Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professio… Read Full Bio ↴Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/ˈnɪki mɪˈnɑːʒ/ NIK-ee min-AHZH), is a Trinidadian-born[a] rapper, singer, and songwriter. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap", she is known for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and various alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the US Billboard 200 chart; its single "Super Bass" reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified diamond by the RIAA. Its follow-up, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), explored dance-pop and topped the Billboard 200, spawning the hit single “Starships”. Her next album, The Pinkprint (2014), marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its single "Anaconda" peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and became the first music video by a solo female rapper to reach one billion views on YouTube. Her 2019 collaboration with Karol G, "Tusa", became the longest-running number-one single on the Argentina Hot 100 chart. She achieved her first two US number-one singles in 2020 with the collaborations "Say So (Remix)" with Doja Cat and "Trollz" with 6ix9ine. In 2022, she earned her first solo number one on the Hot 100 with "Super Freaky Girl", the lead single from her fifth album, Pink Friday 2 (2023), which also debuted atop the Billboard 200.

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.

Livin' It Up
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

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I don't believe in much but I believe in you
I don't believe I care, 'cause I don't follow rules
I see a star so bright, no one could been that blind
No one can crush you out but you

And I, I, I
Living on the world turning
And I, I, I

I'ma be giving mine
And I, I, I
I'll be wrong if I don't try
I don't know when my next move is coming
All I know is I'll be running

I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
'Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin' up my own rules
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh

I had my doubts in love but I know it's true
I don't have many friends, but I got you
You are a walking don, you are a secret gone
Something no one can take from you

And I, I, I
Living on the world turning
And I, I, I
I'm gon' be giving mine
And I, I, I
I'll be wrong if I don't try
I don't know when my next move is coming
All I know is I'll be running

I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin up my own rules

I told cici I was getting her
I told the bitches can't see her no retina
I told her if you go in there's no letting up
See they could kick you while you're down but you're getting up
See ain't a man that could block what god bless
So if a chick wanna try she a hot mess
'Cause this one is for the girls making progress
See I'm a monster, no I'm not a lochness
Put my, put my, put my work ethic damn in that lock next
That's why this little Trini girl get the top checks
Went from watching niggas cook up in the Pyrex
But now I rock jets, meetings with the top reps

I'ma live life to the fullest
I'll be speeding like a bullet
I'll be rolling like a train
I'll be dancing in the rain

I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin' up my own rules
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh

Ola-ola, eh
Ola-ola, eh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Livin' It Up" by Nicki Minaj and Ciara express staying true to oneself and pursuing one's dreams without letting others dictate their actions. The singer believes in the person they're addressing and sees their potential as a star that no one can dim. The chorus emphasizes the desire to live life to the fullest by taking risks and making their own rules. The bridge provides a nod to self-improvement and achieving success through hard work, dedication, and resilience. The lyrics overall serve as an anthem for empowerment, self-confidence and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't believe in much but I believe in you
While I may not have strong beliefs in other things, I do have strong faith in you.

I don't believe I care, 'cause I don't follow rules
I don't think it matters because I don't conform to societal expectations anyway.

I see a star so bright, no one could been that blind
I see a truly unique and amazing person, and it would be impossible for anyone to ignore their brilliance.

No one can crush you out but you
Only you have the power to let others bring you down.

And I, I, I, Living on the world turning
I am constantly moving forward and evolving with the world.

Ima be giving mine
I will give everything I have to achieve my goals.

I'll be wrong if I don't try
The only way to truly fail is to not even attempt to succeed.

I don't know when my next move is coming
I am not sure what my next step will be.

All I know is I'll be running
I will keep moving forward no matter what obstacles comes my way.

I'll be living up
I will live my life to the fullest extent possible.

I'll be throwing it up
I will put everything I have into everything I do.

I'll be playin it cool
I will remain calm and collected in any situation.

'Cause a girl's gonna do What a girl's gonna do
I will live my life according to my own choices and desires.

Makin' up my own rules
I am creating my own path and will not be limited by what others say is acceptable.

I had my doubts in love but I know it's true
Despite previous doubts, I now truly believe in love.

I don't have many friends, but I got you
I may not have many companions, but I value and rely on you.

You are a walking Don, you are a secret gone
You possess a rare and special kind of confidence and presence that few people have.

Something no one can take from you
Nobody can take away your unique qualities.

I told Cici I was getting her
I promised Ciara that I would support her in achieving greatness.

I told the bitches can’t see her no retina
I let others know that they are no match for Ciara's talent and brilliance.

I told her if you go in there’s no letting up
I encouraged Ciara to give it everything she's got and not hold back.

See they could kick you while you’re down but you’re getting up
Even if others try to bring her down, Ciara's resilience will help her rise back up.

See ain’t a man that could block what God bless
No obstacle is strong enough to stop what God has blessed.

So if a chick wanna try she a hot mess
If anyone tries to stop her, they are making a big mistake.

‘Cause this one is for the girls making progress
This song is dedicated to all the girls who are striving to succeed.

See I’m a monster, no I’m not a Lochness
I may be uniquely talented, but I am not a mythical creature like the Loch Ness Monster.

Put my work ethic damn in that lock next
I am extremely hardworking and dedicated to my goals.

That’s why this little Trini girl get the top checks
My hard work pays off and I am successful.

Went from watching n****s cook up in the pyrex
I have come a long way from watching people cook drugs in the kitchen.

But now I rock jets, meetings with the top reps
I have achieved great success and now have high-level meetings on private jets.

Ima live life to the fullest
I will make the most out of every life experience.

I’ll be speeding like a bullet
I will move quickly and decisively towards my goals.

I’ll be rolling like a train
I will keep moving forward and cannot be stopped.

I’ll be dancing in the rain
I will find joy in even the toughest times and make the most out of any situation.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, ACT ONE MUSIC CO INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Ciara Princess Harris, Dernst Emile, Diana Eve Paris Gordon, Brian E. Sherrer, Simon Kenneth Carter, Walter L. Carter, David Brewster Ferguson, William F. Hull, Curtis Reynolds, Keith Allen Samuels

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I don't believe in much but I believe in you
I don't believe I care, cause I don't follow rules
I see a star so bright; no one could been that blind
No one can crush you out but you

[Hook: Ciara]
And I, I , I
Living on the world turning
And I, I, I
Ima be giving mine
And I, I, I
I'll be wrong if I don't try
I don't know when my next move is coming
All I know is I'll be running
I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin up my own rules
Ola Ola eh (x4)

[Verse 1: Ciara]
I had my doubts in love but I know it's true
I don't have many friends, but I got you
You are a walking God, you are a secret ball?
Something no one can take from you

[Hook: Ciara]
And I, I , I
Living on the world turning
And I, I, I
Ima be giving mine
And I, I, I
I'll be wrong if I don't try
I don't know when my next move is coming
All I know is I'll be running

I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin up my own rules
Ola Ola eh (x4)

[Verse 2: Nicki Minaj]
I told Cici I was getting her
I told the bitches can't see her, no retina
I told ha if you gon' win, there's no letting up
See, they could kick you while you're down, but you're getting up
See ain't a man that could block what God bless
So if a chick wanna try she a hot mess
‘Cause this one is for the girls making progress
See I'm a monster, no I'm not a Lochness
Put my, put my, put my work ethic damn in that lock next
That's why this little Trini girl get the top checks
Went from watching niggas cook up in the pyrex
But now I rock jets, meetings with the top reps

[Hook: Ciara]
Ima live life to the fullest
I'll be speeding like a bullet
I'll be rolling like a train
I'll be dancing in the rain

[Outro: Ciara]
I, I, I, I'll be living up
I'll be living up
I, I, I, I'll be throwing it up
I'll be throwing it up
I, I, I, I'll be playin it cool
Cause a girl's gonna do
What a girl's gonna do
Makin up my own rules
Ola Ola eh (x8)

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[Verse 2: Nicki Minaj]
I told Cici I was getting her
I told the bitches can't see her, no retina
I told ha if you gon' win, there's no letting up
See, they could kick you while you're down, but you're getting up
See ain't a man that could block what God bless
So if a chick wanna try she a hot mess
‘Cause this one is for the girls making progress
See I'm a monster, no I'm not a Lochness
Put my, put my, put my work ethic damn in that lock next
That's why this little Trini girl get the top checks
Went from watching niggas cook up in the pyrex
But now I rock jets, meetings with the top reps

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