Favorite
Nicki Minaj Feat. Jeremih Lyrics


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I don't want no drama
I just wanna be your diamond, babe
Guaranteed to be a problem
Every time I get around you, babe
I just want you to need me
You might really wanna try me, babe
All I know I want a rider
All I know I want a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah

Yo, I just wanna be ya rider
You should pull up in that Spyder
You should let me hit the mic
And I ain't talking 'bout the fighter
Get it lit without a lighter
Let's pull an all-nighter
Tell me-tell me what you need, got the weed
I'm a bad little bitch and I never indict her
Get locked, I'ma write ya
You on the road? I'ma Skype ya
I don't wanna hype ya
But you a lucky nigga if my mean ass like ya
You ain't never have a bitch understand you
Most of them wanna use you and they ran through
I just wanna be somebody that can add to
Your wife, be a friend, be a teacher and a fan too
I just wanna listen
When you leave I say, "Damn, I fucking miss him"
I just wanna be your vixen
Give you something real wet to put your lips in
I wanna be the only one that can check you



And still respect you

'Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?

Ayo, I just wanna be your first go to
Do you like a real one supposed to, livin' bi-coastal
Scoop me in the truck, late night, on a humble
Meet me out in Queens or the city when it's sundown
You could put your gun down, you could have fun now
You could tell your niggas that you won now, one down
Run through the clubs with the baddest
Bitches is the maddest, nothin' else matters
And they say Birkin where the bag is
Gotta lot of bags, but we never got baggage
Winter Wonderland on my hands, call me Alice, balance
I'ma have you coming in my palace
London, Tokyo, Paris
Let me update your status

'Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?

You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(Won't you let me be your favorite)

(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, oh)
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider)
Won't you let me be your favorite?
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, oh)
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider)

Overall Meaning

In "Favorite," Nicki Minaj sings about her desire to be her partner's favorite person. She begins the song by expressing her desire to avoid any drama and only be a diamond for her partner, knowing fully well that being around him will always lead to some sort of problem. Nicki wants her partner to need her and even though he may resist, he should try embracing her as his rider. The chorus of this song is catchy, as Nicki repeatedly sings that she wants to be her partner's favorite.


When Jeremih enters the song, he affirms that he would love to be Nicki's rider. He wants to be her first go-to guy and to make sure that she is living the life of someone who deserves the best. Jeremih wants to have fun with Nicki and show her off to others as his favorite person. He also wants to take care of Nicki by being there for her in whatever town, city, or country she finds herself.


Overall, the song is about wanting to be someone's favorite person, and Nicki and Jeremih are both in agreement that they are each other's favorite. The song is upbeat and groovy, making it perfect for any party or fun event.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want no drama
I don't want any conflict or problems


I just wanna be your diamond, babe
I want to be valuable and precious to you


Guaranteed to be a problem
There will always be issues or difficulties that arise when I'm with you


Every time I get around you, babe
Whenever I am near you


I just want you to need me
I desire for you to have a dependency on me


You might really wanna try me, babe
You should give me a chance or test me out


All I know I want a rider
I want someone who is always there for me and supports me


All I know I want a rider, babe
I want someone who is always there for me and supports me


You know that you need a rider
You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you


You know that you need a rider, babe
You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you


You know that you need a rider
You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you


You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah
You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you


Yo, I just wanna be ya rider
Hey, I want to be someone who always supports and rides for you


You should pull up in that Spyder
You should arrive in a luxury car, Spyder


You should let me hit the mic
You should let me take control and lead


And I ain't talking about the fighter
I'm not talking about boxing or fighting


Get it lit without a lighter
We can have a good time without needing a source of flame


Let's pull an all-nighter
Let's stay up all night together


Tell me-tell me what you need, got the weed
Advise me what you want or require, I have marijuana


I'm a bad little bitch and I never indict her
I am a strong, independent woman and I never betray or accuse another woman


Get locked, I'ma write ya
If you get arrested, I will write you


You on the road? I'ma Skype ya
If you are traveling, I will video chat with you


I don't wanna hype ya
I don't want to over-exaggerate or over-inflate your worth


But you a lucky nigga if my mean ass like ya
You are fortunate if I, who can be difficult to please, like you


You ain't never have a bitch understand you
You have never had a woman comprehend you


Most of them wanna use you and they ran through
Most women want to take advantage of you and do not see you as valuable


I just wanna be somebody that can add to
I want to be someone who can contribute positively to your life


Your wife, be a friend, be a teacher and a fan too
I want to be a source of support, a friend, someone who can teach things, and someone who is also a fan of yours


I just wanna listen
I just want to hear you out and pay attention to you


When you leave I say, 'Damn, I fucking miss him'
When you depart, I say to myself, 'Wow, I really miss him'


I just wanna be your vixen
I want to be your seductive and alluring woman


Give you something real wet to put your lips in
I want to give you something that is arousing and enjoyable for your mouth


I wanna be the only one that can check you
I want to be the only one who can challenge or question you


And still respect you
But I will still admire and have reverence for you


'Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure
I would transform myself for you, you always take care of me


I just wanna be your favorite
I just want to be your top choice or preference


Won't you let me be your favorite?
Why don't you allow me to be your top choice or preference?


Ayo, I just wanna be your first go to
Hey, I want to be the first one you go to or contact


Do you like a real one supposed to, livin' bi-coastal
I will treat you like someone who deserves to be treated well, despite living on opposite coasts


Scoop me in the truck, late night, on a humble
Pick me up in your vehicle, at night, without any grandeur or pomp


Meet me out in Queens or the city when it's sundown
Come to Queens or the city to meet me when the sun is setting


You could put your gun down, you could have fun now
You don't have to be guarded or defensive, you can enjoy yourself now


You could tell your niggas that you won now, one down
You can let your friends know that you have succeeded in finding someone


Run through the clubs with the baddest
Go to nightclubs with the most attractive women


Bitches is the maddest, nothin' else matters
Women are jealous, but nothing else is important


And they say Birkin where the bag is
They say that the Birkin bag represents prestige or status


Gotta lot of bags, but we never got baggage
I own a lot of bags, but we don't have any emotional baggage


Winter Wonderland on my hands, call me Alice, balance
I have a luxurious and snowy appearance on my hands, like Alice in Wonderland, and I am balanced


I'ma have you coming in my palace
I will have you visit and enjoy my home


London, Tokyo, Paris
We can travel to and explore these international cities together


Let me update your status
Let me improve or enhance your social status or image


You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider oh
You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you multiple times


Won't you let me be your favorite?
Why don't you allow me to be your top choice or preference?


(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider)
(You are aware that you need someone who supports or rides for you multiple times)




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Darhyl Jr. Camper, Jeremih Felton, Nicki Minaj, Rob Holiday

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Caro

Lyrics
I don't want no drama
I just wanna be your diamond, babe
Guaranteed to be a problem
Every time I get around you, babe
I just want you to need me
You might really wanna try me, babe
All I know I want a rider
All I know I want a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah

Yo, I just wanna be ya rider
You should pull up in that Spyder
You should let me hit the mic
And I ain't talking about the fighter
Get it lit without a lighter
Let's pull an all-nighter
Tell me-tell me what you need, got the weed
I'm a bad little bitch and I never indict her
Get locked, I'mma write ya
You on the road? I'mma Skype ya
I don't wanna hype ya
But you a lucky nigga if my mean ass like ya
You ain't never have a bitch understand you
Most of them wanna use you when they ran through
I just wanna be somebody that can add to
Your wife, be a friend, be a teacher and a fan too
I just wanna listen
When you leave I say "damn, I fucking miss him"
I just wanna be your vixen
Give you something real wet to put your lips in
I wanna be the only one that can check you
And still respect you

Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?

Ayo, I just wanna be your first go to
Do you like a real one supposed to, livin' bi-coastal
Scoop me in the truck, late night, on a humble
Meet me out in Queens where the city want a sundown
You could put your gun down, you could have fun now
You could tell you niggas that you won now, one down
Run through the clubs with the baddest
Bitches is the maddest, nothin' else matters
And they say Birkin where the bag is
Gotta lot of bags, but we never got baggage
Winter Wonderland on my hands, call me Alice, balance
I'mma have you coming in my palace
London, Tokyo, Paris
Let me update your status

'Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?

You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah

I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(Won't you let me be your favorite)

Won't you let me be your favorite
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, oh)
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider)



kathy v

Lyrics :

I don't want no drama
I just wanna be your diamond, babe
Guaranteed to be a problem
Every time I get around you, babe
I just want you to need me
You might really wanna try me, babe
All I know I want a rider
All I know I want a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah
Yo, I just wanna be ya rider
You should pull up in that Spyder
You should let me hit the mic
And I ain't talking about the fighter
Get it lit without a lighter
Let's pull an all-nighter
Tell me-tell me what you need, got the weed
I'm a bad little bitch and I never indict her
Get locked, I'mma write ya
You on the road? I'mma Skype ya
I don't wanna hype ya
But you a lucky nigga if my mean ass like ya
You ain't never have a bitch understand you
Most of them wanna use you when they ran through
I just wanna be somebody that can add to
Your wife, be a friend, be a teacher and a fan too
I just wanna listen
When you leave I say "damn, I fucking miss him"
I just wanna be your vixen
Give you something real wet to put your lips in
I wanna be the only one that can check you
And still respect you
Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?
Ayo, I just wanna be your first go to
Do you like a real one supposed to, livin' bi-coastal
Scoop me in the truck, late night, on a humble
Meet me out in Queens where the city want a sundown
You could put your gun down, you could have fun now
You could tell you niggas that you won now, one down
Run through the clubs with the baddest
Bitches is the maddest, nothin' else matters
And they say Birkin where the bag is
Gotta lot of bags, but we never got baggage
Winter Wonderland on my hands, call me Alice, balance
I'mma have you coming in my palace
London, Tokyo, Paris
Let me update your status
'Cause it's you I would change for, you always make sure
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite
Won't you let me be your favorite?
You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You should already know
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe
You know that you need a rider
You know that you need a rider, babe, ah yeah
I just wanna be your favorite
I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(I just wanna be your favorite)
You should already know
You should already know
(Won't you let me be your favorite)
Won't you let me be your favorite
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, oh)
(You know that you need a rider, rider, rider, rider, rider, rider)



All comments from YouTube:

Chantal Chantal

This should’ve been on the radio. Who agrees?

Mahogany Murphy

Yes indeed the beat and lyrics🔥🔥🔥🔥

Brittany Jenkins

It was in Florida

Mom of a Bardian

It was in NYC

Elijah ojo

It was on the radio a lot

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only1leeboe

Underrated. Best Nicki song. ever.

Randy Troy

only1leeboe great song best ever naw u reachin lol

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Jay D

Dope huh Meek wrote that Second Verse

Jaques Williams

Jerry K no he didn’t. Meek didn’t write shit

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