[Chorus:]
Where my straitjacket at... I'm a psycho
Where that white blow, why they copy my flow
If it's not young money, it's a typo
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o

We don't t-t-talk, talk 2 five-o
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o
If it's not Young Money, it's a typo
There them lights go we don't talk to five-o

[Jae Millz:]
Mister officer, mister officer
I'm sorry I don't wanna take a walk with ya
Matta fact, I ain't tryna talk 2 ya
We ain't got no business, so what we talkn for
It ain't no need to bring me in for no interrogation
Cause about that boy who just got shot, I gots no information
These broke ass snitch niggas still gram shaving?
At the precinct writing statements on which your house is the station (damn)
Not I, tattle tellin' is for homos
Besides, that's the number 1 Young Money no no
Police, we don't chat with them
We ain't got no wrap for them
You in the cop car point niggas out from the back of them (There he go)
Back seat informer, your papi shoulda warned ya
You even tell PoPo I'm black, and yous a fuckin' goner
Yeah you get high, but I get higher
Manyana, I just might go to the half way house and ask your supervisor

[Chorus:]
Where my straitjacket at... I'm a psycho
Where that white blow, why they copy my flow
If it's not Young Money, it's a typo
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o

We don't t-t-talk, talk 2 five-o
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o
If it's not young money, it's a typo
There them lights go we don't talk to five-o

[Nicki Minaj:]
Yo... 4, 3, 2
Cocka doodle do
I was out in Africa, Shaka Zulu crew
Ho ho ho, red stockings too
Coming down the chimney, your chopped and screwed
It's me bitches, eff u snitches, gimme the heebie jeebies
So excuse my twitches (excuse me)
Lemme get that brewski, niggas know them bitches can't do it like I dooski
I just pull up, chuck the deuce in some blue denim, and I just heard he running with the lieutenant
I'm the mistress, I be in the District of Columbia
Yes uh huh, Washington
Betta ask around, cause I'm whats popping-ton
I'm who they think about, playin' with they pee pee
Gotta count sheep because I'm never sleepy
Guess I'm the chief, you can find me in my teepee... BITCHES!

[Chorus:]
Where my straitjacket at... I'm a psycho
Where that white blow, why they copy my flow
If it's not Young Money, it's a typo
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o

We don't t-t-talk, talk 2 five-o
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o
If it's not young money, it's a typo
There them lights go we don't talk to five-o

[Gudda Gudda:]
Young Money cycle, straitjacket on me
Break a nigga jaw if he turn too informant
I bring you to ya door step, loose slips, sank ships nigga
So I'm a bring you to the bottom of the ocean [uh chuuch]
I hear you preachin' like a fuckin' reverend
Should killed you in the first place... no second guessin'
Coulda killed 'em with the first and the second weapon
DJ Unk 'em with the hand, I two-step and deck 'em
Then I grab the choppa, blue flame Houston wreck 'em
Kick a snitch head through a goal like David Beckham
Make way, respect 'em
I could AK attack 'em
You looking at a gangster in his essence
Now bitch bow down when a gangster in your presence
Cause I'm God's gift like a present
For 1 don't try me I could give you two lessons u peasants get murdered if you do test 'em
Gudda Gudda bitch!

[Chorus:]
Where my straitjacket at... I'm a psycho
Where that white blow, why they copy my flow
If it's not Young Money, it's a typo
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o

We don't t-t-talk, talk 2 five-o
There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o
If it's not young money, it's a typo
There them lights go we don't talk to five-o

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nicki Minaj's song "Five-O" featuring Jae Millz and Gudda Gudda suggest a sense of inner turmoil that is reflected in the opening line, "Where my straitjacket at...I'm a psycho". There is a preoccupation with being misunderstood and singled out for criticism or imitation, which is hinted at in the line "Why they copy my flow?". The chorus also suggests an uneasy relationship with law enforcement, with the phrase "we don't talk to five-o" repeated frequently.

Jae Millz's verse in the song reinforces the idea of mistrust and suspicion towards the police, with the line "Back seat informer, your papi should have warned ya". There is also an emphasis on the importance of loyalty and confidentiality within Young Money, with the line " Tattle tellin' is for homos/Besides, that's the number 1 Young Money no no". Minaj's verse in the song seems to touch on themes of power and influence, as well as a sense of frustration at criticism from others. The line "Gotta count sheep because I'm never sleepy/ Guess I'm the chief, you can find me in my teepee...BITCHES!" suggests a kind of self-assuredness and defiance that underlines the song's overall message.

Line by Line Meaning

Where my straitjacket at... I'm a psycho
I am mentally unstable and need to be restrained with a straitjacket.

Where that white blow, why they copy my flow
Why are others copying my style and where can I find cocaine?

If it's not Young Money, it's a typo
Anything other than Young Money is a mistake or an error.

There them lights go, we don't talk to five-o
When we see police lights, we do not engage in conversation with law enforcement.

Mister officer, mister officer
Addressing a police officer politely.

I'm sorry I don't wanna take a walk with ya
I decline to go with you for a walk.

Matta fact, I ain't tryna talk 2 ya
In fact, I do not want to converse with you.

We ain't got no business, so what we talkn for
Since we have no relevant issue to discuss, why should we even talk?

It ain't no need to bring me in for no interrogation
There is no reason for you to put me through an interrogation.

Cause about that boy who just got shot, I gots no information
I cannot provide any details about the shooting suspect.

These broke ass snitch niggas still gram shaving?
Are these snitching individuals still sharing incriminating photographs on Instagram?

At the precinct writing statements on which your house is the station (damn)
These individuals are writing statements detailing where you live, which can be used against you in court.

Not I, tattle tellin' is for homos
I refuse to tattle-tell as it is not manly.

Besides, that's the number 1 Young Money no no
Tattle-telling goes against the code of conduct of Young Money.

Police, we don't chat with them
We do not converse with law enforcement officials.

We ain't got no wrap for them
We have no respect or regard for them.

You in the cop car point niggas out from the back of them (There he go)
You sit in the back seat of a police car and identify people for the officers.

Back seat informer, your papi shoulda warned ya
As an informant in the backseat, your father should have had a talk with you about the consequences of snitching.

You even tell PoPo I'm black, and yous a fuckin' goner
If you reveal my race to the police, there will be serious repercussions.

Yeah you get high, but I get higher
Although you use drugs, I am on another level.

Manyana, I just might go to the half way house and ask your supervisor
Tomorrow, I may go to the halfway house and inquire about your supervisor.

Yo... 4, 3, 2
Countdown to start action.

Cocka doodle do
A rooster's crowing sound effect.

I was out in Africa, Shaka Zulu crew
I visited Africa with the Shaka Zulu crew.

Ho ho ho, red stockings too
A reference to Santa Claus and his red stockings.

Coming down the chimney, your chopped and screwed
Entering a building, slowed down or remixed.

It's me bitches, eff u snitches, gimme the heebie jeebies
It's me, bitches. F*** you, snitches. You're making me nervous.

So excuse my twitches (excuse me)
Please forgive my nervous movements.

Lemme get that brewski, niggas know them bitches can't do it like I dooski
Can I have that beer? Nobody can perform like I can.

I just pull up, chuck the deuce in some blue denim
I arrive and acknowledge people by giving the 'peace' sign, wearing blue jeans.

And I just heard he running with the lieutenant
I learned that he is associated with a high-ranking military official.

I'm the mistress, I be in the District of Columbia
I am the mistress and frequently visit Washington, D.C.

Yes uh huh, Washington
A confirmation of being in Washington.

Betta ask around, cause I'm whats popping-ton
People are talking about me because I am the new trendsetter.

I'm who they think about, playin' with they pee pee
I am who people fantasize about when they masturbate.

Gotta count sheep because I'm never sleepy
I always stay up late, have difficulty falling asleep.

Guess I'm the chief, you can find me in my teepee... BITCHES!
I am the leader, and you can locate me in my tent. End of discussion.

Young Money cycle, straitjacket on me
I am affiliated with Young Money and should be wearing a straitjacket.

Break a nigga jaw if he turn too informant
If someone becomes an informant, I will physically harm them.

I bring you to ya door step, loose slips, sank ships nigga
I bring trouble to your doorstep and ruin your downfall.

So I'm a bring you to the bottom of the ocean [uh chuuch]
I am going to 'take you out,' as in kill you.

I hear you preachin' like a fuckin' reverend
I hear you talking too much, like a preacher.

Should killed you in the first place... no second guessin'
I should have killed you earlier and have no regrets.

Coulda killed 'em with the first and the second weapon
I was capable of killing you with different weapons.

DJ Unk 'em with the hand, I two-step and deck 'em
I hit them with a hand gesture and then violently attack them.

Then I grab the choppa, blue flame Houston wreck 'em
I use a firearm and leave a significant impact.

Kick a snitch head through a goal like David Beckham
I will brutally kill an informer by putting their head through a goal post, like David Beckham's goal-scoring celebration.

Make way, respect 'em
Clear the way, show some respect.

I could AK attack 'em
I have the capability to kill them with an AK-47.

You looking at a gangster in his essence
You are observing the true nature of a gangster.

Now bitch bow down when a gangster in your presence
Show respect to a gangster when in their presence.

Cause I'm God's gift like a present
I am a divine being and a precious gift.

For 1 don't try me I could give you two lessons u peasants get murdered if you do test 'em
Don't mess with me, I am deadly and can teach you a lesson. Peasants who try to test me will be killed.

Contributed by Levi C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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