Ayra Starr and Theodora Celebrate Financial Independence on ‘Ms. Paper’

Ayra Starr and Theodora have released a new track titled ‘Ms. Paper’, a song built around themes of financial independence, self-assurance, and luxury. The lyrics present a woman whose wealth and charisma naturally draw attention, and who moves through life on her own terms.

Lyrical themes

The song frames money as a source of freedom and identity. The protagonist is portrayed as glamorous and playful, with a strong sense of control over her romantic and social life. References to high-end taste and carefree enjoyment run throughout the verses and chorus.

Song structure and lyrics

The track opens with a chorus delivered by Theodora and Ayra Starr, setting a confident tone:

Turn me on like gasolina
I make money, bae, I’ll call you later
Moi, c’est Miss Kitoko ou Miss Paper
Mister Money, Mister Money, come see Missus Paper

Verse 1 reinforces the central message of self-sufficiency and enjoyment, dismissing anything that disrupts the mood:

Money, money, Mister loser don’t kill my vibe
Money, money, Missus Paper, we be having fun
Money, money, as long I got you, I should be fine
I love you bad, don’t go and kill my vibe

Ayra Starr’s pre-chorus introduces a cross-cultural flair, mixing French phrases with playful metaphors:

He from France, they say “Oui, oui,” I say “Ouh là là”
Baby got that spicy for sure, call me sriracha
We can take this back to your spot, back to the casa
We can light this shit up for sure like gasolina

In the second verse, Ayra Starr and Theodora trade lines that emphasize paper over everything, with imagery of white nails and counting green bills. Theodora’s pre-chorus adds a Congolese reference and a nod to designer Yohji Yamamoto, while demanding “20,000 small knives” for her stacks of cash.

The chorus repeats, and the song closes with Ayra Starr’s outro:

Turn me on like gasolina
I make money, bae, I’ll call you later