Pills N Potions

Nicki Minaj

About Pills N Potions

"Pills N Potions" is a song by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj from her third studio album, The Pinkprint (2014). It was released on May 21, 2014 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic Records as the lead single from the album. Minaj collaborated with Cirkut, Dr. Luke, and Ester Dean during the songwriting process, while Cirkut and Dr. Luke produced it. Commercially, the song peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and within the top 40 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Diane Martel, who Minaj has previously worked with, and was released on June 9, 2014. Minaj promoted the song by performing it live at the BET Awards 2014. 


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2014
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Pills n potions
We're overdosin'
I'm angry but I still love you
Pills n potions
We’re overdosin'
Can't stand it but I still love you

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

Ayo, they could never make me hate you
Even though what you was doin’ wasn’t tasteful
Even though you out here lookin’ so ungrateful
I'mma keep it movin’ be classy and graceful
I told 'em it’s no friends in the game, you ain’t learned that yet
All the bridges you came over, don’t burn that yet
Niggas want respect, but niggas ain't earned that yet
Self-righteous and entitled but they swearin' on the Bible that they love you
When really they no different from all your rivals
But I still don’t wish death on ‘em
I just reflect on 'em

Pills n potions
We're overdosin'
I'm angry but I still love you
Pills n potions
We’re overdosin'
Can't stand it but I still love you

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

Yo, people will love you and support you when it’s beneficial
I'mma forgive, I won't forget, but I'mma dead the issue
Soon as you out a nigga’s life is when they start to miss you
They see you doin' good now it’s kinda hard to diss you
Niggas be sick when they remember all the bad they wished you
Niggas be mad when they can't come and live lavish with you
But I sped off in a Benzy
I see the envy when I’m causin' a frenzy
So I pop pills for 'em
Cop cribs in the hills on ‘em

Pills n potions
We're overdosin'
I'm angry but I still love you
Pills n potions
We’re overdosin'
Can't stand it but I still love you

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

I get high off your memory
I get high off your memory
I get high off your memory
In due time we’ll be fine
In due time

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still lo-o-ove
I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love, I still love

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Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). more »

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Written by: Ester Dean, Henry Walter, Lucasz Gottwald, Onika Maraj

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pills N Potions" was released on May 21, 2014.
Album Placement
The song is the lead single from Nicki Minaj's third studio album "The Pinkprint."
Song Creation
It was co-written by Minaj, Ester Dean, Dr. Luke, and Cirkut, with the latter two also serving as the song's producers.
Chart Performance
"Pills N Potions" reached number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Internationally Acclaimed
It also gained international success, reaching the top 40 charts in Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Radio Identification
It was classified as a pop-rap and R&B song.
Song Meaning
The song talks about "triumphing in the face of haters and being strong despite heartbreak", it marked a return to Minaj's hip-hop roots.
Music Video Director
The music video is directed by Diane Martel, well known for her works with other popular artists like Miley Cyrus.
Certifications
The single was eventually certified double Platinum by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for showcasing Minaj’s softer side and personal songwriting.
Featured Appearance
The music video for "Pills N Potions" also features actor and rapper, Game.
Youtube Views
The official music video for the song has over 200 million views on YouTube as of 2022.

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