Roman
Minaj Nicki Lyrics


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I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Yeah, I said it, has-been
Hang it up, flatscreen
Plasma
"Hey Nicki, hey Nicki," asthma
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I got bars, sentencin'
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho, punt
Forced trauma, blunt
You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' Fraggle Rock, beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough

Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon

Rah, I eat your face off
You niggas sweet as pie like this is a bake-off
I love Nicki's curves, swing at the baseball
Err, I'll beat your brakes off
Hi, I'm Tune, salt in the wound
I'm up in this bitch, pardon the goons
Throw dirt on the floor and get caught in the broom
I like a big wet pussy with a fork and a spoon
I got money and the power, a woman in the shower
And she don't want nothing but my Johnson, Howard
Sour Dies in the Swisher Sweet, sweet and sour
You're scared? Go to church, say your prayers, read a Bible
Ah, I don't know what y'all on
Please, I go in like "Goin'"
Drink in my hand with the world in the other
The Uzi go "Brr", stutter
Life is a puzzle, jigsaw
All I do is win, my name should be Victor
Old-ass rappers
I'm still the shit, old-ass Pampers
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Foie gras, I hear you ducks is quackin'
I was just dumpin my ashes, I'ma puff it and pass it
I'm a fuckin' assassin, you should jump in the casket

Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Should've sent a thank-you note, you little ho
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
"Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot"
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I hear the mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a standstill, mannequin
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli, these bitches callin' me Manning, Eli

Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon

Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Little Weezy
What's going on? They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell, I promise
Take your mother's warning, Roman, please




Back to bed, run along, let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys

Overall Meaning

In Nicki Minaj's song "Roman" from her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, the lyrics showcase Nicki's arrogance and wit as she compares herself to various characters and challenges her haters. She starts off by saying "I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin," implying that she's not a princess waiting to be saved, but instead, she's the one taking charge and leading the way. She then talks about how far ahead she is of her competition and how they're lagging behind. She mentions her new car and how even bums are gagging at the sight of it.


Nicki then switches up her flow and starts to feel like a "dungeon dragon," displaying her love for dragons and claiming to be one. She talks about how people go crazy at her shows and how she's not interested in going back to being a "has-been." She then gets more aggressive and tells her haters that she's a bad bitch and will kick them to the curb. She makes fun of their lack of skills and tells them to find a new job. She ends the first verse by saying that she's the one in the front, and they should play the back.


The chorus repeats her saying, "Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon" a few times, emphasizing her love for dragons. In the second verse, Nicki continues to brag about her skills and how she'll eat her haters' faces off. She compares her opponents to pie, which is as sweet as they come, while she's beating their brakes off. She continues to show off her flow, using wordplay and metaphors to express her dominance. She ends the verse by saying that she's a boss, and her motorbike will leave them in the dust.


Overall, "Roman" is a track that showcases Nicki Minaj's confidence and sharp tongue. She uses her wordplay and metaphors to convey her message that she's a boss and not to be messed with.


Line by Line Meaning

I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
I am not just a pretty face, I am a powerful figure in rap.


So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
My skills and achievements surpass those of my competition, who are falling behind.


See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
My success and style make my competition envious and speechless.


I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
I am becoming more ferocious and dominant over my competition.


Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I am roaring like a powerful mystical beast, ready to dominate.


Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
My performances make my female fans go crazy with excitement.


So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Why would I bother trying to work with a washed-up artist?


Yeah, I said it, has-been
I am calling out former artists who are past their prime.


Hang it up, flatscreen
It's time for these washed-up artists to retire.


"Hey Nicki, hey Nicki," asthma
My success has left my competition breathless and unable to keep up.


I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I have the talent and skills to dominate without the need for enhancements or gimmicks.


I got bars, sentencin'
My lyrics are powerful, like a judge handing down a sentence in court.


I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
I am confident and powerful, and I won't back down from anyone.


And I'll kick that ho, punt
I am ready to attack and defeat my competition, like a football player punting the ball away.


Forced trauma, blunt
I am so powerful that just hearing my lyrics can cause emotional pain to others.


You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
I am in charge and ahead of my competition, and they should know their place.


You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
My competition can't keep up and will soon be out of a job if they continue to fall behind.


Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
I am the dominant force in rap and no one can compete with me.


You lil' Fraggle Rock, beat you with a pad-a-lock
My competition is weak and helpless, like a character from a children's show, and I can easily defeat them.


I am a movie, camera block
My life and success are so amazing that they could be a movie.


You outta work, I know it's tough
I understand that my competition is struggling and can't keep up with me.


But enough is enough
It's time for my competition to step aside and let me shine.


Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I am still roaring like a powerful mystical beast, ready to dominate.


I eat your face off
I am so powerful and intense that I could even defeat someone in a physical fight.


You niggas sweet as pie like this is a bake-off
My competition is weak and harmless, like a dessert competition.


Err, I'll beat your brakes off
I am tough and fierce, and can easily defeat my competition.


Hi, I'm Tune, salt in the wound
I am confident and powerful, and ready to strike my competition when they're already hurting.


I'm up in this bitch, pardon the goons
I am in charge and have the power to bring along my tough and intimidating crew.


Throw dirt on the floor and get caught in the broom
My competition is so weak and messy that they can't even avoid getting caught and swept away.


I like a big wet pussy with a fork and a spoon
I am sexually confident and bold, and enjoy intense experiences.


I got money and the power, a woman in the shower
I am successful and powerful, and have the ability to attract women effortlessly.


And she don't want nothing but my Johnson, Howard
The women who are attracted to me are only interested in me for my fame and success.


Sour Dies in the Swisher Sweet, sweet and sour
I am living a life of excess and indulgence, and enjoying the pleasures of smoking and drinking.


You're scared? Go to church, say your prayers, read a Bible
My competition is weak and afraid, and should turn to religion for help.


Ah, I don't know what y'all on
I can't relate to my competition, who are weak and lame.


Please, I go in like "Goin'"
I am confident and intense, and ready to dominate my competition.


Drink in my hand with the world in the other
I am enjoying my success and power, and living life to the fullest.


The Uzi go "Brr", stutter
I am so powerful that my presence alone could put others in a state of fear and uncertainty.


Life is a puzzle, jigsaw
Life is challenging and requires effort and skill to navigate.


All I do is win, my name should be Victor
I am a constant winner and dominant force, and my name should reflect that.


Old-ass rappers
My competition is outdated and irrelevant.


I'm still the shit, old-ass Pampers
Despite being around for a while, I am still relevant and powerful, while my competition is like old, useless diapers.


Foie gras, I hear you ducks is quackin'
I am living a life of luxury and indulgence, while my competition is weak and powerless.


I was just dumpin my ashes, I'ma puff it and pass it
I am carefree and living life to the fullest, enjoying extravagance and pleasures without worry.


I'm a fuckin' assassin, you should jump in the casket
I am able to easily defeat my competition, who don't stand a chance against my power.


Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
I am frustrated and disappointed that my competition is ungrateful for the boost in their career that I provided.


Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
My competition is irrelevant, and it's not my fault that they were unable to keep up with me.


Should've sent a thank-you note, you little ho
My competition should be grateful for my help and support, but instead are weak and ungrateful.


Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
My competition is finished and I am ready to wrap up their career.


"Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot"
My competition is envious and resentful of my success and power.


Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
I can't believe my competition is really trying to compete with me, a dominant force in rap.


Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
My competition is useless and irrelevant, and should step aside if they can't keep up with me.


Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I have the power and influence to defeat my competition, and even have people who could physically harm them if needed.


I hear the mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
My competition is weak and frightened, and I can hear the fear and uncertainty in their voices.


I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
My competition is living in fear and doubt, and can't keep up with me.


Overseas, church, Vatican
My power and influence extend far beyond rap, and even reach religious institutions and significant locations.


You at a standstill, mannequin
My competition is stagnant and powerless, like a lifeless mannequin.


You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
My competition is underestimating me and won't be prepared for what's coming.


I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
I am in charge and dominant, and will easily overwrite my competition.


And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
I arrive with power and intensity, ready to dominate and leave my competition in the dust.


Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
My crew and fans are energized and ready to dominate, with their teeth showing in excitement.


I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
My competition is weak and outdated, wearing old and faded clothing brands.


Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
My competition is weak and irrelevant, wearing damaged and worn out clothing.


I call the play, now do you see why?
I am in charge and powerful, and my competition can't even come close to keeping up.


These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
My competition is weak and irrelevant, and can't compete with a dominant figure like Eli Manning.


Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
I am speaking to my alter ego, Roman, and trying to bring myself back to reality.


You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
My alter ego has taken over and made me act in an uncontrollable way.


You and this boy Little Weezy
My alter ego and Lil Wayne are both dominant and powerful figures in rap.


What's going on? They'll lock you away
My alter ego has caused me to act dangerously and may lead to me being institutionalized or locked up.


They'll put you in a jail cell, I promise
My alter ego has taken over and caused me to act in a way that could lead to legal trouble and imprisonment.


Take your mother's warning, Roman, please
My conscience is reminding me to listen to my mother's warnings about controlling my alter ego.


Back to bed, run along, let's go, come on
It's time to put my alter ego to rest and return to reality.


Wash your mouth out with soap, boys
I am reprimanding myself and my alter ego for speaking out of turn or acting inappropriately.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Trevor Smith, James Jackson, Bryan Higgins, Kasseem Dean, Onika Tanya Maraj, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad, John William Davis, Dwayne Carter, Malik Isaac Taylor, Marshal B. III Mathers

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@TheAlfredPlatform

This new generation will never understand what it was like when Nicki first hit the scene! From her look to her sound, we had never experienced anything like it before!!

@BillyJohnson13

YESSS!!! It was literally fresh breathe air , it was so beautiful to see what a time to be alive

@mariananyunja7296

Facts you had to be there.

@Happy55982

Come on BARBZ keep playing keep repeating we need show her how much we need the video show Em how much we need him on the video ๐Ÿ“น ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘พ๐Ÿ‘ฝโ˜ ๏ธ

@sheldonframe6069

Fr yow

@eyeamjulian

it was amazing you really did have to be there

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@Luna-bn7ls

They're both fast, CLEAN and CLEAR. no mumbling. You can understand the words while they have a clean rhythm and FLOW. King and Queen

@gabby71451

mother and father ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

@brejarrells2266

Please give us a Roman track mother

@femmie1816

I a!

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