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Major Lazer Lyrics

Barbie
A nickname for Nicki Minaj, one of the featured artists on the song

Yeah
A general expression of agreement or enthusiasm

They thought that you was a shy girl
People had the impression that the girl was reserved or introverted

Until I made you my girl
The artist formed a relationship with the girl and brought out her true personality

Girl you pushed me like a big button
The girl had a strong influence on the artist and motivated him in a significant way

'Til I cuffed you like you did somethin'
The singer committed to a serious relationship with the girl, possibly using a metaphor of handcuffs as a sign of commitment

You ain't gotta wait for it
The girl doesn't need to wait for the singer's love or affection

Things are gettin' sticky, girl I think that I'm stuck
The situation in their relationship is becoming complicated or problematic, and the artist feels trapped

I'll admit I'm wrong when I know that you gon' come for me
The artist will acknowledge their mistakes or apologize when they know the girl will confront them

When you gon' come for me, yeah
Asking when the girl will call out the artist's actions or behavior

Never gonna not not hit that, your lovin' is drugs to me
The singer will always want to be with the girl sexually, and her love is addictive like a drug

When you gon' come to me, yeah
Asking when the girl will come to see the artist

And every time you hit my phone, when you say you need company, oh
Whenever the girl contacts the singer and asks for companionship, the singer responds eagerly and lovingly

I'mma run up on you
The singer will come to the girl quickly or suddenly

Girl you used to bein' quiet
The girl was previously introverted or reserved

'Til I brought that loud
The artist made the girl more outgoing or expressive

You say your dollars is a mountain
The girl is wealthy or financially successful

And your mama your accountant
The girl's mother handles her financial affairs

You watch your figures you a big deal
The girl is conscious of her appearance or reputation, and is important or successful

Got your fresh prince and a big whip
The girl has a wealthy or powerful boyfriend or partner, and owns an expensive car

Polo mink coat, that's a big kill
The girl owns an expensive and luxurious fur coat

Put you on a phone like a windshield
The artist introduced the girl to someone or something, possibly referring to a celebrity or a new technology

Major keys, I'm the boss
The singer is in control or has important knowledge or secrets

Don't Griselda go off?
A reference to rapper Griselda Blanco, asking if she was influential or significant

Left from the loft and went to Bergdorf
The singer left a high place or apartment, and went to a luxury department store in New York City

Most of these dudes is really quite soft
Many other men are not as tough or strong as the singer

45 special, this is my cloth
The singer has a preference for .45 caliber firearms and considers it a part of their identity

'Bout to drop a album, this is my fourth
The artist is about to release a fourth album

I don't put sugar in my spaghetti sauce
The artist doesn't sweeten their spaghetti sauce, possibly implying they prefer a savory flavor

Drop a freestyle and get these hoes parched
The singer's spontaneous rapping causes women to become thirsty or excited

Fire burn the obea man church
A phrase used in Jamaican culture as a form of curse, wishing harm on an obeah man (a type of sorcerer or shaman)

Pretty girls, when my girls get right
The artist values beauty and admires how their female friends look

'Cause it's another day, let ya light shine bright
Encouraging people to be positive and optimistic

Ain't none of them in your lane
No one is comparable to the girl or as successful as her

True mi have di game pon lock, dem wah code
A Jamaican phrase meaning that the singer has the game or competition under control, and others want to know how they do it

Just link wit some hot gyal out ah road
The artist will connect or associate with attractive women

True mi have di waist small, pretty, bus whine
The singer has a small waist and performs suggestive dance moves

Rolex nah deh pon uno dutty gyal time?
A Jamaican phrase asking if someone is wearing a Rolex watch, and mocking women who are not as fashionable or wealthy

Yo, I told 'em pull up on me faster than Danica
The singer asked someone to come see them quickly, referencing race car driver Danica Patrick's speed on the track

That's on the low I'm tryna blow him like harmonicas
The artist secretly wants to perform oral sex on someone, using harmonicas as a sexual euphemism

He call me queen, he know 'Nicki' is the moniker
A man refers to the artist as a queen, and recognizes her nickname as Nicki

He want a mix between Hillary and Monica
A man wants the singer to be a combination of political figure Hillary Clinton and former intern Monica Lewinsky

I switch it up, I switch it up
The singer changes their style or behavior

Rip the beat, then I, I stitch it up
The artist performs well in music and can fix any mistakes or flaws

Travel, then I bounce, I ball-Sinead, Sir
A reference to the song "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John, which features backup vocals from Sinead O'Connor and pays tribute to several people in the music industry

Barbie a link up Major Lazer
Nicki Minaj is collaborating with Major Lazer on the song

I'mma run up on you
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