Trophies Lyrics – Cardi B

Trophies Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro is all about setting the energy and attitude. Cardi is hyping herself up, getting the listener ready for her bold, confident vibe. The repeated “like, huh? like, what?” is her way of challenging anyone who doubts her and showing she’s unbothered by negativity. It’s like she’s saying, “Pay attention, I’m back and I run this.”

[Verse]
In this verse, Cardi talks about her comeback and how she’s unstoppable. She’s back in control, schooling others who think they can compete with her. She brags about her expensive jewelry and luxury lifestyle, making it clear she’s way ahead of anyone trying to catch up. She also points out fake friends and haters, saying she doesn’t need help from anyone or the cops to handle her business. Cardi highlights her influence and power in her community and in her career, showing she’s fully independent. She also mentions her success growing while others struggle, comparing it to numbers that don’t add up for her competition. Overall, she’s flexing her confidence, wealth, and ability to handle any challenge while staying real to herself.

[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes that strong, successful women deserve recognition. Cardi is calling out people who make excuses instead of taking action. She celebrates women who work hard and make things happen for themselves while ignoring haters. She repeats that she’s successful, confident, and fully in control of her life, showing that accomplishments come to those who actually put in the effort. Cardi contrasts real achievers with losers who just complain, making it clear that winning requires action, not words.

[Verse 2]
In this part, Cardi talks about her circle of friends versus her competition. She highlights that her friends enjoy luxury items like Birkins, while her haters are weak or out of shape. She points out that fake people try to gas her up but she’s stronger and comes back even more powerful. She uses clever comparisons, like aging poorly versus staying sharp, to show that she and her team are always on top, and anyone trying to compete with her is falling short.

[Chorus]
Here, the chorus focuses on Cardi’s trophies and accomplishments. She shows pride in her success, saying she doesn’t have time for excuses from people who aren’t achieving anything. She reinforces that real winners create their own path, while haters just talk.

[Verse 3]
In this verse, Cardi emphasizes her dominance in the rap game. She says other women or rivals can’t match her energy or power. She’s bold, confident, and unafraid to confront anyone lying or talking behind her back. Cardi also hints at her influence in both social and street life, showing she can affect people’s wealth or reputation. She highlights that being in her presence demands respect and attention, and anyone challenging her will face consequences.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the main message: strong, confident women earn their trophies by taking action. Cardi contrasts her success with people who make excuses, showing that accomplishments come from effort and determination. She also reinforces her high status, wealth, and self-assurance, making it clear that winners don’t wait—they make things happen themselves.

[Outro]
In the outro, Cardi asserts her dominance one last time. She’s unapologetic, bold, and dismissive of anyone who doubts her. The energy is aggressive and confident, leaving no room for criticism or competition.