Still I Rise
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Yea yea uh huh
Starting the song with an expression of affirmation

She said FUCK FENDI, but I think she was playin'
The singer made a sarcastic comment about a brand name

I heard she move dem thangs
She has been rumored to deal with illegal substances

I think she fuckin' Wayne
She has a sexual relationship with the rapper Lil Wayne

She call herself Lewinsky, that mean she give him brain
She often engages in oral sex with Lil Wayne

She trynna be like Lil' Kim, her picture looks tha same
She has similarities in her image and style with another rapper, Lil' Kim

Why she ain't signed with G-Unit, she frum Queens right?
The singer is questioning why another rapper hasn't signed with a particular record label

And what's her nationality, she Chinese right?
The singer is curious about the ethnicity of the other rapper

I mean she OK, but she ain't ALL DAT
The singer doesn't think the other rapper is particularly outstanding

She ain't da next bitch, tell dat bitch fall back!
The singer is saying that the other rapper isn't up-and-coming and should step back

See I'm a hater, I go hard... listen let's begin
The singer admits to being a hater and is about to start criticizing the other rapper

You know her last name Minaj, she a lesbian
The singer suggests that the other rapper is a lesbian

And she ain't neva comin' out, look at currency
The other rapper is unlikely to reveal her sexuality publicly for financial reasons

But every time she do a interview you know I run to see
The singer is interested in hearing what the other rapper has to say during interviews

She get me so sick it make me vomit
The other rapper makes the singer feel ill

That's why I spend my time online leaving comments
The singer leaves negative comments online about the other rapper

And you know that I got some more haters with me
The singer has other people who dislike the other rapper with her

Might hit up thisis50... MTV... hit up BET
The singer is planning to badmouth the other rapper on various media outlets

Tell 'em pretty pretty please don't play Nicki
The singer is asking the media outlets not to play the other rapper's music

Still I rise
The singer is determined to succeed despite the hate and criticism she receives

Still I fight
The singer continues to struggle against obstacles and negativity

Still I might crack a smile
The singer maintains a positive attitude despite the difficulties she faces

Keep my eyes on da prize, see my haters tell 'em HI!
The singer is focused on her goals and greets her haters with confidence

One day you'll remember dis
The singer believes that her success will be remembered in the future

One day wen we reminisce
The singer is looking forward to looking back on her achievements with pride

Nothin' I do ever is, good enough for music biz
The singer is frustrated that her efforts are not acknowledged by the music industry

Bitches is like crabs in a bucket
Women tend to pull each other down instead of lifting each other up

You see a bad bitch gettin' shine, you should love it
If someone is successful, they should be celebrated instead of envied

Cause every time a door opens for me that means you
If the singer succeeds, that means there are more opportunities for everyone else

Just gotta a betta opportunity to do you
Everyone should focus on being their best selves and not worry about comparing to others

They don't understand these labels look at numbers is statistics
Record labels prioritize sales and revenue when making decisions

I lose, you lose, mines just legastic
If the singer doesn't succeed, everyone else also loses out on opportunities

Any way, real bitches listen when I'm speakin'
The singer feels that genuine women will listen to what she has to say

Cause if Nicki win, then all of y'all gettin' meetins (kyea)
If the singer succeeds, it opens doors for other women in the music industry

Ask LA Reid, ask Jay
The singer suggests that influential people in the music industry can vouch for her success

Then hit up Universal, see what Sylvia Rhone say
The singer invites people to reach out to an executive at her record label for confirmation of her talent

Ask Craig Common, you can ask Chris
The singer suggests that her talent can be validated by prominent figures in music

Lady when you're done, just salute a bad bitch
After acknowledging the singer's talent, others should give her the respect she deserves

Only underground bitch around that's duckin' the paparazzi
The singer is able to avoid the attention of the media despite being a successful musician

In & outta town, be swirvin the mazeratzi
The singer travels frequently and drives a luxurious car

Stay around da white like a Nazi
The singer is surrounded by wealthy and powerful people who support her

Pussy p-p-poppin' on my poppers so the cops see... BITCHES!
The singer is suggesting that provocative behavior is used to gain attention and success