Right Thru Me
Minaj Nicki Lyrics

You see right through me
You understand me completely, without me having to say a word.

How do you do that shit?
How are you able to see things about me that others can't, without me telling you?

You let me win, you let me ride
You allow me to succeed and move forward, without trying to hold me back.

You let me rock, you let me slide
You give me the freedom to express myself and do things my own way, without judgement or criticism.

And when they lookin', you let me hide
You protect me from others who may judge or criticize me, allowing me to feel safe and secure.

Defend my honor, protect my pride
You stand up for me and make sure I am respected and valued, even when others may try to tear me down.

The good advice, I always hated
I used to reject helpful suggestions and criticisms, but now I see that they have made me a better person.

But lookin' back, it made me greater
Although I didn't like it at the time, the advice and critiques I received ultimately helped me to become a better version of myself.

You always told me forget the haters
You encourage me to ignore the people who try to bring me down and focus on my own success.

Just get my money, just get my weight up
You remind me to stay focused on my goals and prioritize my own success and financial stability.

Know when I'm lyin', know when I'm cryin'
You can tell when I am hiding my true feelings, even when I am trying to hide them.

It's like you got it down to a science
You are so good at understanding me that it seems like a science to you.

Why am I tryin'? Know you ain't buyin'
I don't need to pretend or hide anything from you, because you already know the truth about me.

I tried to fight it back with defiance
I attempted to resist your understanding of me by being stubborn and defiant, but it didn't work.

You make me laugh, you make me hoarse
You bring me joy and can make me laugh so hard that I lose my voice.

From yellin' at you and gettin' at you
Sometimes I get angry and frustrated with you, but you always remain understanding and patient.

Pickin' up dishes, throwin' 'em at you
At times, I lose control and act out in anger, but you don't take it personally and remain calm and understanding.

Why are you speakin' when no one asked you?
Sometimes I get annoyed when you speak up or give advice, even when I didn't ask for it, but I know it's because you care about me.

What are we doin'? Could you see through me?
I question what we are doing together, and wonder if you can see through me and my flaws.

'Cause you say, "Nicki," and I say, "Who, me?"
Sometimes I act surprised when you call my name, even though I know you're talking to me.

And you say, "No, you," and I say, "Screw you"
Sometimes when you try to make me see things about myself that I don't want to acknowledge, I get defensive and rude.

Then you start dressin' and you start leavin'
Sometimes I fear losing you, and become upset when you start to leave or pull away.

And I start cryin' and I start screamin'
I become emotional and upset when I fear losing you, sometimes to the point of crying and screaming.

The heavy breathin', but what's the reason?
Sometimes our arguments or fights become so intense that we are left gasping for breath.

Always get the reaction you wanted
Even when I try to resist or hide my true feelings, you can always get the reaction or response you were looking for.

I'm actually frontin', I'm askin' you somethin', yo
Sometimes I pretend like I don't care, or act like I'm asking a question when I already know the answer, because I don't want to acknowledge my true feelings.

Answer this question, class is in session
You challenge me to be honest with myself and answer tough questions about how I feel and what I want in life.

Tired of lettin' passive-aggression
I am tired of being passive-aggressive and avoiding confrontation, and want to be honest and direct about my feelings.

Control my mind, capture my soul
You have a strong hold on my thoughts and emotions, and I sometimes struggle to break free from your influence.

Okay, you're right, just let it go
I sometimes have to admit that you are right, and let go of my anger or stubbornness.

Okay, you got it, it's in the can
I accept what you are saying, and understand that it is final and not up for discussion.

Before I played it, you knew my hand
Before I even acted a certain way or made a decision, you already knew what I was going to do or say.

You could turn a free throw to a goal
You have the power to turn something that seemed impossible into a success, just by providing support and guidance.

Nigga got the peephole to my soul
You have such a deep understanding of my thoughts and emotions, that it's like you can see directly into my soul.

Stop (ooh)
I want the arguing and fighting to stop.

Won't you just stop lookin' through me? 'Cause I can't take it
I feel vulnerable and exposed when you see through me so easily, and sometimes it's too much to handle.

No, I can't take it
I am overwhelmed by your deep understanding of me and my emotions.

You see right through me (baby)
You have the ability to understand me on a level that no one else can.

You see right through me (how do you do that shit, baby?)
I am amazed and curious about how you are able to understand me so well, without me saying a word.