Sweet Dreams
Beyoncé Ft Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Turn the lights on

Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
Lost in a fairytale
Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)

Yo, Young Money right here
Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
Cold like a white bear
Freddie Kruger, I'm a rap bitch nightmare
And I'm rich I could buy you
Kill bitches, leave they body in the Bayou
More brain than a IQ
More head than a dread, my yute
And my bank account ain't hardly empty
That's why I come through in a Barbie Bentley
So please mamacita, please no envy
When you come around, it reads "no entry"
Who's next to go?
My flows so flexible
Get gassed and get at me, Texaco
Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
White Jag with the twisted lip
I ain't Mike Jack but This is it
Boo boo boo I'm everywhere
You like balloon boy, mama, you was never there
I am the Kung Fu Panda
Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all of your propaganda
Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
Nicki ain't a rapper, Nicki is a brander
Please, you can never compare to me
All these bitches is scared of me
I am who they couldn't even dare to be
So that's all folks (ba da ba dee)
I go hard, pause
Hospital flow, get more gauze
I'm a bad bitch on all fours
The President be like "It's all yours"
Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
Go together like a team in the gym
Kareem in the ring, the Queen and the King

Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
What kinda dream is this?
You could be a sweet

Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Eat you up, spit you out
Fuck your girl in your house
I'm terrible, be careful
You might want say a prayer or two
So cold I need Theraflu
I'm so high I need parachutes
I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Got my coupe, heaven blue
And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
I never lose, my weapons use
Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
And she's the queen
Two's a couple, three's a scene
Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
I'm Easter clean
Shout to my home girl Mika Means
Anything we want we redeem
You niggas gassed up, '93 Supreme
Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
More than a artist, bitch
She talk a whole lot of shit
And walk around like she President Carter's bitch
She be on her Barbie shit
And me, I'm on The Carter 6
And I can turn crumbs to bricks
And I can turn nuns to tricks
Young Mula, baby
Fu-fuck your feelings
And this is No Ceilings, yeah

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)





Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Dreams" by Beyoncé featuring Nicki Minaj is a mix of both romantic and bold verses, but they are seemingly intertwined with each other to produce a mesmerizing piece of music. The lyrics describe a longing for someone that's both sweet and scary. The first verse clearly depicts the person's desire to see the object of their affection in their dreams at night. The line "lost in a fairytale" further emphasizes that the person's infatuation is like something out of a storybook. The second verse is where Nicki Minaj comes in, dropping some hard bars to remind listeners of her lyrical prowess, and how she's here to cement her name as one of the greatest female rappers of all time.


The chorus mentions how the person's love interest can either be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare, but either way, they don't want to wake up from them. It indicates how this person's love may be too good to be true, so much so that they may still want to cling to it even if they know it's not real. The line "tattoo your name across my heart" is a lasting tribute to the love they have for this person. Overall, the lyrics of "Sweet Dreams" are a beautiful reflection of the complexity of human emotions when it comes to love.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I rush to my bed
I eagerly anticipate going to bed every night


With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
In the comfort of my dreams, I long to be with you


When I close my eyes
As I shut my eyes and drift into sleep


I'm going' outta my head
My thoughts and emotions consume me entirely


Lost in a fairytale
Engulfed in a fantastical world, detached from reality


Can you hold my hands and be my guide
I seek your support and guidance through this dreamlike journey


Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
Your life is filled with countless blessings and opportunities


And I hope it rains
I desire an abundance of positivity and good fortune


You're the perfect lullaby
Your presence and love bring me a sense of serenity and peace


What kinda dream is this
I question the nature and reality of this dream I'm experiencing


You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
You possess the power to evoke both enchanting happiness and haunting challenges


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
Regardless of the dream's nature, I never want to part from you


Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Whether it brings joy or turmoil, this dream is captivating and significant


Somebody pinch me, your loves to good to be true
I can't believe the depth and authenticity of your love for me


My guilty pleasure I ain't going no where
You are my secret indulgence, and I'll always stay by your side


Baby long as you're here
As long as you are present in my life


I'll be floating on air cause you're my
I will experience pure bliss and contentment because you're mine


You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Your impact on me can bring both sweetness and darkness


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
No matter the circumstances, I never want to lose you


Yo, young money right here
Acknowledging the presence of the Young Money team


Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
Being confident and ready to take charge without any hesitation


Cold like a white bear
Having a strong, cold demeanor like a polar bear


Freddie Kruger I'm a rap bitch nightmare
I bring fear and intimidation to other female rappers like Freddy Kruger


And I'm rich I could buy you
Boasting about wealth and the ability to afford anything


Kill bitches leave ya body in a bayou
Showing dominance and superiority by disposing of enemies' bodies


More brain than an IQ
Having intelligence and wit beyond what an IQ test can measure


More head than a dread
Being skilled in oral sex


And my bank account ain't hardly empty
Having a substantial amount of money in my bank account


So I come through in a Barbie Bentley
Arriving in a luxurious and extravagant car, like a Barbie


But please mamacita, please no envy
Asking others not to be jealous of my success and lifestyle


When you come around it reads no entry
Making it clear that certain people are not welcome in my presence


Who's next to go
Challenging others to step up before their turn is over


My flows so flexible
My rap style is versatile and adaptable


Get gassed get at me, Texaco
Becoming energized and motivated, like filling up a car at a gas station


Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
Using a famous incident (Plaxico Burress accidentally shooting himself) to highlight dangerous actions


White jag with the twisted lip
Driving a white Jaguar with a distinct feature or expression


I ain't Mike Jack but This is it!
Emphasizing that my talent and impact are significant, paralleling Michael Jackson's album title 'This is It'


Born born born everywhere
Being born and thriving in various locations


Your like balloon boy mama you was never there!
Comparing someone's lack of presence or care to the Balloon Boy hoax


I am the kung fu panda
Asserting oneself as a skilled and powerful individual, likening to the character from the film 'Kung Fu Panda'


Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all your propaganda
Rejecting and dismissing the negative narratives and false information spread by blogs


Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
Expressing the belief that what applies to one person also applies to another


Nicki ain't a rapper, nicki is a brander
Differentiating oneself from being just a rapper by emphasizing the branding and marketing efforts


Please you can never compare to me
Asserting superiority and dismissing any claims of being on the same level


All these bitches is scared of me
Instilling fear and intimidation in other women


I am who they couldn't even dare to be
Being someone that others are too afraid or unable to become


So that's all folks
Concluding the statement or performance, referring to the phrase popularized by Looney Tunes


I go hard pause
Putting in significant effort and dedication, pausing to acknowledge a double entendre


Hospital flow get more gauze
Describing a rap flow that metaphorically causes injuries, requiring more gauze


I'm a bad bitch on all fours
Portraying oneself as confident and powerful, alluding to a provocative stance


The president be like it's all yours
Imagining the president granting power and control


Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj consistently deliver top-notch performances with impressive achievements


Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
Being a perfect complement to each other, like Ricky and his signature eye patch


Go together like a team in the gym
Functioning smoothly and harmoniously, like a team working out together in a gym


Kareem in the ring, the queen and the king
Drawing a parallel between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's dominance in basketball and their own regal status


Tattoo your name across my heart
Symbolizing the deep and lasting love by permanently marking one's heart with the other person's name


So it will remain
Ensuring that the love and connection will endure


Not even death can make us part
Even in the face of death, our bond will remain unbreakable


What kind of dream is this!
Expressing confusion and surprise about the nature of the dream


You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
You have the potential to bring both delightful joy and challenging hardships


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
No matter the circumstances, I am reluctant to leave the presence of the dream


Kush it out, red bone pussy mouth
Engaging in explicit and provocative lyrics about sexual activities


Eat you up, spit you out
Expressing a dominant and powerful approach in sexual encounters


Fuck your girl in your house
Boasting about engaging in sexual activities with someone else's partner


I'm terrible be careful
Acknowledging a wild and unpredictable nature, issuing a warning


You might want say a prayer or two
Suggesting that others should seek divine intervention before interacting with me


So cold I need theraflu
Being emotionally detached and cold, equating to needing medication to warm up


I'm so high I need parachutes
Being under the influence of drugs and needing parachutes to come down safely


I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Having confidence and assurance, never being scared or affected by mistakes


Got my crew, heaven blue
Having a loyal group of friends, feeling on top of the world


And my flag red as hell, think your sweet as devils food
Identifying oneself as fierce and powerful, while regarding others as tempting but dangerous


I never lose
Having a mindset of always being victorious and successful


My weapons use
Utilizing personal qualities and skills as powerful weapons


Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
Warning that messing with the wrong person can lead to chaotic and unpleasant consequences


And she's the queen
Acknowledging a powerful and dominant female figure


Two's a couple, three's a scene
Suggesting that more than two people can create an interesting and exciting situation


Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Referring to Lil Wayne as the influential figure who appears in people's dreams


Get the pussy wet or be the springs
Implying the ability to sexually arouse someone or provide emotional support akin to springs


I'm Easter clean
Maintaining a fresh and clean image like during the Easter holiday


Shout to my home girl Mika Means
Giving recognition and respect to a close friend, Mika Means


Anything we want we redeem
Having the ability to attain anything desired through effort and determination


You niggas gassed up '93 supreme
Referring to others as hyped and overconfident, akin to the supreme level of fame in 1993


Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
Claiming the title of being the toughest and most dominant female artist


More than an artist bitch
Being more than just a musician, embodying a multifaceted persona


She talk a whole lot of shit
Expressing that she speaks with confidence and boldness


And walk around like she President Carters bitch
Displaying an air of power and authority, similar to being the significant other of President Carter


She be on her Barbie shit
Embracing a glamorous and doll-like persona


And me I'm on the carter 6
Associating with Lil Wayne's music and album series 'Carter'


And I can turn crumbs to bricks
Having the ability to transform insignificant resources into substantial wealth


And I can turn nuns to tricks
Being persuasive and influential enough to even change the behavior of nuns


Young mula baby
Representing the Young Money record label and collective


Fu-fuck your feelings
Disregarding and dismissing the emotional sensitivities of others


And this is No Ceilings
Highlighting the mixtape project 'No Ceilings'




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Scheffer, Richard Preston Butler, Wayne Andrew Wilkins

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Who's here in 2024 appreciating Nickis Verse... Simply 🔥

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Still love this verse

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nicki is undeniably the queen of rap... this whole verse gives me CHILLS

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Me too

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Truly the queen. And it’s not just the queen of rap. I think she IS rap. Guy or girl. She will always crush competition.

@AlloftheAbuv

Seriously, Nicki this is one of the best verses she ever spit,,,

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Too bad it was a beat raid... No $ for this masterpiece damn lil wayne

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