Dance
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Ass ass ass ass ass
The song is about praising the curves of a woman's body, specifically the buttocks. This line is repeated to emphasize the focus on this body part.

Stop! Now make that motherfucker hammer time like'
This line references MC Hammer's song 'U Can't Touch This' and encourages the listeners to mimic the iconic dance moves.

Wobble-dy wobble-dy wa wobble wobble
This line is a fun way of describing the movement of the buttocks while dancing.

I'm st-stacking my paper my wallet look like a Bible
Nicki boasts about her wealth and how much money she is making, by stacking it equivalent to the Bible.

I got girlies half naked that shit look like the grotto
Nicki describes her posse, who are also showing off their curves, in a way that compares them to a cave or poolside grotto.

How your waist anorexic and then your ass is colossal
This line is a compliment to women who have a slender waist but a large, round buttocks.

Drop that ass make it boomerang
Nicki requests that the listeners move their buttocks in such a way that it looks like they're throwing it and then making it return.

Take my belt off, bitch I'm Pootie Tang
Nicki references the movie Pootie Tang to make herself sound like an authoritative figure who can discipline women, in a playful way.

Tippy tow tippy tay you gonna get a tip today
This line is a playful suggestion that Nicki is going to reward the listeners for dancing well.

Fuck that you gonna get some dick today
Nicki is being explicit in sexual desire by stating that she would like to have sex with the listeners.

I walk in with my crew and I'm breaking they necks
Nicki describes the attention she gets when walking into a room with her posse. People will turn their heads to look and admire.

I'm looking all good I'm making her wet
Nicki is saying that she looks good enough to turn women on and make them sexually aroused.

They pay me respect they pay me in checks
Nicki has become successful enough to earn money just for her presence and name as she raps. This is recognition for the value she brings.

And if she look good she pay me in sex
Nicki is again using sex as a way of showing power and dominance. She states that if a woman is attractive enough, she may reward her with sex.

Bounce that ass (ass) it's the roundest
This line encourages the listeners to continue showing off their buttocks, with the added recognition that it is the curviest and roundest.

You the best you deserve a crown bitch
Nicki is giving more praise to the listeners, stating that they are the best and they deserve to be rewarded with symbolic crowns.

Woah, white girls, black girls, tall girls, fat girls
Nicki is being inclusive by mentioning a variety of physical attributes. This suggests that no matter the race, height or size of the listener, they can dance and enjoy their own curves.

Shake that ass girl, shake that ass girl, shake that ass girl, shake that ass girl
Again, Nicki encourages the listeners to embrace and show off their body, especially their buttocks, in a way that is fun and playful.

Short girls, small girls, skinny girls, all girls
Nicki continues on with inclusive language by embracing women who might think they aren't the typical person to be praised for their curvy figure.

Go dumb, go stupid, go stupid, go stupid
This line basically tells the listeners to let loose, don't worry about how they come across while dancing, and just have fun dancing with abandon.