Ballerina
Belly Lyrics


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She mix the red and white wine like the Catalina (She do it)
You call her a stripper, that's my ballerina (Oh God)
See that's your stage but it's my arena (She mine)
That's not a stripper, that's my ballerina (Hold up)
Let me see you dance for me, dance, dance, dance
Do a handstand for me, dance, dance, dance (She do it)
Baby can you pop it for me? Dance, dance, dance
Let me see you drop it for me, dance, dance, dance

Oh I'm takin' heavy, bring that big scale
I'd say don't ride my wave but that ship sailed (riding)
Now my dogs still riding with that fish scale
Growing fishtails like you really miss jail
I got the sauce, got that marinara (Sauce)
Talking hoes, I had my fair share of (Hoes)
She pulled up on me in that Panamera (Yo)
Thick white bitch look like Aguilera

She mix the red and white wine like the Catalina (She do it)
You call her a stripper, that's my ballerina (Oh God)
See that's your stage but it's my arena (She mine)
That's not a stripper, that's my ballerina (Hold up)
Let me see you dance for me, dance, dance, dance
Do a handstand for me, dance, dance, dance (She do it)
Baby can you pop it for me? Dance, dance, dance
Let me see you drop it for me, dance, dance, dance
(Drop it, drop it, drop it)

Oh you playing but I got the cheat code
Shallow bitches always got the deep quotes
The block is hot but the streets cold
Shoes designer but she got a cheap soul, oh
I drop the top on that Maranello
Big suitcases like we play the cello
Sleeping on me, get a bigger pillow
Live fast, die young just like Barrichello

She mix the red and white wine like the Catalina (She do it)
You call her a stripper, that's my ballerina (Oh God)
See that's your stage but it's my arena (She mine)
That's not a stripper, that's my ballerina (Hold up)
Let me see you dance for me, dance, dance, dance
Do a handstand for me, dance, dance, dance (She do it)
Baby can you pop it for me? Dance, dance, dance
Let me see you drop it for me, dance, dance, dance
(Drop it, drop it, drop it)

Dance, dance, dance (Do it)
Dance, dance, dance (Yeah)
She just want the Rosé, she don't want your roses
Watch the pole split the water like it's Moses
She just wanna pull up in the Benz and sit in Rolls'
She don't never pay attention to the vultures

She mix the red and white wine like the Catalina (She do it)
You call her a stripper, that's my ballerina (Oh God)
See that's your stage but it's my arena (She mine)
That's not a stripper, that's my ballerina (Hold up)
Let me see you dance for me, dance, dance, dance
Do a handstand for me, dance, dance, dance (She do it)
Baby can you pop it for me? Dance, dance, dance




Let me see you drop it for me, dance, dance, dance
(Drop it, drop it, drop it)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Belly's song Ballerina portray a woman who's often called a stripper but is actually the rapper's ballerina. He refers to her dancing as an art form and wants everyone to know that he's the only one who truly appreciates her craft. The first verse talks about how she mixes red and white wine like the Catalina, which could be a reference to the popular wine cocktail, the Catalina Wine Mixer. Belly goes on to defend her, saying that she's not just a stripper, she's his ballerina and that her stage is actually his arena. Belly then asks her to dance for him and perform a handstand, and he wants her to show off her skills by popping and dropping it.


The second verse talks about how Belly is taking heavy, and he wants her to weigh him on a big scale. He says that he has the sauce and has had his fair share of hoes, but the only one who he considers important is his ballerina. He describes her as a thick white girl who looks like Christina Aguilera. Belly then goes on to talk about his cheat code and how shallow women always have deep quotes, and that the block is hot but the streets are cold. He says that his girl may have designer shoes, but she has a cheap soul. Belly ends the song by encouraging her to dance some more and letting her know that she's not just a stripper but his ballerina.


Line by Line Meaning

She mix the red and white wine like the Catalina (She do it)
She combines two different things seamlessly, like the Catalina cocktail, without anyone noticing. She does it with ease and confidence.


You call her a stripper, that's my ballerina (Oh God)
While others see her as a stripper, she is his ballerina, a highly skilled and graceful performer. He values her higher than anyone else.


See that's your stage but it's my arena (She mine)
Others may have their own stage, but she performs the best for him. His personal space is where she shines the brightest.


That's not a stripper, that's my ballerina (Hold up)
He insists on correcting anyone who refers to her as a stripper, emphasizing that she is his ballerina and should be respected as such.


Let me see you dance for me, dance, dance, dance
He asks her to dance for him with excitement and eagerness.


Do a handstand for me, dance, dance, dance (She do it)
He specifically requests a handstand which requires great strength and skill, and she effortlessly performs it.


Baby can you pop it for me? Dance, dance, dance
He asks her to perform a twerk-like movement and enjoys watching her do it.


Let me see you drop it for me, dance, dance, dance
He requests for her to move seductively and drop to the ground in an erotic manner, which she complies with.


Oh I'm takin' heavy, bring that big scale
He's earning so much money that he needs a larger scale to weigh it.


I'd say don't ride my wave but that ship sailed (riding)
He would normally tell people not to copy him, but they already have because he's such a trendsetter.


Now my dogs still riding with that fish scale
His close friends are still working with cocaine, which is measured by a fish scale.


Growing fishtails like you really miss jail
He and his friends are taking risks with selling drugs, which could lead to them being caught and sent to jail.


I got the sauce, got that marinara (Sauce)
He has a captivating energy and charisma, referred to as 'the sauce', like the boldness of marinara sauce.


Talking hoes, I had my fair share of (Hoes)
He's had relationships with many women, but is now just focused on being with his ballerina.


She pulled up on me in that Panamera (Yo)
His ballerina arrived in a luxury Porsche Panamera, a sign of her status and success.


Thick white bitch look like Aguilera
His ballerina is physically attractive and has a resemblance to Christina Aguilera.


Oh you playing but I got the cheat code
Other people may be playing the game of life, but he knows the shortcuts to success.


Shallow bitches always got the deep quotes
He notices that people who are shallow and lack substance often talk in a way that suggests they have more depth than they actually do.


The block is hot but the streets cold
The neighborhood is dangerous and risky, but people tend to focus only on their own survival and are not concerned with others.


Shoes designer but she got a cheap soul, oh
His ballerina wears expensive designer shoes but has a modest soul and doesn't care about material things.


I drop the top on that Maranello
He lowered the top on his Ferrari Maranello, a symbol of his success and wealth.


Big suitcases like we play the cello
They have large suitcases because they travel frequently, somewhat resembling instruments such as cellos.


Sleeping on me, get a bigger pillow
People who overlook or underestimate him should reconsider or prepare to face the consequences.


Live fast, die young just like Barrichello
He lives life with intensity and reckless abandon, like Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello, who was known for his aggressive racing style.


Dance, dance, dance (Do it)
Encouragement for her to keep dancing.


Dance, dance, dance (Yeah)
He's enjoying himself and wants her to continue dancing.


She just want the Rosé, she don't want your roses
She's content with simple things like a bottle of rosé, and doesn't care for fancy gifts or material possessions from anyone else.


Watch the pole split the water like it's Moses
She's such a skilled dancer that even when she's pole dancing, it looks like she's parting the water like Moses did in the Bible.


She just wanna pull up in the Benz and sit in Rolls'
All she wants is to ride in luxury cars like a Mercedes-Benz and Rolls Royce.


She don't never pay attention to the vultures
She doesn't listen to the negative opinions of others who might be out to get her. She's focused on her own success.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD JOHN MONTILLA, JASON QUENNEVILLE, BENJMAIN DYER DIEHL, AHMAD BALSHE

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Comments from YouTube:

@ArtisanMc

Do not let that distract you that she is a stripper not a ballerina :D

@vinceeast4826

The way he says "dance dance dance" adds a certain mystery & intrigue to the song I can't really explain. This man is gonna take over very soon.

@yoshi8044

Vincent Fam hyfrr

@jidoc4877

no he wont

@sophiajohnson2842

Vincent Fam what are you talking about he my boyyyyyyyy he wouldn't do that

@abeshbhandari6846

Vincent Fam I love the whole chorus, it just has a really good ring to it!

@SacredSacral

Thats why I love this song. That "Dance dance dance" is really something.

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@metrosb2593

Damn The Weeknd needs to hop on this he would kill it 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@tommyali1787

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@luckypenny4329

i love the weeknd but i think he would ruin this. Here we have respect for the stripper, it feels classy and the weeknd would be like "i fuck her while i smoke" 😂

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