SWEET DREAMS
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 Ft. Nicki Minaj is a romantic and dreamlike song about a lover who is the perfect dream. The song describes how the singer rushes to bed every night in hopes of seeing her lover in her dreams, and how she doesn't want to wake up from the dream, whether it's a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare. She compares her lover to a perfect lullaby, and asks if he could hold her hand and be her guide through the dream.


The lyrics of the song are poetic and use imagery to describe the dream-like state the singer is in. She talks about clouds filled with stars covering the skies and hopes it rains, which gives the listener an idea of the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the dream. The song takes a slight detour when Nicki Minaj's verse starts, where she talks about her rap skills and brags about her wealth. However, the verse still fits in with the overall theme of the song, which is about being confident in oneself and feeling like the best.


The chorus repeats the idea of not wanting to wake up from the dream, no matter if it is sweet or a nightmare. It also mentions feeling guilty about enjoying the dream too much and not wanting to leave, but assuring the lover that she's not going anywhere as long as he's there.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn the lights on
Bring brightness and clarity to the situation


Every night I rush to my bed
Eagerly anticipating the opportunity to be with you


With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
Longing for the possibility of being in your presence


When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
Thinking about you consumes my thoughts and imagination


Lost in a fairytale
Engulfed in a world of fantasy and enchantment when thinking about you


Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Seeking your support and guidance to navigate through life


Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
Your life is filled with endless possibilities and opportunities


And I hope it rains
Wishing for blessings and abundance to come your way


You're the perfect lullaby
You bring comfort, peace, and serenity to my life


What kinda dream is this?
Questioning the surreal and magical nature of the experience with you


You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
You possess the potential to bring both joy and pain into my life


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Regardless of the outcome, I am unwilling to let go of you


Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Expressing the duality of the emotions experienced with you


Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
Unable to believe that your love is real and extraordinary


My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Acknowledging the indulgence and satisfaction found in your presence


Baby, long as you're here
As long as you are by my side


I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You bring me immense happiness and contentment


You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Your impact on my life can be both positive and challenging


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Regardless of the circumstances, I am unwilling to let go of you


Tattoo your name across my heart
Forever etching your presence and significance in my life


So it will remain
Ensuring that our connection endures


Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
Even in the face of death, our bond remains unbreakable


Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Indulging in pleasure and enjoyment with intimate partners


Eat you up, spit you out
Having control and dominance in intimate relationships


Fuck your girl in your house
Engaging in infidelity and disrespecting personal boundaries


I'm terrible, be careful
Warning others about the destructive and unpredictable nature


You might want say a prayer or two
Suggesting the need for divine intervention and guidance


So cold I need Theraflu
Being emotionally detached and in need of something to warm the heart


I'm so high I need parachutes
Being in a euphoric state and requiring grounding


I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Confident and unaffected by mistakes or fear


Got my coupe, heaven blue
Driving a luxurious car, feeling heavenly and blessed


And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
Portraying a fiery and passionate nature, finding you irresistible


I never lose, my weapons use
Always coming out on top, utilizing strategies and advantages


Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
Warning about the consequences of crossing paths with me


And she's the queen
Referring to Nicki Minaj as the dominant figure in the industry


Two's a couple, three's a scene
The dynamic and excitement that comes with multiple individuals


Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Lil Wayne appears in dreams, representing power and influence


Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
Either satisfy or disappoint sexually


I'm Easter clean
Being exceptionally fresh and stylish


And me, I'm on The Carter 6
Continuing Lil Wayne's musical legacy with the 'Carter' series


And I can turn crumbs to bricks
Having the ability to transform small opportunities into significant achievements


And I can turn nuns to tricks
Being persuasive and captivating to even the most virtuous individuals


Young Mula, baby
Representing the Young Money brand and community


Fu-fuck your feelings
Disregarding and dismissing others' emotions and sensitivities


And this is No Ceilings, yeah
Asserting that there are no limitations or boundaries to their success




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

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@collyweezy2177

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

@bryansutherland9848

Monster verse us her best tho

@diigitaldj4883

Still love this verse

@internetguts

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

@coachchinwe

Me too

@jakedemuth6483

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,,,

@quan111314

Right

@willlosobo6435

Allof TheAbuv yea Nicki killed dis shit frfr

@whitealliance9540

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

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