My Ex Best Friend
Travis Scott James Fauntleroy Lyrics


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Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a nigga, get a- baby (baby) , love
Baby, baby (know that I need 'ya baby)
You're my love baby (baby) , love
Baby, baby (know that I will need 'ya baby)
You're my love
(know that I will need 'ya baby)

Late night, scrollin' through my call log
Had too much to drink, so I called ya
We been on and off for a long time
How 'bout I come to your
Job and just spend time?
Damn, Goddamn, you always do it, damn
We get it at demand
Got me thumbin' through them bands
I thank your momma for your damn features
Yo' ass on Pam, I swear I ain't lyin', Gina
Thought that we would never talk again
'Cause you always call me up
At the wrong time

Everybody love me, baby
(everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (ooh ooh oooh)
Everybody love you, baby (oooh oooh oooh)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

Baby, love, baby
(know I need you) , baby, you're my love
You always call me up at the wrong time
(baby) i be up late, obeying no signs, no
(know that I need 'ya baby)
Won't you come over an' just roll mine?
(yeah, baby)
I'ma mix somethin' for the long drive home
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love

Wishin' I controlled time
Wishin' I could do it
Wishin' for a long time just
To set the mood in
We be goin' all night, but you just abusin'
Always had my phone line
But you never used it
Now you see me goin' up, now I'm glowin' up
I been, I been in that DB
Truck with my Courtney Love, ohh oh

Everybody love me, baby
(everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)
Can only be you, can only be you
Everybody love me, baby
(everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a nigga, get a-




Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a nigga, get a-

Overall Meaning

"My Ex Best Friend" by Travis Scott features James Fauntleroy and is about a failed friendship that turned into a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the singer's regret of losing a close friend and lover, and the hope that they can rekindle what they used to have. The phrase "Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love" highlights the mixed feelings the singer has towards the person.


The song starts with the singer reminiscing about the past and scrolling through their call log after having too much to drink. They want to spend time and rekindle their relationship. However, the singer also acknowledges that they were close to losing contact with the person as they would often call at the wrong time. The chorus focuses on the idea that nobody loves them like the person they are singing about.


Towards the end, the lyrics also express the wish that they had more time with that person and the regret that they didn't cherish their time together enough in the past. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has had its ups and downs, but the underlying tone is one of hope and desire for reconciliation.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Repeating the phrase "baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love" emphasizes the depth of feeling the singer has for their ex-best friend.


Get a nigga, get a- baby (baby) , love
The singer urges their ex-best friend to return to them for love and affection.


Baby, baby (know that I need 'ya baby)
The singer acknowledges their dependence on their ex-best friend and shows vulnerability by admitting their need for them.


You're my love baby (baby) , love
The artist affirms their love for their ex-best friend and highlights their deep emotional connection.


You're my love (know that I will need 'ya baby)
The artist reaffirms their love and need for their ex-best friend.


Late night, scrollin' through my call log
The singer remembers their past interactions and regrets the lost connection with their ex-best friend.


Had too much to drink, so I called ya
The singer admits to making impulsive decisions due to their longing for their ex-best friend.


We been on and off for a long time
The artist and their ex-best friend have a complicated history characterized by frequent periods of separation and reconciliation.


How 'bout I come to your Job and just spend time?
The artist expresses a desire to reconnect with their ex-best friend and spend time with them, even if it means visiting them at work.


Damn, Goddamn, you always do it, damn
The artist expresses admiration for their ex-best friend and the way they always manage to captivate their attention.


We get it at demand
The singer suggests that their connection to their ex-best friend is intense and always available to them.


Got me thumbin' through them bands
The artist suggests that they are willing to spend money to maintain their connection with their ex-best friend, even if it means sacrificing their own financial well-being.


I thank your momma for your damn features Yo' ass on Pam, I swear I ain't lyin', Gina
The singer compliments their ex-best friend's physical features and attributes their beauty to their mother. They also reference the characters Pam and Gina from the TV show Martin to further emphasize their admiration.


Thought that we would never talk again
The singer reflects on a past moment where they thought their connection with their ex-best friend was permanently severed.


'Cause you always call me up At the wrong time
The singer acknowledges that their ex-best friend has a habit of reaching out to them at inconvenient times, but forgives them because they appreciate any form of contact.


Wishin' I controlled time Wishin' I could do it Wishin' for a long time just To set the mood in
The artist expresses a desire to go back in time and fix their past mistakes in order to rekindle their connection with their ex-best friend.


We be goin' all night, but you just abusin' Always had my phone line But you never used it
The artist suggests that their ex-best friend takes advantage of their connection by only contacting them when they want something, even though the artist has always been available to them.


Now you see me goin' up, now I'm glowin' up I been, I been in that DB Truck with my Courtney Love, ohh oh
The singer suggests that they have achieved personal success and are now experiencing positive change and happiness. They compare themselves to musician Courtney Love to highlight their own artistic achievements.


Can only be you, can only be you
The singer emphasizes that their ex-best friend is the only person who can provide them with the emotional connection they need.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danish52003

[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Late night, scrollin' through my call log
Had too much to drink, so I called ya
We been on and off for a long time
How 'bout I come to your job and just spend time?
Damn, Goddamn, you always do it, damn
We get it at demand, got me thumbin' through them bands
I thank your momma for your damn features
Yo' ass on Pam, I swear I ain't lyin', Gina
Thought that we would never talk again
'Cause you always call me up at the wrong time

[Chorus: James Fauntleroy & Travis Scott]
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (ooh-ooh-oooh)
Everybody love you, baby (oooh-oooh-oooh)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

[Post-Chorus: Travis Scott & James Fauntleroy]
Baby, love, baby (know I need you), baby, you're my love
You always call me up at the wrong time (baby)
I be up late, obeying no signs, no (know that I need 'ya baby)
Won't you come over an' just roll mine? (yeah, baby)
I'ma mix somethin' for the long drive home
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love

[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Wishin' I controlled time, wishin' I could do it
Wishin' for a long time just to set the mood in
We be goin' all night, but you just abusin'
Always had my phone line, but you never used it
Now you see me goin' up, now I'm glowin' up
I been, I been in that DB truck with my Courtney Love, ohh-oh

[Chorus: James Fauntleroy & Travis Scott]
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)
Can only be you, can only be you
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

[Outro: James Fauntleroy]
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a nigga, get a-
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a get a-



All comments from YouTube:

@danish52003

[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Late night, scrollin' through my call log
Had too much to drink, so I called ya
We been on and off for a long time
How 'bout I come to your job and just spend time?
Damn, Goddamn, you always do it, damn
We get it at demand, got me thumbin' through them bands
I thank your momma for your damn features
Yo' ass on Pam, I swear I ain't lyin', Gina
Thought that we would never talk again
'Cause you always call me up at the wrong time

[Chorus: James Fauntleroy & Travis Scott]
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (ooh-ooh-oooh)
Everybody love you, baby (oooh-oooh-oooh)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

[Post-Chorus: Travis Scott & James Fauntleroy]
Baby, love, baby (know I need you), baby, you're my love
You always call me up at the wrong time (baby)
I be up late, obeying no signs, no (know that I need 'ya baby)
Won't you come over an' just roll mine? (yeah, baby)
I'ma mix somethin' for the long drive home
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love

[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Wishin' I controlled time, wishin' I could do it
Wishin' for a long time just to set the mood in
We be goin' all night, but you just abusin'
Always had my phone line, but you never used it
Now you see me goin' up, now I'm glowin' up
I been, I been in that DB truck with my Courtney Love, ohh-oh

[Chorus: James Fauntleroy & Travis Scott]
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)
Can only be you, can only be you
Everybody love me, baby (everybody love me, baby)
Can't nobody love me like you (like you)

[Outro: James Fauntleroy]
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a nigga, get a-
Baby, love, baby, baby, you're my love
Get a get a-

@lunulate8277

🤎

@status7505

this wil forever be a classic

@Grace20218

I didn’t know this song hasn’t been released yet😂😂my friends have been bumping this song for a while

@tqzl8340

Rodeo era is untouchable

@RagerMusic

Damn always good to hear this again

@diordomain2630

Wish it was on rodeo, sad it was removed

@thekingflex7927

Absolute fav unreleased song by trav

@klampers

If this type of music was on utopia it’s gonna be amazing

@samreilly6602

I went crazy looking for this for so long before it finally leaked properly

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