Can Anybody Hear Me
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

I push, p-p-push it, I p-p-push it like I'm in labor
I work hard and persistently like I am in the middle of giving birth.

And he'll t-t-teach me to, teach me love my neighbor
The person I'm with will help me learn to love those around me.

Just w-w-wait up, I'm processin' all the data
Please wait, I am taking the time to analyze all the information and situations around me.

Processin' all the data, p-p-processin' all the haters
I am carefully considering all the hate and criticism that comes my way.

You was writin' disses, I was takin' pictures
While you were composing insults about me, I was busy connecting with my fans and taking photos.

Signin' autographs for all of my bad bitches
I am proud to sign autographs for all of my devoted, strong female fans.

And in the nic of time it just dawned on
Suddenly, I came to a realization at the perfect moment.

I am Nicki Minaj and it's all on me
I am responsible for my own success and destiny as an artist.

But hey, maybe I'll never win
I understand that I may not always come out on top.

Maybe I'm settlin'
Perhaps I am not pushing myself to be the best that I can be.

Can't let the devil in, I'm a comic book heroin
I cannot be tempted by negativity or other negative influences, for I am a strong and powerful figure.

But when the wind blows, I'm so Marilyn
Despite my strength, I can be delicate and vulnerable like Marilyn Monroe in difficult situations.

Write down, take a pictures, bitches e-mail that
Take pictures and send them to me so I can see them and appreciate them.

I came to save a thing called female rap
I came into the music industry to help ensure female rappers are respected and appreciated.

But I hope my ninja powers
I hope my skills and abilities will help me handle challenges and difficulties.

Don't fuck around and offend you cowards
I don't want to accidentally insult or upset the people who are too scared to take risks.

You mad at me 'cus you think I got it easy
You're upset with me because you believe I didn't have to work as hard as you did to get here.

If we was in the second grade then you would tease me
If we were children, you would bully and mistreat me because of your jealousy.

Ya see, you still a lil snotty nose hood rat
You are still a childish, disrespectful individual.

I love Nicki scribbled all over you book bag
Your fondness for me is evident in the way you decorated your book bag with my name and image.

I love you too, I just wish your mother would've hugged you too
I have love for you as well, but I wish you had more support and affection from your own family.

You know Nicki love the kids
I have a great appreciation for my young fans.

Yellow brick road lookin' for the Wiz
I am searching for something important, just like Dorothy was searching for the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz.

But when it rains, it pours for real
When things go wrong, they can go wrong in a major way.

Def Jam said I'm no Lauryn Hill
Def Jam has expressed doubt in my abilities, saying I'm not as good as Lauryn Hill.

Can't rap and sing on the same CD
Combining rapping and singing on one CD is not acceptable to many music listeners.

The public won't get it, they got A.D.D.
The average listener won't have the attention span to appreciate the combination of singing and rapping on one album.

See Nicki, follow the rules
I must conform to certain expectations and norms set by the music industry and society.

Go and say your prayers and get ready for school
I should focus on my spirituality and self-improvement, and be prepared for what comes next in the music industry.

Dear God, I am only what you made me
I recognize that I am only human and am shaped by a greater force at work in the world.

And I appreciate everything that you gave me
I am grateful for the talents and abilities that I have been granted.

But like, I don't wanna do it no more
I no longer wish to pursue this career path.

Sort of lost sight of what I'm doin' it for
I have lost track of why I started in the music industry in the first place.

Thought that I was doin' somethin' good for the game
I believed that I was making positive contributions to the music industry.

Until they all started throwin' dirt on my name
I have faced negativity and criticism from those who were once supportive of me.

Tell Debbie, I really, really tried
Please let Debbie know that I did my best.

That I said I'm sorry, but I had to say goodbye
I apologize for any hurt I may cause, but I must move on and say farewell.

Tell Fendi, I'll never forget him
Please pass on my regards to Fendi, as I will always remember our time together.

And please tell Wayne I'll always be indebted
Please let Lil Wayne know that I owe him a great deal and will always be grateful.

AYYYYYY! Can anybody hear me?
I am calling out for someone to listen to me and hear me out.

AYYYYYY! Can anybody hear me?
My call for help and attention goes unanswered.

AYYYYYY! Can anybody hear me?
I am feeling isolated and unheard by those around me.

AYYYYYY! Can anybody hear me?
I am pleading for someone to hear my cries for help and support.