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.

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Nicki Minaj Lyrics

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Easy as that? Thought I'd take her home and
Bring her right back, bro i felt for her
I felt

I was like, two-seater, "Hello
Can I meet her?"
Know that she was gold from the
First time I've seen her

I was like, Mamacita cooler than a freezer
Come and pop that body right here on me
No meter

She was there right, wasn't hard to read her
In the middle of the night
Watch out with Khalifa
Then I saw that apple bum
It was bigger than Vanita'
I never leave a man down
Had to go retrieve her

You say that we may be the one
We love hard and fight like we're done
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel
Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie
While you mine forever will try
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel (Sexy, sexy)

One hunnid, let's keep it one hunnid
'Cause when it's time to throw it back
She knows to return it
And when it's time to throw a stack
She waiting to burn it
The question's that's she's coming back
'cause she know I own it

You know that you know that
You know that she bad you know that
You know that you know that she's that
She gave me what I wanted
While all these niggas own it
But she only had eyes for me

You say that we may be the one
We love hard and fight like we're done
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel
Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie
While you mine forever will try
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel

You know how, you know how
Bad bitches taught you, taught you
You know how (You know how, you know how)
Bad bitches taught you
(Taught you, taught you)
You know how, yeah, 'cause I done taught you
Nigga
Fuck around and I might deport you with her
Last time you started frontin', I fought you
Nigga next time
I'ma pull out and torch you with her
Of course you with her, in the Porsche
You with her
Fuck I look like nigga? Of course she bitter
'Cause you know how I put it on
You know how I do it long
Ride it like a unicorn, schoolgirl uniform
Ass clap, not ass cap
But I got him writing songs for my ass, clap
Pussy pop, pat pat
It don't get no bigger, it's at it's max fat
We love hard, we fight like we done
Get my gun, that bitch better run
But I'm cooking up and it's deep-fried
With my G-string in your G5
It's blood gang, I'm a G, five

You say that we may be the one
We love hard and fight like we're done
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel
Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie
While you mine forever will try
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel
You say that we may be the one
We love hard and fight like we're done
But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel
Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie
While you mine forever will try

But you know how to make me feel
You know how to make me feel

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, Nicki Minaj describes meeting someone who catches her attention. She uses metaphors like "two-seater" and "gold" to describe the person’s attractiveness and appeal. The line "Mamacita cooler than a freezer" implies that this person is confident and cool. Nicki Minaj expresses her attraction and desire for this person, urging them to come closer and be intimate with her. She emphasizes that she is captivated by their physical appearance, comparing their "apple bum" to that of Vanita, implying a large and attractive derrière. She also mentions her loyalty, stating that she will never betray or abandon the person.

The chorus emphasizes the deep connection and love between Nicki Minaj and this person. She acknowledges that they have their ups and downs, but ultimately, they know how to make each other feel loved and wanted. The line "Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie" suggests that their relationship is real and meaningful. Nicki Minaj is committed to trying to make it work and be together forever.

In the second verse, Nicki Minaj speaks about the qualities of the person she is involved with. She refers to their honesty and loyalty, saying that they always return what they receive. She mentions their financial independence and how they never hesitate to spend money when they're together. She asserts that this person knows she is a catch and that she is the one they prioritize over others. Nicki Minaj emphasizes her own authority and dominance in the relationship.

The following lines discuss the sexual and intimate dynamics between Nicki Minaj and her partner. She expresses her sexual prowess and confidence, proclaiming that she knows how to please her partner. The lyrics suggest that she has control over her partner's desires and that they are willing to do anything for her pleasure. She further implies her sexual superiority by mentioning her ability to make him write songs about her sexual prowess. Nicki Minaj also references gang affiliation, suggesting her power and influence in the music industry.

Overall, the song portrays a passionate and intense relationship where both Nicki Minaj and her partner have a deep understanding of each other's desires and can satisfy each other emotionally and sexually. The lyrics highlight her attraction to her partner's physical appearance, his loyalty, and her own sexual confidence and dominance within the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Easy as that? Thought I'd take her home and
Is it really that simple? I thought I would just bring her home and

Bring her right back, bro i felt for her
But after spending time with her, bro, I developed feelings for her

I felt
I felt it in my heart

I was like, two-seater, "Hello
I was like, hey, two-seater car, hello

Can I meet her?"
Can I have the pleasure of meeting her?

Know that she was gold from the
I knew right away that she was special from the

First time I've seen her
Very first moment I laid my eyes on her

I was like, Mamacita cooler than a freezer
I thought, fabulous lady, cooler than a freezer

Come and pop that body right here on me
Come and dance seductively in front of me

No meter
No rhythm required

She was there right, wasn't hard to read her
She was present, and it was easy to understand her thoughts

In the middle of the night
Even during the late hours

Watch out with Khalifa
Be cautious with Wiz Khalifa

Then I saw that apple bum
Then I noticed her attractive behind

It was bigger than Vanita'
It was larger than expected

I never leave a man down
I always stand by my man

Had to go retrieve her
I had to go get her

You say that we may be the one
You express that we might be meant for each other

We love hard and fight like we're done
We love passionately and argue as if it's over

But you know how to make me feel
But you possess the ability to make me feel

You know how to make me feel
You know exactly how to make me feel

Can't lose you, this thing ain't no lie
I can't let you go, this relationship is no joke

While you mine forever will try
I will continuously strive to keep you by my side

One hunnid, let's keep it one hunnid
One hundred percent, let's be completely honest

'Cause when it's time to throw it back
Because when it's time to dance provocatively

She knows to return it
She knows how to dance in response

And when it's time to throw a stack
And when it's time to spend money lavishly

She waiting to burn it
She eagerly waits to spend it

The question's that's she's coming back
The question is whether she will return

'cause she know I own it
Because she knows I possess it

You know that you know that
You are fully aware

You know that she bad you know that
You know she's amazing

You know that you know that she's that
You know that she's exactly like that

She gave me what I wanted
She gave me everything I desired

While all these niggas own it
While all these guys claim ownership

But she only had eyes for me
But she was only interested in me

Bad bitches taught you, taught you
Confident women have taught you, taught you

You know how (You know how, you know how)
You are fully aware (You know how, you know how)

Bad bitches taught you
Confident women have taught you

(Taught you, taught you)
(Taught you, taught you)

You know how, yeah, 'cause I done taught you
You know exactly how, yeah, because I have personally taught you

Nigga
My dear

Fuck around and I might deport you with her
Engage in foolishness and I might send you away with her

Last time you started frontin', I fought you
The previous time you acted tough, I confronted you

Nigga next time
My dear, next time

I'ma pull out and torch you with her
I will embarrass you with her

Of course you with her, in the Porsche
Of course you are with her, in the luxury car

You with her
You are accompanied by her

Fuck I look like nigga? Of course she bitter
Who do you think I am? Of course she is resentful

'Cause you know how I put it on
Because you know how I perform sexually

You know how I do it long
You know I have stamina

Ride it like a unicorn, schoolgirl uniform
Ride it energetically, like a mythical horse, in my schoolgirl outfit

Ass clap, not ass cap
Make my buttocks clap, not deceive

But I got him writing songs for my ass, clap
But I have him writing songs praising my twerking

Pussy pop, pat pat
Vagina popping, tap tap

It don't get no bigger, it's at it's max fat
It doesn't get any larger, it's at its maximum size

We love hard, we fight like we done
We love passionately, we argue as if it's over

Get my gun, that bitch better run
Fetch my firearm, that woman should run away

But I'm cooking up and it's deep-fried
But I'm preparing something, and it's deep-fried

With my G-string in your G5
With my thong in your private jet (Gulfstream G5)

It's blood gang, I'm a G, five
It's my gang, I'm a gangster, level five