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.
let me calm down
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Let me hold you
Wanna calm, calm down
Let me hold you
Calm down, calm down (let me, let me, let me hold you)
Pull off and I almost hit him
He actin' like I ain't always with him
And ain't no more debatin', this time, it's a ultimatum
I never forgot where I was at the first day I met him
Yeah, it was love at first sight, but I ain't never sweat him
I knew if it was meant to be that one day I would let him
Twenty years later, them decisions, I don't regret them
Just wish you would give me space when I really need it
To be alone in my zone when I'm really heated
Just 'cause I am quiet, don't mean you're defeated
Wish you ain't need me to feel like you're completed
Don't wanna say somethin' mean when I don't mean it
Million missed calls, I don't wanna talk
Just did a detox, now I wanna spar
I wrote a line for you and it was beautiful
I made a sign for you to say you're beautiful
You're so, so irresistible
Take me to somewhere mystical
You're so
Do you know?
For you, I promise I'll try
For you, I promise I'll try
For you, I promise I'll try
Uh, havin' her ain't for the faint of heart
She bad as fuck but hard to deal with, and it ain't her fault
She got ambition like the niggas, and the vision for herself
So she can't rest until she feel like she done made her mark
So if you love her, then you gotta learn to play your part
Sometimes you gotta play the back
But when you do, make sure you play it smart
All these niggas want her, so they hatin' hard
They talkin' slick and make you wanna pull a rated-R
You like her, love her like a brother, like her manager, an A&R
Plus a therapist when it start rainin' hard
Her life was trauma-filled, it left her with a tainted heart
Yet you the nigga that she wanna tat her name across
But you need patience and a lot of extra faith in God
To keep the family together at a time when it's so regular to break apart
So God forbid, y'all got a kid, therefore, I hate the thought
It's you and her against the world until it ain't no more breath in your lungs
I'm just a messenger, but God is who this message is from
I wanna send you my respect because I rep for the ones
That hold they wifey down despite all of the extras that come
Word to Willy Smith, these silly niggas heckle and shun
As if they life is somehow perfect and they never been plunged
Into a dark place, so I can't respect when it's done
It's family first through the worst, comin' second to none, for real
I wrote a line for you and it was beautiful
I made a sign for you to say you're beautiful
You're so, so irresistible
Take me to somewhere mystical
You're so
For you, know
For you, I promise I'll try
In the first verse of "Let Me Calm Down," Nicki Minaj expresses her frustration and mixed emotions towards someone she is in a relationship with. She talks about almost hitting someone, implying that her emotions are getting the best of her. She acknowledges that despite hating the person in the moment, she also loves them. The ultimatum she mentions suggests that she has reached a breaking point and needs a resolution. She reflects on the early days of their relationship, where there was love at first sight but also a lack of worry. She mentions that she wants space and time alone when she is heated, emphasizing that her silence does not mean defeat. She reveals that she doesn't want to say hurtful things when she doesn't mean them, implying that communication is essential.
The second verse performed by J. Cole provides a contrasting perspective about the same relationship. He describes the woman as beautiful but admits that she is difficult to handle. She has her own ambitions and desires to leave her mark on the world. He advises that loving her means understanding how to support her goals, even if it means taking a backseat at times. He mentions that many men desire her, leading to jealousy and provocation. Cole encourages her love interest to be patient and have faith in God to overcome the challenges they face. He acknowledges the hardships she has faced in life, which have left her with a wounded heart. Despite this, he suggests that being there for her is a commitment worth making, even if it means enduring pain. Cole expresses his respect for those who stand by their partners through thick and thin, despite the judgment and criticism of others.
In the chorus, both Nicki Minaj and J. Cole express their devotion and promise to try for the person they are addressing. They want to create something beautiful for them, whether through music or personal gestures. They find the person irresistible and long for a connection that transcends the ordinary. They acknowledge the significance of the soul and emphasize their commitment to the relationship, regardless of the challenges it presents.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Me Calm Down" delve into the complexities of a relationship where intense emotions and personal ambitions intersect. It captures the struggle between love and frustration, and highlights the importance of patience, understanding, and resilience in maintaining a strong bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Calm, calm, down
Please calm down and relax
Let me call you
Give me a chance to talk to you
When I calm, calm, down
After I have calmed down
Let me call you
Allow me to reach out to you
Calm, calm, down (let me, let me)
Just calm down and let me handle things
Let me calm down (let me)
Give me the opportunity to compose myself
Pull off and I almost hit him
I nearly had a confrontation or accident
He actin' like I ain't always with him
He's behaving as if I'm not constantly by his side
My heart sayin' I love him while I'm screamin' that I hate him
Although my heart tells me I still love him, I'm angrily expressing hatred towards him
And it ain't no more debatin', this time it's an ultimatum
There's no room for further discussion; this time it's a decisive choice
I never forgot where I was at the first day I met him
I always remember the place where we first met
Yeah, it was love at first sight, but I ain't never sweat him
Yes, I fell in love with him instantly, but I never worried or stressed over him
I knew if that if it was meant to be that one day I would let him
I knew that if our connection was destined to be, one day I would allow myself to fully embrace it
Twenty years later them decisions, I don't regret 'em
Even after twenty years, I don't regret the choices I made
Just wish you would give me space when I really need it
I just wish you would respect my need for personal space
To be alone in my zone when I'm really heated
I need to be alone in my own space when I'm really angry
Just 'cause I am quiet, don't mean you defeated
Just because I'm silent doesn't mean you have won the argument
Wish you ain't need me to feel like you're completed
I wish you didn't require me to make you feel whole or fulfilled
Don't wanna say somethin' mean when I don't mean it
I don't want to say hurtful things when I don't actually mean them
Million missed calls, I don't wanna talk (wanna talk)
I have received numerous missed calls, but I don't want to engage in conversation
Just did a detox, now I wanna spark
I just completed a detox, and now I want to relax and smoke
I wrote a line for you and it was beautiful (calm, calm down)
I wrote a heartfelt and beautiful line about you
I made a song for you that said you're beautiful (let me call you)
I created a song dedicated to your beauty
You're so, so irresistible (when I calm, calm, down)
You are incredibly alluring and captivating
Take me to somewhere mystical (let me call you)
Take me to a magical and enchanting place
Your soul (calm, calm down)
Your inner essence or spirit
Do you know? (Let me calm down)
Do you understand?
For you, I promise I'll try
I promise to make an effort for you
Uh, havin' her ain't for the faint of heart
Being with her is not easy; it requires strength
She bad as fuck, but hard to deal with, and it ain't her fault
She is extremely attractive, but she can be challenging to handle, and that's not her fault
She got ambition like them niggas and a vision for herself
She possesses ambition and a clear vision for her own life, similar to successful men
So she can't rest until she feel like she done made her mark
She can't relax until she believes she has left a significant impact
So if you love her then you gotta learn to play your part
If you truly love her, you need to understand and fulfill your role in her life
Sometimes you gotta play the back
Sometimes you need to take a step back and let her take the lead
But when you do, make sure you play it smart
But when you do, make sure you handle it intelligently
All these niggas want her, so they hatin' hard
Many men desire her, so they're envious and resentful
They talkin' slick and make you wanna pull a Rated-R
They speak disrespectfully and provoke you to react violently
You like her, love her like a brother, like her manager, an A&R
You care for her deeply, like a brother, and take on the roles of both her manager and an A&R (talent scout)
Plus her therapist when it starts rainin' hard
You also become her therapist when life gets tough
Her life was trauma-filled, it left her with a tainted heart
She experienced a lot of trauma in her life, which has affected her heart and emotions
Yet, you the nigga that she wanna tatt her name across
Yet, you're the man she wants to permanently mark her name on her body
But you need patience and a lot of extra faith from God
However, you need patience and a great deal of faith in God
To keep the family together, at a time when it's so regular to break apart
To maintain a strong and united family when it's common for families to fall apart
So God forbid y'all got a kid, therefore, I hate the thought
So if you were to have a child together, it scares me to think about
It's you and her against the world until there ain't no more breath from your lungs
It's you and her united against all odds until your last breath
I'm just a messenger, but God is who this message is from
I'm just delivering a message, but it comes from God
I wanna send you my respect because I rep for the ones
I want to express my respect to you because I represent those who
That hold they wifey down despite all of the extras that come
Continue to support their wives even with all the additional challenges that arise
Word to Willy Smith, these silly niggas heckle and shun
In reference to Willy Smith, these foolish men mock and reject
As if they life was somehow perfect and they never been plunged
As if their own lives were somehow flawless and they never experienced
Into a dark place, so I can't respect when it's done
Into a difficult situation, so I can't respect it when they disregard others' struggles
It's family first through the worst, comin' second to none, for real
Family comes first even in the worst situations, and nothing surpasses its importance
For you, I promise I'll try
For you, I promise to make an effort
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Derrick Miller, Jacob Canady, Jermaine Cole, Ofer Shaul Ishai, Onika Maraj
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aaliyahkeif
Having J.Cole on this is just amazing you both killed it!!
@B4shXp
W Nicki❤️🔥W Cole🔥need a feat asap
@rihannastan5405
Yeah h was a good match. Real rap talent
@leasmith1752
🩷
@charlesredd9619
Is this an old track?
@aaliyahkeif
@@charlesredd9619 no
@Imbetter-chill
J cole is just so marvelous at what he does man his impactful words and precise rythmes never fail to amaze me
@natelion06
💯
@RobertTorres-fj2jw
❤
@Hiphopchillspot
I got the instrumental right here
https://youtu.be/14kFEbbNIy8?si=5J6ebTDBoIr9yijN