The Boys
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Punch line queen, no boxer though
Might pull up in a Porsche, no Boxster though
Tell a hater, "yo, don't you got cocks to blow?"
Tell them Kangaroo Nick, I'll box a ho
Shoulda said I got five and a possible
Don't go against Nicki, impossible
I done came through with my wrist on popsicle
Man, these hoes couldn't ball with a testicle, nigga

Your lipstick stain smells like a cheap hotel
Diamond watches and a gold chain
Can't make my frown turn around

The boys always spending all their money on love
The boys always spending all their money on love

They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it
Bone it, own it, yeah, yeah
Dollar, dollar, paper, chase it
Get that money, yeah, yeah

You get high, fuck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

Bald head pussy got lots of juice
Lopsided on the curb, so I block the coupes
Watch the deuce
Man I'm stingy with my kitty cat, daddy
Did you ever really love me, Steebie?
Rrr, pull up in the brrr
Wrist on brrr, pussy on prrr-rrr
I don't even brake when I'm backing up
I'll swerve on a nigga if he acting up
I done pushed more sixes than a play date
Get money by the millions, fuck a day rate, nigga

Your bossed up swag got 'em drooling like a new born babe
The dollars in they eyes got 'em blinded by a Masquerade

The Boys always spending all their money on love
The Boys always spending all their money on love

They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it
Bone it, own it, yeah, yeah
Dollar, dollar, paper, chase it
Get that money, yeah, yeah

You get high, fuck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

I put all you bitches on to them good lace fronts
Girls is my sons, carried them for eights months
And yes, you're premature, Young Money to the core
I might give you a ticket so you can come see the tour
Oh, that's your new girl, that's that mid-grade
Buck-fifty on your face with the switch blade
Or the razor, yeah, the razor
She my son, yeah, but I ain't raise her
Goose me, hater, I get that loose leaf paper
Them V-Necks be studded out, T-Rex be gutted out
Told 'em Nicki be chilling them, I'mma keep hurting they feelings
Because you'll never be Jordan, you couldn't even be Pippen
You couldn't even be tripping, you can't afford a vacation
I'm out in Haiti with Haitians, I go to Asia with Asians
You mad dusty, you a lil' dusty possum
I just come through with the six like my name was Blossom

You get high, fuck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

You get high, fuck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

The boys always spending all their money on love
The boys always spending all their money on love (uh-huh)




The boys always spending all their money on love (Pretty Gang, Young Money)
The boys always spending all their money on love (Cassie)

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Boys" by Nicki Minaj, she presents herself as a punch line queen, a woman who is powerful and confident in her ability to take down anyone who comes against her. She boasts about her wealth and success while also calling out haters who are criticizing her by telling them they have better things to do. Nicki also addresses her love life, stating that she wants to be pursued and desired but only by those who can match her in financial success.


The chorus is a criticism of men who spend all their money on love, illustrating their superficiality and lack of depth. She also touches on her s*xual relationships, describing men who indulge in women but ultimately become unfulfilled and unhappy.


Throughout the song, Nicki flexes her rap skills and asserts her dominance in the industry. She also takes a jab at those who try to copy her style, declaring that she is the original and the best. Overall, "The Boys" is a powerful and assertive song that showcases Nicki Minaj's talent and confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

Punch line queen, no boxer though
I am the queen of witty remarks, but I am not a boxer.


Might pull up in a Porsche, no Boxster though
I might arrive in a Porsche, but not the cheaper version.


Tell a hater, "yo, don't you got cocks to blow?"
I ask my haters if they have something better to do than criticize me.


Tell them Kangaroo Nick, I'll box a ho
I am threatening to fight with anyone who disrespects me.


Shoulda said I got five and a possible
It would have been better if I said I have a great hand in poker.


Don't go against Nicki, impossible
It's impossible to beat me or go against me in any way.


I done came through with my wrist on popsicle
I came in wearing an expensive, icy watch.


Man, these hoes couldn't ball with a testicle, nigga
These women can't even compete with a single testicle, let alone play against male athletes.


Your lipstick stain smells like a cheap hotel
I'm insulting someone's appearance and suggesting that their lipstick smells bad like a low-class hotel.


Diamond watches and a gold chain
I have expensive watch and jewelry that displays my wealth.


Can't make my frown turn around
I'm not happy and there's nothing that can change that.


The boys always spending all their money on love
Men are always spending their money and resources on romance and women.


They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it Bone it, own it, yeah, yeah Dollar, dollar, paper, chase it Get that money, yeah, yeah
Men desire sex and want to be with me, and they will pay for the experience. They chase after money and success.


You get high, fuck a bunch of girls And then cry on top of the world I hope you have the time of your life I hope I don't lose it tonight
You have fun and sleep around when you are high, but when you come down, you feel down and depressed. I want to have a good time too and not regret it.


Bald head pussy got lots of juice Lopsided on the curb, so I block the coupes Watch the deuce Man I'm stingy with my kitty cat, daddy Did you ever really love me, Steebie? Rrr, pull up in the brrr Wrist on brrr, pussy on prrr-rrr I don't even brake when I'm backing up I'll swerve on a nigga if he acting up I done pushed more sixes than a play date Get money by the millions, fuck a day rate, nigga
I have a bald vagina that is wet and ready for sex. I park my car in a way that blocks others. I'm protective of my body and I'm questioning a past lover. I arrive with a loud noise and an icy watch while driving recklessly. I'm not afraid to fight back against anyone who tries to start a problem. I've had a lot of sexual encounters and make large amounts of money.


Your bossed up swag got 'em drooling like a new born babe The dollars in they eyes got 'em blinded by a Masquerade
Your stylish appearance and expensive lifestyle is making others envious, but they are unaware of the hidden aspects of your life.


I put all you bitches on to them good lace fronts Girls is my sons, carried them for eights months And yes, you're premature, Young Money to the core I might give you a ticket so you can come see the tour Oh, that's your new girl, that's that mid-grade Buck-fifty on your face with the switch blade Or the razor, yeah, the razor She my son, yeah, but I ain't raise her Goose me, hater, I get that loose leaf paper Them V-Necks be studded out, T-Rex be gutted out Told 'em Nicki be chilling them, I'mma keep hurting they feelings Because you'll never be Jordan, you couldn't even be Pippen You couldn't even be tripping, you can't afford a vacation I'm out in Haiti with Haitians, I go to Asia with Asians You mad dusty, you a lil' dusty possum I just come through with the six like my name was Blossom
I popularized the use of lace front wigs on women. I see all women as my offspring and I've been pregnant for eight months. Young Money is my brand and you're not real if you're not with it. I may give you tickets to my concert. Your girlfriend is not high quality, I hurt you on a daily basis. I get wealthy from my good business and fashion choices. I am better than anyone trying to compete against me. I travel to different countries and experience new cultures. You are low-class and insignificant while I shine with my car.


The boys always spending all their money on love The boys always spending all their money on love (uh-huh) The boys always spending all their money on love (Pretty Gang, Young Money) The boys always spending all their money on love (Cassie)
I reiterate the fact that men are extravagantly spending their money on love and women.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Jean Baptiste Kouame, Michael Ojike McHenry, Onika Tanya Maraj, Jonas Jeberg

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kimeh22

Cassie's lyrics hitting a bit different now...

Your lipstick stain smells like a cheap hotel
Diamond watches and a gold chain
Can't make my frown turn around

You get high, f*ck a bunch of girls
And then cry on top of the world
I hope you have the time of your life
I hope I don't lose it tonight

Your bossed up swag got 'em drooling like a new born babe
The dollars in they eyes got 'em blinded by a Masquerade



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@AwraBriguelaTV

im still obsessed with this song!! 2020

@weirdjoe4872

Same barbs

@patatas555

OMG! AWRA U A BARB??!!

@AwraBriguelaTV

Roylan Locsin ofccc!!!!

@thetruth.7858

Why people act like 2012 was a long time ago 💀

@helenjeanette1701

mee too

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@nathaliabragion3593

Masterpiece imo. Nicki's bars, flow, attitude, the fact that she had 3 verses and they gradually grow on the track. That third verse. No wonder I was crazy about this song by 11 😂

@candimarie

Lol love this song!!

@ofentsemojapelo8080

omg i was 12😭

@Mellybelly764

This song came out a month after my birthday and I was 2

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