RIGHT THRU ME
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? How do you?
How do you? How do you?
How do you?
You let me win, you let me ride
You let me rock, you let me slide
And when they lookin', you let me hide
Defend my honor, protect my pride
The good advice, I always hated
But lookin' back, it made me greater
You always told me forget the haters
Just get my money, just get my weight up
Know when I'm lyin', know when I'm cryin'
It's like you got it down to a science
Why am I tryin'? Know you ain't buyin'
I tried to fight it back with defiance
You make me laugh, you make me hoarse
From yellin' at you and gettin' at you
Pickin' up dishes, throwin' 'em at you
Why are you speakin' when no one asked you?

You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? How do you?
How do you? How do you?
How do you?
You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? (Do that) How do you? (Do that)
How do you? (Do that) How do you? (Do that)
How do you?

What are we doin'? Could you see through me?
'Cause you say, "Nicki," and I say, "Who, me?"
And you say, "No, you," and I say, "Screw you"
Then you start dressin' and you start leavin'
And I start cryin' and I start screamin'
The heavy breathin', but what's the reason?
Always get the reaction you wanted
I'm actually frontin', I'm askin' you somethin', yo
Answer this question, class is in session
Tired of lettin' passive-aggression
Control my mind, capture my soul
Okay, you're right, just let it go
Okay, you got it, it's in the can
Before I played it, you knew my hand
You could turn a free throw to a goal
Nigga got the peephole to my soul

You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? How do you?
How do you? How do you?
How do you?
You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? (Do that) How do you? (Do that)
How do you? (Do that) How do you? (Do that)
How do you?

Stop (ooh)
Stop (ooh)
Won't you just stop lookin' through me? 'Cause I can't take it
No, I can't take it
You see right

You see right through me
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you do that shit?
How do you? How do you?
How do you? How do you?
How do you?
You see right through me
You see right through me, baby
You see right through me (do that shit)
You see right through me (how do you do that shit?)
How do you do that? How do you do that?




How do you do that? How do you do that?
Baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Right Thru Me" by Nicki Minaj is a song about a relationship where one person feels seen and understood by their partner in a way they have never experienced before. The opening lines of the song, "You see right through me, how do you do that shit?" highlights the amazement of the person feeling seen. The singer is questioning how their partner can understand them so well, even when they try to hide their true emotions or feelings. The person acknowledges that their partner lets them win, rock, and slide but always protects their pride, giving them advice that they hated but makes them greater.


Later in the song, the singer questions the relationship and whether their partner truly understands them as they claim. The singer wonders if their partner can see through them and questions their motives, leading to a confrontation where they fight and eventually cry, wondering why their partner always gets the reaction they want. Despite these moments of doubt and insecurity, the singer concludes that their partner can turn "a free throw to a goal" and has the ability to see through them in a way they have never experienced before, closing with the repeated question, "How do you do that shit?"


Overall, the song explores the ups and downs of a relationship where one partner feels seen and understood, but at times questions the motives of their partner and whether they truly understand them. It showcases the insecurities that can arise in relationships, but ultimately concludes that the connection between two people can be powerful and transformative.


Line by Line Meaning

You see right through me
You understand me completely, even my hidden emotions.


How do you do that shit?
How do you understand me so well? It's almost like you have a sixth sense.


You let me win, you let me ride
You've allowed me to succeed and have given me the freedom to explore my potential.


You let me rock, you let me slide
You've given me the freedom to express myself and do as I please.


And when they lookin', you let me hide
In times of trouble or scrutiny, you've protected me from those who are seeking to harm me.


Defend my honor, protect my pride
You've always had my back and defended my integrity and dignity.


The good advice I always hated
Before, I used to resent the advice you gave me, even though it was for my own good.


But lookin' back, it made me greater
I now realize that your advice was crucial to my success and growth as a person.


You always told me forget the haters
When others were trying to tear me down, you encouraged me to ignore them and focus on my goals.


Just get my money, just get my weight up
You urged me to prioritize my financial and physical health.


Know when I'm lyin', know when I'm cryin'
You can always tell when I'm being dishonest or in emotional pain.


It's like you got it down to a science
You're so accurate in understanding me that it seems almost like a science to you.


Why am I tryin'? Know you ain't buyin'
I'm beginning to question why I'm trying to hide or deceive you, as you always see through my façade.


I tried to fight it back with defiance
I've attempted to rebel against your understanding of me by acting contrary to what you expect.


You make me laugh, you make me hoarse
You have a way of making me both happy and frustrated at the same time.


From yellin' at you and gettin' at you
I sometimes vent my frustration by yelling at you or arguing with you.


Pickin' up dishes, throwin' 'em at you
In moments of anger, I may even resort to throwing objects at you.


Why are you speakin' when no one asked you?
I may lash out at you even when you're not doing anything wrong, just because I'm frustrated or upset.


What are we doin'? Could you see through me?
I'm questioning our relationship and whether you can truly understand me.


'Cause you say, "Nicki," and I say, "Who, me?"
I may try to act ignorant and play dumb when you question me.


And you say, "No, you," and I say, "Screw you"
I may respond with anger or frustration when you try to call me out.


Then you start dressin' and you start leavin'
In moments of conflict or vulnerability, you may begin to distance yourself from me.


And I start cryin' and I start screamin'
I may respond to your departure by becoming emotional and yelling or crying.


The heavy breathin', but what's the reason?
I may feel anxiety or worry about our relationship and what caused the conflict.


Always get the reaction you wanted
You always seem to know what buttons to push to get a reaction out of me.


I'm actually frontin', I'm askin' you somethin', yo
I'm admitting that I'm pretending or acting tough and asking you a question.


Answer this question, class is in session
I'm demanding that you answer my question.


Tired of lettin' passive-aggression
I'm tired of my own passive-aggressive behavior and want to address the conflict directly.


Control my mind, capture my soul
I feel like you have a strong hold over me, both mentally and emotionally.


Okay, you're right, just let it go
I'm admitting that you're right and that I need to move on from the conflict.


Okay, you got it, it's in the can
I'm conceding to your perspective and acknowledging that the matter is settled.


Before I played it, you knew my hand
You understood my motivations or actions before I even carried them out.


You could turn a free throw to a goal
You have a way of manipulating situations to achieve a desired outcome.


Nigga got the peephole to my soul
You know me so well that it almost feels like you can see into my soul.


Stop (ooh)
I'm demanding that you stop your behavior that is causing conflict.


Won't you just stop lookin' through me? 'Cause I can't take it
I'm asking you to stop understanding me completely because it's making me feel vulnerable and uncomfortable.


You see right through me, baby
You have a deep understanding of me, even in moments of vulnerability or conflict.


You see right through me (do that shit)
You have a remarkable ability to understand me completely, even my hidden emotions.


You see right through me (how do you do that shit?)
I'm still amazed by your ability to understand me so well and am asking how you do it.


How do you do that? How do you do that?
I'm still questioning and trying to understand your remarkable ability to see through me.


Baby
End of song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Joe Satriani, Andrew Evan Thielk

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