Number One Rule
[Intro]
This nigga must have forgot who the f**k I am
The speaker is asserting her confidence, reminding herself and others of her self-worth and identity.
[Verse 1]
I'm sittin' here thinkin' to myself, hold up
Damn, b**ch, you trippin' (Damn, b**ch, you trippin')
She's having an introspective moment, questioning her own actions and attitude.
Why you on the phone goin' back and forth with this nigga?
When your stomach flat (Baow)
And your booty big (Ah)
And you can stay out all night long 'cause you ain't got no kids (Bye)
She highlights her physical confidence and independence, noting she doesn't need to tolerate drama.
b**ch who you talkin' to? (Who?)
Because it can't be me (Hmm)
She demands respect, asserting that she's above the arguments and mistreatment.
You know I pull up, shoot a movie like it's AMC
Referencing making a dramatic or impressive entrance, like a film scene.
I cannot cater to these niggas, but I love some B
I gotta regulate like these niggas like I'm Warren G
She's emphasizing her independence in relationships, name-dropping Warren G’s "Regulate" as a call for respect and authority.
This nigga talkin' like I ain't that b**ch
Knowin' if I leave, he gon' turn in to Jordin Sparks
No air, he can't breathe
She’s expressing confidence in her value, implying he would suffer without her, referencing Jordin Sparks' song *No Air*.
You forgot, nigga, let me remind you though (Huh)
You ain't the only one could pop out and get all the hoes (Ah)
She reminds him that she's equally capable of attracting attention.
[Chorus]
Ayy, that's the number one rule
Bad b**ches choose (Yeah)
Never chase a nigga, let a nigga chase you (Hmm)
She emphasizes self-worth, advising not to chase men but to let them pursue her.
That's the blueprint, f**kin' with a bad b**ch (Yeah)
Niggas chase pussy (Yeah, yeah), pussy don't chase dick
The "blueprint" is her guiding principle of self-respect, asserting that men should pursue her, not the other way around.
[Verse 2]
He feed you Taco Bell (Ugh)
He feed me shrimp and steak (Shrimp and steak)
She contrasts her own standards with others, suggesting her higher expectations in relationships.
b**ch, he took you through the mud
He took me on a date (And he took me on a date)
While others endure hardship, she is treated well, suggesting a difference in how people value themselves.
He gon' cheat 'cause you let him (Yeah, yeah)
He know me, I won't stay
She holds her partner accountable, indicating she won’t tolerate disloyalty.
Hm, purse first, ass last
b**ch, you know I'm 'bout the cash (Yeah, yeah)
She's prioritizing financial independence and stability over superficial qualities.
If that nigga scared to trick
Then he cannot be my man (Be my man)
She expects a partner willing to invest time and resources in her.
Always wanna take a picture (Ay, ay)
Gotta treat him like a fan (Ugh)
Highlighting her own popularity, she implies she has admirers who look up to her.
Ayy, b**ch, I think I'm SZA 'cause I'm always in control (Hmm)
Referring to SZA, she expresses empowerment and control over her life.
[Chorus]
That's the number one rule (Rule)
Bad b**ches choose (Yeah)
Never chase a nigga, let a nigga chase you (Hmm)
She reiterates her central message of self-worth and independence.
Niggas chase pussy, pussy don't chase dick
A blunt line underscoring her message that men should pursue women, not vice versa.
[Outro]
Ayy, that's the number one rule
Bad b**ches choose
Never chase a nigga, let a nigga chase you
Closing with the primary message of confidence, self-respect, and choosing who deserves her time.
That's the blueprint, f**kin' with a bad b**ch
Niggas chase pussy, pussy don't chase dick, ah
