Raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, R&B vocalist Queen Naija first became known as a contestant on multiple seasons of American Idol in the early 2010s. Following that, she became famous as an internet personality for her YouTube channel Chris & Queen. On the channel, Naija (also known as Queen Sails) and her husband Chris Sails would post various humorous videos with an emphasis on elaborate pranks. At the very end of 2017, amid some serious relationship issues, she decided to focus on her music again.
In 2018 she signed a contract with the record label 'Capitol Records', thus starting her solo career. Her debut single, "Medicine", was released in June 2018 and reached 45th place on the Billboard Hot 100. Three weeks later came the second single, "Karma", which came in 63rd position in the standings. An EP titled "Queen" Naija came out on July 27 and debuted in 26th place on the Billboard 200.
One Time
Queen Naija Lyrics
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One time for the
(Right Now sound)
One time for the (sound)
One time for the
One time for the girls who want you back (back)
One time for the girls that can't understand ('stand)
One time for the
One time for the girls that got a man
Stick with him through it all 'cause I got your back (back)
Yeah, you know who I am, (yeah) yeah
Bet you didn't know that I've been watchin' and plottin' on you (didn't know)
You was for the streets until I came in and dropped it on you
I was never worried 'bout them groupies you been with
All them other girls you had they basic, they blew it
They mad 'cause you're chosen
Wonder how I do it
Turn into a lover boy, he used to be ruthless
Now I got you by my side, we don't never have to hide
Always be your ride or die, ride or die, yeah
You won't never feel lonely, when I belong to you (you, you)
Right there whenever you want me
Just the way it should be (be), oh yeah
(You know it's right here) oh yeah
(You know it's right here) you know it's right
(You know it's right here) just the way it should be, oh yeah
One time for the (one time)
One time for the girls who want you back (one time, back)
One time for the girls that can't understand ('stand)
How I got you like that (that), yeah
One time for the (one time)
One time for the girls that got a man (one time)
Stick with him through it all 'cause I got your back (back)
Yeah, you know who I am, (oh) yeah
I'm so deep in love, I gotta call just to hear you say my name (say my name)
I'ma playboy with your heart, I ain't gon' play no games
Put you on that G5 (5)
Baby, you know what the heat like, yeah
Ride on my lap, put it to the side we have sex in the car
You reach your climax when I'm in it
Go and look up at the stars, we in a Wraith
Nothin' but timeless space (timeless space, ooh, yeah)
You can look me dead inside my face
Tell me if you mean it when you say I'm wild
I ain't like the other dudes with your heart, I ain't gon' freestyle
Ayy, I ain't in no rush, but with you I ain't gon' play no games
Think I'm in love with the way that you say my name
Let's just do it one time
One time for your love, got caught in a gunfire
Let's do it one time, one time for the real niggas
One time for the girls who got a man and they deal with 'em
One time for the (one time)
One time for the girls who want you back (one time, back)
One time for the girls that can't understand ('stand)
How I got you like that (that), yeah
One time for the (one time)
One time for the girls that got a man (one time)
Stick with him through it all 'cause I got your back (back)
Yeah, you know who I am, (yeah) yeah
I'm always right here
I'm always right here
I'm always right here
I'm always right here
I'm always right here
I'm always right here
The lyrics of Queen Naija’s song “One Time” are about a woman who seems to know exactly what she wants and is determined to get it. The song seems to be divided into two parts: the first part is about the girls who want their exes back or simply don’t understand how Queen Naija managed to win her man’s heart, while the second part is about the singer’s confident and unapologetic love for her man.
The chorus repeats “one time,” which could mean that the singer is telling her lover that they only need to do it once to know that they’re meant to be together. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of her lover’s past and the women he’s been with in the past, but she chooses not to dwell on it. Instead, she focuses on how her love for him is strong and unwavering.
Overall, “One Time” is a confident and assertive song about a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to express it.
Line by Line Meaning
One time for the
Acknowledging those who are listening and paying attention to the message of the song
One time for the girls who want you back (back)
Giving a shoutout to the girls who are chasing after the person they desire
One time for the girls that can't understand ('stand)
Respect for the girls who are confused and struggling to comprehend how the singer managed to get the person of their interest
How I got you like that (that), yeah
Addressing the mystery surrounding the singer's ability to win over the heart of the person they desired
One time for the girls that got a man
Acknowledging and valuing the commitment of girls who are already in a relationship
Stick with him through it all 'cause I got your back (back)
Encouraging girls to stick with their partners through tough times and assuring them of the singer's support
Bet you didn't know that I've been watchin' and plottin' on you (didn't know)
Revealing the singer's stealthy tactics of observing the person of their interest in secrecy
You was for the streets until I came in and dropped it on you
Claiming credit for changing the lifestyle of the person of their interest and for winning them over
All them other girls you had they basic, they blew it
Demeaning the previous partners of the person of interest by characterizing them as inferior in comparison
They mad 'cause you're chosen
Stating that the ex-partners of the person of interest are envious and angry because he chose the singer instead of them
Wonder how I do it
Reflecting on the mystery of how the singer managed to woo the person of interest away from his ex-partners
Turn into a lover boy, he used to be ruthless
Highlighting the positive change in the personality of the person of interest since they became romantically involved with the singer
Now I got you by my side, we don't never have to hide
Emphasizing the closeness and openness of the relationship between the singer and the person of interest
Always be your ride or die, ride or die, yeah
Promise to always support and be loyal to the person of interest no matter what
You won't never feel lonely, when I belong to you (you, you)
Promising to be there for the person of interest and never letting them feel alone or neglected
Right there whenever you want me
Assuring the person of interest that the singer is always readily available to them
Just the way it should be (be), oh yeah
Describing how the relationship between the singer and the person of interest is ideal
I'ma playboy with your heart, I ain't gon' play no games
Acknowledging past behavior and promising to be serious and not play games with the heart of the person of interest
Put you on that G5 (5)
Implying that the singer is willing to lavish the person of interest with luxury and extravagance by flying them on a private jet
Baby, you know what the heat like, yeah
Suggesting a sexual connotation related to passion and desire
Ride on my lap, put it to the side we have sex in the car
Describing a sexual encounter in a car, implying that the passion between the singer and the person of interest is intense
You reach your climax when I'm in it
Highlighting the satisfaction that the person of interest experiences sexually
Go and look up at the stars, we in a Wraith
Painting a luxurious image of a romantic and extravagant setting
Nothin' but timeless space (timeless space, ooh, yeah)
Describing the beauty of the night sky and the vastness of space
You can look me dead inside my face
Affirming honesty and a lack of deceit in the relationship between the singer and the person of interest
Tell me if you mean it when you say I'm wild
Asking for confirmation and clarification about the feelings that the person of interest has toward the singer
I ain't like the other dudes with your heart, I ain't gon' freestyle
Assuring the person of interest that the singer is different from other men and will not play with their emotions
Ayy, I ain't in no rush, but with you I ain't gon' play no games
Reiterating that the singer is taking the relationship seriously and not willing to play games with the person of interest's heart
Think I'm in love with the way that you say my name
Expressing admiration and attraction for the way the person of interest says the singer's name
Let's just do it one time
Suggesting a sexual encounter in a playful and flirtatious manner
One time for your love, got caught in a gunfire
Dedicating the song to the love of the person of interest and referencing the dangerous situation the singer found themselves in due to their pursuit of this love
One time for the real niggas
Giving a shoutout to the people who are authentic and genuine in their relationships and life in general
One time for the girls who got a man and they deal with 'em
Acknowledging the strength and perseverance of girls who are loyal and committed to their partners
I'm always right here
Assuring the person of interest that the singer is always there for them and will never abandon them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Jahaan Sweet, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, London Jae, Matthew Samuels, Nau'jour Grainger, Queen Naija Bulls
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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She snapped over and over again
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