Go Hard
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Yo, SB (Holiday Season, nigga)
Introduction to the song

Ha (go hard)
Expression of determination to succeed

I think it's my time, you know why? (Go hard)
Belief that it is time to shine and succeed

My tears have dried And I know that no weapon formed against me will prosper (go hard)
Overcoming past adversities and having faith in one's ability to overcome any obstacle

(We make it look easy) And I truly believe that my haters are my motivators (oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh) Young Money (Holiday Season)
Acknowledgment that success is difficult, and using negativity from others as motivation to work harder

If you could, you would get rid of me Fuck you gon' do when a bitch try to go hard? But I won't let you get to me (to me)
Defiance of those who wish to bring her down and resolve to not give in to their negativity

You should already figure I'ma go hard If you was as real as me You would never let another girl sit in your throne
Reminder that success requires hard work and dedication, with a message to not let others take what rightfully belongs to oneself

I done put the chokehold Now they screamin', "Nicki leave me alone!" (Hard)
Having dominant control over the music industry and being the center of attention

I am (hard), I'm still (hard), the one to beat (go hard) Ain't in a rush for mainstream, I am the street (go hard)
Pride in one's talent and skill, with a declaration of being the best without relying on mainstream attention

I am gettin' it in until the end I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh) Go hard
Determination to work hard until the end and achieve success

Gotta go, lemme get the car key You don't want it with the Harajuku Barbie Keep a marquee, everything sparkly (man down) Hit him on the walkie-talkie
Being in control and having an entourage, with a warning to those who may try to compete

Hit 'em, hit em, knock-knock, tell 'em let me in My name ring bells, bitch, buzz me in (bzz) And I only stop for pedestrians (oh) Or a real, real bad lesbian
Being famous and recognized, with a message that only those who are truly worth her time will receive her attention

Hit 'em with the MAC, hit 'em with the TEC-9 Hit 'em with the Ruger, by the intersect sign Hit 'em with a Tommy, so my niggas call me Pammy And I always keep the jammy
Using violent lyrics to assert dominance and intimidate the competition

In a truck or in a Lamby Put my whole borough on my back and I'm gooder (gooder) I don't wanna hear what you woulda, what you coulda
Repping her hometown and taking pride in where she comes from, with a disregard for those who could have made it but didn't

I represent all the girls that stood up (uh) Used to drink water with a little bit of sugar (oh) Now I'm in the gym with my squats and my sit-ups (one, two) Doing the scissor-leg, on the mat, with my foot up
Representing women who have overcome their struggles and have worked hard to achieve their goals

Young black pin-up, all of my bitches did up Now I'm tellin' LA Reid to step his bid up And I'm tellin' President Carter he picked a winner Bitches like Nelly and Kelly got a dilemma (uh)
Being confident in oneself and telling those in power to recognize her talent and success

These birds all fly south in the winter (uh) Fuck I look like? Chompin' on a chicken dinner?
Being above those who are less successful and having no desire to be like them

You can hate me, but why knock my hustle? I'ma be the queen, no matter how they shuffle Skirts with the ruffle (yeah) Louis on the duffle (yeah)
Being unbothered by those who wish her ill and confidently declaring her place as the queen of the music industry

I'm a bad bitch, no muzzle Ooh, ooh, ooh (hahahahahaha) What you wanna do, do, do? (No muzzle, kyuh) Bitches is softer than Al Dente
Being powerful and unafraid to speak her mind, while acknowledging that others are weak in comparison

Cut from a different kente Tell 'em I'm the ninja, Weezy is my Sensei So I call him Splinter (Splinter) Faster than a sprinter (sprinter)
Being unique and standing out from the crowd, while associating with other powerful individuals

Gimme my chopsticks, I'll have these rap bitches for dinner (dinner) This is for my gentlemen in button-ups, and khakis This is for my nigga, Seven Up, in Catsaki
Being a skilled rapper and taking out the competition, while acknowledging those who dress in a sophisticated manner

This is for my niggas wheelie-in' them Kawasakis Shout out to the Vackee's, saltfish ackees (ackees) Kisses to my fans unless I'm feelin' kinda cocky (cocky)
Shoutouts to those who support her and those who share similar interests

Winter Wonderland is on my hand, it's kind of rocky (rocky) I am Nicki (Nicki) Minaj or Lewinski (Lewinski)
Displaying her wealth and status, while reminding others of her name

Pump's on the clutch, right hand, on the 6-speed (6-speed) Write my own raps, I gotta go, I gotta get me (gotta get me) Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (yeah) Oh
Controlling her own destiny and being the master of her craft

From slap-and-cry you start to die So I must go harder Gotta make these bitches know me Just like Bobby know water
Knowing that staying stagnant is the same as failing, and that she must work even harder to maintain her success

Better yet, like Bubba know shrimp But he don't say shit when the gun on his lip And I don't say shit, put the gun on my hip So I don't say shit but the gun on my hip
Using violent lyrics to intimidate others and assert dominance

If you don't wanna drown, don't come on my ship Check out how them bitches just run on my dick And me, I'm nasty as a son of a bitch I still got that bitch cum on my lips
Warning others not to mess with her, while boasting about her sexual prowess and dominance

If you ain't got money, don't come on my strip And if you got money, don't come on my strip I wear that metal, no Olympic But I can still make you tumble and flip
Having strict standards for who she associates with and being violent when necessary

You fuckin' with me if you fuckin' with Nic' They ain't fuckin' with me, they ain't fuckin' with Nic' Your girlfriend her decision is split 'Cause she wanna fuck me and she wanna fuck Nic'
Boasting about how others want to be with her and acknowledging her own power and influence

They wonder if he be fuckin' Nic', as long as she be fuckin' rich That's why I keep my luggage 'cause I swear y'all's a fuckin' trip Young Money dungeon, bitch, my swagger just punched ya bitch
Not letting others bring her down or diminish her success, while mocking those who try to do so

And I shoot like I'm from overseas, so call my gun "Gunović" Weezy F Baby and the 'F' is for a bunch of shit Red drank, blue pill, white dust, yes, I love my country, bitch
Being skilled with a gun and having pride in her country

Hahaha Yeah Guitar (Holiday Season) Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Wish you could get rid of Young Money I gotta go (go), go (go), go (oh)
Closing the song with laughter and a shoutout to her label Young Money