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Bodak Yellow Lyrics

by Cardi B

Lyricist: Cardi B, Nikolai Holbrook, Ernest Wilson, Sean Garrett, Mike WiLL Made-It

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Bodak Yellow Lyrics

KSR It's Cardi, ayy Said, "I'm the shit, they can't fuck with me if they wanted to" Said, "Lil bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to" These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes Hit the store, I can get 'em both, I don't wanna choose And I'm quick, cut a nigga off, so don't get comfortable, look I don't dance now, I make money moves Say I don't gotta dance, I make money move If I see you and I don't speak, that means I don't fuck with you I'm a boss, you a worker, bitch, I make bloody moves Now she say she gon' do what to who? Let's find out and see Cardi B, you know where I'm at, you know where I be You in the club just to party, I'm there, I get paid a fee I be in and out them banks so much, I know they're tired of me Honestly, don't give a fuck 'bout who ain't fond of me Dropped two mixtapes in six months, what bitch working as hard as me? I don't bother with these hoes, don't let these hoes bother me They see pictures, they say, "Goals," bitch, I'm who they tryna be Look, I might just chill in some BAPE, I might just chill with your boo I might just feel on your babe, my pussy feel like a lake He wanna swim with his face, I'm like, "Okay" I'll let him get what he want, he buy me Yves Saint Laurent And the new whip, when I go fast as a horse, I got the trunk in the front I'm the hottest in the street, know you prolly heard of me Got a bag and fixed my teeth, hope you hoes know it ain't cheap And I pay my mama bills, I ain't got no time to chill Think these hoes be mad at me, their baby father run a bill Said, "Lil bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to" These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes Hit the store, I can get 'em both, I don't wanna choose And I'm quick, cut a nigga off, so don't get comfortable, look I don't dance now, I make money moves Say I don't gotta dance, I make money move If I see you and I don't speak, that means I don't fuck with you I'm a boss, you a worker, bitch, I make bloody moves If you a pussy, you get popped, you a goofy, you a opp Don't you come around my way, you can't hang around my block And I just checked my accounts, turns out, I'm rich, I'm rich, I'm rich I put my hand above my hip, I bet you dip, he dip, she dip I say I get the money and go, this shit is hot like a stove My pussy glitter as gold, tell that lil bitch play her role I just a-rove in a Rolls, I just came up in a Wraith I need to fill up the tank, no, I need to fill up the safe I need to let all these hoes know that none of their niggas is safe I go to dinner and steak, only the real can relate I used to live in the P's, now it's a crib with a gate Rollie got charms, look like Frosted Flakes Had to let these bitches know, just in case these hoes forgot I just run and check the mail, another check from Mona Scott Said, "Lil bitch, you can't fuck with me if you wanted to" These expensive, these is red bottoms, these is bloody shoes Hit the store, I can get 'em both, I don't wanna choose And I'm quick, cut a nigga off, so don't get comfortable, look I don't dance now, I make money moves Say I don't gotta dance, I make money move If I see you and I don't speak, that means I don't fuck with you I'm a boss, you a worker, bitch, I make bloody moves

Meaning of Bodak Yellow

“Bodak Yellow” is a defiant anthem of unapologetic success and materialistic triumph delivered with Cardi B’s signature brash energy. The core theme revolves around establishing dominance after rising from humble beginnings, showcasing a rapid ascent fueled by shrewd business decisions and an undeniable swagger. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of newfound wealth – “red bottoms,” designer shoes, luxury cars (“new whip”), and expensive clothing like BAPE – not as a boastful display but as tangible evidence of her hard-won power. Cardi meticulously details her hustle, emphasizing her relentless work ethic with the repeated assertion that she "make money moves" rather than relying on traditional celebrity validation through dancing or attention-seeking behavior. The song’s aggressive delivery and blunt pronouncements – “I don't dance now, I make money moves” – directly challenge societal expectations of female artists, particularly those who previously prioritized image over substance. Beyond the surface extravagance, "Bodak Yellow" reveals a shrewd and calculating businesswoman. Cardi highlights her financial independence, paying her mother’s bills and dismissing envious rivals (“Honestly, don't give a fuck 'bout who ain't fond of me?"). The references to cutting “niggas off” and maintaining an icy distance reflect a strategic approach to relationships, prioritizing self-preservation and continued success. Ultimately, the song isn’t just about acquiring wealth; it’s about establishing respect through demonstrable power and asserting a new narrative – Cardi B is not simply a pop star, but a force to be reckoned with, a “bodak yellow” representing her arrival as an undisputed queen of her genre.

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