I Dont Give A
Madonna/nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Wake up, ex-wife
This is your life
Children, on your own
Turning on the telephone
Messages, manager
No time for a manicure
Working out, shake my ass
I know how to multitask
Connecting to the Wi-Fi
Went from nerd to superb
Have you seen the new guy?
I forgot the password
Gotta call the babysitter
Tweeting on the elevator
I could take a helicopter
I don't even feel the pressure

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem, I don't give a

You were so mad at me
Who's got custody?
Lawyers, suck it up
Didn't have a prenup
Make a film, write a song
Gotta get my stockings on
Meet the press, buy the dress
All of this to impress
Ride my horse, break some bones
Take it down a semitone
I forgot to say my prayers
Baby Jesus on the stairs
Gotta sign a contract
Gotta get my money back
All the bottles have to go
Standing in the front row

I'm gonna be okay
I don't care what the people say
I'm gonna be alright
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track?
I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I do ten things all at once
And if you have a problem, I don't give a

I tried to be a good girl
I tried to be your wife
Diminished myself and I swallowed my light
I tried to become all that you expect of me
And if it was a failure, I don't give a
(I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a, I-I-I don't
I don't give a)

Shots fire (uh)
Anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
You don't hear them bums on nothin', that's fire (nope)
Tell 'em, "Catch fire"
In the Bugatti, ten grand, one tire
Ayo, Madonna (yes, Nicki?)
Mi hear seh you original, Don Dada
Inna yuh Gabbana, inna all yuh Prada
We material girls, ain't nobody hotter
Pops collar
See, I really can't relate to your Volvo
And you can't get these shoes outta Aldo
When I let a dude go, that's his loss
I was cuttin' them checks, I was his boss
Yo, I don't give a F you (uh-huh)
Curse nor bless you (okay)
Never let 'em stress you
Yo, I ain't a businesswoman, I'm a business, woman
And I'm known for givin' bitches the business, woman (kyuh)

I'm gonna be okay (uh-huh)
I don't care what the people say (Madonna)
I'm gonna be alright (Nicki Minaj)
Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm moving fast, can you follow my track? (Let's go)
I'm moving fast and I like it like that (catch up)
I do ten things all at once (uh-huh)
And if you have a problem, I don't give a





There's only one queen and that's Madonna
Bitch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madonna and Nicki Minaj's song "I Don't Give A" are an anthem to independence and empowerment. The song starts with Madonna addressing her "Ex-wife," who is living life on her own with children and a demanding schedule. She lists her daily activities in a fast-paced, multitasking fashion that shows she can handle anything that comes her way. She refuses to give in to the pressures of society, particularly those that expect her to conform to a specific role as a wife and mother. Nicki Minaj takes over the second half of the song, referencing her own independence as a businesswoman and her disregard for those who try to bring her down.


The overarching theme of the song is self-confidence and empowerment, particularly for women who are often told to conform to societal expectations. Madonna and Nicki Minaj take control of their lives, refusing to let anyone else dictate what they do or how they live. They show that they can handle anything that comes their way, and they won't let anyone bring them down. The lyrics are full of energy and attitude, encouraging listeners to embrace their own independence and never give up on themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up ex-wife
It's time to take control of my life and accept the fact that I'm on my own now.


This is your life
I need to accept that this is my reality and I have to take charge of it.


Children on your own
I have to raise my children alone, but that doesn't mean I can't handle it.


Turning on the telephone
It's time to keep up with my social life, business connections, and what's going on in the world.


Messengers, manager
There's so much to do, I need all the help I can get to make everything run smoothly.


No time for a manicure
I have too much on my plate to worry about the little things right now.


Working out, shake my ass
I make time to take care of myself and have some fun too.


I know how to multi-task
I'm juggling so many things at once, but I'm good at it.


Connecting to the WIFI
I'm always on the go, but I need to stay connected to stay informed and make things happen.


Went from nerd to superb
I used to be underestimated, but now I'm a force to be reckoned with.


Have you seen the new guy?
I'm moving on with my life, and if people don't like it, that's their problem.


I forgot the password
Sometimes I forget things, but that doesn't mean I can't handle it and move on.


Gotta call the babysitter
I'm a mom first and foremost, and I need to make sure my children are taken care of while I'm busy.


Tweetin' on the elevator
I don't waste any time, even when I'm on the move.


I could take a helicopter
I have the resources and means to move fast and accomplish what I need to do.


I don't even feel the pressure
I'm so used to being busy and taking on challenges that it doesn't even faze me anymore.


I'm gonna be okay
No matter what happens or what people say, I know I'll be alright.


I don't care what the people say
I can't let other people's opinions and expectations hold me back from achieving my goals and living my life the way I want to.


I'm gonna be alright
I'm strong and capable, and I can handle whatever comes my way.


Gonna live fast and I'm gonna live right
I'm going to make the most out of my life and live it on my own terms.


I'm moving fast can you follow my track?
I'm taking the lead and doing things my way, and if you can't keep up, that's your problem.


I'm moving fast and I like it like that
I'm energized and pumped up to keep pushing forward and accomplishing my goals.


I do ten things all at once
I'm a multitasking queen, and I can handle anything that comes my way.


And if you have a problem
If someone has an issue with the way I live my life, that's their problem, not mine.


I don't give a
I don't care about anyone's negativity, drama, or opinions that try to bring me down.


You were so mad at me
People may get mad at me for the decisions I make, but that's their problem.


Who's got custody
There may be legal battles and challenges to face, but I know I can handle them.


Lawyers suck it up
Even the lawyers who are supposed to help me can be tough to deal with, but I persevere.


Didn't have a pre-nup
Some decisions in the past may come back to bite me, but I'll deal with it.


Make a film, write a song
I create my own destiny and pursue my passions no matter what.


Gotta get my stockings on
Even when I'm busy and have a lot to do, I still take time to care for myself and look good.


Meet the press, buy the dress
I deal with the professional and the personal - the important and the trivial - because I am a multi-faceted person.


All of this to impress
I'm not doing this for anyone else; I'm doing it to show myself that I can do it all and succeed.


Ride my horse, break some bones
I'm willing to take risks and face challenges to keep pushing forward.


Take it down a semitone
I know when it's time to slow down and take a breather, but I always come back stronger.


I forgot to say my prayers
I may forget some things on my hectic schedule, but my faith is always with me.


Baby Jesus on the stairs
I take comfort in the fact that there's a higher power watching over me.


Gotta sign a contract
I'm a businesswoman, and I take care of my affairs to protect my interests and make money.


Gotta get my money back
I'm not going to let anyone cheat or take advantage of me - I'll fight to get what I deserve.


All the biters have to go
People who copy or imitate me won't get ahead - I am the original and the best.


Standing in the front row
I'm always at the top, leading the way and doing things my way.


Shots fire, anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
Everything Nicki does is amazing and unbeatable.


You don't hear them bums on nothin', that's fire
Other artists might be trying to copy me, but they're not on my level.


Tell 'em, catch fire
I'm not worried about anyone else because they're not good enough to compete.


In the Bugatti, ten grand, one tire
I'm living my best life and enjoying the finer things in life, without worrying about the cost.


Ayo Madonna, Nicki ah say you original Don Dada
Madonna is the original queen, and nobody can compare to her.


Inna ya Gabbana, Inna all ya Prada
We are both fashion icons, and we always look amazing.


We material girls, ain't nobody hotter
We represent strong, independent women, and nobody can compete with us.


Pops collar
I'm confident and stylish, and nobody can bring me down.


See I really can't relate to your Volvo
I'm living my best life and driving luxury cars, and nobody can bring me down.


And you can't get these shoes at a Aldo
My style is unique and unbeatable, and nobody can imitate me.


When I let a dude go, that's his loss
I'm not wasting time on anyone who can't keep up with me or appreciate me, and they'll regret it later.


I was cuttin' him checks, I was his boss
I'm not just a woman, I'm a boss, and I can handle anything that comes my way.


Yo I don't give a f you, a curse, nor bless you
I don't care about anyone's negativity or positivity - I'll do what I want and succeed anyway.


Never let them stress you.
No matter what challenges come my way, I won't let them bring me down or make me lose my focus.


I ain't a business woman, I'm a business, woman
I'm not just a person with a business - I AM the business, and nobody can compare to me.


And I'm known for giving bitches the business, woman
I'm not afraid to go after anyone who tries to mess with me, and they'll regret it.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, MONEY MACK MUSIC, TEMPS D'AVANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Madonna L. Ciccone, Martin Solveig, Julien Patrice Sami Jabre

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Daniela Schwarz

What a great song,I could listen to it until I die.....
I´m Gonna be okay,
I don´t care what the people say.
I´m gonna be alright,
gonna live fast,
I´m gonna live right.
I´m moving fast and I like it like that.
I do ten things all at once
and if you have a probem I DONT GIVE A F*CK :P



Nash Ladores

Shots fire
Anything you hear Nicki on, that's fire
You don't hear them bums on nothin' that's fire
Tell 'em, "catch buyer"
In the Bugatti: ten grand, one tire
Aye yo, Madonna, (Yes, Nicki) maybe I say you more original don gaga
In that, yeah Gabbana, and the, ah yeah, Prada
We material girls, ain't nobody hotter
Pops collar
See, I really can't relate to your Volvo
And you can't get these shoes at the Aldo
When I let a dude go, that's his loss
I was cutting them checks, I was his boss!
Yo, I don't give a "F" you
Curse nor bless you
Never let 'em stress you
Yo, I ain't a businesswoman
I'm a business, woman!
And I'm known for giving bitches the business, woman



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