Azalea's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. The New Classic was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Problem", which peaked at number two behind "Fancy". With these hits, Azalea became the second musical act (behind The Beatles) act to rank at number one and two simultaneously on the Hot 100 with their debut appearances on the chart. In addition, she achieved three top ten hits simultaneously on the Hot 100 with the aforementioned songs and the album's fifth single, "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora), which debuted later that year.
After her debut album, Azalea released a slew of singles to build anticipation for her intended second album, Digital Distortion. However, a series of conflicts with her label, as well as personal conflicts, resulted in the project being cancelled. Consequently, Azalea switched labels, releasing the EP Survive the Summer (2018) under Island Records. Further disagreements led to Azalea becoming an independent artist and creating her own label, Bad Dreams, through a distribution deal with Empire. Her second album, In My Defense, was released in 2019, followed by another EP, Wicked Lips, that same year. Before taking a hiatus from music, Azalea released her third studio album, The End of an Era, in August 2021.
Azalea's accolades include two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People's Choice Award, four Teen Choice Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. Azalea's official YouTube channel has accumulated more than 3.4 billion views, with 15 music videos receiving over 100 million views on Vevo.
Team
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Look, turn me up, break the knob right
I get dressed like it's prom night
I feed them lemons in the limelight
They say I'm full, lost my appetite?
(Hell nah) Keep on pushing like a dealer (say what?)
(Hell nah) Keep on shooting, Reggie Miller (say what?)
(Hell nah) Go and give 'em all the finger
You gotta set the score right, call it Hans Zimmer
My time wherever I go
I took a chance like I'm from Chicago
Hundred-plus in that Murcielago
'Bout to go ape, hey, yurn it to the cango
Baby, I got me
Baby, I got me
And that's all I need
Yeah, that's all I need
Baby, I got me
Only friend, by me
Playing on my team
Is someone like
Me, baby, no way
Watch me while I do my thing
Oh, baby, no way
Are you fucking with the team?
Outchea, pronto
Hit 'em with the dose, that's a combo
Running through ya block, no fumble
'Bout to kill 'em all, where the shovel?
See, I gotta go for mine
Ben-ja-jammin', that money on my mind
Jamaican club, I'm stayin' on the grind
Dutty wine, don't step on this land mine
Ven aqui, andele
You tryna take flight, do what I say
Hundred-plus volts on the highway
Watch a new Kardash', call me Kylie
Baby, I got me
Baby, I got me
And that's all I need
Yeah, that's all I need
Baby, I got me
Only friend, by me
Playing on my team
Is someone like
Me, baby, no way
Watch me while I do my thing
Oh, baby, no way
Are you fucking with the team?
Are you workin' with some cash here, cash here?
Hundred-thousand on the dash yeah, dash yeah
All the ladies shake it fast yeah, fast yeah
Now vogue on that ass, yep, yeah we in here
Are you workin' with some cash here, cash here?
Hundred-thousand on the dash yeah, dash yeah
All the ladies shake it fast yeah, fast yeah
Now vogue on that ass, yep, yeah we in here
Baby, I got me
Baby, I got me
And that's all I need
Yeah, that's all I need
Baby, I got me
Only friend, by me
Playing on my team
Is someone like
Me, baby, no way
Watch me while I do my thing
Oh, baby, no way
Are you fucking with the team?
(Team, team)
(Team, team)
Are you fuckin' with the team?
(Are you fuckin' with the team?)
(Are you fuckin' with the team?)
The lyrics to Iggy Azalea's song Team are about empowerment and being self-reliant. The chorus repeats the message, "Baby, I got me, And that's all I need." The song encourages listeners to trust in themselves and to not let others bring them down. The first verse talks about keeping on pushing through adversity like a dealer, Reggie Miller shooting hoops, and giving everyone the finger. The second verse is about going for the money and not letting anything stop you. The bridge talks about being with people who are like her and the importance of having a team.
In the verses, Iggy uses several cultural references to convey her message. Her line about "feeding lemons in the limelight" is a reference to Beyonce's Lemonade album and its themes of female empowerment. She also mentions Reggie Miller, a former NBA player who was known for his determination and tenacity on the court. In the bridge, she talks about being on a team like her, which could be seen as a nod to her Australian background and the importance of mateship in that culture.
Overall, the song has a positive and uplifting message about self-reliance and the importance of having supportive people around you.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, turn me up, break the knob right
I want to be loud and in your face, so turn up the volume until it breaks
I get dressed like it's prom night
I always dress to impress, as if it's a special occasion
I feed them lemons in the limelight
I give them something sour to taste when I'm in the spotlight, to keep them on their toes
They say I'm full, lost my appetite?
They think I've reached my peak and have nothing left to offer, but they're wrong
(Hell nah) Keep on pushing like a dealer (say what?)
I don't give up easily, I keep pushing forward like a drug dealer trying to make a sale
(Hell nah) Keep on shooting, Reggie Miller (say what?)
I won't stop trying to succeed, like the basketball legend Reggie Miller never stopped shooting
(Hell nah) Go and give 'em all the finger
I don't care what people think of me, so I give them the middle finger to show it
You gotta set the score right, call it Hans Zimmer
I need to make sure I'm scoring in life, like a Hans Zimmer movie soundtrack
My time wherever I go
I own every moment I'm in, no matter where I am
I took a chance like I'm from Chicago
I'm not afraid to take risks, even if it means risking it all like some people in Chicago have to do
Hundred-plus in that Murcielago
I have expensive taste and can afford a luxury car like a Lamborghini Murcielago
'Bout to go ape, hey, yurn it to the cango
I'm about to go crazy and wild, like I'm turning into an animal in a dance called the cango
Baby, I got me
I don't need anyone else to be happy, I can take care of myself
Only friend, by me
The only person I trust and rely on is myself
Playing on my team
The only people that matter to me are those who are like me
Me, baby, no way
I won't try to be someone else or change for anyone else
Watch me while I do my thing
Sit back and enjoy watching me be myself and do what I'm good at
Oh, baby, no way
No one can stop me or influence me in a negative way
Are you fucking with the team?
Are you trying to join my closest circle of people who are like me? Or are you just trying to get in my way?
Outchea, pronto
I'm here and ready to go
Hit 'em with the dose, that's a combo
I'll hit them with a powerful combination of skills and talents
Running through ya block, no fumble
I'll go through any obstacle without hesitation or error
'Bout to kill 'em all, where the shovel?
I'm about to dominate and succeed over everyone else, where's the evidence to bury them?
See, I gotta go for mine
I have to do whatever it takes to be successful and happy, no matter what anyone else thinks
Ben-ja-jammin', that money on my mind
I'm focused on making money and living a successful life
Jamaican club, I'm stayin' on the grind
Even in a fun environment like a Jamaican club, I'm still working hard and pushing towards my goals
Dutty wine, don't step on this land mine
I'm dancing to my own beat and living my life my way, don't get in my way or try to change me
Ven aqui, andele
Come here and let's go, I'm ready to move forward
You tryna take flight, do what I say
If you want to fly high and succeed, follow my lead and listen to what I tell you
Hundred-plus volts on the highway
I'm driving fast and hard on the highway of life, no holding back
Watch a new Kardash', call me Kylie
I'm becoming a new and popular icon like a Kardashian, but with my own unique style and flair like Kylie Jenner
Are you workin' with some cash here, cash here?
Are you making money and succeeding in life like me?
Hundred-thousand on the dash yeah, dash yeah
I have a lot of money and am successful, as shown by the expensive car I'm driving
All the ladies shake it fast yeah, fast yeah
All the women around me are dancing and having a good time
Now vogue on that ass, yep, yeah we in here
Let's show off our style and dance moves to the world, we're here and we're not shy
(Team, team)
Referring to the group of people who are like me and on my side
Are you fuckin' with the team?
Are you trying to be a part of my close circle of people, or are you just trying to get in the way?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Palmer, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Bleta Rexha, Brandon R Salaam-Bailey, Byron O. Thomas, Dwayne Carter, Lauren Edwards, Louis Harden, Marlon Barrow, Michael Fonseca, Ryan Anthony Avilez, Terius Gray
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Sarah Rebecca
on Work
i love this song iggy is awesome
Jalyn Welch
on Bounce
i love this song!
Carmela Bellucci
on Fancy
[Verse 1 — Iggy Azalea:]
First thing's first, I'm the realest (realest)
Drop this and let the whole world feel it (let them feel it)
And I'm still in the Murda Bizness
I could hold you down, like I'm givin' lessons in physics (right, right)
You should want a bad bitch like this (huh?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)
Takin' all the liquor straight, never chase that (never)
Rooftop like we bringin' '88 back (what?)
Bring the hooks in, where the bass at?
Champagne spillin', you should taste that
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Verse 2 — Iggy Azalea:]
I said, "Baby, I do this, I thought that you knew this."
Can't stand no haters and honest, the truth is
And my flow retarded, each beat did depart it
Swagger on stupid, I can't shop in no department
To get my money on time, if they not money, decline
And swear I meant that there so much that they give that line a rewind
So get my money on time, if they not money, decline
I just can't worry 'bout no haters, gotta stay on my grind
Now tell me, who that, who that? That do that, do that?
Put that paper over all, I thought you knew that, knew that
I be the I-G-G-Y, put my name in bold
I been working, I'm up in here with some change to throw
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Bridge — Charli XCX:]
Trash the hotel
Let's get drunk on the mini bar
Make the phone call
Feels so good getting what I want
Yeah, keep on turning it up
Chandelier swinging, we don't give a fuck
Film star, yeah I'm deluxe
Classic, expensive, you don't get to touch
Ow...
[Verse 3 — Iggy Azalea:]
Still stunned, how you love that?
Got the whole world asking how I does that
Hot girl, hands off, don't touch that
Look at it I bet you wishing you could clutch that
It's just the way you like it, huh?
You so good, he's just wishing he could bite it, huh?
Never turn down money,
Slaying these hoes, gold trigger on the gun like
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Outro:]
Who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow
Who-who-who-who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow