Released: 2023 • Features: Rob49, 21 Savage
Alright, let’s break down “TOPIA TWINS” by Travis Scott, featuring Rob49, 21 Savage. At its core, this song is a ruthless exposition of the extravagance and carnal desires characteristic of modern hip-hop culture and the trio’s personal experiences with fame, success, and the pursuit of pleasure.
The hook goes, “Twin bitches, twin bitches/Twin bitches hoppin’ off a jet ski.” Here, we see an open embrace of materialistic desires and a thriving lifestyle. The line represents the culture of excess wealth and indulgence that’s becoming increasingly normalized in hip-hop, with the “twin” women and the jet ski acting as symbols of luxury and sexual conquests.
Travis Scott’s verse starts off with, “It’s so hard to hide I’m a dawg, nigga, I make a mistake and show it.” He’s expressing how he struggles to hide his attraction to the opposite sex, using the term “dawg” as slang for a womanizer. He goes on to describe an imagined scenario involving Siamese twins and his capacity to be unrestrained in his sexual pursuits. The verse ends with him asserting his tireless work ethic – “And you know, this life been busy, man, I’m Bizzy, homie.”
In Rob49’s verse, he talks about his lifestyle with lines like, “Sittin’ sideways with a drink while I think/Bitches get cold in the summer, keep a mink.” Sittin’ sideways is a nod to Houston’s car culture, where it’s popular to drive while leaning to the side. The term “mink” could refer either to a fur coat, as a symbol of wealth, or a high-maintenance woman who needs constant attention and opulence.
The verse by 21 Savage echoes similar themes of excess, power, and the artist’s personal success. But he differs a bit in tone, seeming more direct and assertive in his depiction of the struggle and hustle that got him all the luxury he now enjoys. Lines like “Need a dealer license, all these cars I done copped/They keep lookin’ for her head, but it’s goin’ down like Joc” flex his wealth and showcase his decadent lifestyle, while also referencing the famous dance move from rapper Yung Joc’s song “It’s Goin’ Down.”
In essence, “TOPIA TWINS” is a testament to the trio’s rise to fame in a world of wealth and indulgence. The song doesn’t shy away from celebrating life’s carnal pleasures, a theme consistent within the hip-hop genre, but it also equally embraces the luxuries and accolades that come with their stardom.
