Ladies First
Queen Latifah Lyrics


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The ladies will kick it the rhyme that is wicked
Those that don't know how to be pros get evicted
A woman can bear you break you take you
Now it's time to rhyme can you relate to
A sister dope enough to make you holler and scream

Ayo let me take it from here Queen
Excuse me but I think I'm about do
To get into precisely what I am about to do
I'm conversating to the folks that have no whatsoever clue
So listen very carefully as I break it down for you
Merrily merrily merrily merrily hyper happy overjoyed
Pleased with all the beats and rhymes my sisters have employed
Slick and smooth throwing down the sound totally a yes
Let me state the position: Ladies first, yes? (Yes)

(Yeah, there's going to be some changes in here)

Believe me when I say being a woman is great, you see
I know all the fellas out there will agree with me
Not for being one but for being with one
Because when it's time for loving it's the woman that gets some
Strong, stepping, strutting, moving on
Rhyming, cutting, and not forgetting
We are the ones that give birth
To the new generation of prophets because it's Ladies First

I break into a lyrical freestyle
Grab the mic, look into the crowd and see smiles
Cause they see a woman standing up on her own two
Sloppy slouching is something I won't do
Some think that we can't flow (can't flow)
Stereotypes, they got to go (got to go)
I'm a mess around and flip the scene into reverse
(With what?) With a little touch of "Ladies First"

Who said the ladies couldn't make it, you must be blind
If you don't believe, well here, listen to this rhyme
Ladies first, there's no time to rehearse
I'm divine and my mind expands throughout the universe
A female rapper with the message to send the
Queen Latifah is a perfect specimen

My sister, can I get some?

Sure, Monie Love, grab the mic and get dumb

Yo, praise me not for simply being what I am
Born in L-O-N-D-O-N and sound American
You dig exactly where I'm coming from
You want righteous rhyming, Imma give you some
To enable you to aid yourself and get paid
And the material that has no meaning I wish to slay
Pay me every bit of your attention
Like mother, like daughter, I would also like to mention
I wish for you to bring me to, bring me to the rhythm
Of which is now systematically given
Desperately stressing I'm the daughter of a sister
Who's the mother of a brother who's the brother of another
Plus one more, all four
Have a job to do, we doing it
Respect due, to the mother who's the root of it
And next up is me, the M-O-N-I-E L-O-V-E
And I'm first cause I'm a L-A-D-I-E

Contact and in fact, the style, it gets harder
Cooling on the scene with my European partner
Laying down track after track, waiting for the climax
When I get there, that's when I tax
The next man, or the next woman
It doesn't make a difference, keep the competition coming




And I'll recite the chapter in verse
The title of this recital is "Ladies First"

Overall Meaning

The song "Ladies First" by Queen Latifah (feat. Monie Love) is an anthem for female empowerment and recognition of the talent and value that women bring to the world of hip-hop. The opening lines celebrate the power of female MCs and dismiss those who are not true professionals. The lyrics go on to highlight the significant role that women play in society, from bearing and raising children to contributing to the artistic world.


Queen Latifah and Monie Love lend their powerful voices to praise the valuable contributions that women make and exhort listeners to recognize and respect that power. The lyrics also touch on the many stereotypes and barriers that women face in pursuing their dreams, whether in the world of music or in broader society. Monie Love's verse provides a powerful example of resisting those barriers and defying expectations to be an accomplished and respected MC.


Overall, "Ladies First" is a celebration of the power and potential of women, offering an inspiring message of empowerment and unified strength in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

The ladies will kick it the rhyme that is wicked
Women are going to bring the heat with their sick rhymes


Those that don't know how to be pros get evicted
Anyone who doesn't know how to handle themselves gets kicked out


A woman can bear you break you take you
A woman can have a tremendous impact on a man's life


Now it's time to rhyme can you relate to
It's time to start rapping and see if you can understand what's being said


A sister dope enough to make you holler and scream
A woman who is so great that she will make you shout with excitement


Ayo let me take it from here Queen
Allow me to take over, Queen


Excuse me but I think I'm about do
Pardon me, but I'm about to


To get into precisely what I am about to do
To be very clear about what I'm going to do


I'm conversating to the folks that have no whatsoever clue
I'm talking to people who are completely clueless


So listen very carefully as I break it down for you
Pay close attention as I explain it to you


Merrily merrily merrily merrily hyper happy overjoyed
Very happy and joyful


Pleased with all the beats and rhymes my sisters have employed
Satisfied with the musical skills of my fellow women


Slick and smooth throwing down the sound totally a yes
Playing music that is fantastic and completely approved


Let me state the position: Ladies first, yes? (Yes)
I'm going to say it clearly: Women come first, right? (Right)


Yeah, there's going to be some changes in here
Things are going to be different from now on


Believe me when I say being a woman is great, you see
Trust me, being a woman is amazing


I know all the fellas out there will agree with me
I'm sure all the men will nod in agreement


Not for being one but for being with one
Not for being a man, but for being with a woman


Because when it's time for loving it's the woman that gets some
When it's time for intimacy, the woman is the one who receives


Strong, stepping, strutting, moving on
Confident, determined, and moving forward


Rhyming, cutting, and not forgetting
Rapping, slicing through obstacles, and keeping everything in mind


We are the ones that give birth
Women give birth to the future generation


To the new generation of prophets because it's Ladies First
Leading the way for a new generation of leaders, because women come first


I break into a lyrical freestyle
I start rapping off the top of my head


Grab the mic, look into the crowd and see smiles
Take the microphone, look into the audience, and see smiling faces


Cause they see a woman standing up on her own two
They see a woman standing confidently and independently


Sloppy slouching is something I won't do
I won't present myself poorly or without effort


Some think that we can't flow (can't flow)
Some people believe that women can't rap


Stereotypes, they got to go (got to go)
We need to get rid of these stereotypes


I'm a mess around and flip the scene into reverse
I'm going to change things up completely


With what? With a little touch of 'Ladies First'
Using the power of 'Ladies First'


Who said the ladies couldn't make it, you must be blind
Whoever thinks women can't succeed must not be paying attention


If you don't believe, well here, listen to this rhyme
If you don't agree, listen to this rap


Ladies first, there's no time to rehearse
Women come first, we don't need to practice


I'm divine and my mind expands throughout the universe
I'm special, and my mind is limitless


A female rapper with the message to send
A woman who is rapping to spread a message


The Queen Latifah is a perfect specimen
Queen Latifah is an exemplary person


My sister, can I get some?
Can I have a turn, my sister?


Sure, Monie Love, grab the mic and get dumb
Of course, Monie Love, take the mic and show your talent


Yo, praise me not for simply being what I am
Don't congratulate me just for being a woman


Born in L-O-N-D-O-N and sound American
I was born in London, but I sound like I'm from the US


You dig exactly where I'm coming from
You understand my message completely


You want righteous rhyming, Imma give you some
If you want some great rapping, I'll provide it


To enable you to aid yourself and get paid
So you can benefit financially


And the material that has no meaning I wish to slay
And I want to eliminate lyrics that are meaningless


Pay me every bit of your attention
Focus on everything I'm saying


Like mother, like daughter, I would also like to mention
Like mother, like daughter, I want to say


I wish for you to bring me to, bring me to the rhythm
I want you to bring me in sync with the music


Of which is now systematically given
Which is being provided in a structured way


Desperately stressing I'm the daughter of a sister
Emphasizing that I come from a family of powerful women


Who's the mother of a brother who's the brother of another
Whose brother is also related to another


Plus one more, all four
Plus one additional person, making a total of four


Have a job to do, we doing it
We all have a duty to fulfill, and we're fulfilling it


Respect due, to the mother who's the root of it
We need to show respect to our mother, who started it all


And next up is me, the M-O-N-I-E L-O-V-E
And next is me, Monie Love


And I'm first cause I'm a L-A-D-I-E
And I'm first because I'm a lady


Contact and in fact, the style, it gets harder
My music is getting more challenging and impressive


Cooling on the scene with my European partner
Hanging out and performing with my partner from Europe


Laying down track after track, waiting for the climax
Making excellent music and waiting for the best part


When I get there, that's when I tax
When I reach the top, that's when I make an impact


The next man, or the next woman
The next competitor, regardless of gender


It doesn't make a difference, keep the competition coming
It doesn't matter, bring on the competition


And I'll recite the chapter in verse
And I'll quote my lyrics and verses


The title of this recital is 'Ladies First'
The subject of this performance is 'Ladies First'




Lyrics ยฉ THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: QUEEN LATIFAH, ANTHONY PEAKS, ANTOINETTE JOHNSON SIMONE, MARK HOWARD JAMES, SHANE HARBIN FABER, SIMONE ANTOINETTE JOHNSON, a peaks, Latifah Queen, M. James, Shane Faber, Simone Johnson

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@lynnmarieanderson1744

These two women were trail blazers. I have the utmost respect for both of them.

@joyleach775

this was when rap was at its best.now I don't know what these new rap females are talking about.

@annabellegeorge9037

Mostly bragging about how wet they get. Imagine Monie Love or Latifah just throwing a random line into this song about how wet their p**** are.

@goldieslacks

hopefully red Queen latifah is pure talent rapping acting and singing...love her

@shannonreynolds624

Oh HELL yea. I have loved Queen Latifa for a few decades, and I'm not a huge fan of rap, more into classic rock, but this is GOLDEN. No one can throw attitude around like Queen Latifa. I really like to see someone who's comfortable in her skin. She is Rapper Royalty if you ask me.

@renehart2509

Indeed. An oldie but goodie

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@chinbeats6551

No woman has bodied a verse the way Monie did on this.

@amonnoble9580

Far ahead of her time.

@africanbella28

So true๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

@carlisabembury8103

Both did great I can listen to this 20 times dont get old

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