The song is titled after Nicki Minaj's 'alter-ego' Roman Zolanski, who she states is her twin brother whose character she assumes when she's angry, as she does on this track. In her final verse she also raps as another alter-ego 'Martha Zolanski;' mother of Roman, who also appears on 'Roman Holiday' and as the fairy god mother in the Moment 4 Life music video. Eminem also raps as his alter-ego 'Slim Shady' on the track.
The song was released exclusively on iTunes on October 30, 2010 as a promotional release for her debut album Pink Friday. The track saw reasonable commercial success peaking at #56 on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as entering the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs at #23 and #85 respectively. It also reached the top 40 on the UK R&B chart. The song was also praised by critics, especially Minaj's verse's, for their fierceness and her ability to compete with rap titan Eminem. Both rappers wrote their own verses while Swiss Beatz produced the beat.
A remixed version with a Lil' Wayne verse replacing Eminem's was released on January 19, 2011, also an iTunes exclusive. Originally titled Roman's Revenge 2.0, the song has been renamed Roman's Revenge and has been added to Pink Friday (Complete Edition) ; an extended version of Pink Friday released in celebration of the album's 10 year anniversary in 2020.
Roman's Revenge
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Hang it up, flatscreen
Plasma
"Hey Nicki, hey Nicki," asthma
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I got bars, sentencin'
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho, punt
Forced trauma, blunt
You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' Fraggle Rock, beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, I eat your face off
You niggas sweet as pie like this is a bake-off
I love Nicki's curves, swing at the baseball
Err, I'll beat your brakes off
Hi, I'm Tune, salt in the wound
I'm up in this bitch, pardon the goons
Throw dirt on the floor and get caught in the broom
I like a big wet pussy with a fork and a spoon
I got money and the power, a woman in the shower
And she don't want nothing but my Johnson, Howard
Sour Dies in the Swisher Sweet, sweet and sour
You're scared? Go to church, say your prayers, read a Bible
Ah, I don't know what y'all on
Please, I go in like "Goin'"
Drink in my hand with the world in the other
The Uzi go "Brr", stutter
Life is a puzzle, jigsaw
All I do is win, my name should be Victor
Old-ass rappers
I'm still the shit, old-ass Pampers
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Foie gras, I hear you ducks is quackin'
I was just dumpin my ashes, I'ma puff it and pass it
I'm a fuckin' assassin, you should jump in the casket
Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Should've sent a thank-you note, you little ho
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
"Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot"
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I hear the mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a standstill, mannequin
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli, these bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Little Weezy
What's going on? They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell, I promise
Take your mother's warning, Roman, please
Back to bed, run along, let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys
In "Roman's Revenge," Nicki Minaj assumes the alter ego of Roman Zolanski, a character she created to express her aggressive side. The chorus of the song, "Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon," is Roman's catchphrase that she uses to show her intensity. In the first verse, Nicki is referencing how far ahead she is in her career compared to other rappers who are trailing behind her. She also mentions that people are gagging at her new things, which is a reference to her flashy style, making her the target of envy.
The second verse contains more aggressive lyrics where Nicki describes her appetite for destruction, and her love for violence. The remainder of the song is Roman continuing to taunt her detractors and throw insults at them. However, the song's final verse is a warning from Nicki's mother to Roman that she is going too far, and that she risks being locked away for her outlandish behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
I'm not what you expect; I'm something different and extraordinary
So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
I'm way ahead of the competition
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
My success is making my haters jealous and speechless
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
I'm feeling powerful and unstoppable like a mythical beast
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Repeating how I'm feeling powerful and unstoppable
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
My performance is so amazing, my female fans are losing control
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Why would I go back to being irrelevant?
Yeah, I said it, has-been
I'm calling out someone who is irrelevant or past their prime
Hang it up, flatscreen
Plasma
I'm using a TV as a metaphor to say, 'Call it quits'
"Hey Nicki, hey Nicki," asthma
People get breathless and excited when they see me
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
My shoes, a reference to high heels, are deadly
I got bars, sentencin'
My lyrics are criminal and powerful, like a jail sentence
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho, punt
Forced trauma, blunt
I'm aggressive, powerful, and will hurt anyone who challenges me
You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' Fraggle Rock, beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough
I'm successful and powerful, and those who try to compete with me can't keep up
Rah, I eat your face off
I'm a monster who will defeat you
You niggas sweet as pie like this is a bake-off
My rivals are weak and easy to defeat
Err, I'll beat your brakes off
I'll hurt you badly
Hi, I'm Tune, salt in the wound
My presence is painful
I'm up in this bitch, pardon the goons
I'm in charge here, forgive my scary entourage
Throw dirt on the floor and get caught in the broom
I'll make you clean up my mess and then punish you for it
I like a big wet pussy with a fork and a spoon
I want everything a certain way and won't settle for less
I got money and the power, a woman in the shower
And she don't want nothing but my Johnson, Howard
Sour Dies in the Swisher Sweet, sweet and sour
I'm rich and powerful, enjoy luxurious things, and have many sexual partners
You're scared? Go to church, say your prayers, read a Bible
If you're afraid of me, try religion for help
Ah, I don't know what y'all on
Please, I go in like "Goin'"
Drink in my hand with the world in the other
The Uzi go "Brr", stutter
I don't understand what people are thinking, but I keep going anyway and live my life with guns and alcohol
Life is a puzzle, jigsaw
All I do is win, my name should be Victor
Life is difficult, but I'm always successful at it
Old-ass rappers
I'm still the shit, old-ass Pampers
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm superior to older rappers and feel powerful and unstoppable
Foie gras, I hear you ducks is quackin'
I'm fancy and rich, and hear people talking behind my back
I was just dumpin my ashes, I'ma puff it and pass it
I'm a fuckin' assassin, you should jump in the casket
I'm a dangerous and deadly, and will make you regret cross me
Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
I helped my rivals' careers and they're ungrateful
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Just because they're not popular anymore doesn't mean it's my fault
Should've sent a thank-you note, you little ho
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
They should have showed gratitude to me, but now I will hurt them and make it look pretty
"Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot"
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
People say that someone is angry at me for becoming more famous than they are
Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
If you can't compete, then stop trying or you'll get killed
I hear the mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
My rivals are afraid of me
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a standstill, mannequin
I'm so powerful and famous that even the Catholic Church knows my name
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
If you underestimate me, you'll be surprised
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
I'm in charge and better than anyone else
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
I'm cool and my friends love me
I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
My critics are poor and poorly dressed
I call the play, now do you see why?
I'm in charge and know what's best
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli, these bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
I'm as successful and powerful as Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback in the NFL
Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Little Weezy
What's going on? They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell, I promise
Take your mother's warning, Roman, please
Back to bed, run along, let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys
Nicki Minaj is crazy, imaginary character Roman Zolanski is taking over and causing trouble
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Trevor Smith, James Jackson, Bryan Higgins, Kasseem Dean, Onika Tanya Maraj, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad, John William Davis, Dwayne Carter, Malik Isaac Taylor, Marshal B. III Mathers
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I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been
Yeah, I said it, has-been
Hang it up, flat screen
Plasma
Hey Nicki, hey Nicki, asthma
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I got bars, sentencin'
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho', punt
Forced trauma, blunt
You play the back bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' brag-a-lot beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
I ain't into S&M but my whip's off the chain
A little drop of candy paint drips off the frame
Twisted-ass mind, got a pretzel for a brain
An eraser for a head, fuckin' pencil for a frame
You don't like it then peel off, bitch, every last woman on Earth, I'll kill off
And I still wouldn't fuck you, slut, so wipe the smile on your grill off
I swear to God, I'll piss a Happy Meal off
Get the wheels turnin', spin a wheel off
Snap the axle in half, bust the tire-rod
Quit hollerin' "Why, God?" He ain't got shit to do with it
Bygones'll never be bygones so won't be finished swallowin' my wad
I ain't finished blowin' it, nice bra
Hope it'll fit a tough titty, bitch, life's hard, I swear to God
Life is a dumb blond, white broad
With fake tits and a bad dye job
Who just spit in my fuckin' face and called me a fuckin' tightwad
'Til finally I broke down and bought her an iPod
And caught her stealin' my music so I tied her arms and legs to the bed
Set up the camera and pissed twice on her
Look, two pees and a tripod
The moral to the story is, life's treatin' you like dry sod?
Kick it back in its face, my God
It's Shady and Nicki Minaj, you might find the sight quite odd
But don't ask why, bitch, ask "Why not?"
The world, world is my punchin' bag and
If I'm garbage, you're a bunch of maggots
Make that face, go on, scrunch it up at me
Show me the target so I can lunge and attack it
Like a, raah, like a dungeon dragon
You fell off, off, they must've bumped your wagon
You musta went off the back, I'm 'bout to go off the deep end
Told you to stay in your lane, you just choked in traffic
Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Shoulda sent a thank you note, you little ho'
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
Nicki, she just mad 'cause you took the spot
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Well bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I hear them mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a stand still, mannequin
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' bucked, overbite
I see them dusty ass Filas, Levi's
Raggedy ass, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
All you lil' faggots can suck it
No homo, but I'ma stick it to 'em like refrigerator magnets
And I'm crooked enough to make straitjackets bend
Yeah, look who's back again, bitch, keep actin' as if
You have the same passion that I have
Yeah, right, still hungry, my ass, you ass dicks had gastric bypass
Ain't hot enough to set fire to dry grass
And 'bout as violent as hair on eyelids, eyelash
Go take a flyin' leap of faith off a fuckin' balcony
'Fore I shove a falcon wing up your fly ass
You know what time it is, so why ask
When Shady and Nicki's worlds class, it's high class meets white trash
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Slim Shady
What's goin' on?
They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell
I promise
Take your mother's warnin', Roman please
Back to bed, run along
Let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys
@Thatkindrobloxian
THIS SONG WILL NEVER GET OLD ITS THE BEST LOVED IT!
@angelbb8195
Please don'tove things of this world it means you don't love God He loves you abd sent His only begotten son to die on the cross for our sins
@Thatkindrobloxian
@Cali true
@Kawmbat_Veteran
why dont you love it anymore?
@Kawmbat_Veteran
i only quote this song ironically. the song is buns😂😂
@learaine8902
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@Rocky-nu2im
They Both Ate This Crazy!!!
@AvaBella_TD
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@avocado1182
Y'all these lyrics are wild 😭 especially Eminem's part tf
@sophiad1glazer
okay