Dang A Lang
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Excuse me, can I see your danglin', brother?
I mean, you know, juggle your balls like the Ringling Brothers
I'm the Harajuku Barbie, I ain't trippin' on your change
I mean, look, I got the sports package on my Range
I just did, did the pink for the pink effect
D-D-D-Diamonds on my neck for the link effect
And I was wonderin' if I could lip-sync on that
You know my name ring, ring Tinkerbells
W-W-W-Watch (check)
Chain (check)
They be on the rain (check)
I be on the move, they be reachin' but they can't catch
I'm with the baddest bitch on the island stylin'
Black Miley Cyrus, sayin' hi to pirates
I be singin' them ballads when he tossin' my salad
When I pet my parrot, all you see is colorful carrots
I be singin' them ballads when he tossin' my salad
When I pet my parrot, all you see is colorful carrots

I got a watch (I got a watch), I got a chain (I got a chain)
I got a whole bunch of money in the bank
I just want him for his dang a lang
I just want him for his dang a lang
I got a car (got a car), big house (big house)
And when I'm done then I kick his ass out





I just want him for his dang a lang
I just want him for his dang a lang

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Nicki Minaj's song "Dang A Lang" is a playful expression of female sexuality and desire. The phrase "dang a lang" is slang for a man's genitals and the lyrics suggest that the female protagonist is only interested in a man for his sexual prowess. The verses further emphasize this idea as Nicki Minaj raps about her various material possessions like her diamond-studded necklace, sports car, and big house before transitioning into more sexually explicit language. She uses playful wordplay to describe various sexual acts, like "tossin' my salad" and "juggle your balls," and contrasts it with imagery of her pet parrot and colorful carrots.


While the lyrics of "Dang A Lang" are certainly raunchy, they can also be interpreted as a form of empowerment for women. By openly expressing her sexual desire and implying that she is only interested in a man's sexual abilities, Nicki Minaj challenges traditional gender roles and expectations around female sexuality. She also asserts her own agency and control over her body and desires. This is particularly significant given the hyper-sexualized and misogynistic nature of much of the hip hop and rap music industries, where female artists are often reduced to mere sex objects.


Overall, "Dang A Lang" is a playful and provocative song that challenges gender norms and celebrates female sexuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Excuse me, can I see your danglin', brother?
May I please have a look at your genitals, sir?


I mean, you know, juggle your balls like the Ringling Brothers
I want to play with your testicles, like a circus clown would with juggling balls.


I'm the Harajuku Barbie, I ain't trippin' on your change
I am the Harajuku Barbie, I don't care about your money.


I mean, look, I got the sports package on my Range
I am wealthy enough to afford the sports package upgrade for my Range Rover.


I just did, did the pink for the pink effect
I just got my hair dyed pink for added effect.


D-D-D-Diamonds on my neck for the link effect
I have diamond necklaces that look good with my pink hair.


And I was wonderin' if I could lip-sync on that
May I perform a lip-sync routine on you?


You know my name ring, ring Tinkerbells
People know me and my name rings like the sound of bells from Tinkerbell's fairyland.


W-W-W-Watch (check)
I have a watch and I am checking it.


Chain (check)
I am wearing a chain necklace and checking it.


They be on the rain (check)
They are trying to catch up with me but can't, check.


I be on the move, they be reachin' but they can't catch
I am always in motion and people are trying to catch up with me but they can't.


I'm with the baddest bitch on the island stylin'
I am with the most attractive woman on this island, both of us looking good.


Black Miley Cyrus, sayin' hi to pirates
I look like a black version of Miley Cyrus and I greet pirates.


I be singin' them ballads when he tossin' my salad
I sing songs while he is performing oral sex on me.


When I pet my parrot, all you see is colorful carrots
My parrot is so vibrant that it looks like it's made of carrots.


I got a watch (I got a watch), I got a chain (I got a chain)
I own a watch and a chain.


I got a whole bunch of money in the bank
I am rich and have lots of money in the bank.


I just want him for his dang a lang
I am only interested in his genitals.


I got a car (got a car), big house (big house)
I own a car and a big house.


And when I'm done then I kick his ass out
After I am done having sex with him, I kick him out of my house.




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Franks, Reginald Saunders, Katrina Taylor, Onika Tanya Maraj, Tony Scales

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@jerrybee566

They should re-release this song. Such a vibe. Massively underrated!

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2020 and I'm still here listening

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Same

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