AFTER THE PARTY Lyrics – Travis Scott, Baby Keem

AFTER THE PARTY Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Travis is feeling emotionally and mentally out of it, like he’s stuck in a fog after everything that’s happened. He keeps repeating that he’s still messed up and has no idea how to move forward. It’s like he’s overwhelmed and mentally drained but can’t figure out how to fix it.

[Verse 1: Don Toliver & Travis Scott]
He wakes up hungover and confused about what happened the night before. Someone tells him he was at the club, surrounded by jealousy and bad energy, and he almost got into serious legal trouble. Despite the chaos, he remembers hooking up with two women, even outside the club, showing how wild and reckless things got. He throws in flashy lines about styling, confidence, and moving smoothly, comparing himself to basketball legend Clyde. He also hints that the fun, lavish side of life is only one part of him. He says he can’t lie and that everything he’s saying is out there for the world to see. There’s also a jab about people needing better influences or role models, maybe hinting at people looking up to the wrong kinds of guys.

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
He’s still feeling the weight of whatever went down—still not thinking clearly and unsure what to do next. It’s like he’s stuck in a loop of partying and regret with no clear direction or peace of mind.

[Verse 2: Baby Keem]
Back at home, Baby Keem starts thinking deeply about his past. He remembers his mom, who got a tattoo for him before he was even old enough to read, showing how close they were. He’s into spirituality now and even prays in his sleep. He talks about not having a real father figure, saying his dad was fake, so he had to grow up tough. Even though he made a lot of money, it still doesn’t feel like enough. He’s had to sacrifice a lot and hide his real struggles. He even jokes about how easy it would be for him to hook up with women now, but there’s still a sense of emptiness. He was hustling and grinding from a young age, dealing with stress, broken family dynamics, and poverty. He lived with his uncle at 14 and couldn’t even talk to his mom properly because she was caught up in drinking. On top of all that, they were at risk of losing their home.

[Refrain: Baby Keem]
He repeats his age—15, 16—over and over to emphasize how young he was when going through all this heavy stuff. It’s like he’s still processing everything he went through during those critical years.

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
The feeling hasn’t changed—he’s still spiraling. He keeps saying he’s messed up and clueless about what to do next. That repetition shows how stuck he feels, like he can’t shake this mood or situation.

[Verse 3: Travis Scott]
Travis wakes up again on the 17th, this time with fresh tattoos and people telling him stuff he doesn’t fully remember. His imagination and dreams seem to be taking over, like he’s caught between fantasy and reality. He mentions being in his creative zone during specific hours—between 10 and 3—maybe when he feels most alive. He talks about moving someone out West, close to the rougher parts of town, and remembering wild moments that were both exciting and destructive. He brings up his own image—he thought of himself as strong, like a T-Rex, but now wonders if he’s really just a wreck. There’s a flex about buying expensive jewelry and using drügs, which give short highs but make things messy. Still, even when showing love, he says he tries not to let it go to the other person’s head, keeping a tight grip on control over everything around him.

[Chorus: Travis Scott]
Once again, he circles back to that same feeling—lost, emotionally drained, and unsure of how to deal with it all. The repetition reinforces how stuck and numb he feels inside.