"Panini" is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X from his second EP 7. It was released as his second single through Columbia Records on June 20, 2019. "Panini" was written by Lil Nas X, alongside production duo Take a Daytrip and co-producer Dot Da Genius. A remix with American rapper DaBaby was released on September 13, 2019.
Background
In this song, Lil Nas talks about his old fanbase and compares them to Panini, a character from the popular TV series Chowder.
Nas explained what he meant by the song in a Genius suggestion:
Panini was possessive over Chowder in the show. She’s a representation of fans of who love you when you’re small. Once you get the spotlight they aren’t feeling you as much. The song is not a diss but anger towards that fan but also wanting them back.
On May 12, 2019, Lil Nas premiered the song in its entirety for the first time at the Rolling Loud music festival.
Lyrics
D-D-Day trip took it to ten (Hey!)
Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Thought you wanted me to go up
Why you tryna keep me teeny? I
It's a dream, he wished it on a genie
I got fans finally, ain't you wanting them to see me? I
I thought you want this for my life, for my life
Said you wanted to see me thrive, you lied
Just say to me what you want from me
Just say to me what you want from me
Ayy, Panini, don't you be a meanie
Thought you wanted me to go up
Why you tryna keep me teeny now?
Now they need me, number one on streamin'
Oh yeah, you used to love me
So what happened, what's the meaning? I
I thought you want this for my life, for my life
Said you wanted to see me thrive, you lied
Now when it's all done, I get the upper hand
I need a big Benz, not another fan
But I still want you as a fan
I'ma need to sit down, don't mean to make demands
But I need you to
Say to me what you want from me
Just say to me what you want from me
D-D-Daytrip took it to ten (Hey)