Saint
Mama Built a Saint: Unveiling the Hidden Depths in Travis Scott's Anthem
Lyrics
Yeah, yeah
Repetitive affirmations or expressions of agreement.
Yeah, yeah
-Yeah, yeah
-Murda on the beat so it's not nice
Murda on the beat, indicating the producer of the track (Murda Beatz).
Yeah, mama built a saint (saint, yeah!)
Recognition and appreciation for the speaker's mother ("mama") who is portrayed as a saint. Counting and acknowledging achievements.
Yeah, countin' up the O's, I thank (thank, alright!)
-Yeah, lookin' at the O's I drank (aw, it's lit!)
-You can't see that on the road, I blank
-Yeah, mama built a saint (saint, yeah!)
-Yeah, countin' up the O's, I thank (thank, alright!)
-Yeah, lookin' at the O's I drank (aw, it's lit!)
-You can't see that on the road, I blank
-(Huncho)
Transition to a section featuring Huncho (Quavo).
What I bought (what you buy?)
Huncho reflects on his success, mentioning a mansion, rooms, and wealth. References to past struggles and humble beginnings.
I'm just lookin' at this mansion I bought (straight cash)
-It just came with fifteen rooms and a vault (fifteen)
-Ocean in the back, top floor a loft (woo), ayy
-We gonna slide today (we gonna slide, slide, slide)
-She drowning, swim in the Ace
-Mob ties, no lace
-Putting young niggas in place (mob ties)
-Remember back then I finessed on my face (finesse)
-JanSport book bag and a throwaway (gone)
-Yeah, mama built a saint (saint, yeah!)
Reiteration of appreciation for the speaker's mother and recognition of success.
Yeah, countin' up the O's, I thank (thank, alright!)
-Yeah, lookin' at the O's I drank (aw, it's lit!)
-You can't see that on the road, I blank
-Nah, lit ain't lit for me, yeah, yeah
Expressing that the typical definition of "lit" doesn't apply to the speaker. References to personal preferences, privacy, and collecting achievements like jewelry.
A four in Brisk, that's my cup of tea, yeah
-Look behind the blinds, nobody can see, yeah
-Collect the platinum hits like they jewelry, yeah
-I might charge you fifty thousand for the sauce (sauce and drip)
Various references to wealth, charging for unique qualities ("sauce"), playing with success, and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
Ace Ventura, Marino, I play with dolphins (dolphins, splash)
-Count up the deads, no coffin (coffins, deads)
-Pullin' out that fire out that arson
-A lot of jelly on this PJ, made it say 4K (yah)
-You niggas 'round runnin' down my juice, I ran it back, OJ (it's lit)
-Rubber bands make 'em twerk, diamonds make 'em twerk (pop it, pop it)
-Out in LIV every Sunday like you goin' to church
-Fuck wrong with these niggas?
An exclamation expressing confusion or disapproval towards others.
Yeah, mama built a saint (saint, yeah!)
Final repetition of appreciation for the speaker's mother and acknowledgment of success and achievements.
Yeah, countin' up the O's, I thank (thank, alright!)
-Yeah, lookin' at the O's I drank (aw, it's lit!)
-You can't see that on the road, I blank
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