You have probably jammed out to Fetty Wap’s break out single “Trap Queen” in your car, while getting ready for a night out, or at some sort of fraternity party. The song’s beat is infectious and has taken college campuses and hit music stations by storm. Rapper and singer Fetty Wap had humble beginnings in Paterson, New Jersey until his chart topping single brought him to the spotlight. But what/who is this “trap queen” Fetty speaks of? After an analytic look at the lyrics, here is what we can infer.
“We just set a goal talkin’ matchin’ Lambos.”
By setting a goal of “matchin’ Lambos” Fetty praises his trap queen by putting both he and she in a position where they can grow parallel to each other. He nor she is dominant in the relationship, and the song establishes them as equals quickly within its first verse.
“Everybody hating we just call them fans though.”
Fetty acknowledges the fact that his trap queen may have haters due to the fact that she is so fabulous. However, she brushes it off with class, and Fetty and his trap queen relish the fact that they are in the spotlight and an “it” couple.
“I just left the mall getting fly with my baby.”
Again, Fetty allows for both he and his trap queen to grow together in their “fly-ness,” which ultimately makes his trap queen even more desirable. He wants the best for her, as she makes him the best version of himself.
“I be in the kitchen cooking pies with my baby.”
Fetty has already recognized that his trap queen takes charge and succeeds in all that she does along with the fact that they are equals. And on top of it all, she can cook. However, he does things like cooking with his trap queen, challenging typical gender roles, and keeping the relationship as equals.
So is “Trap Queen” really a hit rap/hip-hop party song or the love ballad of the year? Essentially a trap queen is the modern woman who has it all. A trap queen is in charge of herself and is adored by her significant other. “Having it all” is something desired by the modern woman and a trap queen is the kind of girl that does in fact “have it all.” In more ways than one Fetty describes, in rather interesting ways, a very healthy and passionate relationship and the kind of woman that most aspire to be. Many times male artists utilize deprecating lyrics that insinuate control and dominance over their partner. This is unlike the parallel growth and nonexistent double standards in the relationship Fetty sings about.
Who would have guessed Fetty Wap is such a sweet heart? He is not only putting out songs that people love, but that also have positive messages. “Trap Queen” exemplifies the desired modern woman and one that Fetty himself loves and adores. It is a popular party anthem, but also a powerful love ballad.
Keep these songs coming Fetty!
