Wave Ya Hand
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

Wave ya hand if you look good...
If you feel good about yourself and your appearance, raise your hand in celebration.

Throw some shade if you look good...
If you feel good about yourself and your appearance, don't worry about those who try to bring you down and throw some shade.

Anyway, bitch, you look good!
Regardless of what haters may say, you should always remember that you look good and feel confident in your own skin.

Now, tell them bitches, "Anyway,"
Encouraging listeners to brush off negativity and not let what others say get to them.

'Cause we don't care what none of dem gyal haffi say...
Reinforcing that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says about you.

You can't stop me, I'ma fulfill the prophecy;
No one can prevent you from achieving your goals and fulfilling your destiny.

I do it, I did it the proper way...
The singer has worked hard and achieved success through legitimate means.

On my property, now watch how we operate:
The artist is successful and runs things on their own terms.

Bottles on ice, the bottles is on ice;
Celebrating success with expensive and extravagant drinks.

The VIP lights is hittin' us just right...
Enjoying the party atmosphere and feeling special in the VIP section.

So if you gettin' money, just throw it up in the air;
Encouraging those who have achieved financial success to celebrate and enjoy it.

Your hands in the air like I was your puppeteer...
The artist has influence over those celebrating, making them feeling like they are being controlled by her.

'Cause I, I, I, I am Zolanski;
Introducing the singer's alter-ego, Zolanski.

Some call me Barbie, yes, I'm life-size.
Revealing that the singer is often compared to and referred to as the toy "Barbie," and that she is of a real-life, average size.

Yes, I am humble, yes, but why lie?
The singer sees value in humility but is also willing to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments.

I am the reason why these girls go bye-bye.
The artist asserts that her success is the reason why others may become intimidated and "go bye-bye."

OK, now this right here could get me in trouble,
The artist is honest that what she's about to say could potentially cause controversy.

Cause when I say I ball, I don't mean in a huddle...
The singer is using a play on words, implying that she is wealthy and successful, not just a participant in a sports game.

I'm always an alarm, I never do nothing subtle;
The singer is always on and attention-grabbing, never subtle or understated.

Cause #ItsPinkFridayHoe! That's the rebuttal.
The artist is using the trending hashtag "#ItsPinkFridayHoe" to defend herself against any criticism or negativity.

My two guns up - it's blazin', let's go.
The artist is armed and ready to take on any opposition or challenge.

I keep a lot of money up in the Escrow,
The artist has a lot of money saved and stored away in an account called an Escrow.

And when I'm at the game, I'm in the best row;
The singer enjoys luxury and attends sporting events in the best seats available.

I am the baddest bitch up in the pet sto'!
The artist is the most dominant and successful person in the pet store, possibly playing off the phrase "top dog" or "top bitch."

'Cause I, I, I, I am Onika,
Reverting back to the singer's real name, Onika.

And these shoes here mean "fashionista",
The singer's shoes are a symbol of her fashion sense and identifying her as a "fashionista."

Cause these don't come out til it's Easter;
The singer's shoes are fashionable and rare, not typically sold until the holiday Easter comes around.

I'm VIP-bound with Leighton Meester...
The artist enjoys the company of fellow celebrity Leighton Meester and has access to exclusive VIP events.

Ya, ya, ya-ya, ya, ya-ya, ya, ya-ya, ya, ya, yaAaAaAUGH!
A nonsensical vocalization possibly meant to hype up the party atmosphere.

Ya, ya-ya-ya-ya, ya, ya, ya-ya-ya-ya!
A continuation of the nonsensical vocalization, still hyping up the party atmosphere.