Fly
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

I came to win, to fight
I came to this world with the intention of winning in everything I do and fighting for what I believe in.

To conquer, to thrive
Not only do I plan on winning, but I also aim to conquer and become successful in all aspects of my life.

I came to win (J.R.), to survive
I came to win with the same mindset as J.R. Smith and to survive in a world filled with challenges and obstacles.

To prosper, to rise
I aspire to not only succeed but to also prosper in every venture I undertake and rise above any limitations.

To fly
I aim to soar through life like a bird and reach new heights of success.

I wish today it will rain all day
I desire a day of constant rain to help me wash away my feelings of pain and hurt.

Maybe that'd kinda make the pain go away
Perhaps a day of rainfall would help lessen and ease the emotional pain that I feel inside.

Tryna forgive you for abandoning me
I am attempting to forgive someone who left me behind when I needed them the most.

Prayin', but I think I'm still an angel away
I pray for guidance, but I still feel like I am missing something significant to make me whole (like an angel).

Angel away, yeah, strange in a way
Being away from what I'm yearning for makes me feel like I'm missing something strange about myself.

Maybe that is why I chase strangers away
Perhaps the pain of feeling abandoned makes me shut out those who try to get close to me.

They got they guns out aiming at me
People are trying to hurt me and put me down.

But I become Neo when they aiming at me
I am able to dodge their hurtful comments and negative energy like how Neo dodges bullets in The Matrix.

Me, me, me against them
It feels like I am fighting a one-man battle against everyone else.

Me against enemies, me against friends
I am forced to fight both those who wish me harm and those who I once called friends.

Somehow they both seem to become one
The lines between enemy and friend become blurred, and it's hard to tell them apart.

A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood
I feel like I am in shark-infested waters and they can all sense my vulnerability and weaknesses.

They start coming and I start rising
As they continue to attack, I begin to rise above them and become stronger.

Must be surprising, I'm just surmising
I imagine that my newfound strength must be a shock to those who once tried to drag me down.

I win, thrive, soar, higher
Through sheer determination, I am able to win, thrive, and soar higher than anyone thought possible.

Higher, higher, more fire
This success keeps motivating me to reach higher and higher goals and continue to burn with passion.

Everybody wanna try to box me in
Everyone seems to be trying to put me into a box or limit my potential and capabilities.

Suffocatin' every time it locks me in
This suffocates me and makes me feel trapped whenever someone boxes me in.

Paintin' they own pictures, then they crop me in
Others try to paint their own pictures of me and fit me into their own narratives or ideas.

But I will remain where the top begins
Despite their attempts, I will keep striving towards the top and not let them control or define me.

'Cause I am not a word, I am not a line
I am not someone that can be labeled and defined by just a single word or sentence.

I am not a girl that can ever be defined
I am a unique individual and can never be summed up or defined by any societal or gender expectations.

I am not fly, I am levitation
I am not just 'cool,' but I can levitate and rise above the limitations that others try to impose on me.

I represent an entire generation
I speak for and am inspired by a whole generation of people who are also fighting against the odds and restrictions put on them.

I hear the criticism loud and clear
I am not deaf to the negative comments and criticisms people make about me.

That is how I know that the time is near
Their criticisms only motivate me more to prove them wrong, and I know my time to shine is coming soon.

See we become alive in a time of fear
We are living in a time that is filled with fear and uncertainty.

And I ain't got no motherfuckin' time to spare
I do not have any time to waste and will keep pushing forward towards my goals.

Cry my eyes out for days upon days
There are times where I break down and cry due to the overwhelming emotions and pressures I feel.

Such a heavy burden placed upon me
I often feel like I am carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders and have a heavy burden to bear.

But when you go hard, your nays become yays
Through hard work and perseverance, the people who once opposed me will start to support me and my vision.

Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's
I will reach a level of success that will allow me to perform at venues like Yankee Stadium alongside other legendary artists like Jay-Z and Kanye West.

Get ready for it
Everyone should be prepared for my inevitable rise to success and greatness.