Get Up 10
Cardi B Lyrics


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Look, they gave a bitch two options, strippin' or lose
Used to dance in a club right across from my school
I said "dance" not "fuck", don't get it confused
Had to set the record straight 'cause bitches love to assume
Mama couldn't give it to me, had to get it at Sue's
Lord only knows how I got in those shoes
I was covered in dollars, now I'm drippin' in jewels
A bitch play with my money? Might as well spit in my food
Bitches hated my guts, now they swear we was cool
Went from makin' tuna sandwiches to makin' the news
I started speakin' my mind and tripled my views
Real bitch, only thing fake is the boobs
Get money, go hard, you're mothafuckin' right
Never been a fraud in my motherfuckin' life
Get money, go hard, damn fuckin' right
Stunt on these bitches out of mothafuckin' spite
Ain't no runnin' up on me, went from nothin' to glory
I ain't tellin' y'all to do it, I'm just tellin' my story
I don't hang with these bitches 'cause these bitches be corny
And I got enough bras, y'all ain't gotta support me
I went from rag to riches, went from WIC to lit, nigga
Only person in my fam to see six figures
The pressure on your shoulders feel like boulders
When you gotta make sure that everybody straight
Bitches stab you in your back while they smilin' in your face
Talking crazy on your name, trying not to catch a case
I waited my whole life just to shit on niggas
Climbed to the top floor so I can spit on niggas
Said "I was just tryna chill and make bangers" (bangers)
Tell all these old bitches they in danger (stop)
The thing on my hip whip bitches into shape (brrt)
That's what I call a fuckin' waist trainer
You gon' run up on who and do what? (who?)
I think y'all got your story screwed up (yeah)
I came here to ball, is you nuts?
I don't want your punk-ass man, I'm too tough (facts)

I'm the one that's killin' shit, hands down (hands down)
If you got a problem with me, say it now (say it)
'Cause I don't wanna hear no sneak dissin' (huh?)
'Specially not from one of you weak bitches
I'm on go like I don't see no stop lights (skrrt)
I'm steppin' out every day, prom night (facts)
So if it's all love, show me love then (huh?)
'Cause you hatin' on a bitch, that's what it sound like
Beast, mode, that's how I give it up, nigga
Hoodie, low, that's how I'm pullin' up
Just 'cause I been on the road don't mean I been on the run
And you gon' have to learn to hold your tongue or hold the gun (brrt, woo)
And we all know you ain't that type (no)
I smack you and the bitch that you act like (yeah)
I started gettin' money, bitches upset (cash)
They remind me of my pussy, bitches mad tight
Nails done, hair lit, keep them both laced (laced)
Co-come through shinin' with a Rollie bust face (shine)
He-headshot, headshot, tell 'em closed case
Ain't no bitches spittin' like this since '08
I don't trust no nigga, I don't fear no bitch (fear no bitch)
Whole life been through some fucked up shit (fucked up)
They say I'm too that, oh, I'm too this
When you seen what I've seen, you end up like this (woo)
I walked into the label, "Where the check at?" (where the check?)
Cardi B on the charts, ain't expect that (nah)
Where that bitch that was claimin' she a threat? (where?)
I'ma put a Louboutin where her neck at
They say I'm too ratchet, they say I act wild (I act wild, wild)
I'm tryna whip the foreign like a badass child (badass child, skrrt)
They caught me slippin' once, tell 'em try that now (try that now)
Cardi B, know it's me, hear that "blap" sound (blap)

Man, I said we gon' win
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten
Look myself in the mirror, I say we gon' win
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten
Look myself in the mirror, I say we gon' win
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten
Yeah, but I get up ten
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten, bitch (woo)

I'ma make a fuck nigga feel me (yeah)
Said I'ma do a broke bitch filthy (ah)
I'ma make a fuck nigga feel me (grr)
Said I'ma do a broke bitch filthy (grr)

We gon' win
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten (woo)




Yeah, I said we gon' win
Knock me down nine times but I get up ten, bitch (grr)

Overall Meaning

In Cardi B's song Get Up 10, the lyrics express the struggles and obstacles the rapper experienced on her journey to success. She recounts the options given to her- to strip or lose- and the fact that she chose to dance instead. She clarifies that dancing does not equate to having sex, calling out the assumption. Cardi references Sue's, a well-known strip club in New York City, where she used to dance. She mentions her difficult upbringing with her mother unable to support her financially, leaving her no choice but to work hard and earn her own money. Cardi reflects on her early days when she would make tuna sandwiches for a living. However, with her determination to speak her mind, she has tripled her audience and views. She asserts her authenticity, indicating that the only fake part of her is her surgically enhanced breasts. Cardi believes in working hard and never being a fraud, and she "stunts on these bitches out of mothafuckin' spite."


Cardi B also talks about the pressure of being responsible for everyone around her, particularly her family. She acknowledges that the pressure of making sure everyone is okay can feel like carrying boulders on your shoulders. The artist also warns about people who might stab you in the back while smiling to your face and talking crazy behind your name, trying not to catch a lawsuit. Despite the challenges, Cardi B celebrates climbing to the top floor, where she can spit on those who doubted her. She assures everyone she is not here to make enemies but to make bangers, and those who try to mess with her are in danger. She also flaunts her lifestyle, from wearing expensive jewelry to stepping out every day looking like she's on prom night.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, they gave a bitch two options: strippin' or lose
I was faced with limited choices: either become a stripper or face defeat


Used to dance in a club right across from my school
I used to work as a dancer in a club located just across from my school


I said 'dance' not 'fuck', don't get it confused
I clarified that I only danced and did not engage in sexual activities, so don't mix it up


Had to set the record straight 'cause bitches love to assume
I needed to clarify the truth because some people enjoy making false assumptions


Mama couldn't give it to me, had to get it at Sue's
My mother couldn't provide for me, so I had to earn it at Sue's place


Lord only knows how I got in those shoes
Only God knows the struggles I faced to get to where I am today


I was covered in dollars, now I'm drippin' in jewels
I used to have money raining down on me, now I'm adorned with expensive jewelry


A bitch play with my money? Might as well spit in my food
If someone messes with my money, it's like disrespecting me to the highest degree


Bitches hated my guts, now they swear we was cool
Those same women who despised me before now pretend to be friends with me


Went from makin' tuna sandwiches to makin' the news
I transitioned from struggling to even afford tuna sandwiches to making headlines in the news


I started speakin' my mind and tripled my views
When I began expressing my honest thoughts, my popularity and influence skyrocketed


Real bitch, only thing fake is the boobs
I am an authentic woman, the only artificial thing about me are my breasts


Get money, go hard, you're mothafuckin' right
I am determined to earn money and work relentlessly, without a doubt


Never been a fraud in my motherfuckin' life
I have never pretended to be someone I'm not in my entire existence


Get money, go hard, damn fuckin' right
I continue to pursue financial success and work tirelessly, absolutely


Stunt on these bitches out of mothafuckin' spite
I show off my success and achievements to spite and prove a point to these women


Ain't no runnin' up on me, went from nothin' to glory
No one can just confront me because I went from nothing to tremendous success


I ain't tellin' y'all to do it, I'm just tellin' my story
I'm not encouraging others to follow my path, I'm simply sharing my personal narrative


I don't hang with these bitches 'cause these bitches be corny
I don't associate with these women because they are dull and uninteresting


And I got enough bras, y'all ain't gotta support me
I have a sufficient number of supporters, so you don't need to back me up


I went from rag to riches, went from WIC to lit, nigga
I transformed from poverty to wealth, from relying on government assistance to living luxuriously


Only person in my fam to see six figures
I am the only one in my family to have earned a six-figure salary


The pressure on your shoulders feel like boulders
The responsibilities and expectations you carry can feel incredibly burdensome


When you gotta make sure that everybody straight
You have to ensure the well-being and stability of everyone around you


Bitches stab you in your back while they smilin' in your face
Women betray you behind your back while pretending to be friendly and supportive


Talking crazy on your name, trying not to catch a case
They spread false and negative rumors about you, attempting to avoid legal consequences


I waited my whole life just to shit on niggas
I spent my entire life patiently waiting for this opportunity to surpass and outshine others


Climbed to the top floor so I can spit on niggas
I worked my way up to the highest level of success, enabling me to metaphorically disrespect my enemies


Said 'I was just tryna chill and make bangers' (bangers)
I initially aimed to relax and create hit songs


Tell all these old bitches they in danger (stop)
Warn all these older women that they should be concerned about their relevance in the industry


The thing on my hip whip bitches into shape (brrrt)
The weapon I carry has the power to discipline and intimidate these women


That's what I call a fuckin' waist trainer
This is an analogy to demonstrate how my weapon serves as a means to control and shape others


You gon' run up on who and do what? (who?)
Who do you think you can approach and what do you believe you can achieve?


I think y'all got your story screwed up (yeah)
I believe you all have misunderstood the true narrative and circumstances


I came here to ball, is you nuts?
I arrived here with the intention to succeed and excel, are you crazy to doubt it?


I don't want your punk-ass man, I'm too tough (facts)
I'm not interested in your pathetic man, I'm strong and independent


I'm the one that's killin' shit, hands down (hands down)
I am the one dominating and excelling in everything, no question asked


If you got a problem with me, say it now (say it)
If you have any issues or conflicts with me, speak up and address them immediately


'Cause I don't wanna hear no sneak dissin' (huh?)
I have no interest in listening to any secretive insults or disapprovals


'Specially not from one of you weak bitches
Especially not from any of you feeble and insignificant women


I'm on go like I don't see no stop lights (skrrt)
I am constantly moving forward, ignoring any obstacles or hindrances


I'm steppin' out every day, prom night (facts)
I make a grand entrance every day, as if it's a special occasion like prom night


So if it's all love, show me love then (huh?)
If you claim to have love and support for me, prove it and demonstrate it


'Cause you hatin' on a bitch, that's what it sound like
Your actions and attitude suggest that you are envious and critical of me


Beast, mode, that's how I give it up, nigga
I approach everything with aggression and determination, that's how I operate


Hoodie, low, that's how I'm pullin' up
I present myself with a hood on, appearing mysterious and ready for action


Just 'cause I been on the road don't mean I been on the run
Just because I've been busy and constantly on the move doesn't mean I've been avoiding anyone


And you gon' have to learn to hold your tongue or hold the gun (brrrt, woo)
You better learn to keep quiet or face the consequence of getting shot


And we all know you ain't that type (no)
We all know you are not capable of taking that kind of action


I smack you and the bitch that you act like (yeah)
I would not only hit you, but also the woman you are imitating


I started gettin' money, bitches upset (cash)
Once I started earning money, it made these women furious and jealous


They remind me of my pussy, bitches mad tight
Their jealousy and anger resemble the tightness and discomfort one experiences in their private parts


Nails done, hair lit, keep them both laced (laced)
My nails are perfectly manicured, hair looking great, and I always keep them both in top condition


Co-come through shinin' with a Rollie bust face (shine)
I arrive in a glorious and flashy manner, wearing a Rolex watch that dazzles everyone


He-headshot, headshot, tell 'em closed case
I deliver deadly, precise shots to the head, confirming it's a finished and closed situation


Ain't no bitches spittin' like this since '08
No other women have been able to rap and deliver lyrics as impressive since 2008


I don't trust no nigga, I don't fear no bitch (fear no bitch)
I have no trust in men and no fear of other women


Whole life been through some fucked up shit (fucked up)
I've experienced a lot of traumatic and messed up situations throughout my entire life


They say I'm too that, oh, I'm too this
People often criticize and label me as being 'too' something, but that's their opinion


When you seen what I've seen, you end up like this (woo)
When you witness and endure the things I have, you eventually become the person I am today


I walked into the label, 'Where the check at?' (where the check?)
When I entered the recording company, my first question was about the payment I was owed


Cardi B on the charts, ain't expect that (nah)
I never anticipated or expected to see my name on the music charts


Where that bitch that was claimin' she a threat? (where?)
Where is that woman who boasted about being a threat in the past?


I'ma put a Louboutin where her neck at
I will assert my dominance over her by placing a Louboutin heel on her neck


They say I'm too ratchet, they say I act wild (I act wild, wild)
People label me as being too vulgar and behaving in a wild manner


I'm tryna whip the foreign like a badass child (badass child, skrrt)
I'm determined to drive luxury cars with skill, just like a rebellious child


They caught me slippin' once, tell 'em try that now (try that now)
They managed to find me vulnerable and unprepared in the past, but let them attempt that again


Cardi B, know it's me, hear that 'blap' sound (blap!)
When you hear that distinctive 'blap' sound, you know it's Cardi B


Man, I said we gon' win
I declared that we will achieve victory


Knock me down nine times but I get up ten
Even if you knock me down multiple times, I will always rise up stronger


Look myself in the mirror, I say we gon' win
When I look at myself in the mirror, I affirm that we will succeed


Yeah, but I get up ten
Yes, I always get up and overcome any obstacles


Knock me down nine times but I get up ten, bitch (woo)
No matter how many times you knock me down, I will always rise up stronger, woman


I'ma make a fuck nigga feel me (yeah)
I will make a disrespectful man understand and acknowledge my worth


Said I'ma do a broke bitch filthy (ah)
I intend to impress and surpass a financially struggling woman


We gon' win
We will achieve victory


Knock me down nine times but I get up ten (woo)
Even if you knock me down multiple times, I will always rise up stronger


Yeah, I said we gon' win
Yes, I declared that we will achieve victory


Knock me down nine times but I get up ten, bitch (grrr)
No matter how many times you knock me down, I will always rise up stronger, woman




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Tucker, Belcalis Almanzar, Jermaine Preyan, Maurice Jordan, Robert Rihmeek Williams, James Swanqo, Kleonard Raphael, Sean Allen

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Comments from YouTube:

@turhatar

This is 100% Cardi's most underrated song. She's pouring her heart out on this song, and showing that it doesn't make her weak. If something, it just makes her even more strong.

@cauha12

Period

@ms.joyngcobo2126

I always say this! Red Bars is a banger too but this one comes from the heart and her experiences

@tugakashi69

Should've made a video...

@crystalallen50

@@ms.joyngcobo2126 i

@Annmarie0908

Agreed

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@Unknown-vf9tt

This song rlly underated because she talkin bout what she went through and people dont want to listen to that side of the story but love to cardi

@erikaconner9117

Fr😍

@anthonyj5416

This song a copy of nicki verse in Tasha Cobbs Leonard - I'm Getting Ready

@esthermahlangu4940

@@anthonyj5416 it's not even the same🙄

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