The Boys
Nicki Minaj, Cassie
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Punch line queen, no boxer though Might pull up in a Porsche, no Boxster though Tell a hater, "yo, don't you got cocks to blow?" Tell them Kangaroo Nick, I'll box a ho Shoulda said I got five and a possible Don't go against Nicki, impossible I done came through with my wrist on popsicle Man, these hoes couldn't ball with a testicle, nigga Your lipstick stain smells like a cheap hotel Diamond watches and a gold chain Can't make my frown turn around The boys always spending all their money on love The boys always spending all their money on love They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it Bone it, own it, yeah, yeah Dollar, dollar, paper, chase it Get that money, yeah, yeah You get high, f*ck a bunch of girls And then cry on top of the world I hope you have the time of your life I hope I don't lose it tonight Bald head pussy got lots of juice Lopsided on the curb, so I block the coupes Watch the deuce Man I'm stingy with my kitty cat, daddy Did you ever really love me, Steebie? Rrr, pull up in the brrr Wrist on brrr, pussy on prrr-rrr I don't even brake when I'm backing up I'll swerve on a nigga if he acting up I done pushed more sixes than a play date Get money by the millions, f*ck a day rate, nigga Your bossed up swag got 'em drooling like a new born babe The dollars in they eyes got 'em blinded by a Masquerade The Boys always spending all their money on love The Boys always spending all their money on love They wanna touch it, taste it, see it, feel it Bone it, own it, yeah, yeah Dollar, dollar, paper, chase it Get that money, yeah, yeah You get high, f*ck a bunch of girls And then cry on top of the world I hope you have the time of your life I hope I don't lose it tonight I put all you bitches on to them good lace fronts Girls is my sons, carried them for eights months And yes, you're premature, Young Money to the core I might give you a ticket so you can come see the tour Oh, that's your new girl, that's that mid-grade Buck-fifty on your face with the switch blade Or the razor, yeah, the razor She my son, yeah, but I ain't raise her Goose me, hater, I get that loose leaf paper Them V-Necks be studded out, T-Rex be gutted out Told 'em Nicki be chilling them, I'mma keep hurting they feelings Because you'll never be Jordan, you couldn't even be Pippen You couldn't even be tripping, you can't afford a vacation I'm out in Haiti with Haitians, I go to Asia with Asians You mad dusty, you a lil' dusty possum I just come through with the six like my name was Blossom You get high, f*ck a bunch of girls And then cry on top of the world I hope you have the time of your life I hope I don't lose it tonight You get high, f*ck a bunch of girls And then cry on top of the world I hope you have the time of your life I hope I don't lose it tonight The boys always spending all their money on love The boys always spending all their money on love (uh-huh) The boys always spending all their money on love (Pretty Gang, Young Money) The boys always spending all their money on love (Cassie)
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Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Jean Baptiste Kouame, Michael Ojike McHenry, Onika Tanya Maraj, Jonas Jeberg
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Collaboration"The Boys" is a collaboration between American R&B singer Cassie and Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj.
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Release and Chart SuccessThe song was released in 2012 and peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Genre"The Boys" is a pop-rap song with elements of R&B.
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Music VideoThe colourful, highly stylized music video was directed by Colin Tilley. It depicts Minaj as the owner of a barbershop and a beauty salon, and Cassie as one of her customers.
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PurposeThis song marked Cassie's return to the music scene after a considerable hiatus; it was intended to lead into her second studio album.
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Co-writtenNicki Minaj co-wrote the song alongside Anesha Birchett, Antwan Thompson, and Jonas Jeberg.
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Cassie's DiversityIn "The Boys," Cassie extends her vocal range into soprano territory, proving her versatility as a singer.
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Track LengthThe song has a duration of about 4 minutes and 9 seconds.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Boys" tell the story of a woman who rejects the advances of a man who only wants her for her physical attributes, highlighting themes of female empowerment and self-respect.
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ReviewsThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchiness and the performances of the artists, while others criticized it for deviating from Cassie's usual musical style.
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Pop Culture ImpactMinaj’s part of the song, particularly the line "buns out, wiener", has been used by many social media users for memes and jokes.
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Performance"The Boys" was performed live by Nicki Minaj during the telecast of the 2012 American Music Awards.
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