Gimme Money
Nicki Minaj feat. Ester Dean Lyrics
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But I bet my bottom dollar
Bitches under pressure
Moved out to LA, now it's like I sell yay
Money so offensive, niggas call me Elway
You wanna
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather spend your time, time you can
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather have your time, time
’Cause I got mine
Sit down, let me buy you a drink, boy
(Na na na)
You’ve never seen a chick like me, boy
(Na na na)
Your money ain’t a thing that I need, boy
(Na na na)
I bought the new crib, keep the rent, boy
(Na na na)
I can have what I want, I can buy what I want
All I need is your attention
I can have anything that I want
But I just want you!
You wanna
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather have your time, time
I’d rather spend your time, time you can
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather have your time, time
’Cause I got mine
Your money can’t buy everything, boy
(Na na na)
I need your love more than a ring, boy
(Na na na)
Yeah, I like nice things, that’s the icing
(Na na na) but you gotta give me more
And make me your girl (Na na na)
I can have what I want, I can buy what I want
All I need is your attention
I can have anything that I want
But I just want you!
You wanna
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather have your time, time
I’d rather spend your time, time you can
Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
I’d rather have your time, time
’Cause I got mine
Ayo Ester, never been a guesser
But I bet my bottom dollar
Bitches under pressure
Moved out to LA, now it's like I sell yay
Money so offensive, niggas call me Elway
If I needed money, I would be up in the bank
The crib got exotic fishes in the tank
The 24 gold karat, dishes in the sank
Them bum bitches just be taking
Pictures when they plank
You wanna gimme money, gimme money
Gimme money uhh
I'm up in Hong Kong rocking Shojono Tomo
Lobster, sushi rolls with a side of soy sauce
Chopsticks, you know we don't give a fork
All on me all on me
All on me all on me
All on me all on me
All on me all on me
All on me
In the song "Gimme Money" by Nicki Minaj featuring Ester Dean, the lyrics speak to the power dynamics in relationships, particularly when it comes to money. The opening lines suggest that the singer, who is confident and not one to second-guess themselves, knows how to manipulate situations to their advantage. Moving to Los Angeles has brought them success, perhaps in the form of financial gain, leading to comparisons to former NFL quarterback John Elway, known for his monetary success.
However, as the chorus reveals, money is not the ultimate priority for the singer. They are more interested in receiving the time and attention of their love interest. Money may be enticing, but time spent together holds greater value. The verses reiterate this notion, emphasizing that material possessions alone are not fulfilling, and what the singer truly desires is love, affection, and meaningful connections.
The bridge highlights the idea that love cannot be bought with money. The singer expresses their need for love over material possessions, stating that although they appreciate nice things, their love interest must offer more than just material gifts to win them over. They yearn to be valued and made the significant other of their love interest.
Overall, "Gimme Money" explores the tension between material wealth and emotional fulfillment in relationships, emphasizing the importance of time, attention, and love over monetary possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo Ester, never been a guesser
Hey Ester, I've always been confident in my decisions
But I bet my bottom dollar
I'm extremely certain
Bitches under pressure
Other women are feeling intimidated
Moved out to LA, now it's like I sell yay
After moving to LA, it feels like I'm making a lot of money
Money so offensive, niggas call me Elway
I make so much money that people jokingly compare me to John Elway
You wanna Gimme money, gi-gimme money gimme money
You want to give me money, please give me money
I’d rather have your time, time
I value your time more
I’d rather spend your time, time you can
I prefer to enjoy moments with you
Sit down, let me buy you a drink, boy
Take a seat and let me treat you to a drink
(Na na na)
You’ve never seen a chick like me, boy
You've never encountered a woman like me before
Your money ain’t a thing that I need, boy
I don't require your money
I bought the new crib, keep the rent, boy
I purchased a new house, so you can forget about rent
I can have what I want, I can buy what I want
I have the ability to get anything I desire
All I need is your attention
All I want from you is your focus
But I just want you!
But my only desire is to have you
Your money can’t buy everything, boy
Your money can't provide everything that matters
I need your love more than a ring, boy
I crave your love more than material possessions like a ring
Yeah, I like nice things, that’s the icing
Sure, I appreciate luxury, but that's not the most important
But you gotta give me more
However, you need to offer more than just material things
And make me your girl
And make me your girlfriend
If I needed money, I would be up in the bank
If I truly needed money, I would go to the bank
The crib got exotic fishes in the tank
My house has rare fish in the aquarium
The 24 gold karat, dishes in the sank
I have 24-carat gold dishes in the sink
Them bum bitches just be taking pictures when they plank
Those worthless girls only take pictures pretending to be successful
I'm up in Hong Kong rocking Shojono Tomo
I'm in Hong Kong, wearing fashionable Shojono Tomo clothing
Lobster, sushi rolls with a side of soy sauce
I'm enjoying lobster and sushi rolls with soy sauce
Chopsticks, you know we don't give a fork
We use chopsticks and don't care about societal norms
All on me all on me
Everything is focused on me
All on me all on me
Everything is centered around me
All on me all on me
Everything relies on me
All on me all on me
Everything is dependent on me
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