WHERE WAS YOU Lyrics – Travis Scott

WHERE WAS YOU Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Travis is calling out people who claim they supported him but were missing when he really needed them. He’s basically saying, if you were really down for him like you say, you should’ve shown up during the tough times. Now that he’s successful, he’s questioning where those people were when it mattered. There’s a mix of disappointment and calling out fake loyalty here.

[Pre-Chorus: Playboi Carti]
Carti’s mocking someone who claims they came from the bottom, but he says he outdid that person easily. He’s showing off his girl by buying her a chain, rewarding her loyalty. He switches between women, drives expensive cars like an Aventador, and is living a wild, flashy lifestyle. He’s sleeping around, but also admits he kind of wished someone had reached out. He’s so deep in this fast life—flying to Mexico, ignoring texts, living in LA with multiple women around him—that he’s disconnected from anything that feels real.

[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
He’s talking about being surrounded by women who all want a piece of him now. It’s a bold way of saying that everyone wants his attention, but it’s also a flex about his fame, status, and s*xual appeal.

[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Travis dives into deeper reflections here. “Cactus double O” references his brand, showing loyalty and how deep his crew runs. Even with a lot of dark tones and people around, he’s saying there’s nothing shady—just success and style. He mentions spinning (like doing a 180) and talks about owning a Jaguar, hinting at peace and elegance, as opposed to the chaos of a Mercedes. He talks about a girl who’s high and enjoying life, but he makes it clear he’s not paying anyone just for s*x—they get to be around him, maybe meet the squad, but that’s it. He shifts into more emotional territory, asking where people were when he was broke, grinding, and barely surviving. He lists key moments in his life and career where people were absent—when he was broke, when things were uncertain, when he needed real support. He remembers meetings in New York, losing friends, and relying on a few real ones who came through. He gives credit to those who helped him build, even through parole, and shows respect for the grind it took to get to this second phase of success. There’s pride in how far they’ve come—from nothing, from the mud—to something major.

[Pre-Chorus: Playboi Carti]
Carti repeats his flashy, fast-living lifestyle again. He’s still bragging about rising above others who claimed to come from the bottom, still spoiling women, changing partners, and living on private jets. He’s not emotionally connected—just partying, showing off, and doing whatever he wants. Again, he’s ignoring messages and surrounded by women in LA, stuck in that wild, untouchable rhythm of life.

[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
He’s repeating the same lines, emphasizing the same idea—he’s overwhelmed by women wanting him, and it’s part of the rockstar life he’s living now.

[Verse 2: Future & Travis Scott]
Future kicks this off, talking about being in a circle of rich dudes where girls choose who they want. He’s showing off, comparing himself to cartoon characters and sci-fi stuff, making everything feel larger than life. He casually mentions swapping girls, not being emotionally attached, and even joking about one being into other women. Despite all that, he still sleeps with her and doesn’t care if she catches feelings. He keeps it moving, talking about partying hard, drinking syrup, and making money rain at the club. He mentions being in Texas and other high-end places like Monaco and Greece, just living on a different level—jet-setting and partying like a rockstar. He talks about traveling with women, having bottles on him, and rolling around in a Bugatti that’s so sleek, it doesn’t even stand out. Everything about this verse is full of luxury, wild nights, and carefree vibes, with just a quick shout-out to someone they lost (Jugg King), reminding us that even in all this fun, they’ve been through stuff too.

[Pre-Chorus: Playboi Carti]
Same vibe again—bragging about rising above others, spoiling women, living in luxury, ignoring texts, and being constantly surrounded by women in LA. Carti’s sticking to his rockstar energy and fast-paced lifestyle.

[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
Once again, he’s repeating how women keep throwing themselves at him. It’s the same message of fame, s*x, and attention, with a kind of repetitive chant-like energy to show how constant it all is.