Minaj is one of the best-selling music artists with 100 million records sold worldwide.[7] Billboard ranked her as the top-selling female rapper of the 2010s and one of the greatest rappers of all time.[8][9] She is the only female rapper to have 3 number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Keys Under Palm Trees
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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It's like I get chills down my spine when I'm near him
Ma, I'm a tad too bad, I don't fear 'em
I don't need the preachers, I'm the high priestess
Everywhere I go I get, "Hi, nice to meet you"
Bitches know I beast this, I'm the fashionista
And they know I stay around the white like a groom
Look up in the sky I see somebody on a broom
Yellin', "Rastafari" when I'm ridin' by
See, I used to be the wife of a king (yeah)
Back when I was smugglin' them things in the bing (Holiday Season)
Now that I'm a boss bitch, it's a win-win
Come to Mr. Chow's or meet me in Chin-Chin
Now I get cha-ching and my name bells ring
Oops I mean my name ring bells, ding ding (chyeah, chyeah)
I'm in Jamaica with them keys under palm trees
The Leprechaun sees what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
I'm in Jamaica with them keys under palm trees
The Leprechaun sees what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin' (Trap-A-Holics)
Get down, get down, get down, down
Get down, get down, get down, get down, down (I hear them boys yellin')
Get down, get down, get down, down
Get down, get down on the ground
Get down, get down on the ground
Man, fuck a PO and fuck a CO
'Bout to set it off like Cleo
Mad they done tapped my Treo (word?)
Bagged my skio (okay), heard the bitch lyin' like Leo
Anyway, I'm the ninja, Kawasaki blazin' (uh-huh)
In a kimono, konichiwa to the Asians
I kick, kick, kick it like I'm Bruce Lee's son (hi-yah)
So all of that yellin' in the street soon done
'Cause if I take my ski mask off, then I'm dumbin'
The young Chaka Khan, yes, I am every woman
And I am about that coke, not what'cha put the rum in (no)
Say a little prayer, tell the Lord that I'm comin' (comin')
I'm in Jamaica with them keys under palm trees
The Leprechaun sees what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
I'm in Jamaica with them keys under palm trees
The Leprechaun sees what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties (please my call my aunty)
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin' (boys yellin')
Boys yellin', yellin'
Can you hear them yellin'?
Comin' for me, comin' for me
Comin' for me, comin' for me, comin' for me
In "Keys Under Palm Trees," Nicki Minaj proclaims her confidence in herself and her abilities. The song has a strong reggae and dancehall influence, as well as an underlying theme of the supernatural. The opening lines set the tone of the song with Minaj hearing the voice of the devil calling her, demonstrating her fearlessness and rebellion against authority. She is intrigued by its presence but is unafraid as she states that she is a "tad too bad." With an unwavering sense of self, Nicki doesn't require guidance from religious leaders as she deems herself the "high priestess." Every time she goes out, people fawn over her, making her feel like a superstar, especially since they know that she is a fashionista who is always surrounded by white substances.
The next verse sees Minaj talking about her past life as a member of drug smuggling and the wife of a king. She has now ascended to the top, a boss in her right, whose name bells ring at the sound of her presence. "Keys Under Palm Trees" finds Nicki Minaj in Jamaica, where she desires to enjoy life without any qualms. She seeks solace from her internal struggles by consulting a Leprechaun fortune-teller to interpret her palm read. She is confident in her life but knows that with a high-stress occupation comes consequences. She dreads the possibility of her heart seizing and asks that if it does happen, whoever finds her should contact her aunties.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the Devil callin', I can hear 'em
I can sense the presence of evil around me
It's like I get chills down my spine when I'm near him
I feel scared when I'm near him
Ma, I'm a tad too bad, I don't fear 'em
I am a little rebellious, and I won't let my fears control me
I don't need the preachers, I'm the high priestess
I don't follow the traditional ways of religion because I am in control of my own destiny
Everywhere I go I get, "Hi, nice to meet you"
People always recognize and greet me
Bitches know I beast this, I'm the fashionista
Women know that I'm great at what I do and that I'm a trendsetter
And they know I stay around the white like a groom
People know that I like to surround myself with luxury items
Look up in the sky I see somebody on a broom
I feel like I am high and hallucinating
I think I'm gettin' hi-high, hi-high on my own supply
I think I'm consuming too much of my own product (drugs)
Yellin', "Rastafari" when I'm ridin' by
I show my respect for the Rastafarian culture when I'm in Jamaica
See, I used to be the wife of a king (yeah)
I used to be in a powerful relationship
Back when I was smugglin' them things in the bing (Holiday Season)
I used to participate in illegal activity
Now that I'm a boss bitch, it's a win-win
Now that I am successful, I benefit from my work
Come to Mr. Chow's or meet me in Chin-Chin
I am inviting you to dine with me
Now I get cha-ching and my name bells ring
I am making a lot of money and people recognize me
Oops I mean my name ring bells, ding ding (chyeah, chyeah)
Sorry, I mean that people recognize me, and it makes me happy
I'm in Jamaica with them keys under palm trees
I am in Jamaica with my stash of drugs hidden under palm trees
The Leprechaun sees what my palm reads
I feel like someone is watching me and trying to see what I'm capable of
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
If something happens to me, please contact my family members
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
I feel like people are plotting against me
Man, f*** a PO and f*** a CO
I don't care about the police officers or correctional officers
'Bout to set it off like Cleo
I am about to start something big
Mad they done tapped my Treo (word?)
I'm angry that someone has tapped my phone
Bagged my skio (okay), heard the b**** lyin' like Leo
Someone has falsely accused me of something
Anyway, I'm the ninja, Kawasaki blazin' (uh-huh)
I am like a ninja and I am always on the move
In a kimono, konichiwa to the Asians
I am greeting Asian people while wearing a traditional Japanese garment
I kick, kick, kick it like I'm Bruce Lee's son (hi-yah)
I am strong and powerful like Bruce Lee's son
So all of that yellin' in the street soon done
All the noise and commotion in the streets will soon stop
'Cause if I take my ski mask off, then I'm dumbin'
If I reveal my true identity, I'm going to do something violent
The young Chaka Khan, yes, I am every woman
I am a multi-talented woman who can do anything
And I am about that coke, not what'cha put the rum in (no)
I am involved in the drug trade and not the making of alcoholic drinks
Say a little prayer, tell the Lord that I'm comin' (comin')
I want people to pray for me as I continue on my dangerous path
Boys yellin', yellin'
I can hear boys shouting and causing a disturbance
Can you hear them yellin'?
Can you hear the boys shouting?
Comin' for me, comin' for me
I feel like someone is coming to get me
Comin' for me, comin' for me, comin' for me
I feel like someone is coming to get me, and I'm scared
Lyrics © MIZAY PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Onika Maraj, Gerrit Wessendorf, Thomas Kessler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Romy Maria
Hear the Devil callin', I can hear 'em
It's like, I get chills down my spine, when I'm near him
Man, I'm a tad too bad, I don't fear him
I don't need the preachers, I'm the high priestess
Everywhere I go, I get "Hi, nice to meet you."
Bitches know I beast this, I'm the fashionistis
And they know, I stay around the white, like a groom
Look up in the sky, I see somebody on a broom
I think I'm gettin' hi-high-hi-high, on my own supply
Yellin' "Rasta, alright! " when I'm ridin' by
See, I used to be the wife, of a king
Back when I was smugglin' them things, in the bing
Now that I'm a boss bitch, it's a win-win
Come to Mr. Chow's, or meet me in Chin-Chin
Now I get'cha ching & my name bells ring -
Oops, I mean my name ring bells, ding ding!
I'm in Jamaica with them keys, under palm trees
The leprechaun sees, what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
I'm in Jamaica with them keys, under palm trees
The leprechaun sees, what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
Get down, get down, get down down
Get d- get down, get down, get down down
Get down, get down, get down down
Get down, get down on the ground
Get down, get down on the ground
Man, fuck a P0, and fuck a C0
'Bout to "Set It Off", like Cleo
Mad, they done tapped my Treo
Bagged my skio, heard the bitch lyin' like Leo
Anyway, I'm the ninja, Kawasaki blazin'
In a kimono, "Konichiwa" to the Asians
I kick, kick, kick it like I'm Bruce Lee's son
So all of that yellin' in the street soon done
Cause if I take my ski mask off, then I'm dumbin'
The young Chaka Khan, yes - "I Am Every Woman"
And I am 'bout that coke, not what'cha put the rum in
Say a little prayer, tell the Lord that I'm comin' (comin')
I'm in Jamaica with them keys, under palm trees
The leprechaun sees, what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
I'm in Jamaica with them keys, under palm trees
The leprechaun sees, what my palm reads
And if my heart seize, please call my aunties
I think them girls tellin', I hear them boys yellin'
Can you hear the yellin'?
Comin' for me, comin' for me-e-e-e
Comin' for me, comin' for me, comin' for me
Jendai S.
It’s the fact people thinking some of the old songs are new..timeless music ❤️
Kenniethagreat
Right
Zaria Durant
Its sad really😭
Todorokixma
Riii that are queen for ya
Raymond Pharrell
Exactly!!
Goodness Mirikwe
It sucks they didn’t hear it earlier
AswJaylo
she isn’t just the queen of rap. she’s the king of life
LovejoY
King of life wow😮You're excited😄have fun..
It’s me Nathy!
Period !!!
mani marie
if i see this one more damn time ..