Go Hard
Minaj Nicki Lyrics


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(Pay attention)
Yo, SB (Holiday Season, nigga)
Ha (go hard)
I think it's my time, you know why? (Go hard)
My tears have dried
And I know that no weapon formed against me will prosper (go hard)
(We make it look easy)
And I truly believe that my haters are my motivators (oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Young Money (Holiday Season)

If you could, you would get rid of me
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I'm still (hard), the one to beat (go hard)
Ain't in a rush for mainstream, I am the street (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Go hard

Gotta go, lemme get the car key
You don't want it with the Harajuku Barbie
Keep a marquee, everything sparkly (man down)
Hit him on the walkie-talkie
Hit 'em, hit em, knock-knock, tell 'em let me in
My name ring bells, bitch, buzz me in (bzz)
And I only stop for pedestrians (oh)
Or a real, real bad lesbian
Hit 'em with the MAC, hit 'em with the TEC-9
Hit 'em with the Ruger, by the intersect sign
Hit 'em with a Tommy, so my niggas call me Pammy
And I always keep the jammy
In a truck or in a Lamby
Put my whole borough on my back and I'm gooder (gooder)
I don't wanna hear what you woulda, what you coulda
I represent all the girls that stood up (uh)
Used to drink water with a little bit of sugar (oh)
Now I'm in the gym with my squats and my sit-ups (one, two)
Doing the scissor-leg, on the mat, with my foot up
Young black pin-up, all of my bitches did up
Now I'm tellin' LA Reid to step his bid up
And I'm tellin' President Carter he picked a winner
Bitches like Nelly and Kelly got a dilemma (uh)
These birds all fly south in the winter (uh)
Fuck I look like? Chompin' on a chicken dinner?
You can hate me, but why knock my hustle?
I'ma be the queen, no matter how they shuffle
Skirts with the ruffle (yeah)
Louis on the duffle (yeah)
I'm a bad bitch, no muzzle
Ooh, ooh, ooh (hahahahahaha)
What you wanna do, do, do? (No muzzle, kyuh)
Bitches is softer than Al Dente
Cut from a different kente
Tell 'em I'm the ninja, Weezy is my Sensei
So I call him Splinter (Splinter)
Faster than a sprinter (sprinter)
Gimme my chopsticks, I'll have these rap bitches for dinner (dinner)
This is for my gentlemen in button-ups, and khakis
This is for my nigga, Seven Up, in Catsaki
This is for my niggas wheelie-in' them Kawasakis
Shout out to the Vackee's, saltfish ackees (ackees)
Kisses to my fans unless I'm feelin' kinda cocky (cocky)
Winter Wonderland is on my hand, it's kind of rocky (rocky)
I am Nicki (Nicki)
Minaj or Lewinski (Lewinski)
Pump's on the clutch, right hand, on the 6-speed (6-speed)
Write my own raps, I gotta go, I gotta get me (gotta get me)
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (yeah)
Oh

If you could, you would get rid of me
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I will (hard), I gots to win (go hard)
I'm still lookin' around for my competition (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end
I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh) (Holiday Season)
Go hard

From slap-and-cry you start to die
So I must go harder
Gotta make these bitches know me
Just like Bobby know water
Better yet, like Bubba know shrimp
But he don't say shit when the gun on his lip
And I don't say shit, put the gun on my hip
So I don't say shit but the gun on my hip
If you don't wanna drown, don't come on my ship
Check out how them bitches just run on my dick
And me, I'm nasty as a son of a bitch
I still got that bitch cum on my lips
If you ain't got money, don't come on my strip
And if you got money, don't come on my strip
I wear that metal, no Olympic
But I can still make you tumble and flip
You fuckin' with me if you fuckin' with Nic'
They ain't fuckin' with me, they ain't fuckin' with Nic'
Your girlfriend her decision is split
'Cause she wanna fuck me and she wanna fuck Nic'
They wonder if he be fuckin' Nic', as long as she be fuckin' rich
That's why I keep my luggage 'cause I swear y'all's a fuckin' trip
Young Money dungeon, bitch, my swagger just punched ya bitch
And I shoot like I'm from overseas, so call my gun "Gunović"
Weezy F Baby and the 'F' is for a bunch of shit
Red drank, blue pill, white dust, yes, I love my country, bitch

Hahaha
Yeah
Guitar

(Holiday Season)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh

Wish you could get rid of Young Money
Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
But I won't let you get to me (to me)
You should already figure I'ma go hard
If you was as real as me
You would never let another girl sit in your throne
I done put the chokehold
Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
I am (hard), I will (hard), I gots to win (go hard)
I'm still lookin' around for my competition (go hard)
I am gettin' it in until the end




I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Go hard

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Nicki Minaj's song "Go Hard" express her belief that her time has come, thanks in part to the challenges she has faced and overcome in her life. She confidently declares that no weapon formed against her will prosper and that her haters are actually her motivators. The song is an anthem about going hard and pursuing one's dreams and passions with determination and resilience. Minaj describes herself as still being the one to beat and representing all the girls who have stood up for themselves. She encourages listeners not to let anyone sit on their throne and to put in the work to achieve their goals.


The song's chorus repeats the message that Minaj won't let her haters get to her and that she's going to go hard and keep pushing until she achieves her goals. She compares herself to other successful artists like Nelly and Kelly, asserting that she's a winner and that her haters have a dilemma. The verses are full of clever wordplay, intricate rhymes, and pop culture references that showcase Minaj's skills as a rapper.


Overall, "Go Hard" is a powerful and motivational song that encourages listeners to be bold, confident, and relentless in their pursuit of success.


Line by Line Meaning

Pay attention (yo)
Listen up and focus


Sb (Holiday Season, nigga)
Shoutout to Holiday Season


I think it's my time
I believe it's my moment to shine


You know why? My tears have dried
Because I've overcome my struggles and hardships


And I know that no weapon formed against me will prosper
I am confident that I can overcome any obstacles or negativity


(We make it look easy)
We make success appear effortless


And I truly believe that my haters are my motivators
I genuinely believe that the criticism and hate I receive only pushes me to work harder and achieve more


Young Money (Holiday Season)
Acknowledging the Young Money crew and giving another shoutout to Holiday Season


If you could you would get rid of me
If you had the chance, you would try to eliminate me


Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
What will you do when a woman like me strives to succeed and give her best?


But I won't let you get to me (to me)
I won't allow your negativity to affect me


You should already figure I'ma go hard
You should already know that I will give my all and work relentlessly


If you was as real as me
If you were as genuine and authentic as I am


You would never let another girl sit in your throne
You wouldn't allow another woman to take your place or be superior to you


I done put the chokehold
I have asserted my dominance and control


Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone"
Now they're begging me to stop and leave them alone


I am, I'm still the one to beat (go hard)
I remain the top performer that everyone wants to surpass


Ain't in a rush from these streets, I am the streets (go hard)
I am deeply connected and respected in the streets, and I'm not in a hurry to leave


I am gettin' it in until the end
I am fully committed and dedicated until the very end


I gotta go (go), go (go), go, go hard
I have a strong urge and determination to give my best and work tirelessly


Gotta go, let me get the car key
I must leave, please give me the car key


You don't want it with the Harajuku Barbie
You don't want to compete with me, the powerful and charismatic Harajuku Barbie


Keep a marquee, everything sparkly (man-man down)
I always have flashy and glamorous items, making everything shine (man down refers to my exceptional style)


Hit 'em on a walkie-talkie
Contact them using a walkie-talkie (symbolizes communication and control)


Hit 'em, hit 'em knock-knock, tell them let me in
Knock on their door, insistently asking them to allow my presence


My name ring bells bitch buzz me in
My name is recognized and respected, so grant me access


And I only stop for pedestrians, or a real, real bad lesbian
I only pause or pay attention to those who deserve it, including attractive and fierce lesbians


Hit 'em wit the MAC, hit 'em wit the TEC-9
Attack them with a MAC-10 or a TEC-9 gun


Hit 'em wit the Ruger by the intersex sign
Shoot them with a Ruger gun representing my prowess and dominance


Hit 'em wit the Tommy so my niggas call me Pammy
Shoot them with a Tommy gun, which reminds my friends of my aggression and fearlessness (Pammy refers to Pamela Anderson)


And I always the jammy in the trunk or in the Lamby
I always keep a firearm hidden either in the car trunk or a luxurious Lamborghini car


Put my whole borough on my back and I'm good-a (good-a)
I proudly represent and carry the weight of my entire neighborhood, and I'm doing well


I don't wanna hear what you would, what you coulda
I have no interest in hearing your excuses or what you could have done


I represent all the girls that stood up (uh)
I am a role model for all the women who have stood up for themselves and their dreams


Used to drink water with a little bit of sugar (oh)
I come from humble beginnings, when I could only afford water with a hint of sweetness


Now I'm in the gym with my squats and my sit-ups
Nowadays, I work hard in the gym, doing exercises like squats and sit-ups


Doin' the scissor-leg on the mat with my foot up (one-two)
Performing a scissor-leg move on the exercise mat with my foot raised


Young black pin-up, all of my bitches did up
As a young, attractive Black woman, I take care of myself and make sure all my female friends look amazing


Now I'm tellin' LA Reid to step his bid up
I'm demanding LA Reid to improve his efforts and offer me better opportunities


And I'm tellin' President Carter he picked a winner
I'm letting President Carter (Jay-Z) know that he made a wise decision in supporting me


Bitches like Nelly and Kelly got a dilemma
Other women, like Nelly and Kelly Rowland, face a difficult situation in competing with me


These birds all fly south in the winter
These lesser women disappear or become insignificant when faced with challenges or cold times


Fuck I look like chompin' on a chicken dinner?
Why would I lower myself to eat a humble meal like chicken dinner?


Your can hate me, but why knock my hustle?
You can dislike me, but there's no need to criticize my hard work and dedication


I'ma be a queen no matter how they shuffle
I will always be a queen, regardless of how others try to undermine me


Skirts with the ruffle (yeah), Louis on the duffel (yeah)
Wearing stylish skirts with ruffles, carrying Louis Vuitton bags full of money


I'm a bad bitch no muzzle (no muzzle)
I'm a confident, assertive woman who speaks her mind without any restrictions


(Ooh, ooh, ooh, what you wanna do, do, do?) No muzzle
No need to silence me, I'll continue doing what I want without restraint


Bitches is softer than Al Dente, cut from a different Kente
These women are weak and easily moldable, while I am strong and unique like Kente cloth


Tell 'em I'm the ninja, Weezy is my sensei
Let them know I'm like a skilled ninja, with Lil Wayne as my mentor


So I call him Splinter S(lpinter), faster than a sprinter (sprinter)
I call him Splinter (a wise rat from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), as we are quick and agile


Gimme my chopsticks I'll have the rap bitches for dinner (dinner)
Give me my chopsticks, and I'll easily defeat other female rappers


This is for my gentlemen in button-ups and khakis
This part is dedicated to the well-dressed and sophisticated gentlemen


This is for my nigga, Seven Up, in Castaki
This is for my friend Seven Up (possibly another rapper), representing Castaki (a location or group)


This is for my niggas wheelie-ing them Kawasakis
This is for my guys doing wheelies on their Kawasaki motorcycles


Shout out to the Vackee's, saltfish, ackees (ackees)
Sending greetings to the Vackee's (possibly a group of people) and mentioning saltfish and ackees (Jamaican food)


Kisses to my fans, unless I'm feeling kinda cocky (cocky)
Sending love to my fans, unless I'm feeling confident and boastful


Winter wonderland is on my hand, it's kinda rocky (rocky)
I have expensive and flashy jewelry on my hand, which resembles a winter wonderland but also has a dangerous edge


I am Nicki (Nicki), Minaj or Lewinski (Lewinski)
I am known as Nicki, either Minaj or Lewinski (referencing Monica Lewinsky)


Pumps on the clutch, right hand on the 6-speed
Driving with pumps on the clutch and my right hand on the 6-speed gearshift


Write my own raps I gotta go, I gotta get me (gotta get me) (ohh, yeah, oh)
I write my own lyrics and it's time for me to leave and focus on myself and my success


If you could you would get rid of me
If you had the power, you would try to eliminate me


Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard?
What will you do when a woman like me strives to succeed and give her best?


But I won't let you get to me (to me)
I won't allow your negativity to affect me


You should already figure I'ma go hard
You should already know that I will give my all and work relentlessly


If you was as real as me
If you were as genuine and authentic as I am


You would never let another girl sit in your throne
You wouldn't allow another woman to take your place or be superior to you


I done put the chokehold
I have asserted my dominance and control


Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone"
Now they're begging me to stop and leave them alone


I am, I will, I gots to win (go hard)
I am determined to win and succeed


I'm still looking around for my competition (go hard)
I'm still searching for someone who can truly challenge and compete with me


I am gettin' it in until the end
I am fully committed and dedicated until the very end


I gotta go (go), go (go), go, go hard (Holiday Season)
I have a strong urge and determination to give my best and work tirelessly (Holiday Season shoutout)




Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jermaine Jackson, Andrew Harr, Faheem Najm, Onika Tanya Maraj, Dwayne Carter

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Comments from YouTube:

@i_vanta

You can tell Nicki put this together for her OG fans!

@amazingsmile6976

Most definitely. She's definitely not for this new rap shit! She'll never miss πŸŒΊπŸ›Έ

@prettyhurst1967

Yess and I love the flash backs I’m getting listening to it all she will always REMAIN THE QUEEN OF RAP hand and feet down

@Intangible_ange

I swear I was just listening to this today πŸ˜‚

@felosopha445

Facts.

@Modleyjjm

This whole album that I've heard sound like it came out in the early-mid 2000s which is a great thing

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@30quani62

The real ones kno that this is old but fire

@eddie1808n

Right. Like I swear this old like a decade 🀣

@sheridianreed6539

I was just bout to say that all this old

@misstiquelove

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