PBT Lyrics – Travis Scott

PBT Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Vybz Kartel]
Vybz is telling Travis that the girl they’re talking about might be trouble, but she’s the kind of trouble worth it.

[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Travis feels like he’s putting in a lot of emotional energy just to keep up with her. She’s stuck in his head like a bad habit he can’t shake off.

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
He’s frustrated because she only hits him up when she feels like he has something to offer—like when she thinks his energy or love is full again. She shows up when she wants something, maybe attention, maybe more. She gets close, flirty, physical, and then messes with his emotions. It’s like she knows exactly how to pull him back in, even when he’s trying to stay clear. He’s caught between wanting her and knowing she plays with his heart. He’s still into her, though—especially her looks and vibe. He talks about how she’s been out partying all summer while he’s still doing well financially. Despite everything, she keeps finding a way to come back, and he keeps letting her. It’s a messy loop of attraction and emotional games he can’t quite step out of.

[Verse 2: Tyla]
She questions why he’s suddenly acting interested when he knows they aren’t solid. She’s thinking back to when they had a moment last summer, but it was brief. Now he wants her again, but she doesn’t trust his intentions. She compares him to a phone book—easy to look up but not someone she keeps around. He cut her off before, and now he’s trying to reconnect because he sees her doing well. He might even be trying to fix things because he sees her with others. She sees right through his tactics—like offering gifts or trying to impress her. To her, it’s a hard lesson learned, and she regrets ever letting it get to this point. She’s not buying into the act anymore.

[Chorus: Travis Scott & Vybz Kartel]
He’s still stuck on her looks and vibe, calling her the “pretty brown round thing.” He wishes they could be serious, maybe even commit. He’s proud of his lifestyle and thinks he can offer her a good life. But again, he brings up how she was out all summer doing her own thing while he’s still here, still successful, still spending. She only reaches out when she wants something—probably when she feels low or needs attention—and every time she does, she pulls him right back in. She knows how to twist his emotions and play with his head. Even though he sees it happening, he lets it. There’s this push and pull of lust, confusion, and wanting to be wanted.

[Verse 3: Vybz Kartel]
Vybz is full of confidence here, hyping her up for how she moves and looks. He’s rich, stylish, and loves showing her a luxury lifestyle—flying her to Miami, buying designer things. He’s aware that when the money’s gone, her interest might fade, but he still plays the part. He knows she loves this flashy life, and he’s willing to provide it. There’s a mix of passion and possessiveness—he wants her to feel special, even says she’s wife material. But under all that glam, there’s still the sense that their connection is more about appearance and surface-level attraction than something deep.

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
He keeps going back to how drawn he is to her. She’s beautiful, and he wants something more serious, like giving her a ring. He wants to know if she feels the same, but she stays distant, caught up in her own fun. She only reaches out when she needs something, and when she does, she knows exactly how to get his attention. She plays with his feelings again and again, and even though he realizes it, she still has power over him. He can’t stop wanting her, even when it hurts.