Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professio… Read Full Bio ↴Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/ˈnɪki mɪˈnɑːʒ/ NIK-ee min-AHZH), is a Trinidadian-born[a] rapper, singer, and songwriter. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap", she is known for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and various alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the US Billboard 200 chart; its single "Super Bass" reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified diamond by the RIAA. Its follow-up, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), explored dance-pop and topped the Billboard 200, spawning the hit single “Starships”. Her next album, The Pinkprint (2014), marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its single "Anaconda" peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and became the first music video by a solo female rapper to reach one billion views on YouTube. Her 2019 collaboration with Karol G, "Tusa", became the longest-running number-one single on the Argentina Hot 100 chart. She achieved her first two US number-one singles in 2020 with the collaborations "Say So (Remix)" with Doja Cat and "Trollz" with 6ix9ine. In 2022, she earned her first solo number one on the Hot 100 with "Super Freaky Girl", the lead single from her fifth album, Pink Friday 2 (2023), which also debuted atop the Billboard 200.

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.

Zonin'
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

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I used to know this dude
Pretty lou' out in LA
Said when I’m in LA, to hit up his cell ay
Cause he got something nice he
Wanna put in my belly
He wanna bump and grind sorta like R kelly
See money ain’t a thang
'cause my doe is like woah

Pull out my bank roll on a nigga like "yo!"
Let’s make some videos
Get the Benny Boom crew
I’m hoppin out the Rov in my Jimmy Choo shoe
I’m the boss bitch
You know I like to talk shit
I’m heavy in the streets
So you gon’ need a forklift and, daddy
Lemme cum in your mouth like the dentist
I’m not the apprentice
Don’t finish your sentence

Baby, we ain’t gotta talk, we could bone
Soon as we all alone
Then, baby, I’ma get you in the zone
‘Cause you think we’re all the same
But you’re wrong just get me some patron
And, baby, I’ma get you in the zone

Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Zonin' baby, I’m about to have you
Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Zonin' z-z-z-z-zone, have ya' zonin'
(Zone, zone, zone)
Zonin', I’ma have ya' zonin
(Zone, zone, zone) zonin', yeah

Boom like talibani
I got some real nice pum-pum nani nani nani
Just let me take off my Dolce Gabbani bani
Than I can be your little Playboy bunny-bunny
See you know what I mean we could sip a lil
(weed) sweatin', heavy breathin'
I can tell that you fiendin'
See you’re already thinkin that
You must be dreamin get them strawberries
Bring another whipped cream in
Lemme get ya' cup of patron
I’ma get ya in the zone
I don’t let the microphone
Hypnotize me no more
Listen, daddy, let me jump on
I’ma keep my pumps on you know it come wrong
Plus, my something dumb long

Baby, we ain’t gotta talk, we could bone
Soon as we all alone
Then, baby, I’ma get you in the zone
‘Cause you think we’re all the same
But you’re wrong just get me some patron
And, baby, I’ma get you in the zone

Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Zonin' baby, I’m about to have you
Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Zonin' z-z-z-z-zone, have ya' zonin'
(Zone, zone, zone)
Zonin', I’ma have ya' zonin
(Zone, zone, zone) zonin', yeah

HA!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Zonin'" by Nicki Minaj, the lyrics depict a sexually charged encounter between Nicki and a man she knows in LA. The first verse introduces a guy named Pretty Lou, who Nicki is told to contact when she's in LA because he has something "nice" for her. The lyrics then associate this man with R. Kelly's sexual style, emphasizing that he wants to engage in a physical relationship with her. Money is no object for Nicki because she is wealthy, and she playfully flaunts her wealth by pulling out her bankroll. She mentions making videos with the Benny Boom crew and shows off her expensive Jimmy Choo shoes. Nicki asserts herself as a powerful woman, referred to as the boss bitch, and acknowledges her influence in the streets.

In the chorus, Nicki suggests that she and the man don't need to engage in conversation; they can skip straight to physical intimacy. She promises to get him in the zone, indicating a state of heightened pleasure or arousal. She challenges the man's assumption that all women are the same by requesting some patron (a type of liquor), insinuating that she has her own preferences and desires. By stating that she will get him in the zone, Nicki suggests that she has the ability to stimulate and satisfy him on a deeper level.

In the second verse, Nicki continues to express her sexual confidence and desires. She compares her sexual prowess to the explosiveness of a bomb and asserts that she has attractive physical features. She suggests taking off her Dolce Gabbani clothing and adopting the role of a Playboy bunny, implying a seductive and playful demeanor. The lyrics allude to indulging in intoxicants and engaging in passionate physical activities, alongside mentions of strawberries and whipped cream. Nicki declares that she will keep her pumps (high heels) on during the encounter, emphasizing her assertiveness and possibly implying dominance.

Overall, "Zonin'" is a provocative song that showcases Nicki Minaj's self-assured and confident sexuality. The lyrics highlight her power and control in romantic and sexual relationships, while also incorporating elements of luxury and materialism.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to know this dude
There was this guy I used to know

Pretty lou' out in LA
He was a handsome guy from Los Angeles

Said when I’m in LA, to hit up his cell ay
He told me to call him when I'm in LA

Cause he got something nice he
Because he had something special

Wanna put in my belly
He wanted to give it to me

He wanna bump and grind sorta like R kelly
He wanted to engage in sensual dancing, like R. Kelly

See money ain’t a thang
Money is not a problem

'cause my doe is like woah
Because I have a lot of money

Pull out my bank roll on a nigga like "yo!"
I show off my money to people, like 'yo!'

Let’s make some videos
Let's create some music videos

Get the Benny Boom crew
Hire the Benny Boom crew to film

I’m hoppin out the Rov in my Jimmy Choo shoe
I step out of the Range Rover in my expensive Jimmy Choo shoes

I’m the boss bitch
I am a confident and dominant woman

You know I like to talk shit
You know I enjoy talking boldly

I’m heavy in the streets
I have a strong presence in the urban community

So you gon’ need a forklift and, daddy
You will need a forklift to handle me, daddy

Lemme cum in your mouth like the dentist
Let me orgasm in your mouth like a dentist

I’m not the apprentice
I am not a beginner or inexperienced

Don’t finish your sentence
Don't bother completing what you were saying

Baby, we ain’t gotta talk, we could bone
Baby, we don't need to talk, we can engage in sexual activity

Soon as we all alone
As soon as we are alone

Then, baby, I’ma get you in the zone
Then, baby, I will sexually arouse you

‘Cause you think we’re all the same
Because you believe we are all alike

But you’re wrong just get me some patron
But you're mistaken, just get me some patron (a type of tequila)

And, baby, I’ma get you in the zone
And, baby, I will sexually arouse you

Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Getting into an intense state of arousal or ecstasy

Zonin' baby, I’m about to have you
Reaching a state of intense pleasure, I'm about to satisfy you

Zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin', zonin'
Getting into an intense state of arousal or ecstasy

Zonin' z-z-z-z-zone, have ya' zonin'
Entering a zone of heightened pleasure, making you experience pleasure intensely

(Zone, zone, zone)
A repeated emphasis on the state of intense pleasure

Zonin', I’ma have ya' zonin
In the zone, I will make you experience intense pleasure

(Zone, zone, zone) zonin', yeah
In the zone, yes

Boom like talibani
I explode with energy like a bomb (comparing to Taliban explosives)

I got some real nice pum-pum nani nani nani
I possess quality female genitals

Just let me take off my Dolce Gabbani bani
Allow me to remove my Dolce & Gabbana clothing

Than I can be your little Playboy bunny-bunny
Then I can assume the role of your seductive Playboy bunny

See you know what I mean we could sip a lil
You understand what I'm suggesting, we can enjoy some drinks

(weed) sweatin', heavy breathin'
(referring to marijuana) perspiring, breathing heavily

I can tell that you fiendin'
I can see that you are longing or craving for something

See you’re already thinkin that
You're already having those thoughts

You must be dreamin get them strawberries
You must be dreaming, get those strawberries

Bring another whipped cream in
Also bring some more whipped cream

Lemme get ya' cup of patron
Let me have a cup of patron (a type of tequila)

I’ma get ya in the zone
I will sexually arouse you

I don’t let the microphone
I don't allow the microphone

Hypnotize me no more
To mesmerize or captivate me anymore

Listen, daddy, let me jump on
Listen, daddy, let me get on top

I’ma keep my pumps on you know it come wrong
I will keep my high heels on, you know it will be amazing

Plus, my something dumb long
In addition, my something (intentionally left vague) is very long

HA!
An expression of amusement or triumph

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL JOHNSON, DANIEL ANDREW JOHNSON, DOMINIC ANTHONY THOMAS, EARL HENRY BENJAMIN

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