Let Me Calm Down
Released April 29, 2025
I know it’s canon, but I gotta say it
Somebody prayed that I didn’t make it
In the words of a poet, the only meaning to life is that it ends so I’m tryna make the most of it
I got a voice, and it’s worth hearing
I got a body, and it’s worth feeling
Sexuality is more than a commodity but these days (it’s) hard to make a profit if you not a demon
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They say “life is but a dream” and I’m still dreamin
No the Devil can’t win but he’s still schemin
Imma hold on, keep believin
I wish my mother could appreciate it
Moved to a big city from a small town
Even when they all said it wasn’t possible
I stepped out in big faith where it’s no ground
I ain’t never asked nobody for no handouts
Never mind where I’m positioned, I’m a standout
Accusations and them lies had me mad hyped
Till I remembered who I am, let me calm down
Issa Cole world, thank you, Nicki.
Written by KIRU © 2024 | Original Credits – Written by: Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj), Jermaine Cole (J. Cole), Jacob Canady (ATL Jacob), Derrick Miller (Hendrix Smoke), and Ofer Ishai (Kuji). Produced by: ATL Jacob, Hendrix Smoke, and Kuji. Performed by: Nicki Minaj featuring J. Cole.
