Sweet Dreams
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Turn the lights on

Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
Lost in a fairytale
Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)

Yo, Young Money right here
Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
Cold like a white bear
Freddie Kruger, I'm a rap bitch nightmare
And I'm rich I could buy you
Kill bitches, leave they body in the Bayou
More brain than a IQ
More head than a dread, my yute
And my bank account ain't hardly empty
That's why I come through in a Barbie Bentley
So please mamacita, please no envy
When you come around, it reads "no entry"
Who's next to go?
My flows so flexible
Get gassed and get at me, Texaco
Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
White Jag with the twisted lip
I ain't Mike Jack but This is it
Boo boo boo I'm everywhere
You like balloon boy, mama, you was never there
I am the Kung Fu Panda
Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all of your propaganda
Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
Nicki ain't a rapper, Nicki is a brander
Please, you can never compare to me
All these bitches is scared of me
I am who they couldn't even dare to be
So that's all folks (ba da ba dee)
I go hard, pause
Hospital flow, get more gauze
I'm a bad bitch on all fours
The President be like "It's all yours"
Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
Go together like a team in the gym
Kareem in the ring, the Queen and the King

Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
What kinda dream is this?
You could be a sweet

Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Eat you up, spit you out
Fuck your girl in your house
I'm terrible, be careful
You might want say a prayer or two
So cold I need Theraflu
I'm so high I need parachutes
I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Got my coupe, heaven blue
And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
I never lose, my weapons use
Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
And she's the queen
Two's a couple, three's a scene
Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
I'm Easter clean
Shout to my home girl Mika Means
Anything we want we redeem
You niggas gassed up, '93 Supreme
Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
More than a artist, bitch
She talk a whole lot of shit
And walk around like she President Carter's bitch
She be on her Barbie shit
And me, I'm on The Carter 6
And I can turn crumbs to bricks
And I can turn nuns to tricks
Young Mula, baby
Fu-fuck your feelings
And this is No Ceilings, yeah

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)





Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sweet Dreams" by Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé showcases a love story. Nicki describes how she rushes to bed every night hoping to see her lover in her dreams. She feels lost in a fairytale and hopes that he can hold her hand and be her guide. Beyoncé then chimes in, singing about how the clouds filled with stars cover the skies and hopes that it rains, claiming that he is the perfect lullaby. The song's chorus expresses how she cannot decide if he is a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare but regardless, she does not want to wake up from him.


The rap verse by Nicki Minaj praises her wealth and confidence while also mentioning how other rappers are scared of her. Lil Wayne then adds more rap lyrics about his success and power, mentioning the Carter 6 and turning crumbs into bricks. He and Nicki say that they do not care about anyone's feelings because they are on top.


Overall, "Sweet Dreams" is a song about the overpowering love that consumes someone's thoughts and dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn the lights on
Let's bring some clarity and understanding to this situation


Every night I rush to my bed
Each night, I eagerly anticipate the chance to be with you


With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
I have optimistic expectations that I will have the opportunity to be in your presence


When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
When I shut my eyes, my thoughts are consumed by you


Lost in a fairytale
In a state of bliss and enchantment


Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Can you provide me with guidance and support?


Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
Your world is filled with endless possibilities and opportunities


And I hope it rains
I desire for blessings and abundance to pour upon you


You're the perfect lullaby
You bring me a sense of peace and tranquility


What kinda dream is this?
I am in awe of the incredible experience I am having


You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
You have the potential to bring immense joy and happiness, but also some challenges and difficulties


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Regardless of the circumstances, I never want to lose you


Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
Your love is so overwhelming and amazing, it feels unreal


My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
I have a secret indulgence in you, and I'm committed to staying


Baby, long as you're here
As long as you're by my side


I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
I will be in a state of bliss and ecstasy because you're mine


Yo, Young Money right here
The popular rap group Young Money is present and representing


Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
We're riding with confidence, no need for extra support


Cold like a white bear
We're composed and fearless, just like a polar bear


Freddie Kruger, I'm a rap bitch nightmare
I am a formidable force in the rap industry, just like the menacing character Freddie Kruger


And I'm rich I could buy you
I have abundant wealth and can provide for your needs


Kill bitches, leave they body in the Bayou
I defeat my rivals and leave them defeated and forgotten


More brain than a IQ
My intellect surpasses just having a high IQ


More head than a dread, my yute
I excel in talent and skill, surpassing any doubts or limitations


And my bank account ain't hardly empty
My financial status is far from lacking and insufficient


That's why I come through in a Barbie Bentley
I make grand entrances in a luxurious and extravagant manner


So please mamacita, please no envy
I request that you, beautiful lady, do not feel jealous or envious


When you come around, it reads 'no entry'
When you're present, all others are denied access


Who's next to go?
Who will be the next to face defeat and elimination?


My flows so flexible
My rap style is versatile and adaptable


Get gassed and get at me, Texaco
If you're confident and eager to challenge me, then bring it on like a gas station


Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
You will harm yourself and suffer the consequences of your actions


White Jag with the twisted lip
I drive a white Jaguar with a distinctive characteristic


I ain't Mike Jack but This is it
I am not Michael Jackson, but I am still a significant figure in my own right


Boo boo boo I'm everywhere
I am a prominent and influential presence in various places


You like balloon boy, mama, you was never there
You are unreliable and absent, just like the infamous balloon boy incident


I am the Kung Fu Panda
I am a skilled and powerful force, just like the character Kung Fu Panda


Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all of your propaganda
I disregard and dismiss all the negative information and false rumors spread about me


Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
If something is acceptable or beneficial for one person, it should be the same for another


Nicki ain't a rapper, Nicki is a brander
I am not just a rapper, I have established myself as a successful and influential brand


Please, you can never compare to me
I am incomparable and unmatched


All these bitches is scared of me
Other women in the industry are intimidated and fearful of me


I am who they couldn't even dare to be
I embody qualities and achieve success that they could only dream of


So that's all folks (ba da ba dee)
That's the conclusion of the matter, nothing more to say


I go hard, pause
I give my all and put in maximum effort


Hospital flow, get more gauze
My rap delivery is so impactful, it requires additional medical supplies


I'm a bad bitch on all fours
I am confident and assertive, willing to do whatever it takes to succeed


The President be like 'It's all yours'
Even the President recognizes my dominance and gives me authority


Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj always deliver exceptional performances and achieve impressive success


Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
We complement each other perfectly like the pairing of Ricky and his distinctive eye patch


Go together like a team in the gym
We work together seamlessly like a well-coordinated sports team in the gym


Kareem in the ring, the Queen and the King
We dominate and excel in our respective fields, just like the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the ring and the Queen and King in their reign


Tattoo your name across my heart
I am deeply and permanently devoted to you


So it will remain
To ensure that my love and commitment to you will last forever


Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
Our love is so strong that not even death can separate us


What kinda dream is this?
I am amazed and overwhelmed by the incredible reality I am experiencing


You could be a sweet
You have the potential to bring immense joy and happiness


Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Let's relax and indulge in pleasure, exploring passion and desire


Eat you up, spit you out
I will fully consume and enjoy every aspect of you, then discard what is no longer needed


Fuck your girl in your house
I will engage in intimate activities with your partner in the comfort of your own home


I'm terrible, be careful
I have the potential to cause harm and destruction, so watch out


You might want say a prayer or two
You should consider seeking divine intervention or guidance because of the danger I pose


So cold I need Theraflu
I am so emotionally detached and stoic that I require a powerful remedy to thaw my heart


I'm so high I need parachutes
I am in such an elevated state of mind and confidence that I need special equipment to come back down


I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
I am flawless and unfazed by any threats or surprises


Got my coupe, heaven blue
I have a luxurious car in a heavenly shade of blue


And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
My allegiance is to a fiery and intense cause, and I see you as irresistibly tempting


I never lose, my weapons use
I always come out on top, using my talents and resources to my advantage


Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
If you cross me or treat me poorly, the situation will escalate and become ugly, just like the infamous incident involving Devin Dude


And she's the queen
She holds a position of power, authority, and dominance


Two's a couple, three's a scene
Two people together make a harmonious pair, but the addition of a third person creates a dynamic and captivating scene


Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Lil Wayne is the prominent figure that appears in your dreams, symbolizing success and achievement


Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
You need to arouse and excite me, or else you will be forgotten and insignificant


I'm Easter clean
I am fresh and immaculate, just like someone dressed their best on Easter day


Shout to my home girl Mika Means
I give a special acknowledgment and shoutout to my close friend Mika Means


Anything we want we redeem
We are able to acquire and achieve anything we desire


You niggas gassed up, '93 Supreme
You are overly confident and hyped up, just like the popular '93 Supreme clothing brand


Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
Nicki Minaj is the most fearless and resilient woman


More than a artist, bitch
She is not just a musician, but also a multifaceted and talented individual


She talk a whole lot of shit
She freely expresses herself and speaks her mind


And walk around like she President Carter's bitch
She carries herself with confidence and authority, similar to being in a close relationship with former President Carter


She be on her Barbie shit
She embraces her feminine and glamorous persona, just like a Barbie doll


And me, I'm on The Carter 6
As for me, I am actively involved in Lil Wayne's album 'The Carter 6'


And I can turn crumbs to bricks
I have the ability to transform small and insignificant things into something substantial and valuable


And I can turn nuns to tricks
I have the power to influence and change even the most innocent and virtuous individuals


Young Mula, baby
Referring to the Young Money record label, emphasizing camaraderie and unity


Fu-fuck your feelings
Disregard and dismiss any emotional attachment or sensitivity


And this is No Ceilings, yeah
This is a project without limitations or boundaries, expressing freedom and creativity


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you
In any circumstance, I never want to lose you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Scheffer, Richard Preston Butler, Wayne Andrew Wilkins

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Nocturnal NinetyTwo

Her best verse of all time. This was when metaphors and punchlines were at their peak. Now mumble rap bullshit is running the industry 😭

MrGang12345

Myles Scurlock ok? I know

ThinkPink DC

Period! Better than monster!

Merveille Ndjondjet

Fr man she is the best at featurings any song with ft Nicki is 🔥🔥🔥 she is the Queen I don’t want her to retire
Plus rap is so bad now

Cartié Hood

I would say one of her best verses of all time / she got many

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Ella Ark

The flow, the lyricism, the metaphorical bars she really does it all🤷🏾‍♀️

Chance

METAPHYSICAL. period.

Exoplanet99

This verse is so epic. I wonder if Beyoncé knows about this remix

NQ

Most likely

Shawn Huncho

EXOPLANET99 there was a video but idk where it is 😭

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