Fly
Rihanna feat Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win (J.R.), to survive
To prosper, to rise
To fly
To fly

Uh, yo, yo
I wish today it will rain all day
Maybe that'd kinda make the pain go away
Tryna forgive you for abandoning me
Prayin', but I think I'm still an angel away
Angel away, yeah, strange in a way
Maybe that is why I chase strangers away
They got they guns out aiming at me
But I become Neo when they aiming at me
Me, me, me against them
Me against enemies, me against friends
Somehow they both seem to become one
A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood
They start coming and I start rising
Must be surprising, I'm just surmising
I win, thrive, soar, higher
Higher, higher, more fire

I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive
To prosper, to rise
To fly
To fly

Uh, yo, yo
Everybody wanna try to box me in
Suffocatin' every time it locks me in
Paintin' they own pictures, then they crop me in
But I will remain where the top begins
'Cause I am not a word, I am not a line
I am not a girl that can ever be defined
I am not fly, I am levitation
I represent an entire generation
I hear the criticism loud and clear
That is how I know that the time is near
See we become alive in a time of fear
And I ain't got no motherfuckin' time to spare
Cry my eyes out for days upon days
Such a heavy burden placed upon me
But when you go hard, your nays become yays
Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's

I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive
To prosper, to rise
To fly
To fly

Get ready for it
Get ready for it
Get ready for it
I came to win
Get ready for it
Get ready for it
Get ready for it

I came to win, to fight
To conquer, to thrive
I came to win, to survive
To prosper, to rise




To fly
To fly

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive, to fly," suggests that this is a song about ambition and overcoming challenges. This theme is echoed throughout the song in both Rihanna and Nicki Minaj's verses. Rihanna talks about forgiveness and trying to move on from past pain, while Nicki Minaj addresses the criticism that she has received and asserts her power and strength.


The repetition of the phrase "to fly" highlights the idea of freedom and breaking free from limitations. This could be interpreted as a reference to the flying dreams that people often have, where they experience a sense of liberation and control.


Rihanna’s lyrics suggest that she has been hurt in the past and is trying to forgive someone who has abandoned her. However, she feels like she is still an “angel away” from being able to fully let go of the hurt. The line “Me against enemies, me against friends / Somehow they both seem to become one / A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood” illustrates how Rihanna sees the world as a dangerous place, where even friends can turn on each other.


Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj’s verse focuses on her own strength and resilience in the face of criticism. She describes herself as “levitation” and “an entire generation”- a powerful statement about her influence and ability to inspire others. The line “And I ain't got no motherfucking time to spare” further emphasizes her determination to succeed and not let anyone hold her back.


Overall, “Fly” is a song about determination, resilience, and overcoming challenges. It encourages listeners to embrace their own strength and soar above their limitations.


Line by Line Meaning

I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive
I am determined to succeed, to fight against all obstacles, to overcome all challenges and to prosper in life.


I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise
I am here to be victorious, to survive through hardships, to succeed in all that I do and to rise above any difficulties.


To fly
To soar high and succeed beyond my wildest dreams.


I wish today it will rain all day Maybe that will kinda make the pain go away
I hope for a rainy day to wash away my pain and troubles.


Trying to forgive you for abandoning me Praying but I think I'm still an angel away
I am trying to forgive someone for leaving me, but it feels like it will take a divine intervention to let go.


Angel away, yeah strange in a way Maybe that is why I chase strangers away
My pain and unresolved feelings have made me feel like I'm not myself, and I've pushed others away.


They got their guns out aiming at me But I become Neo when they aiming at me
People may be trying to harm me, but I am able to dodge their attacks like Neo in the Matrix movies.


Me, me, me against them Me against enemies, me against friends Somehow they both seem to become one A sea full of sharks and they all smell blood
It feels like everyone is out to get me, whether they are my enemies or even my friends. They are all predators trying to harm me.


They start coming and I start rising Must be surprising, I'm just surmising I win, thrive, soar, higher, higher, higher, more fire
Instead of being defeated by my enemies, I rise above them and continue to succeed even higher than before. I am filled with passion and determination.


Everybody wanna try to box me in Suffocating every time it locks me in Paintin' they own pictures than they crop me in But I will remain where the top begins
People try to limit me and put me in a box, but I won't let them. I will continue to rise to the top and not be held down by anyone else's expectations.


'Cause I am not a word, I am not a line I am not a girl that can ever be defined I am not fly, I am levitation I represent an entire generation
I am not easily defined or limited. I am more than just words or lines on a page. I am a force to be reckoned with and represent my entire generation.


I hear the criticism loud and clear That is how I know that the time is near So we become alive in a time of fear And I ain't got no motherfucking time to spare
I hear the criticism that people are throwing my way, but that just tells me that I'm getting closer to my goals. We are living in a time of fear, but I won't waste any time in achieving my dreams.


Cry my eyes out for days upon days Such a heavy burden placed upon me But when you go hard your nay's become yay's Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's
I cry out of frustration and exhaustion from the heavy burden I carry, but I know that if I keep working hard, my failures will turn into successes. One day, I will be performing in a massive stadium alongside music legends Jay-Z and Kanye West.


Get ready for it Get ready for it Get ready for it I came to win Get ready for it Get ready for it Get ready for it
Prepare yourself for my success and triumphs. I am here to win and I won't let anything stand in my way.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Rotem, Onika Maraj, Kevin Hissink, William Jordan, Clem Penton

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kam3175

"Cause I am not a word, I am not a line
I am not a girl that can ever be defined
I am not fly, I am levitation
I represent an entire generation
I hear the criticism loud and clear
That is how I know that the time is near
So we become alive in a time of fear
And I ain't got no motherfucking time to spare
Cry my eyes out for days upon days
Such a heavy burden placed upon me" Nicki words moved me. I don't think people understand how deep and beautiful those lyrics really are. This is why I love Nicki so much.😭❤



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@Boycrazy013

Please give us another Rihanna x Nicki Minaj collab before they both retire 😭🙏🏾

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Queen Mel I feel you girl I wish that to

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They have another for Riri's album named Rainig men

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Their'll never retire

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