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.
Sweetest Girl
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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See yu cant make it rain without the stormy weather
And its funny when it rains, when it rains it pours
Would of never happened if I stayed indoors
Would of never happened if I never traded in my textbooks
Cuz now Im hot but all the credits say its just looks
They say Im too sexy and say Im sellin out
Cuz when I come out niggas get they umbrellas out
Been through it all but I could never fill my mothers shoes
And nahh I dont want no hand out, I just want my ad lips to get paned out
And I just wanna tell the girls that could feel me, That I just play the cards the nigga dealed me
See everything I been through could of killed me
That why I really aint nothin, yu could tell me
Yu see I live for the bill, I die for the bill
And I still make sure I read the bi to the bill
And every time I write Im persist in my skill
Its more outta life then just ice in ya grill
Fuck me lay me, Fuck yu pay me, This is what yu made me
Said yu want to drape me, turned around and raped me, Now yu aint mistake me
Where my girls at, where my girls at.
If they frontin then tell them where my money at. (Repeat)
In this verse of Nicki Minaj's song "Sweetest Girl," she talks about the struggles she has faced and the sacrifices she has made to become successful. She acknowledges that once a good girl turns bad, she's gone for good, meaning that people change for good once they choose a particular path. She also talks about how success comes with a price, and there's no way to achieve it without going through some difficulties such as the stormy weather. Nicki also mentions how she has faced criticism for her looks and being labeled as someone who is selling out, which she credits to the fact that she looks pretty. She takes the loss because she doesn't want her brother to lose, no matter what people have said about her. Nicki then talks about how she has worked hard to make it in the industry, and she has never begged anyone for anything. She believes that everything she has been through could have killed her, which shows how tough her journey to success has been.
Moreover, Nicki's verse talks about how she lives and dies for the bill, meaning that she's in the industry for the money, and she wants to make as much money as possible. She also mentions how she still reads the bill, which shows that despite being famous, she still wants to know what's going on with her finances. Nicki also emphasizes the importance of improving and perfecting her craft, which goes beyond just having the icing in her dental grill. Furthermore, she speaks about how she's been mistreated and how people have taken advantage of her in the industry, with some promising to help her then turned around and used her. Nicki then calls on her fellow women and asks them to speak up and demand their pay by asking the question, "where my money at?", which shows her support for women empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
When a good girl gone, she gone forever
Once a decent woman turns bad, she may never return to her former self.
See yu cant make it rain without the stormy weather
One cannot achieve success without first experiencing difficulties and challenges
And its funny when it rains, when it rains it pours
When things go wrong, everything seems to go wrong all at once
Would of never happened if I stayed indoors
One cannot experience life's ups and downs if they remain sheltered and safe indoors
Would of never happened if I never traded in my textbooks
If I had not chosen to pursue a different path, my current success would not have been possible.
Cuz now Im hot but all the credits say its just looks
I am famous and successful now, but people attribute it solely to my looks and not my talent.
They say Im too sexy and say Im sellin out
People criticize me for using my sexuality to sell my music and believe I am sacrificing my artistic integrity.
Cuz when I come out niggas get they umbrellas out
My presence and influence are so great that people prepare themselves for whatever I might bring.
I take the L cuz I dont want to see my brother lose
I am willing to accept losses and setbacks to prevent my loved ones from suffering the same fate.
Been through it all but I could never fill my mothers shoes
Despite experiencing challenging times, I could never match the strength and resilience of my mother.
And nahh I dont want no hand out, I just want my ad lips to get paned out
I do not accept freebies, I just want to be recognized and compensated for my hard work and talent.
And I just wanna tell the girls that could feel me, That I just play the cards the nigga dealed me
I want to inspire women to persevere and succeed in the face of adversity, by accepting the cards they have been dealt.
See everything I been through could of killed me
The hardships I faced in life could have easily been fatal and destroyed me, but I persevered.
That why I really aint nothin, yu could tell me
I am not easily intimidated, as I have already faced and overcome so many obstacles.
Yu see I live for the bill, I die for the bill
I am willing to work hard and sacrifice everything for financial success.
And I still make sure I read the bi to the bill
I am diligent and thorough when it comes to managing my finances and investments.
Its more outta life then just ice in ya grill
There is more to life than material possessions and wealth.
Fuck me lay me, Fuck yu pay me, This is what yu made me
I do not apologize for using my sexuality to promote my music and make money.
Said yu want to drape me, turned around and raped me, Now yu aint mistake me
People have tried to take advantage of me in the past, but they now know that I will not be fooled or compromised.
Where my girls at, where my girls at.
Addressing and rallying her female fans.
If they frontin then tell them where my money at. (Repeat)
If her female fans are not showing her support, she challenges them to prove their loyalty by financially investing in her music career.
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Goldenxronnie
Almost 11 years later and still one of her realest verses. I wonder if she knew the impact she truly created and still has.. she told her story here..
REBEL
🥺🥺🥺 I agree. Brings me to tears at times.
emcgrew2
@REBEL Same. This is still my fave rap verse of all time as a woman. Nothing touches this.
20DaysofJune
Still one of her realest verses.
Sagiv
20DaysofJune fax
Angel grey
20DaysofJune the taste
LØL
🤯😭😁😁😁
Amber Riley
All fax
Vonna B Dior
FACTS
Roman Fernandez
Please don’t retire Nicki. She is one of my biggest role model.
Her music helped me through times