Tempo
Nicki Minaj · Other Songs - Nicki Minaj
A.K.A. Little miss Swagger
This for my soldier girls
Where all my soldier boys?, tempo
You the one, yeah the one
The only one my heart beats for
I don't know how to call it
Crazy how you've got me going
You're not the average one
Your swagger, your style
You got me caught in a dream
Let me sleep, I don't wanna wake up
I see you in the corner of my eye
Sometimes I just don't understand why
Because you change up my T.E.M.PO
You change up my T.E.M.PO
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
You change up my T.E.M.PO
You change up my T.E.M.PO
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
Where you at, where you at, where you at?
Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back
Where you at, where you at, where you at?
Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back
You the truth, you the one
You're a star, yes you are
The way you dress, the way you shine
Mama warned me about your kind
I see you in the corner of my eye
Sometimes I just don't understand why
You change up my T.E.M.PO
You change up my T.E.M.PO
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
You change up my T.E.M.PO
You change up my T.E.M.PO
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
[Nicki Minaj:]Why you doing this, why you doing this to me?
I am Lewinsky, I don't be doing this for free
I mean I am her, I mean I am her
I just came out of the fly fly, flying spur
I mean I was just looking for a shh to the D-boys
Stay around the key like the key to the keyboard
Anyway I'm back, I had to jump off that
Just jumped off the beach, I'm back on track
Ha ha ha ha ha, had to laugh on this one
You know I had to go and show my ass on this one
Linked up with Cymphonique, Little miss Swagger
Black on black bags, they bags from Mischa
Get the wizard of oz, got me clicking my feet
Cause he got my heart skip skip, skipping a beat
[Cymphonique:]You change up my T.E.M.PO
You change up my T.E.M.PO
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
That's why you're my soldier boy
That's why I'm your soldier girl
I don't know what you done to me
Make my heart wanna skip a beat and I like it
[Nicki Minaj:]I'm so fabulous
I'm representing for the youngings
And we getting it in
Check the tempo, tempo
About Tempo
Nicki Minaj's "Tempo" stands as a defining track from her 2014 album *The Pinkprint*, showcasing her signature blend of aggressive rap and melodic sensibility. Released during a period where she solidified her status as a dominant force in hip-hop, the song features a distinctive production style that complements her rapid-fire delivery and bold lyrical content. As part of her broader discography, "Tempo" reflects her ability to pivot between playful and confrontational tones, reinforcing themes of female empowerment and industry dominance that characterize her work. The recording exemplifies the high-energy aesthetic of mid-2010s trap and pop-rap, contributing to her catalog's reputation for chart-topping singles and viral moments. Its enduring presence in her body of work highlights her consistent evolution as an artist who prioritizes vocal prowess and cultural impact over fleeting trends.