Feel the electric energy of Pick It Up, a fiery collaboration between Cardi B and Selena Gomez on Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album AM I THE DRAMA?, hitting shelves on September 19, 2025. Seven years after her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi returns with this 23-track powerhouse, blending her bold rap edge with Selena’s smooth pop vocals for a track that’s already sparking major buzz. Teased just days ago amid the album’s star-studded feature reveals including Janet Jackson, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion, Pick It Up brings a house-infused pop vibe with twinkling bells and sparkling beats, perfect for the dancefloor. It’s Cardi’s first full project since hits like “WAP” and “Up,” which even make appearances here, but this collab echoes their 2018 chemistry on “Taki Taki,” updated for 2025’s sound.
The lyrics dive into obsession and desire, with Selena pleading, “Pick it up, where we left off, can’t give it up,” while Cardi fires back with lines like “Pick it up now, why is you dubbin’ me?” calling out flaky lovers and fake competition. It’s flirty, fierce, and full of Cardi’s signature humor, from flexing on “broke bitches subbin’ me” to confessing she’s cooking for her man now. X fans are raving, calling it the ultimate “bad bitch anthem” for late-night drives. As AM I THE DRAMA? cements Cardi’s evolution and Selena’s pop prowess, this track is a must-listen for anyone craving love with a side of attitude. Dive into the Pick It Up lyrics below and catch its flirty fire. Don’t miss other AM I THE DRAMA? tracks for more of Cardi B’s unapologetic magic.
| Lead Vocals | Cardi B & Selena Gomez |
| Songwriter | Cardi B, Hadar Adora, Pardison Fontaine, Lewis Shoates, DJ Hardwerk & Jean Jean Roosevelt |
| Music Producer | DJ Hardwerk & Kuk Harrell |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Release Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Atlantic Records |
Lyrics of Pick It Up by Cardi B
[Intro]
(Hola)
[Verse 1: Selena Gomez]
Back On My Bullshit, I Mean It
I See Your Number
Thank God I Didn’t Delete It (No, Babe)
I Look At Your Picture, I’m Fiendin’
It Don’t Feel Over
Holdin’ Myself ’cause I Need It
I’m So Obsessed
You Got Me Checkin’ My Phone Every Second Like
I Hope You Ask If I’m Home
(So Come) So Come Over So I Can Prove It To You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
Said You’re On My Mind, I Just Can’t Let It Go (Uh)
[Chorus: Selena Gomez & Cardi B]
Pick It Up, Where We Left Off, Can’t Give It Up
I’ve Been Missin’ You
Let Me Know If This A Dub
I Said Your Love Is Like A Drug
You Got Me Stuck, So Pick It Up
Pick It Up, Where We Left Off, Can’t Give It Up
I’ve Been Missin’ You
Let Me Know If This A Dub
I Said Your Love Is Like A Drug (Your Love, A Drug)
You Got Me Stuck, So Pick It Up (Me Stuck)
[Verse 2: Cardi B]
Pick It Up Now, Why Is You Dubbin’ Me?
Either It’s Me Or Little Miss Ugly (Yeah)
I Don’t See Nothin’ But Broad B**ches Subbin’ Me
Most Of These B**ches Can’t Even Have Company (Uh)
Why Can’t We Pick It Up Like A B**ch Just Dropped It?
Pick It Up Like We Just Went Shoppin’
Pick It Up If That B**ch Keep Callin’
Or Pick It Up Like We Went Off Topic (Woo, Ah)
I’m Tryna Be Mad, But Whenever He Pick Me Up, I Wanna Put It Down
And He Be Up In It Like I Think I Like It,
Yeah, I Think I’m ’bout To Go Look Around (Ayy)
Ooh, Why You So Fine? Mine? I Don’t Have The Time
They Just Gotta Book Me Now (Nope)
I Mean That Nigga Changed Me, I Get Up And Clean His Shit
I Even Be Cookin’ Now (Haha), Uh, Uh
And I Still Ain’t Find Nobody Who Do It Like You (You, You, You; You)
I Tried, But The D**k Wasn’t As Good
Gotta Be Satisifed (Satisfied)
He Don’t Need The Finish Line (Finish Line)
So Baby, Tell Me How You Feelin’ Like
And When I Call, You Better
[Chorus: Selena Gomez & Cardi B]
Pick It Up, Where We Left Off, Can’t Give It Up
I’ve Been Missin’ You
Let Me Know If This A Dub
I Said Your Love Is Like A Drug (Your Love, A Drug)
You Got Me Stuck, So Pick It Up (Me Stuck)
Pick It Up, Where We Left Off, Can’t Give It Up
I’ve Been Missin’ You
Let Me Know If This A Dub (Ooh)
I Said Your Love Is Like A Drug (Your Love, A Drug)
You Got Me Stuck, So Pick It Up (Me Stuck)
[Outro: Selena Gomez]
Pick It Up
