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Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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It's going down, down Barbie
Pushing a pink Ferrari
I race through Africa
Just to see the safari
I am the baddest bitch
In America
Slicker than a jerri curl
Just ask Erica
The black Sarah Jessica
Je-je-je-je-je-je-je-je
JESSICA!!
Don't be text messaging me
I never check my messages
Only thing you could ask me

Is how I want my sandwiches
I want more cheese
Lots and lots of cheese
And when I'm on the stage
I'm with SBs
And when you see my luggage
It says LV
And when I'm on the plane




It's so empty
Hmmm. That's why all those female rappers envy HAHAHAHAHAHA

Overall Meaning

The first line of the song "It's going down, down Barbie" is a reference to Nicki Minaj's alter ego, Roman Zolanski, who is often referred to as "Roman Barbie." The pink Ferrari that she mentions likely represents her wealth and success, as a luxury car is a status symbol. The lyrics also mention traveling to Africa to see a safari, which could suggest that Nicki is someone who enjoys experiencing new and adventurous things.


The phrase "I am the baddest bitch in America" is a form of self-promotion, suggesting that Nicki sees herself as one of the most confident and successful artists in the rap industry. The line "slicker than a jerri curl, just ask Erica" is a reference to the 1980s hairstyle popularized by African Americans, and suggests that Nicki sees herself as a trendsetter who is always ahead of the curve.


The line "don't be text messaging me, I never check my messages" could be interpreted as Nicki wanting to distance herself from other people, or just a lighthearted way of saying that she is too busy to respond to every message she receives. The lyrics about cheese and sandwiches could be seen as a way of humanizing Nicki and showing that she has relatable interests, despite her fame and wealth. Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of Nicki's success and a way of asserting her dominance in the rap game.


Line by Line Meaning

It's going down, down Barbie
I'm ready to take on the world as the fierce and confident Nicki Minaj


Pushing a pink Ferrari
I'm driving a flashy and luxurious car, expressing my success and wealth


I race through Africa
I'm going on exciting and adventurous trips to explore the world and its beauty


Just to see the safari
I'm willing to go far and wide to experience amazing safari adventures


I am the baddest bitch
I'm confident in my abilities and know that I am the best at what I do


In America
My power and influence spreads throughout America


Slicker than a jerri curl
I'm stylish and sophisticated, with a hairdo that's sleek and polished


Just ask Erica
People know how cool and impressive I am, even Erica agrees


The black Sarah Jessica
I'm just as iconic and fabulous as Sarah Jessica Parker, but with a Black identity


Je-je-je-je-je-je-je-je
I'm laughing triumphantly, expressing my confidence and power with every 'je'


JESSICA!!
I'm proclaiming my greatness loudly and unapologetically


Don't be text messaging me
Don't bother texting me because I won't reply, I'm too busy dominating my industry


I never check my messages
I'm too important and focused to waste my time checking texts or emails


Only thing you could ask me
The only thing I care about is food – specifically, sandwiches


Is how I want my sandwiches
I'm so busy and important that the only thing you could ask me is what I want on my sandwich


I want more cheese
I have a luxurious taste and want only the best and most gourmet ingredients


Lots and lots of cheese
I'm unapologetic about my love for cheese and won't settle for anything less than an abundance of it


And when I'm on the stage
When I'm performing in front of my adoring fans


I'm with SBs
I'm accompanied by my trusted and valued dancers and crew members, the SBs


And when you see my luggage
When people catch a glimpse of my high-end suitcases and bags


It says LV
They know that I spare no expense when it comes to fashion and luxury, as evidenced by my Louis Vuitton luggage


And when I'm on the plane
When I'm jet-setting around the world to perform and explore


It's so empty
I'm travelling in a private jet that's been emptied out, conveying my wealth and power


Hmmm. That's why all those female rappers envy HAHAHAHAHAHA
I know that other female rappers are jealous of my success and wealth, but I'm unbothered and confident in my abilities




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Bullseye

2022 and still bopping this! i am the BADDEST *WOOF*!

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IKDR

Bobbie Hondo

Always

shuvani1

ew

Noname

Still go off!!!

GasmoCorgi

Wishing they would add this song to Apple Music I stay coming back to YouTube to hear it

Logical Fallacy Detector

Right! I’m tired of streaming this shit on YouTube. I need my offline playlist 😂

Corey Jones

2023 still loving this bop

Lola Williams

This song will always hit 🔥🔥

pinqfriday

her charisma is unmatched

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