All Things Go
Nicki Minaj
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Yo, I had to reinvent, I put the V in vent I put the heat in vents, man I been competin' since I look beyond what people sayin', and I see intent Then I just sit back and decipher, what they really meant Cherish these nights, cherish these people Life is a movie, but there will never be a sequel And I'm good with that, as long as I'm peaceful As long as seven years from now, I'm taking my daughter to preschool Cherish these days, man do they go quick Just yesterday, I swear it was '06 Ten years ago, that's when you proposed I look down, yes I suppose All things go, all things go All things go, all things go I feel a minute, yeah we got it then it's gone While we keep waiting for a moment 'til it falls So can't nobody ever tell me that I'm wrong Cause I'ma ride I'm with you still the night is young We keep goin', we go, we go, we go We wake back up and do it all again We know, we know, say f*ck the world, we ridin' til the end I know its sudden, look at what we've become I just want you to know that I did it all for you I lost my little cousin to a senseless act of violence His sister said he wanted to stay with me, but I didn't invite him Why didn't he ask, or am I just buggin'? Cause since I got fame, they don't act the same Even though they know that I love him Family ties broken before me, niggas trynna kill him, he ain't even call me And that's the reflection of me, yes I get it, I get it, it was all me I pop a pill and remember the look in his eyes, the last day he saw me All things go, all things go All things go, all things go I feel a minute, yeah we got it then it's gone While we keep waiting for a moment 'til it falls So can't nobody ever tell me that I'm wrong Cause I'ma ride I'm with you still the night is young We keep goin', we go, we go, we go We wake back up and do it all again We know, we know, say f*ck the world, we ridin' til the end I know its sudden, look at what we've become I just want you to know that I did it all for you Let me make this clear I'm not difficult, I'm just about my business I'm not into fake industry parties, and fake agendas Rock with people for how they make me feel not what they give me Even the ones that hurt me the most, I still show forgiveness I'm love my mother more than life itself, and that's a fact I'd give it all, if I could somehow, just rekindle that She never understands, why I'm so overprotective The more I work, the more I feel like, somehow they're neglected I want 'Caiah to go to college, just to say "We did it!" My child with Aaron, would've have been sixteen, any minute So in some ways I feel like 'Caiah, is the both of them It's like he's 'Caiah's little angel, looking over him And I know Jelani will always love me, and I'll always love him And I'm just his little sister not Nicki Minaj when I'm around him Yeah we did it, let's leave this imprint Just finished writing, this is The Pinkprint All things go, all things go All things go, all things go I feel a minute, yeah we got it then it's gone While we keep waiting for a moment 'til it falls So can't nobody ever tell me that I'm wrong Cause I'ma ride I'm with you still the night is young We keep goin', we go, we go, we go We wake back up and do it all again We know, we know, say f*ck the world, we ridin' til the end I know its sudden, look at what we've become I just want you to know that I did it all for you
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Written by: Allen Ritter, Anderson Hernandez, Esther Dean, Matthew Samuels, Onika Maraj
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"All Things Go" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter, Nicki Minaj. Born in 1982, Minaj is known for her expressive rapping style and her unique fashion sense, which led to her significant impact on the music industry.
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Album InformationThe song is part of her third studio album, "The Pinkprint," which was released on December 15, 2014. The album marks a return to the introspective lyricism of her mixtape days.
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Song Significance"All Things Go" is the opening track of the album. It sets a serious, hard-hitting tone, different from the party songs she was known for.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics are deeply personal, addressing her past relationships, the murder of her cousin, her thoughts on starting a family, and her fear of losing her mother.
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Producer InvolvementThe song was co-written and produced by Ester Dean, Boi-1da and Vinylz - prominent figures who have worked with stars like Rihanna and Drake.
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Performance and ReceptionThough the song didn't chart as highly as others on the album, it received positive critical reviews for its introspective nature and mature sound. The song peaked at number 38 on the UK R&B (Official Charts Company) and reached number 54 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard).
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CertificationIn 2016, "The Pinkprint," including "All Things Go," was certified double platinum by the RIAA, signifying over two million units sold.
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General FeedbackDespite the song not reaching commercial success like some of her other works, it was praised by critics for its raw and vulnerable production, showcasing a new side of Minaj. Many fans also appreciated her openness about her personal struggles.
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Song's Influence"All Things Go" played a significant role in shaping Minaj's reputation as a versatile artist who can handle both catchy pop hits and serious, emotionally resonant hip-hop tracks.
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Live PerformanceNicki Minaj performed "All Things Go" live during The Pinkprint Tour in 2015, offering an impactful opening that set the stage for her emotionally charged performances throughout the concert.
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