Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Amanda London

South Africa

Baby Keem

“South Africa” by Baby Keem

The title of this song and what it is primarily about are two different things. As for the title, as presented in the chorus it is meant to allude to the idea that maybe one...

Gorgeous

Baby Keem

“Gorgeous” by Baby Keem

Baby Keem’s “Gorgeous” apparently serves as an ode to his girlfriend. In the intro and chorus, Keem presents himself as someone who “can’t fall in love because (he’s) heartless”.  However, most of the song does...

Lost Souls

Baby Keem

“Lost Souls” by Baby Keem

The titular “lost souls” whom Baby Keem is referring to are the types of women who are commonly referred to in the hip-hop community as hos. Or as depicted herein, it can be said to...

Vibes

Trippie Redd

“Vibes” by Trippie Redd

This song is an ode to Trippie Redd’s income. Or as he puts it, “it’s a vibe when that money coming in”. That’s basically another way of saying that when the cash is flowing, he gets...

New Money

Trippie Redd

“New Money” by Trippie Redd

The titular term, (“New Money”) as used in the chorus, simply points to the idea of Trippie Redd now having made it big. As such, he is no longer interested in dealing with “old”...

A$AP Forever

ASAP Rocky / Moby

“A$AP Forever” by A$AP Rocky (ft. Moby)

“A$AP Forever” commences with ASAP Rocky shouting out “gang”, an expression that, besides the chorus, is also featured prominently in the intro. And the logical explanation would be that he’s acknowledging his clique the A$AP...

Famous Last Words

James Blake

“Famous Last Words” by James Blake

In “Famous Last Words”, the vocalist is clearly addressing someone he is close to, and it is very much possible that said addressee is a romantic interest. Possibly his ex-girlfriend. But either way, it is...

Super Cell

Trippie Redd

“Super Cell” by Trippie Redd

Trip at Knight is a project which features a numerous references and shoutouts to cartoon, videogames and what have you. Trippie Redd, who is 22 years old as of the release of the album, is still...