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Ariana Grande (feat Iggy Azalea) Lyrics


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I'll be the bad guy if that makes you happy
Don't smile in my face and no don't at me
I mean if you're broke you're not in the conversation
Time is money I don't get paid for my patience
You shooting shots like free throws
You ain't even hit me once, bitch reload
Winning at life, this shit feeling like a cheat code
You going downhill you need a ski pole, hoe
I'm the one you in last place, bitch
You a mouse in a rat race, sis
Money over bitches what I mean
Ice cold veins real in my blood stream

Vendetta, whatever, whenever
Any level, 'cause I can turn into a devil
We can hit the gas, put the pedal to the metal
I ain't playin' games, all scores get settled

Oh, it must suck to be you (you)
Bad luck, losers gon' lose (lose)
I'm not actin' brand new
It is what it is, I do what I do
Attitude on, bitch, fuck being nice (nice)
Don't like me? I'm not surprised
Live your life, please, don't watch mine
Oh, you mad? I don't know why
That sound like a personal problem
That sound like a personal problem
I'm top shelf, you way at the bottom
That sound like a personal problem

Woke up this morning and I'm still rich
Pushing my buttons it ain't nothing but a kill switch
All you bitches fake look at me and see the realest
I ain't never tripping but you hoes need a field trip
Back up if I act up, you'll be looking for some backup
Get your racks up, big bank like Mack trucks blowing stacks, yup
Keep dancing 'round that issue that'll get you tapped up
You're not lit, I'll blow out your candle
Play your cards, do you wanna gamble?
Look, in these eyes, I'm the one they wanna see
You can't ride the wave 'cause the water too deep

Vendetta, whatever, whenever
Any level, 'cause I can turn into a devil
We can hit the gas, put the pedal to the metal
I ain't playin' games, all scores get settled

Oh, it must suck to be you (you)
Bad luck, losers gon' lose (lose)
I'm not actin' brand new
It is what it is, I do what I do
Attitude on, bitch, fuck being nice
Don't like me? I'm not surprised
Live your life, please, don't watch mine
Oh, you mad? I don't know why
That sound like a personal problem
That sound like a personal problem
I'm top shelf, you way at the bottom
That sound like a personal problem

(Problem) Oh, it must suck to be you
Bad luck, losers gon' lose




(Problem) I'm not acting brand new
It is what it is, I do what I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ariana Grande's song Problem featuring Iggy Azalea revolve around a strong, confident, and unapologetic attitude towards life. Ariana sings about being perceived as the "bad guy" in a relationship to make her partner happy. She asserts her authority and confidence by stating that time is money and she does not get paid for patience. In other words, she does not have the patience to deal with the nonsense and wants her partner to be upfront with her.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of competition in the music industry, where Ariana claims to be "winning at life" and feeling like it's a "cheat code." She challenges her competition by calling them "mice" in a "rat race" and establishes herself as the top dog.


The chorus of the song talks about how she doesn't care about the haters or their personal problems, and that they are insignificant to her. It represents self-love, self-respect and emphasizing that if individuals focus on their own lives, they will be much happier.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that Ariana is comfortable in her own skin, does not care about others' opinions, and is confident in her abilities. It's a song about female empowerment and self-respect.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be the bad guy if that makes you happy
I am willing to take on the role of the villain if it brings you joy.


Don't smile in my face and no don't at me
Do not pretend to be friendly or agree with me if you do not really feel that way.


I mean if you're broke you're not in the conversation
If you do not have money or success, you cannot be a part of the discussion.


Time is money I don't get paid for my patience
I do not receive any reward for my time and waiting, so I value it greatly.


You shooting shots like free throws
You are attempting to make a move, but you have not succeeded yet.


You ain't even hit me once, bitch reload
Your attempt to make a move failed, so try again.


Winning at life, this shit feeling like a cheat code
I am winning at life so easily, it feels like I am cheating.


You going downhill you need a ski pole, hoe
You are not doing well and you require help to improve, but you are too proud to ask for it.


I'm the one you in last place, bitch
I am superior to you and you are far behind me.


You a mouse in a rat race, sis
You are a small player in a larger competition, unable to make much of an impact.


Money over bitches what I mean
I prioritize financial success and stability over romantic relationships.


Ice cold veins real in my blood stream
I am unemotional and focused, with a true determination to succeed.


Vendetta, whatever, whenever
I have a long-lasting grudge and I will take revenge whenever I see fit.


Any level, 'cause I can turn into a devil
I am capable of being ruthless and destructive, no matter the situation.


We can hit the gas, put the pedal to the metal
We can go all out, giving our full effort and energy.


I ain't playin' games, all scores get settled
I am not here to joke around, and any wrongs will be righted eventually.


Oh, it must suck to be you (you)
I bet your life is not going well right now.


Bad luck, losers gon' lose (lose)
If you have bad luck and are a loser, you will continue to fail.


I'm not actin' brand new
I have not changed my behavior, I have always been like this.


It is what it is, I do what I do
This is just who I am and what I choose to do, without any apologies.


Attitude on, bitch, fuck being nice (nice)
I have a bad attitude and I do not care about being friendly or pleasant.


Don't like me? I'm not surprised
It is not a shock to me if you dislike me or my actions.


Live your life, please, don't watch mine
Focus on your own life and do not concern yourself with mine.


Oh, you mad? I don't know why
I am not sure why you are upset.


That sound like a personal problem
Your issues are your own to deal with, not mine.


I'm top shelf, you way at the bottom
I am the best, and you are nowhere near competing with me.


Woke up this morning and I'm still rich
I am wealthy and successful, and it is a fact that I woke up recognizing this.


Pushing my buttons it ain't nothing but a kill switch
Anyone who tries to annoy or anger me will be swiftly and easily shut down.


All you bitches fake look at me and see the realest
I am the most truthful and authentic person compared to anyone else.


I ain't never tripping but you hoes need a field trip
I am always calm and level-headed, but you need to go out and learn something.


Back up if I act up, you'll be looking for some backup
If you provoke me and I retaliate, you will need to find help to deal with the situation.


Get your racks up, big bank like Mack trucks blowing stacks, yup
You need to increase your wealth and assets to truly succeed, like the large and powerful Mack trucks.


Keep dancing 'round that issue that'll get you tapped up
Avoiding confronting a problem will only cause more issues and trouble for you.


You're not lit, I'll blow out your candle
You are not impressive or successful, and I will easily expose this.


Play your cards, do you wanna gamble?
You need to make decisions and take risks, are you prepared to do so?


Look, in these eyes, I'm the one they wanna see
I am the most captivating and interesting person to look at and interact with.


You can't ride the wave 'cause the water too deep
You are not able to keep up with me and my success, it is too difficult for you to handle.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony White

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There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got 99 problems
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