Hov Lane

Nicki Minaj · Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded — The Re-Up

[Verse 1]

Zipping, I'm zipping, I'm zippin'

Soon as they come out, I'm dippin'

Big ass closet, I'm trippin'

Big booty strippers, I'm tippin'

Big ass chain, I'm heavy

And it didn't cost me a penny

They pay me to rock it

Damn, I got n*ggas in pocket

Superbowl; Grammy's

What a hell of a jammie!

All these b*tches my sons

I'ma get 'em a nanny

Argentina for Pepsi; Orlando All-Star

F*ck you said, b*tch? F*ck you, pornstar

I don't do shotgun, I be driving my own car

I don't do shots neither, I'm buying the whole bar

Holy Molly, G copped me a Rolly

I ain't catchin' the puck but I'm iced out like a goalie, n*gga



[Hook (x4)]

I'm in the HOV lane

I'm in the HOV lane

(And you, y-you-you, you? Soul Train)



[Verse 2: Nicki Minaj]

I travel more than you walking with a basketball

I'm out in Spain, running games to the Matador

I'm in my own lane, you ain't in my category

You like a Rav 4, I'm like the Aventador

Perks and bags, man, I murk them ads

When I re-up on reloaded, I'ma hurt them bad

Every shoot is hot; when I'm out, I'm spotted

They gone frame the receipt if I sign the dotted

N-n-n*ggas on Banshees is speedin'

Dirt bikes is out for the season

Back break wheelie and leanin'

Damn, a b*tch late for a meetin'

NYPD comin'

Bellbock way, we gunnin'

Double our engine hummin'

Acting a fool, we dumbin'



[Hook (x4)]

I'm in the HOV lane

I'm in the HOV lane

(And you, y-you-you, you? Soul Train)



[Interlude (x2)]

Nintendo and we in the end-zone

I don't give a f*ck ho

Like we in the friend zone

What the f*ck it look like

What the f*ck it's hitting fo'

Tell them b*tches

"Y-y-y-y-you you ain't about that life!"



[Hook (x4)]

I'm in the HOV lane

I'm in the HOV lane

(And you, y-you-you, you? Soul Train)

About Hov Lane

Nicki Minaj's "Hov Lane" stands as a defining track from her 2011 album *Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up*, showcasing her signature blend of aggressive rap delivery and pop sensibilities. The song exemplifies her ability to craft catchy hooks while maintaining a sharp, confident persona that resonated deeply with audiences during the early 2010s. As a central piece on the re-recorded edition of her debut major-label project, the recording highlights her evolution as an artist, blending street credibility with mainstream appeal. Its enduring popularity underscores Minaj's status as a dominant force in hip-hop, where this specific track serves as a testament to her skill in crafting memorable melodies and delivering bold lyrics that defined an era of female rap stardom.