' crazy (It's lit) On tour, we'll tell 'em, we brought the section (Gang) They keep on callin' up, it's getting hectic (Brrt) Like we projected So we cut the plug, he's interjected (Got me goin' crazy) [Chorus] Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin' (Yeah) Sippin' on purp, feelin' like the Barre Baby (It's lit) Whatever I downed, it got me goin' crazy (Yah) Psychedelics got me goin' crazy (Alright) [Post-Chorus] I was hot as hell out in the heat (Yeah, yeah) Then the storm came in and saved my life Head up to the sky, down on my knees (Straight up) Out of nowhere, you came here to save the night In the nighttime (Woo, yeah) [Segue] Got me goin' crazy [Part II] [Verse: Travis Scott & MC E] Okay, I been up for some days, I ain't got time to lay Just to drown out all these thoughts, I tried all kind of things If I take you to my past, you will be traumatized Got a thousand kids outside that's tryna come alive '99, took AstroWorld, it had to relocate Told the dawgs I'd bring it back, it was a seal of faith Before no car notes, baby girl, she played the tourist guide Got the keys into my city, now she know the rides Got new money, got new problems, got new enemies When you make it to the top, that's the amenities Packin' out Toyota like I'm in the league And it ain't a mosh pit if ain't no injuries I got 'em stage divin' out the nosebleeds (Alright, alright, alright) And she hit that booger sugar 'til her nose bleed (Alright, alright, alright) Bounce that shit forever, she on both knees She was talkin' 'bout forever, got a whole week (Alright, alright, alright) Plus, she know my baby mama is a trophy She be throwin' up them B's, feel like we both bleed She keep my dick jumpin' up, feel like I'm Moby I'm way too gold for this beef, feel like I'm Kobe, yeah This right here is astronomical I see you picked up all my ways, I feel responsible They tryna say that all my problems is improbable They keep itchin' at my spirit, I'm diabolical, you feel me?
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Meaning of "STARGAZING" by Travis Scott
STARGAZING immediately plunges listeners into a world of altered perception. The repeated phrase "Rollin', rollin', rollin', got me stargazin'" sets a hypnotic, almost disorienting tone. This initial section describes a drug-induced euphoria, where the narrator is "goin' crazy" from "purp" and "psychedelics." It's a vivid snapshot of a mind escaping reality. Beneath the hazy high, a dramatic shift occurs. The narrator recalls being "hot as hell" before a "storm came in" and "saved my life." This imagery suggests a profound rescue from a desperate situation, implying a turning point or a figure who came to "save the night." This salvation is intertwined with the intoxicating escape, creating a complex emotional landscape. The transition into Part II marks a stark, yet seamless, shift from internal experience to external reality. The narrator reveals a life of constant motion, haunted by a past that would "traumatize" others. This section grounds the earlier "stargazin'" in the context of immense fame and its pressures, where "new money, got new problems" are simply "amenities" of success. The lyrics effectively build a portrait of an artist navigating extreme highs and lows, blurring the lines between drug-induced fantasy and the surreal reality of stardom. The raw, unapologetic descriptions of fan culture ("ain't no injuries") and personal relationships ("baby mama is a trophy") paint a picture of a life lived on the edge. Ultimately, the declaration "This right here is astronomical" ties back to the title, asserting the monumental scale of the narrator's world, whether from altered perception or undeniable achievement.
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Credits
- Writers
- Travis Scott
- CA$HPASSION
- EZ Elpee
- CyHi
- MIKE DEAN
- Sonny Digital
- 30 Roc
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