Roman's Revenge
Nicki Minaj [feat. Eminem] Lyrics


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I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Yeah, I said it, has-been
Hang it up, flatscreen
Plasma
"Hey Nicki, hey Nicki," asthma
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I got bars, sentencin'
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho, punt
Forced trauma, blunt
You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' Fraggle Rock, beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough

Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon




I ain't into S&M, but my whip's off the chain
A little drop of candy paint drips off the frame
Twisted-ass mind, got a pretzel for a brain
An eraser for a head, fuckin' pencil for a frame
You don't like it, then peel off, bitch
Every last woman on Earth I'll kill off
And I still wouldn't fuck you, slut
So wipe the smile on your grill off
I swear to God I'll piss a Happy Meal off
Get the wheels turning, spin, and wheel off
Snap the axel in half, bust the tie-rod
Quit hollering, "Why, God?"
He ain't got shit to do with it
Bygones'll never be bygones
The world ain't finished swallowing my wad
I ain't finished blowing it, nice bra
Hope it'll fit a tough titty, bitch, life's hard
I swear to God life is a dumb blonde white broad
With fake tits and a bad dye job
Who just spit in my fuckin' face and called me a fuckin' tightwad
So finally I broke down and bought her an iPod
And caught her stealing my music
So I tied her arms and legs to the bed
Set up the camera and pissed twice on her
Look, two pees and a tripod
The moral to the story is life's treating you like dry sod?
Kick it back in its face, my God
It's Shady and Nicki Minaj, you might find the sight quite odd
But don't ask why, bitch, ask why not?
The world-world is my punching bag and
If I'm garbage, you're a bunch of maggots
Make that face, go on, scrunch it up at me
Show me the target so I can lunge and attack it
Like a, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
You fell off, off, they must've bumped your wagon
You must've went off the back, I'm 'bout to go off the deep end
Told you to stay in your lane, you just jumped in traffic

Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Should've sent a thank-you note, you little ho
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
"Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot"
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I hear the mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a standstill, mannequin
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levis
Raggedy Anns, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli (Manning Eli)
Manning, Eli, these bitches callin' me Manning, Eli

All you lil' faggots can suck it
No homo, but I'ma stick it to 'em like refrigerator magnets
And I'm crooked enough to make straitjackets bend
Yeah, look who's back again, bitch, keep acting as if
You have the same passion I have, yeah, right
Still hungry, my ass, you ass-dicks had gastric bypass
Ain't hot enough to set fire to dry grass
And 'bout as violent as hair on eyelids, but eyelash
Go take a flying leap of faith off a fuckin' balcony
'Fore I shove a falcon wing up your fly ass
You know what time it is, so why ask?
When Shady and Nicki's worlds clash
It's high class meets white trash

Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Rah, rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon

Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Slim Shady
What's going on? They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell, I promise
Take your mother's warning, Roman, please
Back to bed, run along, let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys

Overall Meaning

"Roman's Revenge" by Nicki Minaj featuring Eminem is a rap song with aggressive and confrontational lyrics. The song is full of references and metaphors from pop culture and mythology, making it a complex piece of work. The song is about Nicki Minaj asserting her dominance over the hip-hop industry, with Eminem serving as her partner in crime. The two rappers exchange verses that express their defiance towards their haters and competitors.


The verse "I am not Jasmine, I'm Aladdin" speaks to Nicki's gender-bending and fluidity, positioning her as a powerful figure that refuses to bend to gender norms. It also confronts the way that women are often expected to fit into traditional gender roles in the music industry. The line "you lil' brag a lot, I beat you with a pad-a-lock" is a reference to Lil' Kim, with whom Nicki has had an ongoing feud. She also references her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski, many times throughout the song.


The chorus of "Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon" echoes the energy and power associated with dragons in mythology. The repetition of this line suggests that Nicki and Eminem are both as fierce and unstoppable as these mythical creatures. The song's outro, featuring Nicki's mother chastising her for her behavior, is a nod to the album release forms FutureSex/LoveSounds by Justin Timberlake, which included a skit of his mother.


Line by Line Meaning

I am not Jasmine, I'm Aladdin
I am not the expected, I am extraordinary


So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
I am much more advanced, they can't keep up


See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
They are in awe of me in my new car


I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
I am beginning to feel like a fierce and powerful creature


Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
I am roaring like a dungeon dragon


Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
Watch my performances, see how these girls go crazy


So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been?
Why would I go back to someone who is no longer relevant?


Yeah, I said it, has-been
Yes, I said it, you are a has-been


Hang it up, flat screen
Give up, you're outdated like a flat-screen TV


(Haha) Plasma
(Haha) Like an old plasma TV


Hey Nicki, hey Nicki, asthma
Hey Nicki, I have asthma from trying to keep up with you


I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I have the heels, they don't need anything else


I got bars, sentencin'
I have great rap lyrics, like a judge giving sentences


I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
I am a strong and confident woman


And I'll kick that hoe, punt
And I'll kick that disrespectful woman


Forced trauma, blunt
I'll cause harm, bluntly


You play the back, bitch, I'm in the front
You take a backseat, I'm in the spotlight


You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
You need to find a better occupation


Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You can't compete with Nicki Minaj


You lil' brag a lot, I beat you with a pad-a-lock
You brag too much, I'll defeat you with a padlock


I am a movie, camera block
I am like a movie, blocking the camera's view


You outta work, I know it's tough
You are unemployed, I know it's difficult


But enough is enough
But this is too much


I ain't into S and M, but my whip's off the chain
I'm not into S&M, but my car is impressive


A little drop of candy paint drips off the frame
The car's candy paint is so fresh it drips


Twisted-ass mind, got a pretzel for a brain
My mind is complex, like a pretzel


An eraser for a head, fuckin' pencil for a frame
My head is like an eraser, my body like a pencil


You don't like it then peel off, bitch
If you don't like it, leave


Every last woman on Earth I'll kill off
I am superior to every woman


and I still wouldn't fuck you, slut
I wouldn't even engage with you sexually, slut


So wipe the smile on your grill off
So wipe the smile off your face


I swear to God I'll piss a Happy Meal off
I am so powerful, I could even offend a Happy Meal


Get the wheels turnin', spin, and wheel off
Get things moving, spin and drive away


Snap the axel in half, bust the tie-rod
Break the axle and damage the steering mechanism


Quit hollerin' 'Why, God?'
Stop asking 'Why, God?'


He ain't got shit to do with it
God has nothing to do with this situation


Bygones'll never be bygones,
We'll never let go of the past


so won't be finished swallowin' my wad
You won't be finished enduring the consequences of my actions


I ain't finished blowin' it, nice bra
I'm not finished engaging in reckless behavior, nice try


Hope it'll fit a tough titty, bitch
Hope you can handle tough circumstances


Life's hard, I swear to God, life is a dumb blonde white broad
Life is difficult, life is unpredictable


With fake tits and a bad dye job
With fake appearances and poor choices


Who just spit in my fuckin' face and called me a fuckin' tightwad
Who disrespected me and insulted my frugality


So finally I broke down and bought her an iPod
So I gave in and bought her an iPod


And caught her stealin' my music,
And discovered she was stealing my music


so I tied her arms and legs to the bed
So I restrained her to the bed


Set up the camera and pissed twice on her
Set up the camera and urinated on her twice


Look, two pees and a tripod!
Look, two instances of urination and a camera tripod


The moral to the story is, life's treatin' you like dry sod?
The lesson is, life is treating you poorly


Kick it back in its face, my God
Fight back against life's challenges


It's Shady and Nicki Minaj, you might find the sight quite odd
It's Eminem and Nicki Minaj, an unexpected combination


But don't ask why, bitch (Ask why not)
Don't question it, ask why not


The wo-world is my punchin' bag and
I can take on the world and defeat it


If I'm garbage, you're a bunch of maggots
If I'm trash, you're even worse


Make that face, go on, scrunch it up at me
Go ahead, make a disgusted face at me


Show me the target so I can lunge and attack it
Reveal your vulnerabilities so I can strike


You fell off, off, they musta bumped your wagon
You lost your popularity, they must have shaken your wagon


You musta went off the back, I'm 'bout to go off the deep end
You must have fallen behind, and I'm about to lose control


I told you to stay in your lane, you just choked in traffic
I warned you to stay in your place, but you failed under pressure


Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is this the gratitude I receive for giving you success?


Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Is it my responsibility that all of you have failed?


Shoulda sent a thank-you note, you little ho
You should have shown gratitude, you worthless person


Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
Now I will prepare for your demise with a festive touch


(Ni-ni-ni) 'Nicki, she's just mad 'cause you took the spot'
Nicki, she's angry because you took the top position


Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Seriously, that woman is upset because I am more successful?


Well, bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Well, if you're not taking action, then step aside


Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I have people in Brooklyn who will harm you


I-I-I-I hear them mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I hear them whispering and laughing


I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
I have them scared, trembling, in a panic


Overseas, church, Vatican
Even overseas, in the church, in the Vatican


You at a stand, still, mannequin
You are frozen in place like a mannequin


You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
You want to underestimate me? Do it quickly


I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
I am in charge, override any other authority


And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
And when I arrive, the sound of a motorbike


Now all my niggas gettin' buck, overbite
Now all my people are getting crazy, showing their teeth


I see them dusty-ass Filas, Levi's
I see those outdated shoes and jeans


Raggedy-ass, holes in your knee-highs
Worn-out socks with holes in them


I call the play, now do you see why?
I am the one in control, can't you see why?


These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
These women comparing me to Manning, Eli


(Manning, Eli!) Ma, ma-ma-ma-ma, Manning, Eli
(Manning, Eli!) Mother, mother, mother, Manning, Eli


All you lil' fagots can suck it
All you insignificant individuals can go away


No homo', but I'ma stick it to 'em like refrigerator magnets
Nothing sexual, but I will confront them head-on


And I'm crooked enough to make straitjackets bend
I am crazy enough to break the rules and turn things around


Yeah, look who's back again, bitch, keep actin' as if
Yes, look who's returned, keep pretending


You have the same passion that I have
You don't have the same drive and talent as I do


Yeah, right, still hungry, my ass
Yeah, right, you're not still hungry like me


You ass dicks had gastric bypass
You have no passion or drive left


Ain't hot enough to set fire to dry grass
You're not even good enough to make an impact


And 'bout as violent as hair on eyelids
And about as intimidating as hair on eyelids


Go take a flyin' leap of faith off a fuckin' balcony
Go jump off a balcony, take a risk


'Fore I shove a falcon wing up your fly ass
Before I forcefully insert a falcon wing up your rear


You know what time it is, so why ask?
You already know the situation, why question it?


When Shady and Nicki's worlds clash
When Eminem and Nicki Minaj's worlds collide


It's (high class) meets (white trash)
It's high-class meeting low-class


Roman!
Roman!


Roman!
Roman!


Stop it, stop it!
Stop it, stop it!


You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad!
You've gone insane, I'm telling you, insane!


You and this boy Slim Shady!
You and this boy Slim Shady!


What's goin' on?
What's happening?


They'll lock you away!
They'll lock you up!


They'll put you in a jail cell!
They'll imprison you!


I promise!
I promise!


Take your mother's warning, Roman
Listen to your mother's advice, Roman


Please!
Please!


Back to bed!
Go back to bed!


Run along!
Go away!


Let's go!
Let's go!


Come on!
Come on!


Wash your mouth out with soap, boys
Cleanse your vulgar language, boys


(Boys, boys, boys, boys, boys, boys)
(Boys, boys, boys, boys, boys, boys)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kasseem Dean, Marshall B. III Mathers, Onika Tanya Maraj, John W. Davis, Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad, Malik Izaak Taylor, Bryan Higgins, James Jackson, Trevor Smith

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@annachanel55

I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin
So far ahead, these bums is laggin'
See me in that new thing, bums is gaggin'
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
I'm startin' to feel like a dungeon dragon
Look at my show footage, how these girls be spazzin'
So fuck I look like gettin' back to a has-been
Yeah, I said it, has-been
Hang it up, flat screen
Plasma
Hey Nicki, hey Nicki, asthma
I got the pumps, it ain't got medicine
I got bars, sentencin'
I'm a bad bitch, I'm a cunt
And I'll kick that ho', punt
Forced trauma, blunt
You play the back bitch, I'm in the front
You need a job, this ain't cuttin' it
Nicki Minaj is who you ain't fuckin' with
You lil' brag-a-lot beat you with a pad-a-lock
I am a movie, camera block
You outta work, I know it's tough
But enough is enough
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
I ain't into S&M but my whip's off the chain
A little drop of candy paint drips off the frame
Twisted-ass mind, got a pretzel for a brain
An eraser for a head, fuckin' pencil for a frame
You don't like it then peel off, bitch, every last woman on Earth, I'll kill off
And I still wouldn't fuck you, slut, so wipe the smile on your grill off
I swear to God, I'll piss a Happy Meal off
Get the wheels turnin', spin a wheel off
Snap the axle in half, bust the tire-rod
Quit hollerin' "Why, God?" He ain't got shit to do with it
Bygones'll never be bygones so won't be finished swallowin' my wad
I ain't finished blowin' it, nice bra
Hope it'll fit a tough titty, bitch, life's hard, I swear to God
Life is a dumb blond, white broad
With fake tits and a bad dye job
Who just spit in my fuckin' face and called me a fuckin' tightwad
'Til finally I broke down and bought her an iPod
And caught her stealin' my music so I tied her arms and legs to the bed
Set up the camera and pissed twice on her
Look, two pees and a tripod
The moral to the story is, life's treatin' you like dry sod?
Kick it back in its face, my God
It's Shady and Nicki Minaj, you might find the sight quite odd
But don't ask why, bitch, ask "Why not?"
The world, world is my punchin' bag and
If I'm garbage, you're a bunch of maggots
Make that face, go on, scrunch it up at me
Show me the target so I can lunge and attack it
Like a, raah, like a dungeon dragon
You fell off, off, they must've bumped your wagon
You musta went off the back, I'm 'bout to go off the deep end
Told you to stay in your lane, you just choked in traffic
Is this the thanks that I get for puttin' you bitches on?
Is it my fault that all of you bitches gone?
Shoulda sent a thank you note, you little ho'
Now I'ma wrap your coffin with a bow
Nicki, she just mad 'cause you took the spot
Word, that bitch mad 'cause I took the spot?
Well bitch, if you ain't shittin', then get off the pot
Got some niggas out in Brooklyn that'll off your top
I hear them mumblin', I hear the cacklin'
I got 'em scared, shook, panickin'
Overseas, church, Vatican
You at a stand still, mannequin
You wanna sleep on me? Overnight?
I'm the motherfuckin' boss, overwrite
And when I pull up, vroom, motorbike
Now all my niggas gettin' bucked, overbite
I see them dusty ass Filas, Levi's
Raggedy ass, holes in your knee-highs
I call the play, now do you see why?
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
Manning, Eli
These bitches callin' me Manning, Eli
All you lil' faggots can suck it
No homo, but I'ma stick it to 'em like refrigerator magnets
And I'm crooked enough to make straitjackets bend
Yeah, look who's back again, bitch, keep actin' as if
You have the same passion that I have
Yeah, right, still hungry, my ass, you ass dicks had gastric bypass
Ain't hot enough to set fire to dry grass
And 'bout as violent as hair on eyelids, eyelash
Go take a flyin' leap of faith off a fuckin' balcony
'Fore I shove a falcon wing up your fly ass
You know what time it is, so why ask
When Shady and Nicki's worlds class, it's high class meets white trash
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Raah, raah, like a dungeon dragon
Like a dungeon dragon, like a dungeon dragon
Roman, Roman, stop it, stop it
You've gone mad, mad, I tell you, mad
You and this boy Slim Shady
What's goin' on?
They'll lock you away
They'll put you in a jail cell
I promise
Take your mother's warnin', Roman please
Back to bed, run along
Let's go, come on
Wash your mouth out with soap, boys



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@Thatkindrobloxian

THIS SONG WILL NEVER GET OLD ITS THE BEST LOVED IT!

@angelbb8195

Please don'tove things of this world it means you don't love God He loves you abd sent His only begotten son to die on the cross for our sins

@Thatkindrobloxian

@Cali true

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