βExpensiveβ focuses on the purchases that Ty Dolla makes to satisfy his significant other, while Nicki raps from the opposite perspective and makes it clear that she expects to be spoiled by her partner.
Ty Dolla $ign first played a short snippet of Nicki Minajβs vocals on Instagram Live on March 3, 2020, before revealing the hook and the beginning of Nickiβs verse on April 13, 2020. A leak of the song included a verse from California rapper G-Eazy.
"'Me and Nicki been working since back when we first worked. When we did the beat for βExpensive,β and the song of course, she was the first person I thought of. Iβm like, βThis needs Nicki. I need her frequency on here.β She hit me back right away. She knocked a verse out, killed it. One of my favorite verses that Iβve heard from her recently. You know, thank you [Nicki]. Straight up, and congrats on the baby.'"
βTy Dolla $ign via Genius' βFor The Recordβ
On the charting week of September 12, 2020, this song debuted at the 83rd spot on the Billboard charts.
EXPENSIVE
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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(Bluey, why'd you do it to 'em?)
Rrrrrr, Dolla $ign, Dolla $ign (Dolla $ign)
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
Beemers or the Benzes, okay ('kay)
Diamond tennis necklace, okay
She gon' let a superstar fuck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She so expensive, okay (skrrt)
She so expensive, okay
She got expensive taste (taste), ay
She got a slim thick waist (waist), ay
Girl, it's not your face, it's your ass, uh-huh
I mean, girl, it's not your ass, it's your face, ay
Your bitch in the nosebleeds
My bitch in the court side floor seats (seats)
Your bitch a four to me
I'ma take my girl to Dior this week
All my bitches slim, thick and athletic ('letic)
She ain't my girl, she ain't got a Patek (Patek)
All my bitches gotta fit my aesthetic ('sthetic)
She ain't your girl, she right here in my section (let's go)
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
Beemers or the Benzes, okay ('kay)
Diamond tennis necklace, okay
Lambo or the double R truck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She gon' let a superstar fuck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She so expensive, okay (skrrt)
She so expensive, okay
I got a shopping problem, got expensive taste
Bustdown Patek with the expensive face
Gotta get me ice, if he tryna skate
Gotta swipe the Amex if we go on a date (uh)
If we go on a date, gotta blow on my cake
But, don't hit me if it's tiny, girl from Xscape
These studs for my ears, Louis scarf for my hairs
Latest bag from Chanel and I ain't tryna wait (uh)
Uh, tryna meet the plug, no sockets
Uh, pussy deep, so is my pockets
Uh, Tom Ford heels with the locket
Uh, a nigga get me he better lock it, uh
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
Beemers or the Benzes, okay (yeah)
Diamond tennis necklace, okay
Lambo or the double R truck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She gon' let a superstar fuck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She so expensive, okay (skrrt)
She so expensive, okay
In the song "Expensive", Ty Dolla $ign is singing about a girl who he considers to be expensive or classy. He sings about how she is out of reach for most people because of her high standards and that she only likes the finer things in life. Throughout the song, he mentions expensive brands like Dior, Chanel, and Patek, and luxurious cars like Lambos and double R trucks. Although he acknowledges that she may be high maintenance, he still admires her for who she is.
The lyrics use a variety of wordplay, such as in the lines "Girl, it's not your face, it's your ass, uh-huh / I mean, girl, it's not your ass, it's your face, ay". Here, Ty Dolla $ign is teasing the girl, as he flips between which he finds more attractive - her face or her body. Additionally, the line "Your bitch in the nosebleeds / My bitch in the court side floor seats" is a reference to the seating arrangement at basketball games, where the nosebleed section is far away from the court while the floor seats are the most expensive and closest to the action.
Overall, the song "Expensive" depicts a lifestyle of luxury and high standards. Ty Dolla $ign celebrates expensive taste and the finer things in life, while also acknowledging that not everyone can afford it.
Line by Line Meaning
She so expensive, okay ('kay)
She's high maintenance and costs a lot, but that's okay with me.
Beemers or the Benzes, okay ('kay)
She likes expensive cars and that's okay with me.
Diamond tennis necklace, okay
She has expensive taste in jewelry and that's okay with me.
Lambo or the double R truck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She likes fancy cars like Lamborghinis and Rolls Royces and that excites me.
She gon' let a superstar fuck, yeah, yeah (ooh)
She's willing to sleep with a famous person and that turns me on.
She got expensive taste (taste), ay
She has a preference for expensive things and I like that about her.
She got a slim thick waist (waist), ay
She has an attractive figure and that's one of her desirable qualities.
All my bitches slim, thick and athletic ('letic)
All the women I'm involved with are in great physical shape and take care of themselves.
She ain't your girl, she right here in my section (let's go)
She's not your girlfriend anymore, she's with me now and we're having fun together.
I got a shopping problem, got expensive taste
I enjoy buying expensive things for myself and others.
Bustdown Patek with the expensive face
I own an expensive Patek watch and I like to show it off.
Gotta swipe the Amex if we go on a date (uh)
If we're going out together, I'm going to be the one paying and I don't mind using my credit card.
These studs for my ears, Louis scarf for my hairs
I like to accessorize and own designer items like Louis Vuitton scarves and diamond earrings.
A nigga get me he better lock it, uh
If someone wants to be with me, they better make an effort to keep me interested and happy.
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Crescendo, James Royo, Jazzae Brittany De Waal, Jordan Jackson, Nye Jr. Lee, Onika Tanya Maraj, Tyrone William Griffin Jr., William Van Zandt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariananyunja7296
I swear her face is top tier. She looks like a Goddess ughππ«.
@withlovejoy
Yβall stop using emojis. Itβll freeze the views.
@saffiremeditations6789
And Is
@michaelosborne6668
Period! GORGE!!
@gwensana649
please delete your emojis it freezes the views !
@faleatuaafoa9260
No emojis please
@jackien44
Only complaint is the QUEEN'S verse was too short!
@alfredthato9548
The whole song is short π©π©π©
@putarte7271
Agree
@gt7519
Yup