STOP TRYING TO BE GOD by Travis Scott (Ft. James Blake, Kid Cudi, Philip Bailey & Stevie Wonder)
STOP TRYING TO BE GOD by Travis Scott (Ft. James Blake, Kid Cudi, Philip Bailey & Stevie Wonder)

STOP TRYING TO BE GOD

Travis Scott & Stevie Wonder & Kid Cudi & James Blake & Philip Bailey * Track #5 On ASTROWORLD

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STOP TRYING TO BE GOD by Travis Scott (Ft. James Blake, Kid Cudi, Philip Bailey & Stevie Wonder)

Release Date
Fri Aug 03 2018
Performed by
Travis ScottStevie Wonder & Kid Cudi & James Blake & Philip Bailey
Produced by
Travis Scott & CuBeatz & MIKE DEAN & JBeatzz & Stevie Wonder
Writed by
Kevin Gomringer & Tim Gomringer & James Blake & JBeatzz & Travis Scott & Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey & Stevie Wonder & CuBeatz
About

On “STOP TRYING TO BE GOD,” Travis cautions rappers to not develop a God complex and to remain true to their roots. The song features Kid Cudi’s signature hums, vocals from Philip Bailey and James Blake, and a harmonica performance by Stevie Wonder.

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STOP TRYING TO BE GOD Lyrics

[Intro]
This is the real action: the pot party, the trippers, the grasshoppers, the hip ones
All gathered in secrecy and flying high as a kite

[Pre-Chorus: Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey]
Hmm-hmm
Just know what this about
Hmm-hmm-hmm, hmm-hmm
Palm trees, oceans, fresh air, that can break your heart

[Chorus: Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey]
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hm
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's not who you are)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's just not your job)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God, God)

[Verse 1: Travis Scott]
Ride for it every night
Visions and these angles tight
Truth be told, I never try
Diamonds are the wife of life
All three Rollies look alike (Hm)
After two you get a hook-up price
Stripper never worked a nine-to-five (Hm)
Delta and I ship it overnight (Hm)
Stop tryna be God Almighty (Hm)
Fuck the money, never leave your people behind, yeah
It's never love, no matter what you try
Still can see it comin' down your eyes
'Cause they did not create commandments (Ooh-ooh)
When you hustle, always make it fancy (Ooh-ooh)
The signal's far from what you can be (Ooh-ooh)
'Cause air traffic controls the landing, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Chorus: Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey]
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hm
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's not who you are)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's just not your job)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God, God)

[Verse 2: Travis Scott]
Stop tryna play God Almighty
Always keep your circle tight
I been wantin' shit my whole life
I'm warning you, better not try to play God tonight
If I love her, I'ma pass on her
First rule of war, you find an act on her
You can't win a trophy or a plaque off her
But never turn your back on her
'Cause they did not create commandments
When you hustle, always make it fancy
The signal's far from what you can be
'Cause air traffic controls the landing, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You won't succeed tryna learn me
Stick to the roads in my journey
Stay out of court when you got the attorney
She say she love, but want to really burn me

[Chorus: Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey]
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm, hmm-hm
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's not who you are)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God)
Hmm-hmm (That's just not your job)
Hmm-hmm (Stop tryna be God, God)

[Bridge: James Blake]
Is it the complex of the saint
That's keepin' you so, so, so still still?
Is it a coat of old paint
That's peelin' every day against our will?
Is it too long since the last
Open conversation you had? Oh, no
And did you see the void in the past?
And can you ever see it comin' back?
Well, can you always be a step ahead of it for me?
Well, can you always be a step ahead of it for me?

[Outro: James Blake, Kid Cudi & Stevie Wonder]
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh
That it?

STOP TRYING TO BE GOD Q&A

Who wrote STOP TRYING TO BE GOD's ?

STOP TRYING TO BE GOD was written by Kevin Gomringer & Tim Gomringer & James Blake & JBeatzz & Travis Scott & Kid Cudi & Philip Bailey & Stevie Wonder & CuBeatz.

Who produced STOP TRYING TO BE GOD's ?

STOP TRYING TO BE GOD was produced by Travis Scott & CuBeatz & MIKE DEAN & JBeatzz & Stevie Wonder.

When did Travis Scott release STOP TRYING TO BE GOD?

Travis Scott released STOP TRYING TO BE GOD on Fri Aug 03 2018.

Was it rumored that Stevie Wonder would appear on the album?

Travis posted an image on Instagram of him and Stevie Wonder, leading to numerous rumors of an imminent collaboration, which turned out to be “STOP TRYING TO BE GOD.”

Does this song have any correlation to Kanye West?

It could have. The fact that Travis Scott was an influence on the Yeezus sound and one of the most well-known songs on the album was called “I am a God.” In addition, Kanye’s recent album ye was a reaction from his fall from grace due to the slavery comments. “Ye” also means “you” with Kanye basical...

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How often have Kid Cudi and Travis collaborated?

The two first collaborated on Travis' sophomore release Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, with Cudi contributing to both “way back” and “through the late night.” Travis then appeared on “Baptized in Fire” from Cudi’s Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'. This marks their 4th collaboration.

Where is Stevie Wonder?

He is featured in the outro of the track and plays harmonica throughout.

Who's Phillip Bailey?

He is a songwriter, (R&B, funk, Soul, Gospel), percussionist, actor, early member and one of the two lead singers of Earth, Wind & Fire.

Is there a video for this song?

Yes. A video was released on August 6, 2018 featuring Kylie Jenner and James Blake.

Is this directed to Kendrick Lamar?

While the target of the song is unknown and could technically be anybody, it is extremely unlikey that he is dissing Kendrick Lamar, considering that they have collaborated multiple times over the past few years, on tracks like “Big Shot,” and “goosebumps.”

Why would Kendrick Lamar be the target of this song?

In 2017, Kendrick released DAMN. with a song titled, “GOD.” In the song, Kendrick refers to himself as God by rapping:

This what God feel like, huh, he-yeah
Laughin' to the bank like, “A-ha!”

How did Travis manage to pull in Stevie Wonder for this track?

Travis Scott’s A&R, Sickamore, revealed in a conversation with Rolling Stone, how the rapper managed to pull in Stevie Wonder to play harmonica on this track:

Travis did Stevie’s kid’s 16th birthday party. The conversation just started from there. Stevie came to the studio one day and it was ma...

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How did this song perform on the charts?

“STOP TRYING TO BE GOD,” debuted at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week of August 18th, 2018.

As of May 19th, 2019, the track has not received a higher ranking on the chart.

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