Hard White
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Work hard, just to get half back
I used to put in a lot of effort, only to receive a small part of what I worked for.

(Used to) work hard, just to get half back
I worked really hard before just to end up with only a fraction of my efforts rewarded.

(Now I'm) gettin' to it that way
But now I've found a new way to work smarter, and it's paying off better for me.

(Straight up, straight up, straight up)
That's the way it is, no need to sugarcoat it.

I ain't coming through unless the bag straight
If the money isn't good enough, then I won't even bother showing up.

Ayo, just last week I told 'em to pick a side (side)
I gave people a clear option, and they needed to decide which side they wanted to be on.

I bust shots, don't duck if it don't apply ('ply)
If I'm calling people out, they should respond only if it pertains to them.

Bae out in Paris, he told me to pick a ride (ride)
Even though my significant other is in Paris, I had to choose my own path.

Sike, made you look, I still didn't pick a guy
Actually, the choice was mine, and I'm not obligated to pick someone just because they want me to.

I'm the trophy of the game, everybody tryna win me (win me)
Because I'm so successful, everyone wants to be associated with me like I'm some coveted trophy.

Me, Olivier, Jourdan Dunn, my baby, Winnie (Winnie)
I'm hanging out with a highly regarded fashion designer, a famous model, and my close friend.

Partying in Paris, these bitches is embarrassed (okay)
I'm in Paris with my celebrity friends, making everyone else feel ashamed or inferior.

'Cause they know I'm the queen, I still didn't pick an heiress
Despite my status as a queen in this industry, I'm not interested in choosing an heiress or successor.

Mirror, mirror, who's the fairest?
I'm asking the mirror who the most beautiful and successful person is.

(You the motherfucking fairest, Nicki)
The mirror responds that I'm the best, the fairest of them all.

What I drop on this watch?
I'm asking about the amount of money I spent on this expensive watch.

(I don't know, about a hundred-fifty)
Someone tells me an approximate value of $150 for the watch.

Uh, I'm who they wishin' to be
Everyone wants to be like me, with my popularity and wealth.

These hoes is on the 'Gram, Nicki pitchin' a ki'
Other women are trying to get famous by associating themselves with me on Instagram while I'm promoting my music.

'Bout to cop Neverland, Michael up in the tree
I'm planning on buying Michael Jackson's former estate, called Neverland Ranch.

You got bars and still broke? You might as well took a plea, uh
If someone is talented but still struggling financially, they should have taken a plea bargain and given up earlier.

Be in the bando or would you rather move weight, Don Pablo?
Someone must choose between living in a trap house or smuggling drugs like the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Ayo, just last week I told 'em they run done (done)
The people I'm addressing were told that their time in control is over.

My legacy could never be undone (done)
My impact on this industry will last forever, and no one can undo it.

I'm a prodigy, R.I.P Thun-Thun (Thun)
I'm highly talented and destined for greatness, and I'm paying homage to someone who passed away.

Got these bitches shook, they shocked, no stun-gun
Other women are intimidated and fearful of my power and influence, even without a stun gun.

I'm the billy, billy goat, the goat, the goat's here (here)
I'm the greatest of all time, likening myself to a billy goat as a symbol of strength and accomplishment.

Vintage Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier ('Tier)
I'm wearing an expensive piece of vintage clothing made by the famous designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Lagerfeld customize my gold chair (chair)
The famous designer Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld customized my luxurious golden chair.

I run the point, you bitches just go cheer
I'm in charge and running the show, while other women are only spectators and supporters.

Uh, look at my knockoffs, I told 'em knock it off
I'm showing off my clothing and accessories, telling others not to copy me with cheaper knockoff versions.

Anything that Nicki do, you know they knock it off
Whenever I do something, others quickly try to copy it.

Put my crown on again, and I'ma knock it off
Once again, I'm showing off my crown as the best in the industry and daring others to take it from me.

Anything with Nicki in it, they gon' pocket off
Any project, merchandise, or event featuring me will bring in a lot of money for other people involved.

I mean profit off (uh), my plug drop it off (uh)
I'm focused on making a profit and getting a good deal from a supplier.

You see them copyin' my hair, tell 'em, "Chop it off"
People are copying my unique hairstyle, and I'm telling them to cut it off and stop imitating me.

Uh, bad gyal whip, the top is off
I'm driving a fancy car with the top off, flaunting my wealth and status.

You nuh see him downgrade when me drop 'em off
When I end a relationship with someone, they often suffer a downgrade in status and popularity.

Uh, I ain't never play the ho position
I've never had to lower myself or resort to certain things just to get ahead in my career.

I ain't ever have to strip to get the pole position
I never had to resort to stripping just to get the top spot in this industry.

Hoes is dissin'? Okay, these hoes is wishin'
Other women may be talking negatively about me, but they're just envious and wishing they had what I have.

You're in no position to come for O's position
Other people have no right to try to take my top position in this industry.

I ain't movin' weight, but I'm in the dope position
I don't have to sell drugs, but I'm still in a good position in terms of success and wealth.

I ain't movin' weight, but I'm in the dope position
I don't have to sell drugs, but I'm still in a good position in terms of success and wealth.

W-W-W-W-W-Work hard
It's important to put in effort and work hard.

W-W-W-W-W-Work hard
It's important to put in effort and work hard.

J-J-Just last week, I told 'em to pick a side
Recently, I gave people an ultimatum and made them choose which side to take.

I-I-I bust shots, don't duck if they don't apply
If I'm calling people out, they should only respond if it pertains to them.