Aquababe
Azealia Banks Lyrics


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These public pool, bitches
Ain't really mermaids
Private beach Malibu, nigga!
Weave up in the shade
How do you, follow figure?
Yeah, you that other wave
She party pretty
She party plenty
It's like everyday
I commence you film a picture
It’s a fantasea
Get another, pitcher liquor
Off that tank of red
Okay, celebrate, let's celebrate
That aquababe, sashé
Boulevard, Runway
Bitches, witness bitches
They've been afraid
These nigga's bitches be bitches
They smellin' of fish and eggs!
She sell it bigger and bigger
Difference gave it all away
Seashells on my two ta-tas
See she got it up on display
Hooray!

We knockin'
Got it poppin' like a parade
Your opinion is just a option
Fucker what you say?
I'm looking like, I look like
Niggas look away
Is it a problem?
Clap 'em, clock 'em, blam 'em
Every chopper spray
The ball like Madden
The trunk clunkin' everyday
I see you don't want that
Rusty, rowdy type, ok?
Okay, okay, huh?
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Okay, okay, huh?)
(Huh? Huh? Huh?)

Cinnamon, gentlemen
With that kind of taste?
I be killin' 'em, killin' 'em
Like murder everyday
When does it get
The ABs on display?
I hit you, spit you
Lift you, dip you
Get up out the way
The niggas is swank
My bitches is stank
All these chickens
Out for dollars
All they get is the franks
The linens is blank
The middle is pink
He gon put that snorkel on
We gon dip in the tank
I focused
I floated out the bluest ocean
This smash on your set, honey?
Get this shit in motion
Bitches seasick
These bitches be opposing
Bitches see me
Yes, these bitches be all open
You don't want it
No you don't really want it
I'm drownin' all on my haters
And surfin' the moment

(Swimming in all these people)
(Bitch, surfin' homies)
(Swimming in all these people)
(Bitch, surfin' homies)

The chitter-chatter
Don't really matter
You silly rabbit
That could get'cha
G-get'cha get'cha
Your carrot splattered
All linens, fabrics
I'm diving backwards
And livin' ravish
Aqua fancy
She get the fly shit
Then dip it back in





Ha, ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Azealia Banks's song Aquababe are both poetic and clever. The song is about a woman who is unapologetically living her life, enjoying parties and luxury with her friends. Banks sets the scene; on one side, there are public pool bitches, who aren't really mermaids, and on the other, there are private beach Malibu parties, where the women are like aquababes, glammed up and enjoying the day. She is living in her own world, where she is the queen, and everyone else follows her lead. She mentions that she is "Swimming in all these people," implying that she is the center of attention, surrounded by others. Banks also references her haters, who are trying to bring her down in the chorus. This song is a celebration of living life to the fullest and not letting anyone else control you.


Line by Line Meaning

These public pool, bitches
Referring to other female rappers in the music industry who are not as talented and popular as her


Ain't really mermaids
They are not as magical and mesmerizing as they claim to be


Private beach Malibu, nigga!
She is living an extravagant lifestyle and out of reach for most people


Weave up in the shade
Hiding behind her expensive extensions


How do you, follow figure?
Are you following her lead?


Yeah, you that other wave
She is the main attraction and others should follow her


She party pretty
She always looks good at parties


She party plenty
She has fun every day


It’s a fantasea
Life is a fantasy that she enjoys fully


Get another, pitcher liquor
Drink more alcohol to have a good time


Off that tank of red
Drink red wine to have a good time


Okay, celebrate, let's celebrate
Celebrate every moment in life


That aquababe, sashé
She is the queen of the sea


Boulevard, Runway
She is walking down the street or runway like a model


Bitches, witness bitches
Female rappers are watching each other's successes and failures


They've been afraid
They are afraid of her


These nigga's bitches be bitches
These male rappers' female entourages are nothing but groupies


They smellin' of fish and eggs!
They are not pleasing to her senses


She sell it bigger and bigger
Her career is getting bigger every day


Difference gave it all away
She has given her all to her career


Seashells on my two ta-tas
She has decorated her breasts with seashells


See she got it up on display
She is flaunting her body


Hooray!
She is celebrating her success


We knockin'
She is causing a stir in the music industry


Got it poppin' like a parade
She is popular and gaining attention


Your opinion is just a option
She doesn't care about the opinions of others


Fucker what you say?
She doesn't want to hear negative comments


I'm looking like, I look like
She stands out in the crowd


Niggas look away
Men are intimidated by her presence


Is it a problem?
She is challenging anyone who has an issue with her


Clap 'em, clock 'em, blam 'em
She will fight back, physically or verbally


Every chopper spray
She has many fans and supporters


The ball like Madden
She is winning at life like a video game


The trunk clunkin' everyday
She is driving a nice car everyday


I see you don't want that
People don't want to mess with her


Rusty, rowdy type, ok?
She challenges men to deal with her tough and feisty personality


Okay, okay, huh?
She is emphasizing her point with confidence and sassiness


(Okay, okay, huh?)


(Okay, okay, huh?)


(Huh? Huh? Huh?)


Cinnamon, gentlemen
She is comparing herself to a sweet yet spicy taste that appeals to men


With that kind of taste?
Are you attracted to her?


I be killin' 'em, killin' 'em
She is crushing it in the music industry


Like murder everyday
She is unstoppable


When does it get
When will people notice her talent?


The ABs on display?
Her abs are perfectly toned and on display


I hit you, spit you
She is a fierce competitor and will take you down


Lift you, dip you
She can also be seductive and playful


Get up out the way
Don't stand in her way


The niggas is swank
Her male counterparts are cool and stylish


My bitches is stank
Her female entourage may not be as classy


All these chickens
She is referring to other female rappers who she deems inferior


Out for dollars
They are in the music industry solely for financial gain


All they get is the franks
They only get what they deserve


The linens is blank
She doesn't want to focus on the material things in life


The middle is pink
She is referring to her female anatomy


He gon put that snorkel on
Her partner is gearing up for some underwater activities


We gon dip in the tank
They are ready to get wet and wild


I focused
She is determined and focused on her success


I floated out the bluest ocean
She has reached the top and is flying high


This smash on your set, honey?
Is her performance causing chaos and excitement?


Get this shit in motion
Keep the party going!


Bitches seasick
Other female rappers are jealous and intimidated


These bitches be opposing
They are trying to bring her down


Bitches see me
Others look up to her as a role model


Yes, these bitches be all open
They are eager to learn from her success


You don't want it
You can't handle her talent and charisma


No you don't really want it
You will regret messing with her


I'm drownin' all on my haters
She is crushing her haters with her success


And surfin' the moment
She is enjoying every moment of life


(Swimming in all these people)
She is constantly surrounded by a large following


(Bitch, surfin' homies)
She is surfing on the wave of her successful entourage


(Swimming in all these people)


(Bitch, surfin' homies)


The chitter-chatter
People talk too much and need to stay quiet


Don't really matter
Their opinions and comments are irrelevant


You silly rabbit
Stop being ridiculous and foolish


That could get'cha
Your behavior may lead to consequences


G-get'cha get'cha
She is mocking the way people talk


Your carrot splattered
You are going to make a mess of things


All linens, fabrics
She is referring to the material things in life


I'm diving backwards
She is not afraid to take risks


And livin' ravish
She is living live to the fullest


Aqua fancy
She is glamorous in the water


She get the fly shit
She has nice things


Then dip it back in
She knows how to enjoy her luxurious possessions


Ha, ha
She is having fun and enjoying life




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