"Automatic" is a song by Nicki Minaj from her sophomore studio album "Pink … Read Full Bio ↴"Automatic" is a song by Nicki Minaj from her sophomore studio album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded". The song was written by Minaj, Nadir Khayat, Jimmy Thornfeldt and Geraldo Sandell, and was produced by RedOne and Jimmy Joker. The song was released with the rest of the album on April 2, 2012, and as a radio single on October 18, 2012 in France. The song's lyrics contain no Explicit content.

In July of 2012, rumors started spreading around that Nicki would release a re-worked version of "Automatic" called "Automatic (Reloaded)" featuring Misha B. The single was to celebrate Nicki and Misha B's UK Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour. The single was rumored to be released in September of 2012. Misha B cleared up the rumors stating that she never heard about that happening.

Automatic
Nicki Minaj feat. Teairra Mari Lyrics

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I can't control the way I'm movin my hips
Bet you never ever seen it like this
I'm a monster on the floor, I can't quit
No no it's automatic, it's automatic

It's automatic I'm a run away train
And it's likely that I tear up this place
When I go I go hard

I'mma show you bizarre tonight, tonight (ni-i-ight)

It's automatic my condition's unknown
There's no remedy and no antidote
It's just the way that I am
Nicki Nicki so bad tonight tonight (ni-i-ight)

I can't control the way I'm movin' my hips
Bet you never ever seen it like this
I'm a monster on the floor can't quit
No no it's automatic, it's automatic
It's automatic, it's automatic

It's automatic some might call it insane
I assure I'll be stuck in your brain
You'll be falling for me boy, yeah
Just like a domino tonight tonight (ni-i-ight)

It's automatic when I'm rockin' the beat
Systematically I'm droppin' your heat
It's just the way that I am
Nicki Nicki so bad tonight tonight (night)

I can't control the way I'm movin' my hips
Bet you never ever seen it like this
I'm monster on the floor get with
No no it's automatic, it's automatic
It's automatic

Press rewind,
p-p-press rewind
It's automatic
I-I'm Einstein
I'm lookin' for that Einstein
Wales, London, Ireland
Scotland I can idle in
South Africa and Brazil
Shut the club down,
bring the bill
Ri-ri-ri-ri-ring the bill
Br-bri-bri-bri-bring the bill
Bri-bri-bring the bill
Shut the club down
Bring the bill

I can't control the way I'm movin' my hips
Bet you never ever seen it like this

I'm a monster on the floor get with
No no it's automatic, it's automatic, it's automatic

Overall Meaning

In Automatic, Nicki Minaj sings about the unstoppable force that is her dancing. Throughout the song, she compares herself to a runaway train, a monster on the floor, and even Einstein. She asserts that her dancing is automatic and out of her control, and that it's both fascinating and insane. She challenges the listener to keep up with her and to fall under her spell, promising to shut the club down.

The song begins with Nicki proclaiming that she can't control the way she's moving her hips and that it's unlike anything the listener has ever seen. She describes herself as a monster on the floor, unable to quit. Nicki claims that her condition is automatic, that there's no remedy or antidote, and that she's unpredictable. She repeats this sentiment throughout the song, making it clear that she's in control and there's nothing anyone can do about it.

The chorus of "Automatic" is catchy and memorable, with Nicki proclaiming that her movement is automatic and comparing herself to a runaway train. She promises to tear up the place and show the listener something bizarre. The pre-chorus and bridge emphasize her uniqueness and how her dancing is an uncontrollable force. The final verse repeats the themes of the previous verses: Nicki's movements are automatic, and she's challenging the listener to try and keep up.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't control the way I'm movin my hips
My body moves instinctively and I have no control over it

Bet you never ever seen it like this
This is a unique and impressive display of my dance skills

I'm a monster on the floor, I can't quit
I am an unstoppable force when it comes to dancing, I can't stop even if I wanted to

No no it's automatic, it's automatic
My movements are automatic and beyond my control, I cannot stop them

It's automatic I'm a run away train
My performance is wild and out of control like a train that has run off the tracks

And it's likely that I tear up this place
I am so wild and out of control that I might cause some damage

When I go I go hard
I am an intense and passionate performer and I give my all

I'mma show you bizarre tonight, tonight (ni-i-ight)
I am going to give a strange and unconventional performance tonight

It's automatic my condition's unknown
I don't know what's going on with my body, it's like I am possessed

There's no remedy and no antidote
There is no cure for my uncontrolled movements

It's just the way that I am
This is just who I am as a performer

Nicki Nicki so bad tonight tonight (ni-i-ight)
I am going to be amazing tonight and everyone will know it

It's automatic some might call it insane
My movements are so wild and out of control that some people might consider it crazy

I assure I'll be stuck in your brain
My performance will be unforgettable and you will remember it for a long time

You'll be falling for me boy, yeah
My performance will make people fall in love with me

Just like a domino tonight tonight (ni-i-ight)
My performance will be so captivating that it will have a ripple effect on the audience

It's automatic when I'm rockin' the beat
My movements become automatic when I am in sync with the music

Systematically I'm droppin' your heat
I am methodically dropping the temperature in the room with my performance

I-I'm Einstein, I'm lookin' for that Einstein
I am a genius like Einstein and I am looking for someone who can keep up with me

Wales, London, Ireland, Scotland I can idle in
I can perform anywhere and make the audience go crazy

South Africa and Brazil, Shut the club down, bring the bill
Even in South Africa and Brazil, I can bring the house down and make sure that everyone has a good time

Ri-ri-ri-ri-ring the bill, Br-bri-bri-bri-bring the bill, Bri-bri-bring the bill, Shut the club down Bring the bill
I am telling the club to bring the bill and that I am going to shut the club down with my performance

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nadir Khayat, Onika Tanya Maraj

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