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BACKR00MS — Playboi Carti Lyrics

Album: I AM MUSIC  

BACKROOMS Song Details and Analysis

Playboi Carti performing BACKRooMS in the music video
A frame featuring Playboi Carti performing 'BACKRooMS' lyrics in the music video.
  • Artists: Playboi Carti feat. Travis Scott
  • Album: I AM MUSIC
  • Release Date: January 1, 2024
  • Producers: Cardo, Ojivolta, Duce
  • Genre: Trap, Cloud Rap, Southern Rap

Exploring the Meaning of " BACKROOMS" by Playboi Carti & Travis Scott

Playboi Carti performing BACKRooMS
Performance of 'BACKR00MS' by Playboi Carti in the music video.
Overview
In “BACKR00MS,” Playboi Carti and Travis Scott bring a sports-inspired metaphor to the intensity of the rap industry. The song’s central analogy likens Carti to a quarterback, positioned in the middle of the field (representing the industry) and ready to "throw bombs" — high-impact music releases. With references to fame, confrontation, and independence, Carti signals his intent to dominate the scene, while Travis Scott adds his own brand of dark, introspective bravado. The title’s “backroom” connotation also implies secrecy, perhaps alluding to the hidden aspects of fame and power dynamics in music.
Technical Analysis
Thumbnail from BACKR00MS lyric video by Playboi Carti
Basic screenshot from the 'BACKRooMS' music video, capturing the mood and style of the song.
The track features a dark-trap beat with a simple, hypnotic melody that allows Carti and Scott’s vocals to take center stage. The deep bass and rhythmic percussive layers reinforce the song’s energy, making it a quintessential banger with a heavy, atmospheric vibe. Carti’s repetitive chorus is catchy and emphasizes the quarterback analogy, while Travis Scott’s verse introduces a more reflective tone, his lyrics filled with pop culture references and social commentary. Together, the two artists balance Carti’s hard-hitting delivery with Scott’s contemplative edge, making the song both intense and thought-provoking.

Emotional Analysis

  1. Chorus (Playboi Carti): "In the middle of the field, throw me a bomb" - Confident, Assertive
  2. Verse 1 (Playboi Carti): "Ice on my face, woah, bitches tryna chase, woah" - Swagger, Defiance
  3. Chorus (Playboi Carti): "Standin' in the field, holdin' a bomb" - Power, Readiness
  4. Verse 2 (Travis Scott): "Throw it like 12, just so you know we don’t fuck with 12" - Rebellion, Defiance
  5. Bridge (Travis Scott): "I need me two cummin', double-double, quick Drummond" - Playfulness, Indulgence

Similar Songs

Visual effects scene from BACKR00MS video by Playboi Carti
Visual effects scene from 'BACKR00MS' enhancing the experience of the song’s lyrics and vibe.
This track’s bold metaphors and confident energy find resonance with other rap songs centered on themes of domination, independence, and self-assurance:
  • Playboi Carti – Magnolia – Featuring boastful, high-energy verses and Carti’s distinctive flow.
  • Travis Scott – Sicko Mode – Known for its intense beat switches and lyrics about dominance and success.
  • Future – Mask Off – Heavy bass with themes of fame and the price of success.
  • Drake – Nonstop – Features a catchy, repetitive chorus with themes of resilience and grit.
  • 21 Savage & Offset – Ric Flair Drip – Celebrates opulence with playful lyrics and energetic beats.

Comparisons to Previous Work

For Playboi Carti, “BACKR00MS” follows his tradition of creating high-energy, trap-heavy tracks that emphasize his unique style and persona. His collaboration with Travis Scott has developed since songs like “Love Hurts” and “Green & Purple,” evolving into an edgier sound that blends Carti’s vibrant style with Scott’s introspective lyrics. This track further solidifies Carti’s place in trap music, as he continues to embrace dark themes and experimental sounds.
"We were aiming to go hard with this one, something raw that captures the feeling of being on the field, ready to hit," Playboi Carti said in a recent interview about the single.

BACKR00MS by Playboi Carti


BACKROOMS
[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
In the middle of the field, throw me a bomb
I'm throwin' that bih' like a quarterback
Standin' in the field, holdin' a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback
Stood in the field, holdin' me a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback

[Verse 1: Playboi Carti]
Ice on my face, woah, b**ches tryna chase, woah
I ain't ever flake, woah, tell me, what it take? Woah
Tell me what it takes, woah, ooh, grab the duct tape, huh
We not the same gang, woah, ho, I bang, bang, woah
I'm with La Flame, gang, woah, we too insane on these hoes
I took off my mask, you know, they mad, I don't see below
And the hoes, they f**kin' the hoes, big rocks on me, so cold
If you know what I know, hide your ho, pink cups, I'm sippin' flamingo
I was in the spot yesterday with my pops, my grandma still play bingo
Niggas want a problem with the gang, man, I don't know why but we goin' dumb, ho'
Shakin' my dreads in her face, this b**ch a lil' vibe, put her in my Demmo
f**k how they talkin', we poppin' this sh*t right now, yeah, huh, huh
Uh, I'm off the za and the Wock', can't feel myself, oh, yeah, yeah
Uh, she's a trendin' topic so I'm tryna pipe, oh, yeah, yeah
Ooh, hit it one time, then I'm out, hit it one time, then you out
Uh, f**k all these b**ches and bops, all of these hoes are hot
Ooh, I'm walkin' around with a lot, pockets is filled with them knots (Ayy, f**k the internet, haha)
b**ch tryna sneak pictures, I don't give a f**k 'bout much
I think I need me a Ice Spice, yeah, I want me a munch

[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
In the middle of the field, throw me a bomb
I'm throwin' that bih' like a quarterback
Standin' in the field, holdin' a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback
Stood in the field, holdin' me a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback

[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Yeah, yeah
Throw it like 12 (Yeah), just so you know we don't f**k with 12 (f**k with 12)
Not in this b**ch by myself, but I'm by myself (By myself)
They got money on your top, who say you can't buy health? (Tell the tale)
I'm feelin' like Joe or somethin', like Terror Squad, we blowin' somethin' (Hah)
She poppin' them 30s, thinkin' they workin', but they ain't doin' nothin' (Woo)
She doin' Ozempic, tryna be different, tryna be a newer woman (Nah)
That sh*t a look iffy, need a thicky, need her to move somethin' (Iffy)
Like improve somethin', just don't you remove nothin' (Don't you do it)
Crib like a zoo, jumpin', we got reggaeton bumpin' (Ha)
I need me two cummin', double-double, quick Drummond (It's lit)
I keep a full drum and never know what fool's comin' (Yeah)

[Chorus: Playboi Carti]
In the middle of the field, throw me a bomb
I'm throwin' that bih' like a quarterback
Standin' in the field, holdin' a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback
Stood in the field, holdin' me a bomb
Throwin' that ho like a quarterback



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