Quavo’s dropping jewels from the trenches on “Lessons,” the soul-baring single off his upcoming SATCHAMO that hit December 19 via Quality Control and Motown, turning street scars into anthems that echo like a late-night call from the Huncho himself.
This one’s Quavo in reflection mode: trap snares snapping under wavy synths and those signature ad-libs (“Yea, Yeah”), blending Migos-era bounce with a solo edge that’s heavier on the heart. It’s melodic trap gold—think Lil Yachty nods in the flows but laced with grief, as he unpacks the grind from trapping in Abu Dhabi to Prada steps pre-stylist.
Thematically, it’s a ledger of hard-won wisdom: streets schooling on risks and snakes (“Stevie Wonder told me you just have to read the signs”), God countering with blessings amid the crashes of lost links—like that gut-punch wish for Takeoff (“I wish that I had my bro”). No features here, just Quavo carrying the weight, self-produced vibes that flex on clarity stones while admitting the damage of chasing fixes. It’s his rawest since Rocket Power, a sonic therapy sesh where the flex (“Foot on they neck”) meets quiet crashes, teased in a moody YouTube visual that’s already got 2M views and TikTok edits syncing the chorus to montage glow-ups.
SATCHAMO, exec-produced by [Pharrell Williams], is Quavo’s first full LP in three years, slated for early 2026—a sprawling nod to Satchmo (Louis Armstrong) vibes he teased in that July freestyle, fusing trap swagger with jazz-tinged soul. The rumored 14-track beast hints at a star-packed tracklist: YEAT on glitchy heat, 21 Savage sharpening edges, Lil Yachty for wavy collabs, Young Thug reuniting the slime, Travis Scott on atmospheric waves, and even Offset whispers for Migos closure. No full reveal yet, but Quavo’s Insta announcement last October lit up timelines, promising “bigger loads” and forever QC love. It’s less party starter, more legacy builder—reclaiming swag he sees echoed in the game while honoring the fallen.
Quavo’s hitting this stride post-heartbreak, two years after Takeoff’s unimaginable loss shook the trio’s empire. The Atlanta architect behind 100M+ streams on Rocket Power is evolving: trading group cyphers for introspective crowns, with sold-out pop-ups in ATL and festival teases building hype for a ’26 tour wave. It’s Huncho proving he’s the last link standing, wings spread wide.
Dive into the Lessons lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other SATCHAMO tracks for more of Quavo’s triumphant trap wisdom.
| Lead Vocals | Quavo |
| Songwriter | Quavo |
| Music Producer | [TBA] |
| Label | Motown Records, Quality Control & Universal Music Group |
| Release Date | December 20, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | LLC, Motown Records, Quality Control & Universal Music Group |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Publisher | 1479 QC Music, Andrew Watt Music, Audio Chateau Music, Charlotte Drive Publishing, Cirkut Breaker, CTM Outlander, EMI Music Publishing, Goat Island Bay Music, Huncho YRN Music, Kobalt Music, Maddox Batson Music Publishing, Mother Trucker Music, Poptimistic Music, Quality Control, SMACK Songs, Songs By 10K HRS, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group & Where Da Kasz At? |
| Phonographic Copyright ℗ | LLC, Motown Records, Quality Control & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of Lessons by Quavo
[Intro]
Yea
Migo Never Fold, We Took The Shit Across The Globe (Yeah)
Huncho In That Mode, Just Put That Shit Up On My Shoulder (Yea)
Right Back On The Road, I Pray That It’s A Bigger Load (Yeah)
No Calculator, I Got Digits, Up The Score (Yea)
Seventeen Five For A Tee Shirt, White Girl Out The Snow (Yeah)
Feel Like Yachty, I Had Concrete On The Boat (Yea)
Jump In That Water, We Just Tryna Stay Afloat (Yeah)
Trapping, Rapping, F**king Checks Up, We In Follies (Yea)
No Capping, Run Around The Lobby, Came From Molly (Yeah)
Took Some Risks, I Smoke Packs In Abu Dhabi (Yea)
I Was Stepping Prada ‘fore I Knew A Stylist (Yeah)
Lemme Tell You Why I Call The Kid Satchamo (Yea)
Cause Every Rapper In The Game Got A Piece Of My Swag Before (Yeah)
Never Been Pressed About It, Just Pulling Up Back For More (Yea)
Huncho Been Selling That Salt, Way Before I Had A Show (Yeah)
QC The Label Forever, I Guess I’m The Last To Go (Yea)
Sitting In The Crib And I’m All Alone, And I Wish That I Had My Bro (Yeah)
The Stronger The Link, You Fly With Your Wings, Wherever I Go (Yea)
My Foot On They Neck, Now I Gotta Flex, You Already Know (Yeah) [Chorus]
The Streets Taught Me Lessons, So Many Lessons
And God Taught Me Blessings, I Hate Reflexing (I’m Blessed)
No Munyun, It’ll Have You Damaged (On God)
Lose Your Loved Love, It’ll Have You Crashing (That’s Pain) [Verse 2]
Got Nephew Blood, It’s Running Through My Veins, This Shit For Life (On Mama)
Me And Takeoff Drinking Actavis On Private Flights (Yes)
Snakes All In My Circle, I Couldn’t See, Thought I Was Blind (Yes)
Stevie Wonder Told Me You Just Have To Read The Signs (Signs)
Won’t Let You Take This From Me, Nigga, Gotta Die For Mine (Nah)
Like Popcaan, Go To Jamaica, I Know Shottas, Bomboclat (Brrt)
Young Nigga Growed Up [?][1:51], We Was Always On The Plot ([Take?])
Had To Remind Myself That I Made It, I Just Looked Down At My Watch (Woo)
Young Nigga Buck On The System, I Had To Give Myself A Chance (On God)
Now I’m Infatuated With Clarity Stones, The Way That They Dance (Ice)
Playing The Game Of Chess, These Niggas Pointing And Raising They Hand (Shh)
Ain’t No Time On Straightening, Can’t Beat Us In Rapping, They Take The Stand (No) [Chorus]
Lessons, So Many Lessons
God Taught Me Blessings, I Hate Reflexing (I’m Blessed)
No Munyun, It’ll Have You Damaged (Damaged)
Lose Your Loved Love, It’ll Have You Crashing
[Outro]
(Yeah, Yeah, Ooh)
Crashing
(Yeah, Yeah, Ooh)
It’ll Have You Damaged
(Ooh, Yeah, Ooh)
Crashing
(Yeah, Yeah, Ooh)
