Released: 2023 • Features: Travis Scott
“Aye” featuring Travis Scott is a cold flex from Lil Uzi Vert, laying claim to his success in the industry, his jewelry game, and his luxury lifestyle while expressing a sense of alienation and always being on the defensive. Both rappers strut their flashy lifestyle on the track, with an air of defiance, reflecting their determination to strive in spite of adversity.
The constant repetition of “Yeah, yeah” throughout the song serves the purpose of hyping up the listeners and underlining the laid-back confidence that both rappers carry. The lines “My neck is filled with the water”, is a nod to Uzi’s heavy diamond jewelry, with ‘water’ being a slang term for diamonds, due to their transparency and brilliance. When Uzi raps “I might just fuck around and take your daughter”, he doesn’t necessarily mean it literally – it’s more figurative, showing his belief that he could have anyone he wanted because of his charisma and success.
The line “Sometimes I feel like the target” could be interpreted as the rappers feeling like targets because of their public stature, wealth, and success – they’re always in the spotlight and have to watch their backs. Following up with “but fuck it, this time I go harder”, Uzi conveys his determination to continue to work harder and be successful, in spite of any adversity or challenges he may face.
When Uzi raps about “Marni gon’ stick to me”, he’s referring to the high-end fashion brand Marni, suggesting he dresses in luxury fashion. The line “I put them diamonds my teeth” is another nod to his luxurious lifestyle, speaking to the diamond grill he wears.
In his verse, Travis Scott continues the theme of opulence, but introduces a note of vulnerability with the lyrics “My bitch don’t want me no more. Now I look at her like, “Ho”. Here, Scott appears to be speaking about a relationship that’s fallen apart, and the subsequent bitterness that can result.
Finally, when Travis raps “I’m done with sinnin’, you know”, he highlights his intention to turn a new leaf. However, the commitment to luxury, represented by the Christian Dior mention, connects back to the overall theme of wealth and opulence established by both rappers throughout the song.
In essence, “Aye” is a straight-up flex anthem from two artists at the top of their game, an homage to a grand lifestyle filled with wealth, women, and the challenges that come when one’s life is always in the spotlight.
