Survive the Summer
Iggy Azalea Lyrics

Eh-eh-ahem, special announcement,
Starting with a bold announcement to draw attention.

Rich bitches don't die
Addressing the fact that wealth brings advantages and can help one overcome obstacles.

And that's why you won't survive the summer!
Suggesting that the song is about how one needs to be tough to survive a challenging time such as the summer.

Amen!
Affirming the message of the song.

Uh, she's salty, I sauté the bitch
Referring to someone who is bitter or resentful and turning it into a metaphor by using cooking terms.

Goliath, David and I slay the bitch
Using a biblical reference to describe how the singer and someone else defeated a powerful enemy.

Big body on display and shit
Boasting of one's physical appearance and features.

This is just another day and shit
Downplaying one's accomplishments and making it seem like it's nothing special.

Was down for love, I got played and shit
Admitting to having fallen for love and having had one's heart broken.

Cameras flashing down, played at it
Referring to the media attention and how it often distorts what really happened.

I would never ever claim your dick
Rejecting or disassociating oneself from someone or something that one doesn't like or agree with.

In interviews, I'm like who's this
Showing indifference or contempt for someone or something that one considers unimportant or irrelevant.

Bitches tryna put a end to me
Referring to female competitors or enemies who want to ruin one's career or reputation.

Pull and serve and still send 'em vids
Ignoring or mocking one's opponents by continuing to be successful and rubbing it in their faces.

I'd send it back in like a day or so
Mocking how slow or inept one's opponents are in comparison to oneself.

You bitches writing slow like centipedes
Using a simile to describe how slow or bad one's opponents are.

My crib got amenities
Referring to one's luxurious lifestyle and possessions.

I just bought a T-Rex tooth,
Boasting of an exotic and expensive purchase.

'Cause I'm tryna stomp on this off Flintstone
Using a pop culture reference to describe how one plans to be on top of one's game or competition.

One look and your bitch gone
Suggesting that one is irresistible or intimidating to someone else's significant other.

Turn a T-Rex tooth to a chain
Showing off one's creativity and wealth by making jewelry out of unusual materials.

She cost more than your range
Boasting of how expensive and valuable one's possessions are compared to others.

I'ma diamond in the rough
Describing oneself as special or valuable despite not being perfect or refined.

Fancy diamonds by the way
Emphasizing that one's diamonds are not ordinary or cheap.

I been making moves, been writing rhymes
Describing how one has been working hard and making progress in one's career or life.

Been stacking commas
Referring to how one has been earning a lot of money.

But you? Hold up, bitch, can you survive the summer?
Questioning whether someone else can handle the challenges of the summer or succeed like oneself.

Woah, uh You won't survive the summer, look, yeah, uh You won't survive the summer, yeah, yeah, uh Can't stay alive much longer, look, look You won't survive the summer!
Chanting the song's main message that one needs to be tough to survive the summer or succeed under pressure.

Ummm, I just wanna get on my Ferrari and drive real slow, So everyone can see my face
Showing off one's wealth and status by getting attention while driving a Ferrari.

I know you bitches gon' hate this shit Get the fuck up out my way and shit
Acknowledging that there will always be haters and that one shouldn't let them get in the way of one's success.

Give 'em hell 365 You would think I'm 'bout to bake a bitch
Using a metaphor to describe how one plans to go all out and give it one's all every day of the year.

Summer's over, it's a cold front Trynna' stop me is a witch hunt Lemme' drop a lil' wisdom Crack kills, you a victim You a victim, you a victim
Referring to how one can face obstacles and challenges even when they're not expected, and how people who try to stop one are like witches who will eventually be punished.

If I don't like it then, I switch (uh) Label tripping so I switch (uh) Which one? Which one? Bring the bag and it's done
Showing that one can make decisions and switch things up when something or someone isn't working for them, and that money is often the deciding factor.

Hold up bitch (hold up bitch) I think you're moving too fast (fast) Money spent (money spent) Ain't even counting the cash (cash) Trust me it ain't gonna last, it ain't gonna last, it ain't gonna last You're 'bout to fall on your ass
Warning someone that they're spending too much money and not saving, and that they will eventually run out of money and fall.

Look, You won't survive the summer! You won't survive the summer, damn, uh They ain't getting dumber and dumber Dumber and dumber and dumber and dumber and dumber and dumber Shit, you won't survive the summer!
Reiterating the song's message that one needs to be smart and tough to survive the summer or other challenging times.

I've got additionals Your shoes is ugly fat That's you, rat bitch!
Insulting someone's shoes and appearance, and calling them a rat, implying that they are a snitch or betrayer.