For The Money
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Write another song for the money
My shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her so my shawty say
Write another song for the money
Hey, hey, hey my shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
She said you know you need
Money in the bank to keep her

Ugh, who the hell said they as cheaper to keep
'Cause if you ain't getting money when
You call you get the beep
She can't pick up the phone your
Broke ass she leave a message
And my guess is if she never call
Well you get the message
You like what, you can't call nobody
I've been tryin' to find you like Waldo
Shawty she said she bout her paper if
It's there she gon get it
When the money gone she gon'
Be the fuck gone wit it (hey)
I mean come on, she like Luis Vuitton
Yorkie in the speedy bag that she named Milan
Hair stay did, like she live in a salon
Her and money go hand to hand
Yeah like a baton
I swear on a stack of Holy Bibles and Qurans
We could be the dream team baby
Kobe and LeBron
Only if you gold I never do the bronze
'Cause if you could have Beyonce
Would you take Solange

Write another song for the money
My shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her so my shawty say
Write another song for the money
Hey, hey, hey my shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her

I'm in a tricky little mood
I trick these little dudes
I tell them that I love them
But I never really do
See I like pretty shoes, and I like pretty minks
And I like sightseein' the pyramids
And the Sphinx
He cop Italian pieces, so I do the fist pump
And I can only push it
If the trunk is in the front
If the trunk is in the back
Then you gotta take it back
You can him me on the jet, iChat on the Mac
See I am who I am, Nicki M muthafucka
If she say she not a fan
She a lyin' muthafucka
Always shoppin' in Paris
So I speak a little French oui, oui Raggedy
Time for you to hit the bench
Indecisive, so I always got to pick two
I guess that's why I've got the Yorkie
And the Shitzu I told Fab
Get that Michael Knight Kitt coupe
Before I put this pussy on your chipped tooth

Write another song for the money
My shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep so my shawty say
Write another song for the money
Hey, hey, hey my shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her

I hate to see her poutin'
She wants some Louboutin
I say how many pairs, she say who's countin'?
Money ain't everything
With her it's the only thing
You don't treat her like a queen
You gon' be a lonely king
Her daddy must have spoiled her
Ain't no expiration date
Fuck dinner and a movie
She wants a vacation date
Fly her out to London, cruise to the Bahamas
Presidential suite, we check in as the Obamas
Take for instance, Nicki, when she shops
She picky fucks up fifty G's fast
Then calls it a quicky
I only deal with ten cents
My dick game is intense
Bent that Barbie over
She ain't seen Ken since
These niggas be feelin' her
Affordin' her's another thing
She was married once before
Lookin' for another ring
So I call her Peyton Manning
That's amongst the other things
She say she like my flow
She love to sing

Write another song for the money
My shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep so my shawty say
Write another song for the money
Hey, hey my shawty say
Write another song for the money
You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her




You know you need
Money in the bank to keep her, uh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nicki Minaj's song "For The Money" depict a narrative about a woman who values material possessions and financial stability above all else. In the song, Nicki's "shawty" advises her to write another song for the money, emphasizing the importance of having money in the bank to keep her. The lyrics suggest that this woman only values relationships and loyalty if they come with financial security.


The song criticizes individuals who believe it is cheaper to maintain a relationship compared to being single. Nicki asserts that if you are not financially stable, your calls will be ignored and your messages unanswered. She goes on to describe a partner who is only interested in expensive designer goods and being pampered. Additionally, she implies that she is not genuinely interested in the men she encounters, using them as a means for personal gain.


Overall, "For The Money" offers a commentary on the materialistic nature of some relationships and the importance of financial stability in maintaining them.


Line by Line Meaning

Write another song for the money
Create another piece of music solely for the purpose of financial gain


My shawty say
My significant other insists


You know you need
It is essential for you to possess


Money in the bank to keep her
Sufficient funds in your account to maintain her loyalty


Ugh, who the hell said they as cheaper to keep
Who foolishly claimed that it is less expensive to maintain a relationship


'Cause if you ain't getting money when
Because if you are not acquiring wealth whenever


You call you get the beep
You receive an automated signal when you attempt to contact her


She can't pick up the phone your
She is unable to answer the phone because your


Broke ass she leave a message
Lack of financial stability, prompting her to leave a voicemail


And my guess is if she never call
I assume if she never reaches out


Well you get the message
Then you should understand the implications


You like what, you can't call nobody
You're surprised that you cannot communicate with anyone


I've been tryin' to find you like Waldo
I have been attempting to locate you, similar to searching for Waldo in a book


Shawty she said she bout her paper if
However, she claimed that she prioritizes her financial gain if


It's there she gon get it
There is an opportunity, she will take advantage of it


When the money gone she gon'
When the wealth diminishes, she will


Be the fuck gone wit it (hey)
Quickly depart from the situation


I mean come on, she like Luis Vuitton
To emphasize, she appreciates the luxurious brand Louis Vuitton


Yorkie in the speedy bag that she named Milan
She carries her pet Yorkie in the expensive Speedy bag from Louis Vuitton, which she affectionately named Milan


Hair stay did, like she live in a salon
Her hair is always professionally styled, as if she resides in a hair salon


Her and money go hand to hand
She and money are closely linked, always together


Yeah like a baton
Similar to how a baton is passed in a relay race


I swear on a stack of Holy Bibles and Qurans
I promise with complete sincerity and conviction


We could be the dream team baby
Together, we could form an incredibly successful and admired partnership


Kobe and LeBron
Comparable to the legendary basketball players Kobe Bryant and LeBron James


Only if you gold I never do the bronze
However, this can only occur if you are exceptional and achieve greatness, as I will never settle for mediocrity


'Cause if you could have Beyonce
Despite being highly desirable, if you had the opportunity to be with Beyonce


Would you take Solange
Would you settle for her sister Solange instead?


I'm in a tricky little mood
I am feeling mischievous and cunning


I trick these little dudes
I deceive these naive individuals


I tell them that I love them
I dishonestly express affection towards them


But I never really do
However, my feelings are insincere and untrue


See I like pretty shoes, and I like pretty minks
I am fond of attractive footwear and luxurious fur coats


And I like sightseein' the pyramids
I enjoy visiting the ancient pyramids as a form of travel


And the Sphinx
As well as exploring the iconic Sphinx monument


He cop Italian pieces, so I do the fist pump
He purchases expensive Italian clothing, so I celebrate by raising my fist


And I can only push it
I can only engage in a romantic relationship


If the trunk is in the front
If the front of the vehicle has storage space


If the trunk is in the back
If the back of the vehicle is where items are stored


Then you gotta take it back
Then you must return it and find another car


You can him me on the jet, iChat on the Mac
You can contact me while I am on a private jet, or through an instant message on a Mac computer


See I am who I am, Nicki M muthafucka
I embrace and assert my true identity as Nicki Minaj, a strong and assertive individual


If she say she not a fan
If someone claims they are not a supporter


She a lyin' muthafucka
They are deceiving themselves and others


Always shoppin' in Paris
She constantly purchases items in the city of Paris


So I speak a little French oui, oui
As a result, I have learned to speak some French, using phrases such as 'oui, oui'


Raggedy
Describing something as cheap, inferior, or of poor quality


Time for you to hit the bench
It is time for you to take a break or step back


Indecisive, so I always got to pick two
Being unable to make decisions easily, I always have to choose between two options


I guess that's why I've got the Yorkie
Perhaps that is why I own a Yorkie pet


And the Shitzu
As well as a Shitzu breed of dog


I told Fab
I informed Fabolous


Get that Michael Knight Kitt coupe
Acquire the Kitt coupe, a vehicle from the television show Knight Rider, just like Michael Knight


Before I put this pussy on your chipped tooth
Prior to engaging in sexual activity with you, despite your flawed appearance


I hate to see her poutin'
I dislike witnessing her sulking or expressing dissatisfaction


She wants some Louboutin
She desires a pair of shoes from the brand Christian Louboutin


I say how many pairs, she say who's countin'?
I ask her about the quantity of shoes she wants, and she responds by saying it is not important to keep track


Money ain't everything
Although money is valuable


With her it's the only thing
For her, it is the sole priority


You don't treat her like a queen
If you do not treat her like royalty


You gon' be a lonely king
You will end up alone and without companionship


Her daddy must have spoiled her
Her father likely pampered her with luxury and indulgences


Ain't no expiration date
There is no limit or specific timeframe


Fuck dinner and a movie
Going out for a meal and watching a film is insignificant


She wants a vacation date
She desires to travel and have a luxurious getaway


Fly her out to London, cruise to the Bahamas
Take her on a trip to London, then sail to the Bahamas


Presidential suite, we check in as the Obamas
We secure a luxurious room similar to what the Obamas would occupy, signifying a position of power


Take for instance, Nicki, when she shops
Consider the example of Nicki Minaj when she goes shopping


She picky fucks up fifty G's fast
She is particular in her choices and quickly spends a significant amount of money


Then calls it a quicky
She views her extravagant spending as a brief and casual occurrence


I only deal with ten cents
I am only interested in those who possess substantial wealth


My dick game is intense
My sexual prowess is powerful and overwhelming


Bent that Barbie over
I vigorously engaged in sexual activity with a voluptuous woman


She ain't seen Ken since
Since our encounter, she has not had any involvement with her previous partner named Ken


These niggas be feelin' her
These men are attracted to her


Affordin' her's another thing
However, being able to financially support her is another matter


She was married once before
She was previously in a marriage


Lookin' for another ring
Now she is searching for a new engagement or wedding ring


So I call her Peyton Manning
As a comparison, I refer to her as Peyton Manning, the former professional football player known for seeking out new teams


That's amongst the other things
That is just one aspect of her personality


She say she like my flow
She claims to admire my rap style


She love to sing
Additionally, she thoroughly enjoys singing




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Jackson, Onika Maraj

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@oso7jo7ro

Nicki never does a mediocre job! she always nails her features! LOVE IT!

@brandonbarnswell8059

Hip hop don’t feel like this no more. Banger!

@brandonbarnswell8059

Also why is this better than the original Gucci Mane song?

@barbzk2061

So true

@shaneilthompson3856

honestly

@ernesta8241

Rocking since 2010!! I miss this mixtape... def. One of my top 5

@allenw7531

same bro i played this shit heavy

@foreigndior5367

Nicki ATE THIS AS ALWAYSSSSS😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2022 & STILL BUMPIN THIS THROUGH MY SPEAKERS

@boldgentlemen85

2023 still banging this classic.

@jonjon2788

Big facts

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