Starships
Nicki Minaj
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Let's go to the beach, each Let's go get away They say, what they gonna say? Have a drink, clink, found the bud light Bad b****es like me is hard to come by The patron own, let's go get it on The zone own, yes I'm in the zone Is it two, three? Leave a good tip I'ma blow off my money and don't give two s***s I'm on the floor, floor I love to dance So give me more, more, 'til I can't stand Get on the floor, floor Like it's your last chance If you want more, more Then here I am Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Can't stop 'cause we’re so high Let's do this one more time Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Let's do this one last time Can't stop (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er) Bump in my hoopty-hoopty-hoop I own that And I ain't paying my rent this month I owe that But f*** who you want, and f*** who you like Dance all ya life there's no end in sight Twinkle, twinkle little star Now everybody let me hear you say ray ray ray Now spend all your money cause today pay day And if you're a G, you a G-G-G My name is Onika, you can call me Nicki Get on the floor, floor Like it's your last chance If you want more, more Then here I am Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Can't stop 'cause we’re so high Let's do this one more time Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Let's do this one last time Can't stop (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er) Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Can't stop 'cause we’re so high Let's do this one more time Star ships were meant to fly Hands up and touch the sky Let's do this one last time Can't stop (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er) (We're higher than a motherf***er)
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Written by: Carl Anthony Falk, Wayne Anthony Hector, Nadir Khayat, Nicki Minaj, Rami Yacoub
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Starships" is a song by Trinidadian-American recording artist Nicki Minaj from her second studio album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded".
2. The song was released on February 14, 2012.
3. It was produced by RedOne, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, and Wayne Hector.
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Chart Performance4. "Starships" peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Nicki Minaj's second top-ten entry after "Super Bass" in the US.
5. It also reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
6. The song was a commercial success worldwide, reaching the top five in Australia and New Zealand.
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Musical Composition7. The song's musical style combines elements of pop, dance-pop, and Eurodance genres.
8. Lyrically, it talks about feeling free, letting loose, and having a good time.
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Music Video9. The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler.
10. It depicts Minaj on a beach before transitioning to scenes of her partying in a club.
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Awards and Recognition11. "Starships" was certified six times Platinum in the United States.
12. It was nominated for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
13. The song also earned Nicki Minaj her second Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance.
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Controversies14. Chicago rapper Missy Elliott sued Nicki Minaj, claiming that "Starships" was similar to her song "Neptune’s Starship".
15. Despite the controversy, the song remains one of Minaj's most recognizable and popular.
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Live Performances16. Minaj has performed "Starships" live at many events, including the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
17. It became a staple of her live performances, often serving as the closing number.
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Legacy18. "Starships" is considered one of Nicki Minaj's signature songs, helping to establish her as a pop culture icon.
19. It is also perceived as a pivotal moment in her career, marking her transition from hip-hop to a more pop-oriented sound.
20. The song has been covered and parodied by numerous artists, reinforcing its cultural influence.
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