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