Travis quotes the chorus of The Notorious B.I.G. ’s 1994 track, “Gimme the Loot.” The ad-lib on this line is a sample from the same song. Gimme the loot, gimme the loot “Way too big” ties to The Notorious B.I.G.’s name.
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What is the meaning behind “Yeah, Jump Out boys, that’s Nike boys, hoppin’ out coupes”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
“Jump Out boys” is a phrase usually attributed to the cops. It arose due to groups of police jumping out of vans to subdue suspects. Travis uses it to denote him and a group of friends hopping out of luxury vehicles, wearing fresh shoes and clothing. Travis is signed to the Nike Air Jordan brand …
What is the meaning behind “(Woo) Made this here with all the ice on in the booth”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
“Ice” is hip-hop slang for jewelry encrusted with diamonds and gems. Travis is very fond of jewelry; he’s spent around $500,000 on chains for himself and his crew . Additionally, he admitted to spending over $1,000,000 on the ‘Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette’ , a watch made by Jacob & Co, which is known as one of …
What is the meaning behind “Young La Flame, he in sicko mode”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
“La Flame” is a nickname for Travis Scott, derived from Travis’ 2013 song, “Blocka La Flame.” Drake and Trav have collaborated prior to “SICKO MODE” on 2015’s “Company,” and more recently, on 2017’s “Portland.” Drake uses the term “sicko” (or 6icko) to describe his friends, but in this context, it’s referring to the rager mentality …
What is the meaning behind “Yeah, yeah, yeah Goin’ on you with the pick and roll”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
“Pick and roll” is a basketball term used to describe the action of a teammate setting a screen (blocking the defender’s lane), and then “rolling” off the defender to receive a pass from his teammate. Travis metaphorically receives a pass from Drake, as the beat cuts out and Travis takes over. Travis’ hometown team, the …
What is the meaning behind “My dawg would probably do it for a Louis belt That’s just all he know, he don’t know nothin’ else I tried to show ’em, yeah I tried to show ’em, yeah, yeah”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
Louis Vuitton is a luxury French fashion company. One Louis belt can . Travis commented these bars on a 2017 Instagram photo for Drake’s song, “Signs.” Drake recorded “Signs” for a Louis Vuitton runway show. Notably, Drake also has an American Bully XL named Winter , that made a cameo appearance in the “SICKO MODE” …
What is the meaning behind “Astro, yeah [Verse 1: Drake] Sun is down, freezin’ cold That’s how we already know, winter’s here”? SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (Ft. Drake)
Drake’s hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada usually starts to reach winter temperatures in the middle of November. Around November 20, 2017, meteorological reports registered negative Celsius temperatures there, long before the official start of winter on December 21. As winter hits, the sun starts to set earlier, and with less sunlight comes lower temperatures. On …
What is the meaning behind “Cry me a river, give you a tissue (Hey, Lil Uzi)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)
The saying “cry me a river” is often used to describe someone being overly dramatic and upset. This phrase may be connected to the 1953 song “Cry Me a River,” written by Arthur Hamilton and first performed by Julie London . The 1953 song had subsequently been covered by Ella Fitzgerald , Barbra Streisand , …
What is the meaning behind “Saw your girl once, now she choosin’, yeah (Hey!)”? Bad and Boujee by Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)
Uzi uses pimp vernacular to describe a woman who’s attracted to him. “Choosing” is southern slang for guys or women that make it obvious to another person that they’re interested. Most of the time, these men and women are already in relationships, but the flashiness or sex appeal of the other person makes them consider …