Born January 1st 1996, Charmaine started writing music when she was seventeen.
Her biggest inspirations were Missy Eliott, Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj & more!
At first glance, you can see Charmaine challenging society’s status quo and in her own way sends a statement of what it means to be able to do it all while being a strong independent Black woman. She wants to welcome listeners of all backgrounds to consider the experiences of self-discovery, growth, reclamation, culture, healing, and most importantly fun.
“I want people to feel like they can do anything, be anything, they don’t have to pretend to be something they’re not. I want them to step into their own power,” Charmaine says while speaking about the new single.
Friends With Benefits
Charmaine Lyrics
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Ain't no time to hold up
Pedal to the metal, when my bitches blow my phone up
Set a certain standard for bitches so time to pour up
Haters in the stands playing games, like getcho score up
Ugh
Gotta love when these bitches be yappin
We certified ain't no way you be catching us lacking
We so about it ain't nobody around us could stop it
I-I cannot lie
High offa life
My team and I
When they wrong they right
You don't wanna try
Or it's on sight
Sight
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you ride ima die for my bitches
Throw it Up
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love ya
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you die ima ride for my bitches
Throw it up
Scrap for me
Cap for me
Even do the dash for me
K to the left and Chanelle to back
All the thots
On the block
On the net
Call it quits
We took our time
Now we cashing out quick
You know it's vibe vibe
We just wanna get high
We the type to swipe right
Hit the mall and swipe swipe
When they see us outside
Bitches niggas say hi
Independent sky high
Ain't nobody in sight
Yeah it's been a minute
We done came from the bottom
Now we living wishes
From the pots in the sand to the dirty dishes
Yeah We more than best friends, We a coalition
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you ride ima die for my bitches
Throw it Up
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love ya
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you die ima ride for my bitches
Throw it up
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you ride ima die for my bitches
Throw it Up
Screaming out gang gang
When we Roll up
If you ain't gang gang
You get No love ya
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
If you die ima ride for my bitches
Throw it up
In the song "Friends with Benefits" by Charmaine, the artist portrays the message of solidarity and unity among her friends. She begins by explaining that she and her friends do not have time to waste and are always on the move to pursue their desires. They set a standard for themselves and do not tolerate people who cannot keep up with them. In the second verse, Charmaine declares her love for her friends and reveals that they are always in sync and do not miss a beat. Additionally, she warns others not to cross her as it is "on sight."
The chorus continues the theme of solidarity, where the gang sticks together and does not associate with those who do not share the same principles as them. "Throw it Up" is a declaration of their allegiance, and even death cannot break their bond. The final verse reflects on the struggles they went through to reach their current level of success. The gang has overcome hardship and is now living their best lives. Charmaine believes they are more than just friends; they are a family, represented as a coalition.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh hold up
Wait a minute
Ain't no time to hold up
We're in a rush
Pedal to the metal, when my bitches blow my phone up
We are driving fast, responding to my friends' calls
Set a certain standard for bitches so time to pour up
We have high expectations so let's start the party
Haters in the stands playing games, like getcho score up
Our enemies are watching, trying to bring us down
Gotta love when these bitches be yappin
We enjoy gossiping and talking with our friends
We certified ain't no way you be catching us lacking
We are confident and always prepared for anything
We bonafide for my bitches I'm bragging on bragging
We are proud of being true to ourselves and our friends
We so about it ain't nobody around us could stop it
We are determined and unstoppable
I-I cannot lie
I'm telling the truth
High offa life
We are intoxicated and happy
My team and I
Me and my friends
When they wrong they right
Even when we make mistakes, we stick together
You don't wanna try
Don't mess with us
Or it's on sight
We'll fight you
Screaming out gang gang
We are proud of our friendship
When we roll up
When we arrive
If you ain't gang gang, you get no love
If you're not with us, you're against us
Chitty chitty bang bang you get smoked up
You'll regret messing with us
If you ride ima die for my bitches throw it up
We have each other's backs
Scrap for me
Do it for me
Cap for me
Lie for me
Even do the dash for me
Drive fast for me
K to the left and Chanelle to back
My friends are supporting me
All the thots on the block on the net call it quits
We don't care about what others think of us
We took our time, now we cashing out quick
We worked hard and now we're successful
You know it's vibe vibe
We have a good feeling about everything
We just wanna get high
We want to have fun and feel good
We the type to swipe right, hit the mall and swipe swipe
We like to shop and have a good time
When they see us outside, bitches niggas say hi
People notice and respect us
Independent sky high, ain't nobody in sight
We are self-sufficient and nobody can stop us
Yeah it's been a minute, we done came from the bottom
We started from the bottom and worked our way up
Now we living wishes, from the pots in the sand to the dirty dishes
We are living the life we always dreamed of, from poverty to success
We more than best friends, we a coalition
We are more than just friends, we are a strong unit
Writer(s): Michael Lantz, Charmaine Tafadzwa Willie, Tyler Nicholas Jones
Contributed by Sarah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EmparaGwaan
If you ain’t gang gang you get no loveeeeeeeee CHUNEEE
@son1gohan
Heard this on the radio today!
@andrehenry1739
⛽⛽⛽⛽
@ParisRichards
I love this record! Nobody has sauce like my sis! ❤️👑‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@IAmCharmaine
You know the MF vibes!! 👀👀💕💕💕💕
@adaleigh2023
This needs so much more attention
@Niahbhabii
🔥🔥🔥
@tishannamoore
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jadeeeily
🔥🔥yess girl!
@ivxnishh6249
DAMN I AINT never been so grateful have seen a Tiktok ad