Read the LYRICS Needle-lYRICS.Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Nicki Minaj, Drake, Boi-1da, YogiTheProducer, 40 & RAAHiiMIs It Official Music Video Has been Release Dec. 8, 2023 And Present On The YouTube Channel. And lyrics can be seen above here
[Intro: Nana Fofie]
I mean, I don’t know if I like girls, I saw Sheila at Seraphin
Maybe we had too much tequila
Actually, yeah, we definitely had too much tequila
‘Cause I don’t know why I’m even playin’ on your phone right now
I’ma just block you, bye
Explanation of Intro
Nana Fofie expresses uncertainty about her feelings towards someone named Sheila after a night of drinking tequila. She contemplates blocking the person and moving on.
[Verse 1: Drake]
If these diamonds in my ear can’t weigh me down now
What makes you think you could weigh me down? Stop it right now
Friends were pessimistic ’bout our love, heard they tight now
We both know they’re miserable at home, fuck ’em all
If this Rollie on my wrist can’t weigh me down, eh-eh-mm
What makes you think you could weigh me down? Stop it right now
Friends, they like it better when you’re down, let’s not talk about it
It’s just you and me and
Explanation of Verse 1
Drake talks about the weight of material possessions like diamonds and a luxury watch not affecting himHe dismisses mortal opinions from pals about his love life, inferring they’re unhappy in their own connections.
[Chorus: Drake]
I just wanna pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Please, obey that, don’t delay that, my lil’ wild eye
Been a shy guy all of my life, we should change that
Pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Let’s engage that, don’t delay that
You’re like a needle, life’s a haystack
Friends they can leave us, you could stay back
Explanation of Chorus
Drake expresses a desire to enjoy the finer things in life, like pulling up in a Maybach and engaging romantically.The lyrics suggest a carefree and confident attitude.
[Verse 2: Nicki Minaj]
I could stay back, I could take that
Come and lay back on our way back
Make a movie, watch the playback
Nah, don’t save that, I don’t play that
(Penny, penny) Penny, penny whining
Ah badman, he wanna taste the icing
Gyal, haffi, gyal, haffi, haffi give me my ting
Commission for the game that I be providing
I was in Trinidad, let us consider that
Immigrant to a boss, bitches bitter and mad
Poppin’ out like a cork, ducking ’em like Björk
Bitches get out of line, I give them one of dem talks
I tell ’em, “Send a jet,” a Valentino drip
See, like the way it grip my hips, cuppin’ my breasts
Shadin’ like silhouettes, spinnin’ like pirouettes
It gave nothin’, bitch, thank you for zero, next
Damn, Drizzy, another bitter ex, shout out my intellects
Explanation of Verse 2
Nicki Minaj joins in, talking about staying back and being willing to engage in a relationship. She fonts her winner, mentions living in Trinidad, and highlights her cool and force.
[Chorus: Drake, Drake & Nicki Minaj]
I just wanna pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Please, obey that, don’t delay that, my lil’ wild eye
Been a shy guy all of my life, we should change that
Pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Let’s engage that, don’t delay that
You’re like a needle, life’s a haystack
Friends, they can leave us, you could stay back
Explanation of Chorus
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the desire for luxury and romance, with a playful and confident tone.
[Bridge: Nicki Minaj, Nana Fofie, Nicki Minaj & Nana Fofie]
Baby, and you’re still my baby
I know I get crazy, I know I get feisty (Ah-ah-ah)
Baby, and you’re still my baby
You said I would make it, I’m so glad we made it (So glad we made it)
Gyal ah gwan from the likkle island gyal to CEO
Man ah gwan from Toronto, Canada to OVO
Ghetto gyal have di wickedest slam, everybody know
Gyal, haffi, gyal, haffi, haffi give me my ting
Commission for the game that I be providing
Explanation of Bridge
Nicki Minaj references her journey from a “likkle island gyal” to a CEO and mentions Toronto, Canada, and OVO (October’s Very Own, Drake’s label).The lyrics celebrate success and assertiveness.
[Chorus: Drake, Drake & Nicki Minaj]
I just wanna pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Please, obey that, don’t delay that, my lil’ wild eye
Been a shy guy all of my life, we should change that
Pull up the Maybach and bend your leg back
Let’s engage that, don’t delay that
You’re like a needle, life’s a haystack
Friends, they can leave us, you could stay back
Explanation of Chorus
The chorus repeats again, reiterating the desire for a luxurious lifestyle and a romantic connection.
[Outro: Nicki Minaj]
You can stay back, you can stay back, you can stay back
Can stay back, can stay back
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm
Explanation of Outro
Nicki Minaj repeats the idea that the person can stay back, suggesting a willingness to continue the relationship.
OVERALL
The lyric orations about sensibilities like trust and prevailing, along with a desire for a fancy life. It’s a mix of love and a bit of force in the lyrics.