Panini
Lil Nas X Lyrics


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Daytrip took it to 10 (hey)

Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Thought you wanted me to go up
Why you tryna keep me teeny? I
It's a dreamy, wished it on a genie
I got fans finally, ain't you wanting them to see me? I
I thought you want this for my life, for my life
Said you wanted to see me thrive, you lied

Just say to me, what you want from me
Just say to me, what you want from me

Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Thought you wanted me to go up
Why you tryna keep me teeny now?
Now they need me, number one on streaming
Oh yeah, you used to love me
So what happened, what's the meaning? I

I thought you want this for my life, for my life
Said you wanted to see me thrive, you lied

Now when it's all done, I get the upper hand
I need a big Benz, not another fan
But I still want you as a fan
I'ma need to sit down, don't mean to make demands
But I need you to

Say to me, what you want from me
Just say to me, what you want from me





Daytrip took it to 10 (hey)

Overall Meaning

Lil Nas X’s Panini is a song about the struggles he has faced after achieving fame following the release of his hit single “Old Town Road”. The song is named after the character from the animated television series “Chowder” and the lyrics serve as a message to those who used to support him but now actively try to hold him back. The opening line “Daytrip took it to 10” refers to Daytrip, the duo of producers who helped create the instrumental for Panini.


The song begins with Lil Nas X pleading with his former supporters to stop trying to hold him back and instead, embrace his success. He questions why they try to keep him “teeny” despite the fact that he’s finally amassed a fan base. He reflects upon the lies he was told about how much they wanted him to thrive before they turned their backs on him. The chorus is a repetition of the message that Lil Nas X wants to convey which is for his detractors to communicate honestly about what they want from him.


Lil Nas X talks about how his fame has now positioned him in the advantageous upper hand and how he now desires material possessions more than another fan. He states that while he needs his former supporters to continue admiring him, he also needs them to be honest with him about what they want. In conclusion, Panini revolves around Lil Nas X’s desire to change his lane after achieving celebrity status and his hopes that the people who claimed they wanted to see him rise will eventually come around to appreciate his growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Daytrip took it to 10 (hey)
Daytrip produced a great beat for this song, turning it up to 10 on the music scale.


Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Hey Panini, don't be rude or unfriendly.


Thought you wanted me to go up
I thought you wanted me to be successful and famous.


Why you tryna keep me teeny? I
Why are you trying to hold me back and keep me small?


It's a dreamy, wished it on a genie
My success seems like a dream come true, something I once wished for and thought might only happen through magic.


I got fans finally, ain't you wanting them to see me? I
I've finally gained fans that appreciate my work. Didn't you want people to see me succeed?


I thought you want this for my life, for my life
I thought you wanted me to achieve success and do well in life.


Said you wanted to see me thrive, you lied
You told me you wanted me to do well, but now it seems like that wasn't true.


Just say to me, what you want from me
Just tell me what you expect me to do or what you want me to achieve.


Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Hey Panini, don't be rude or unfriendly.


Thought you wanted me to go up
I thought you wanted me to be successful and famous.


Why you tryna keep me teeny now?
Why are you trying to hold me back and keep me small now that I've made some progress?


Now they need me, number one on streaming
Now that I've become famous and have lots of fans, people are paying attention to me more than ever before.


Oh yeah, you used to love me
You used to appreciate my work and support me before I achieved success.


So what happened, what's the meaning? I
Why did things change? What's the reason for your different behavior towards me now that I am successful?


Now when it's all done, I get the upper hand
Now that I've achieved success, I have more power and control over my career.


I need a big Benz, not another fan
I want cars and material possessions, not just more fans and admirers.


But I still want you as a fan
Despite the changes in our relationship, I still appreciate your support and want you to be a fan of my work.


I'ma need to sit down, don't mean to make demands
I need to take a minute to reflect and think about what I want from my career, but I don't want to seem too demanding or unappreciative of my fans.


But I need you to. Say to me, what you want from me
However, I need you to let me know what you expect from me and what you want me to do in my career.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Kurt D. Cobain, Montero Lamar Hill, Oladipo O. Omishore

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