Dilly Dally
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Nicki Minaj, Dirty Money, I don't think y'all understand what I'm about to do, I'm about to massacre these bitches, man
[Verse:]
I used to dilly dally, now I dilly to Cali
Used to push a pink dinali, now it's Chevi impalis
I used to be broker than them niggas in alleys, now I get my work it out like biggidy bally
I used to go hard, used cop the brim
Now I take it real easy, the hood believe me
I don't mean cover girl when I say "easy breezy"
Jimeny cricket, let the master in, when it come to bad bitches I'm the last of kin
I'm bringin' S-E-X-Y-B-A-C-K, if Nicki ain't the best suck a D-I-C-K
I'm young Nicolas, my style ridiculous
I herd your money funny, well mommy I'm ticklish
I gotta laugh, I gotta laugh at it
I always got crack, I guess I'm a crack addict
[Talking:]
I don't know man, I think these bitches is real scared right now, like damn I got these bitches shaking in they boots man,
Dirty money, ayo Pri, bring the next verse in my nigga
[Verse:]
I used to make a dollar stretch like a pilati, now I gotta play the potty and it's up in ginadi
Gotta push the masserati, candy paint on the body
Making money off the hobby, taking flicks in the lobby
I'm in the future, I'm ahead of my time
And you can't duplicate me I'm like one of a kind
They think I'm making fun of them when I be like nahh nahh nah nah
That's the track lil' mama look nahh nahh nah nah
Do what I do it, like I do it for the TV
Bitches must be blind 'cause these bitches can't see me
Do it all for GP, tell 'em to suck a peepee
Monday LA Tuesday I'm in DC
Get a ticket or you only get a snippet
If you write your lyrics lil' mama I can dig it
I show you how I do it
What I do is really magic
Abracadab tricks are for kids, silly rabbit
In "Dilly Dally," Nicki Minaj boasts about her meteoric rise from poverty to luxury. She highlights how she has progressed from "dilly-dallying" to "dilly-ing to Cali," which acts as a metaphor for how she used to waste time but now has more urgent pursuits. Nicki's ascent from poverty is also emphasized when she says that she used to be "broker than them niggas in alleys," but now she is wealthy enough to thrust her pink Dinali aside for a Chevy Impala. Nicki shows how her growth has changed her approach to life, previously "going hard" with the "dolla car," clothes, and accessories, but now she is taking it "real easy." Although she has attained immense wealth, Nicki states that she is not like CoverGirl's "Easy, Breezy, Beautiful" advertising campaign's image, but in fact, things are effortless for her. Nicki also reminds her fans that she is bringing "SEXY BACK" (a nod to Justin Timberlake) and is one of the best in the industry. Nicki may be young, but her style is "ridiculous," and she never seems to run out of money referred to as "always got crack," sarcastically claiming that she's a "crackhead."
The second verse of "Dilly Dally" sees Nicki continuing to celebrate her riches, saying that she no longer needs to stretch a dollar but can afford to invest in luxurious cars like the Maserati with candy paint on the bodywork. Nicki acknowledges that she's found a niche in the industry, and she's making money off her talents as a hobby. Reflecting on her stunning success, Nicki boasts about being ahead of her time, no one can copy what she does since she's a one-of-a-kind product. Using a catchy hook, Nicki mocks other artists' lyrics, implying that they can't keep up with her level of talent. Nicki has a busy schedule, traveling from "Monday LA Tuesday I'm in DC," emphasis on the fact that national shows are within her reach. Nicki tells her fellow artists to "suck a peepee" when they criticize her, and she'll reveal her magic if anyone's curious about how she made her riches, with her other line being "Abracadab tricks are for kids, silly rabbit."
Line by Line Meaning
I used to dilly dally, now I dilly to Cali
I used to waste time, now I use my time wisely to travel to California
Used to push a pink dinali, now it's Chevi impalis
I used to drive a pink Denali car, but now I drive a Chevrolet Impala
I used to be broker than them niggas in alleys, now I get my work it out like biggidy bally
I used to be broke like the people in alleys, but now I work hard to make money
I used to go hard, used cop the brim
I used to work hard and buy expensive hats
Used to take the dolla car, used to shop at Vim
I used to take the dollar car and shop at a cheap store called Vim
Now I take it real easy, the hood believe me
Now I take things easy and people in my community believe me
I don't mean cover girl when I say "easy breezy"
When I say "easy breezy," I am not talking about the makeup company CoverGirl
Jimeny cricket, let the master in, when it come to bad bitches I'm the last of kin
Let me in, I am the master when it comes to attractive women
I'm bringin' S-E-X-Y-B-A-C-K, if Nicki ain't the best suck a D-I-C-K
I am bringing sexy back, and if you don't agree that I am the best, then you can suck a penis
I'm young Nicolas, my style ridiculous
My name is Nicki, and my style is unique and amazing
I herd your money funny, well mommy I'm ticklish
I heard your money is fake, but it doesn't bother me
I gotta laugh, I gotta laugh at it
I find it funny and amusing
I always got crack, I guess I'm a crack addict
I always have energy and drive, I must be addicted to success
I used to make a dollar stretch like a pilati, now I gotta play the potty and it's up in ginadi
I used to be able to make one dollar last a long time, but now I have to spend money quickly and it disappears
Gotta push the masserati, candy paint on the body
I need to drive a Maserati car with bright paint on the body
Making money off the hobby, taking flicks in the lobby
I make money from my passion and take pictures in the hotel lobby
I'm in the future, I'm ahead of my time
I am innovative and ahead of my peers
And you can't duplicate me I'm like one of a kind
No one can copy me; I am unique
They think I'm making fun of them when I be like nahh nahh nah nah
People think I am mocking or insulting them when I say "nahh nahh nah nah"
That's the track lil' mama look nahh nahh nah nah
That's the song, young lady, listen to it
Do what I do it, like I do it for the TV
Do what I do, like I do it for the camera on TV
Bitches must be blind 'cause these bitches can't see me
These women must be oblivious because they cannot recognize me
Do it all for GP, tell 'em to suck a peepee
I do everything for "general purposes", and if they do not agree, they can go away
Monday LA Tuesday I'm in DC
One day I am in Los Angeles, and the next day I am in Washington D.C.
Get a ticket or you only get a snippet
Get a ticket to my show or you will only see a small portion of my talent
If you write your lyrics lil' mama I can dig it
If you write your own lyrics, young lady, I can respect it
I show you how I do it
I can teach you how I perform
What I do is really magic
My performances are amazing and mesmerizing
Abracadab tricks are for kids, silly rabbit
Magic tricks are meant for children; do not be fooled by them
Contributed by Xavier A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@moniqueb._
This shit make me emotional. She did everything she said she would do.
@melmichael1865
Revisiting this after the freaky girl snippet 🔥🔥
@matiasparedes982
But i can't find the same sample 🤨
@baxstabba
That intro got me thinking of this song!!!
@makhyletaylor9530
Yessss
@missoniikaa
@@baxstabba FRRR
@steppa4eva309
@@matiasparedes982 cant u hear the intro????
@0nikatanya
She said im in the future I’m ahead of my time and then resampled the same song for a #1 hit in the future like
@herrerajld9695
i'm here bc nicki it's doing full circle with sampling again the LEGEND RICK JAMES, the GOAT THE KQUEEN it's about to show up again, and again... GOD BLESS HER SOUL
@curleii333
GIVE THIS WOMAN HER RESPECTS