Inspirations Outro
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Capleton, Beenie Man, Mavado, uh-oh
Sizzla Kalonji, Kartel, Buju, go suh
Super Cat, all over his Ferragamo, I know
Destra Garcia, Machel Montano, Jah know
Ninjaman, Lady Saw, Spice, Tanya, Patra
DJ, pull up, Bounty Killer, uh-huh
Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons
Anyting we wear, gyal gwan try on (okay)
Bless up, Bob Marley, yes, king lion
Marchin', with Lauryn Hill to Zion
Caribbean tings what I on
Me and Fox gettin' paper like we ink dryin'

Bun up the dance
Bun up the dance
Bun up the dance
Bun up the dance
Bun up the dance





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nicki Minaj's song "Inspirations Outro" pay homage to a diverse range of Caribbean musicians who have influenced her own music style. The opening lines of the song reference reggae and dancehall legends Capleton, Beenie Man, Mavado, Sizzla Kalonji, Kartel, and Buju Banton. Super Cat, a Jamaican DJ and rapper, is mentioned for his fashion sense, specifically his penchant for wearing Ferragamo clothing. Destra Garcia and Machel Montano, who are known for their soca music, are also mentioned. Nicki then goes on to namecheck several prominent female dancehall artists including Ninjaman, Lady Saw, Spice, Tanya Stephens, and Patra, as well as Bounty Killer, a prolific Jamaican DJ.


The chorus of the song consists of the repeated phrase "Bun up the dance," which is a common Jamaican dancehall exhortation to partygoers to get up and dance energetically. Nicki sings this phrase with enthusiasm and repetition, exemplifying the contagious energy of Caribbean music. The final lines of the song reference the paper money earned by Nicki and her colleague, Fox, likening their earnings to the ink drying on a page of a book.


Overall, Nicki Minaj's "Inspirations Outro" underscores the importance of Caribbean music in shaping her own artistic style. The lyrics pay homage to a range of artists from different backgrounds and genres, attesting to the diversity and richness of Caribbean culture.


Line by Line Meaning

Capleton, Beenie Man, Mavado, uh-oh
Referring to well-known Jamaican reggae artists who have influenced her music and style.


Sizzla Kalonji, Kartel, Buju, go suh
Mentioning more Jamaican reggae artists who have influenced her music and style.


Super Cat, all over his Ferragamo, I know
Acknowledging the fashion choices of Super Cat, another Jamaican artist who has influenced her style.


Destra Garcia, Machel Montano, Jah know
Mentioning Trinidadian soca artists who inspire her music.


Ninjaman, Lady Saw, Spice, Tanya, Patra
Naming more Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists who have influenced her music and style.


DJ, pull up, Bounty Killer, uh-huh
Referencing the Jamaican dancehall style of 'pulling up' a track and calling out the name of the artist, specifically mentioning Bounty Killer.


Bunji Garlin, Fay-Ann Lyons
Naming Trinidadian soca artists who inspire her music.


Anyting we wear, gyal gwan try on (okay)
Suggesting that her fashion choices influence her fans, especially female fans.


Bless up, Bob Marley, yes, king lion
Paying homage to Bob Marley and his influence on her music and the larger music industry.


Marchin', with Lauryn Hill to Zion
Referencing the song 'Zion' by Lauryn Hill and expressing admiration for the artist's music and message.


Caribbean tings what I on
Acknowledging her Caribbean heritage and how it has influenced her music.


Me and Fox gettin' paper like we ink dryin'
Implying that she and another person, likely a collaborator named 'Fox', are making a lot of money from their music.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashley Bannister, Dillon Hart Francis, Joshua Ryan Adams, Onika Tanya Maraj, Sonny Moore

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i don't think anyone, i mean ANYONE can write what nicki rapped in these 30 seconds. HOW COULD SHE?!!!

CHAYANNE

OK SO WHEN QUEEN WAS RELEASED INSIPARATIONS OUTRO SCARED THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF ME BECAUSE I DIDNT EXPECT IT TO JUST START OFF LIKE THAT AND I HAD IT ON SPEAKERS JUST A LIL STORY LOL

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