Ganja Burn
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Ayo, as the world turns, the blunt burns
(Who you gettin' at, Nicki?)
Watch them cunts learn
Fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn
I move keys, but you hoes get one turn
Yeah, you get one turn, and one urn
I straighten all these bitches out with one perm
Who ever gassed 'em ain't none of my concern
But, see, the Lord showed me dreams to confirm
They done went to witch doctors to bury the Barbie
But I double back, kill bitches, bury the body
And that go for anybody, you'll be thoroughly sorry
I could wage war or I come in peace like Gandhi
All my powers back now I'm scary to zombies
Bring the heat to her, sizzle 'em, ain't talking Kalonji
I done fasted and prayed, had to cleanse my body
Abstaining from sex, had to zen my body
I ain't giving, so don't ask, I don't lend my body
Gotta be king status to give a man my body
(He gotta be king status to get in ya body?)
Fuck, yeah, 'cause a queen is what I embody, uh

Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn

Yo, you can't wear Nicki wig and then be Nicki
That's like a fat nigga thinkin' he can be Biggie
One rough ride, now you DMX and Swissy
One hot video, you hyped? Now you just giddy
You made one dope beat, now you Kanye?
You got a nigga named Jay, now you 'Yoncé?
You got about three stacks, now you André?
You put a part in your fade, oh, you Nas, bae?
You gotta have real skill, gotta work for that
If it's really your passion would you give the world for that?
Unlike a lot of these hoes whether wack or lit
At least I can say I wrote every rap I spit
Put my blood, sweat and tears in perfecting my craft
Still every team's number one pick in the draft
You could bring anybody, weatherman, pick a day
I'm Kobe, KD, Kyrie! Pick a K

Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn (Mmm)
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Everytime I get high, I just think about you
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn
Ganja burn, ganja burn, ganja burn

See ya, see you
See ya, see you

To my surprise I saw you in my eyes
The nights I cried, repented of the lies
To my, to my, na na na na na na, na
Na na na na na na, na




Na na na na na na, na
Hold on baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nicki Minaj's song, Ganja Burn, reference her dominance and success in the music industry, while also touching on themes of power, betrayal, and spirituality. In the opening verse, she boasts about her wealth and status as a fashion icon, while also warning her enemies to watch their backs. She speaks of taking revenge on those who have crossed her, referencing burying bodies, and suggests she has supernatural power given to her by the Lord through her dreams. In the chorus, she suggests that smoking marijuana helps her clear her mind and focus on her thoughts of power and revenge.


The second verse continues the theme of Nicki's dominance in the industry, with her warning other artists that they cannot simply mimic her style and expect to be successful. She emphasizes the work and dedication that she has put into her craft, and suggests that unlike other rappers, she writes all of her own material. The final part of the song features repeating lines of a prayer, suggesting that Nicki is a spiritual person who values the power of higher entities.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayo, as the world turns, the blunt burns
As time goes on and things change, the joint keeps burning.


Watch them cunts learn
Observe those foolish people learn their lesson.


Fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn
I am a fashion icon, just like Audrey Hepburn was in her time.


I move keys, but you hoes get one turn
I make moves that matter, but you dirty ladies only get one chance to try.


Yeah, you get one turn, and one urn
You only get one life, and then you're gone.


I straighten all these bitches out with one perm
I set these ladies straight in one go, just like using a perm to straighten hair.


Who ever gassed 'em ain't none of my concern
I don't care who hyped them up, it's not my problem.


But, see, the Lord showed me dreams to confirm
God showed me visions to confirm my path.


They done went to witch doctors to bury the Barbie
These people have gone to witch doctors to try and destroy me.


But I double back, kill bitches, bury the body
I come back with a vengeance and take care of those who tried to hurt me.


And that go for anybody, you'll be thoroughly sorry
Anyone who messes with me will deeply regret it.


I could wage war or I come in peace like Gandhi
I have two ways of handling things: I can come in peace or I can come in war, just like Gandhi did.


All my powers back now I'm scary to zombies
Now that I have regained my full strength, even the undead are afraid of me.


Bring the heat to her, sizzle 'em, ain't talking Kalonji
I bring the fire and sizzle to anyone who crosses me, it's not a reference to the spice Kalonji.


I done fasted and prayed, had to cleanse my body
I have fasted and prayed to purify my body and mind.


Abstaining from sex, had to zen my body
By not having sex, I was able to achieve a state of Zen and peace within myself.


I ain't giving, so don't ask, I don't lend my body
I'm not offering myself up to just anyone, so don't even ask.


Gotta be king status to give a man my body
Only a true king who deserves it can have my body.


Fuck, yeah, 'cause a queen is what I embody, uh
Yes, because I am a queen at heart and it shows in everything I do.


Yo, you can't wear Nicki wig and then be Nicki
You can't try to impersonate me and then think you're me.


That's like a fat nigga thinkin' he can be Biggie
That's like an overweight person thinking they can be as legendary as Biggie Smalls.


One rough ride, now you DMX and Swissy
You had one tough experience and now you think you're as tough as DMX and Swizz Beatz.


One hot video, you hyped? Now you just giddy
You were in one successful music video and now you're just excited and over-the-top.


You made one dope beat, now you Kanye?
You produced one great song and now you think you're as talented as Kanye West?


You got a nigga named Jay, now you 'Yoncé?
You have a boyfriend named Jay and now you think you're as amazing as Beyoncé.


You got about three stacks, now you André?
You have a few thousand dollars and now you think you're as creative as André 3000.


You put a part in your fade, oh, you Nas, bae?
You parted your hair in your buzz cut and now you think you're as cool and influential as Nas.


You gotta have real skill, gotta work for that
You have to have genuine talent and work hard to make it in this industry.


If it's really your passion would you give the world for that?
If music is really your passion, would you be willing to make sacrifices to achieve your goals?


Unlike a lot of these hoes whether wack or lit
Unlike many women in the music industry, whether good or bad, I have talent and skill.


At least I can say I wrote every rap I spit
I can confidently say that I have written every rap that I perform.


Put my blood, sweat and tears in perfecting my craft
I have put a lot of effort, sacrifice, and emotion into perfecting my craft.


Still every team's number one pick in the draft
I am still the top choice for every major record label.


You could bring anybody, weatherman, pick a day
You can bring any critic or enemy, but I will succeed no matter the challenge.


I'm Kobe, KD, Kyrie! Pick a K
I am a master at what I do, just like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving are all experts in basketball.


See ya, see you
I'll see you later.


To my surprise I saw you in my eyes
To my amazement, I saw your reflection in my eyes.


The nights I cried, repented of the lies
I have cried and regretted the lies that have been said between us.


To my, to my, na na na na na na, na
To my love, to my love.


Na na na na na na, na
My love, my love.


Na na na na na na, na
My love, my love.


Hold on baby
Wait a minute, my love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jairus Lemuel-Jada Mozee, Jeremy Edward Reid, Onika Tanya Maraj

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Comments from YouTube:

@Rickby

Nobody ever reads the beginning, but she’s basically saying how the industry tried to end her career and it only made her stronger

@mariananyunja7296

Exactly.

@foshio1598

Not me skipping it 😭, I just wanted to heart nicki 💔🦄

@shaddd1770

The armies that she's pertaining to are th Barbz. Protect the Queen at all cost.

@communityguidelines1362

@@shaddd1770 all costs😭✋🏾

@TevezMarley

i read it the first time i watched this music video

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@matiascaminotto3292

world wasn't ready for Nicki Minaj Queen's Era. Too Much culture.

@mph1939

Exactly a lyrical masterpiece

@oting1701

@@mph1939 I'm dissapointed because people are choosing popularity over talent.

@roserayners9852

No lied detected

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