Warning
Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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[Verse 1: Nicki]
Who da hell is this?
Callin me at 12:47 in the night
While I'm watchin the fight.
Lookin at the phone it's no name in sight
Blocked ID, knew somethin just wasn't right
It's my girl Kandi from out in Miami
Tellin me that my man with some bitch in a Camry
Car seat in the back like he started a family
Yo Kan stop playin what the fuck is you sayin?
Remember them chicks from da Brick 'round nine six
That we seen when we hit a lick by the projects?
Oh, you mean Leah, little sister Maria
I use to go see her in front of the Pizzeria
I didn't say them, they schooled to some bitch that you knew from back when some bitch named Kim
Light skinned slim use to rock a low rim.
Followed them to the crib, but the lights real dim
They hit me on the chirp warning me now I'm warning you
What's it gonna be?
Nicki tell me what you wanna do

[Chorus:]
Damn I'm a have to send her to her maker [x3]
I'm a send her to her maker [x2]

[Verse 2: Nicki]
They heard about his good sex and long erections
Nice complexion, Magnums for protection
They even heard about his tongue game
How the nigga gave brain ain't stopped 'til the cum came
But that's words of Hip Hop
I popped the bitch top, like a corona
CALL A CORONER, it's gonna be a lot of black dresses and chest vest's if I find out he got a next Mrs.
What you think all the goons is for
Two by the door a few more out in New York
And I feed 'em curry chicken, I'm all about my green NAW MEAN? Got some fat bitches in the kitchen
I got a spot like OX and we cook OX tail got a scale for what's in the mail
I got whatever on my nigga Pail, But if the nigga bail
I'll have 'em sleepin with some killa whales
Damn bitches wanna fuck with my man on the other hand things ain't always what you plan
It's the ones up in ya Prom picture
So long with'cha
Now they wanna creep in ya mans jeep
I bet you Nicki won't sleep
Cause I'm a put the heat to ya beak, you'll bird like TWEET TWEET
And watch you smoke like a cigarette
Shoulda left the bitch a pack of Nicorette
Leave all them foul bitches wet
I give a fuck about you and ya bum crew
Mami I'm the truth they salute when I come threw
I'm not runnin bitch I bust my gun and hold on I hear somebody comin

[Three Knocks]
POLICE OPEN UP!

[Nicki:]




Shit, that bitch Kandi set me up yo
Pass the A.R. lemme let these cowards have it

Overall Meaning

In "Warning," Nicki Minaj is receiving a call from her girlfriend Kandi who informs her that her man is cheating on her with a girl known from her past as "some bitch named Kim." Nicki immediately questions who it is and tells Kandi to stop playing with her over the phone. Kandi then goes on to describe the girl and how she feels that Nicki needs to do something about it. Nicki tells her friend not to worry and starts to recall her man's sexual behaviors and how he's known for giving good sex with a long erection, nice complexion, and Magnums for protection. She also mentions his good tongue game and that she won't hesitate to put the heat to the girl’s beak.


Moreover, the song shows the power of women and their determination not to let anyone play with their emotions. Nicki discusses how she has a crew of goons protecting her and that all of the women trying to flirt with her man need to back off. She even goes as far as threatening to kill whoever tries to come between them. The lyrics are a message about the danger of underestimating women and their willingness to protect their relationship at all costs.


Line by Line Meaning

Who da hell is this?
Questioning the identity of the person calling at an odd hour.


Callin me at 12:47 in the night
Noticing the time of the call to be late at night, implying that it should be important.


While I'm watchin the fight.
Mentioning that she is watching a fight, which is a significant event and can't be disrupted without a good reason.


Lookin at the phone it's no name in sight
Noticing that the caller's number is blocked and that she doesn't recognize the caller.


Blocked ID, knew somethin just wasn't right
Confirming her suspicion that the call might be shady due to the blocked ID of the caller.


It's my girl Kandi from out in Miami
Identifying the caller as her friend Kandi from Miami.


Tellin me that my man with some bitch in a Camry
Alerting Nicki that her man is with another woman in a car.


Car seat in the back like he started a family
Observing the car seat in the back of the car, suggesting that her man might be starting a family with someone else.


Yo Kan stop playin what the fuck is you sayin?
Asking Kandi to clarify and stop joking about such serious allegations.


Remember them chicks from da Brick 'round nine six
Recalling some women from a past incident in the 90s.


That we seen when we hit a lick by the projects?
Remembering that they had seen these women while committing a robbery in the past.


Oh, you mean Leah, little sister Maria
Identifying the women Kandi was talking about as Leah and Maria.


I use to go see her in front of the Pizzeria
Mentioning that she used to hang out with Maria in front of a Pizzeria.


I didn't say them, they schooled to some bitch that you knew from back when some bitch named Kim
Clarifying that Leah and Maria didn't say anything, but they told someone named Kim, who informed Kandi.


Light skinned slim use to rock a low rim.
Describing Kim as a light-skinned, thin woman who used to wear low-cut jeans.


Followed them to the crib, but the lights real dim
Revealing that they had followed these women to their house but the lights were off, making it hard to see what was happening inside.


They hit me on the chirp warning me now I'm warning you
Being warned by someone through a mobile phone that she should be careful, and now she is warning Kandi.


What's it gonna be?
Asking Kandi what she should do next.


Damn I'm a have to send her to her maker [x3]
Expressing her anger towards the woman who is with her man, and implying that she might cause harm to her.


I'm a send her to her maker [x2]
Reiterating the intention to harm the woman who is with her man.


They heard about his good sex and long erections
Implying that her man is desirable and sexually attractive to others.


Nice complexion, Magnums for protection
Describing her man's good looks and highlighting that he uses protection while having sex.


They even heard about his tongue game
Mentioning that others are aware of her man's oral sex skills.


How the nigga gave brain ain't stopped 'til the cum came
Commenting on her man's oral sex skills and how he continues until completion.


But that's words of Hip Hop
Acknowledging that these descriptions might be exaggerated or untrue, and might just be Hip Hop rumors.


I popped the bitch top, like a corona
Comparing killing a woman to opening a bottle of Corona beer, which is perceived as easy and effortless.


CALL A CORONER, it's gonna be a lot of black dresses and chest vest's if I find out he got a next Mrs.
Saying that if she finds out that her man is married or has another girlfriend, there will be many casualties.


What you think all the goons is for
Asking why she has goons if not to protect herself and harm others.


Two by the door a few more out in New York
Mentioning the number of goons outside and their location.


And I feed 'em curry chicken, I'm all about my green NAW MEAN?
Offering her goons curry chicken and indicating that she is all about making money.


Got some fat bitches in the kitchen
Mentioning that she has some overweight women in her kitchen, possibly cooking.


I got a spot like OX and we cook OX tail
Saying that she has a place like Ox which is known for cooking Oxtail. She might be suggesting that she has a place where they cook drugs.


got a scale for what's in the mail
Confirming that she is involved in drug trade by mentioning she has a scale for weighing drugs.


I got whatever on my nigga Pail,
Implying that her nigga Pail has access to drugs and she has access through him.


But if the nigga bail
Suggesting that if her guy Pail is caught, he will jump bail and leave her in trouble.


I'll have 'em sleepin with some killa whales
Saying that if her guy Pail betrays her, she will hurt him severely, and he will end up dead.


Damn bitches wanna fuck with my man on the other hand things ain't always what you plan
Expressing frustration that other women are attracted to her man and implying that things don't always go as planned.


It's the ones up in ya Prom picture
Implying that the girls from her high school prom might be the ones responsible for her man's infidelity.


So long with'cha
Saying goodbye to her friends and implying that she will not be affected by losing a few of them.


Now they wanna creep in ya mans jeep
Mentioning that her prom friends might be creeping in her man's car.


I bet you Nicki won't sleep
Suggesting that she will not rest until she deals with the people who are a threat to her relationship.


Cause I'm a put the heat to ya beak, you'll bird like TWEET TWEET
Saying that she will hurt anyone who tries to mess with her, and implying that they will be silent when she does.


And watch you smoke like a cigarette
Threatening to kill anyone who crosses her path, and suggesting that it will be effortless.


Shoulda left the bitch a pack of Nicorette
Suggesting that she should have given the woman who is with her man a pack of nicotine gum to make up for the upcoming pain.


Leave all them foul bitches wet
Referring to the women who are a threat to her relationship and suggesting that she will hurt them all badly.


I give a fuck about you and ya bum crew
Disregarding anyone who is not useful to her or who opposes her.


Mami I'm the truth they salute when I come thru
Praising herself and her dominance, suggesting that others respect her.


I'm not runnin bitch I bust my gun and hold on I hear somebody comin
Saying that she is not scared and won't run away, she's ready to face anyone who comes her way.


POLICE OPEN UP!
Hearing the police knock on her door, and implying that the cops are there looking for her.


Shit, that bitch Kandi set me up yo
Realizing that Kandi lured her into a trap.


Pass the A.R. lemme let these cowards have it
Asking someone to give her the A.R. rifle, and suggesting that she will use it against the cops to defend herself.




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@vivianam4758

this song will forever be so underrated. she killed it ! i wish she would release this song on all platforms but i doubt she ever will 😩😂

@tylerneal2525

She can’t. She’s have to get the beat cleared & whatever label owns this wouldn’t dare clear it.

@unodos2007

@@tylerneal2525 Maybe there’s hope, they should!!!

@Carameltenda69

Na fr

@isaiahsmith4673

Omg I just randomly found this ! The bars are crazy.

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@Coditel666

That was a great homage to Biggie.

@oscaralfaro1804

This is more a homage to The Firm, had a jam back in the day called Phone Tap

@andrade474

@@oscaralfaro1804 yeah no it’s not

@nickifann7427

@@oscaralfaro1804 Definitely not lmfao. This was homage to Biggie.

@Dhakadice

She DOES kinda sound like Biggie.
That flow. She studied the arts.

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