Banks has released three mixtapes (Fantasea in 2012, Slay-Z in 2016 and Yung Rapunxel: Pt.II in 2019), one studio album (Broke with Expensive Taste in 2014) and two extended plays (1991 in 2012 and Icy Colors Change in 2018). Her long-delayed second and third studio albums, Fantasea II: The Second Wave and Business & Pleasure, await release. The lead singles from each respective album, "Anna Wintour" and "Black Madonna" were released in April 2018 and June 2020 respectively.
In early 2017, Banks launched her online store, CheapyXO. The site sells spiritual items, artist merchandise from Banks and most notably, original skin-care products. In December 2017, she had her film debut in the musical drama Love Beats Rhymes, receiving positive reviews for her performance as the lead actress in the film.
Throughout her career, Banks' social media presence and outspoken views, especially on U.S. politics and race, have attracted significant controversy, criticism, and media scrutiny. She has developed a reputation for having disputes with public figures on Twitter.
Bambi
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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So, do you speak any french?
Where am I from?
I′m from New York, New York, New York, New York
So, what's your sign? Are you an Aquarius?
... an Aquarius? What′s so ... funny?
Hahahahaha
If your man's with a. .
To the rhythm... and the digits can't breathe
And she′ll leave, she the ... champion
... said a little bam bam bambi
I know them bitches can′t stand me, can't stand me,
... said a little bam bam bambi
I know them bitches can′t stand me, can't stand me,
So bang against the wall
But no one wants to see you fall down
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
Oh, the repetition kills you
Put your hands over your eyes
Ans stumble your way through the night
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
Oh, the repetition kills you
I mean, what the fuck we supposed to do now?
Do you guys do...
You should try it, I bet you really, really... like it
The song Bambi by Azealia Banks opens with a conversation between two individuals, where the first individual is asking where the other is from and if they speak French. The person responds by saying they are from New York and gets asked about their zodiac sign, specifically if they are an Aquarius. The mention of the Aquarius sign is met with laughter, showing that it's not considered a favorable sign for some unknown reason.
As the song progresses, Azealia Banks talks about being the champion and how her competition can't stand her, with the repetition of the phrase "said a little bam bam bambi." The second verse describes someone banging against the wall and stumbling through the night, symbolizing the challenges in life that can lead to repetition and eventually, exhaustion. She ends the song with "what the fuck we supposed to do now?" and encouraging the listener to try something new that they might really like.
Overall, the lyrics of Bambi talk about finding success in the face of adversity, being confident in who you are, and breaking free from the monotony of life. The song also addresses universal themes of identity, repetition, and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
So where you from? Oh yeah
Asking someone about their origin.
So, do you speak any french?
Asking if someone can speak French.
Where am I from?
Questioning the motive behind asking about her origins.
I′m from New York, New York, New York, New York
Responding to the question of her origins in a repetitive manner.
So, what's your sign? Are you an Aquarius?
Asking about someone's astrology sign.
... an Aquarius? What′s so ... funny?
Asking the reason for someone's laughter after they ask about her astrology sign.
Hahahahaha
Sarcastically laughing at something someone said.
You ... get a ...
Someone will get a certain type of reaction.
If your man's with a. .
If a man is with a certain type of woman.
To the rhythm... and the digits can't breathe
Moving to the beat of the music so intensely that it becomes difficult to breathe.
And she′ll leave, she the ... champion
A woman who is very good at leaving and ending relationships with men.
... said a little bam bam bambi
Using a reference to Bambi to describe someone's actions.
I know them bitches can′t stand me, can't stand me,
Acknowledging that women are envious of her.
... said a little bam bam bambi
Repeating the Bambi reference for emphasis.
I know them bitches can′t stand me, can't stand me,
Reiterating that women are jealous of her.
So bang against the wall
Pushing oneself to extreme physical limits.
But no one wants to see you fall down
Despite pushing oneself, nobody actually wants to see the individual fail.
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
The monotony of routine and repetitive actions is mentally and emotionally draining.
Put your hands over your eyes
Covering one's eyes to ignore the monotony of life.
Ans stumble your way through the night
Navigating through life aimlessly and with difficulty.
The repetition kills you, the repetition kills you
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the frustration of routine.
Oh, the repetition kills you
Stating that the repetitiveness of life is deadly and unhealthy.
I mean, what the fuck we supposed to do now?
Expressing feelings of hopelessness and confusion.
Do you guys do...
Asking if someone engages in a particular behavior.
You should try it, I bet you really, really... like it
Encouraging someone to try a particular behavior, stating they will probably enjoy it.
Writer(s): Azealia Banks
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex I
Ok here’s my best guess at the actual lyrics of the rap:
You know my little tan clean
and my ghetto fancy
If your man split the digits
imma spend his damn cheese
Imma vamp with the ribbon
and the little panty
Then I dance to the rhythm
but these bitches cant breathe
And she a lead
She a damn champion
Do the dance for ya n***a
like a damn banji (ha)
I said to little bam Bambi
“I know all these bitches really can’t stand me”
Can’t stand me (x4)
I said to little bam Bambi
“I know all these bitches really can’t stand me”
DragCulture
I love how she's mixing hip hop with high fashion...making it more marketable
Nbub Bub
She works a composition of trip-hop and trance beats too? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!? She is a fucking killer. Bjork and Portishead might be my favorite woman musicians (through multiple albums) because of the technicality of the beats they work with and their voices complimenting in unique ways. Damn, I hope Banks pans out and the music industry doesn't turn her sound into something putrid and rancid like other woman musicians.
axel
godddd this is unreal, she never disappoints
Puccino Vasili
Nicki & Azealia both hold weight in pen game. They just have two different takes in art form. Both pushing the boundaries of female rap.
tom sanchez ☆
I love both but i think azalea’s artistry outdoes nickis
Puccino Vasili
@tom sanchez ☆ I wouldn’t say that .. nicki has proved that she’s also versatile. Nicki can & has rapped on every beat & has a top 10 in like 7 genre’s. What makes azealia different is that not only does she rap but she sings too
C D
@tom sanchez ☆ Nicki literally broke Aretha Franklins billboard record her artistry is unmatched. Though I do agree Azealia is extremely talented but not in the same way Nicki is. Azealia is more focused on her flow and her bars are great but not on Nicki’s level. Nicki has mastered her pen game and her use of literary devices such as entendres and homophones are unmatched. That’s what makes Nicki the Queen of Rap and one of the greats. Azealia is definitely more talented than Megan and Doja tho. I would consider Azealia to be the princess of rap.
C D
@Puccino Vasili Nicki sings as well. Grand Piano, Turn Me On, Va Va Voom, Masquerade, Pills N Potions, etc. are such examples.
Puccino Vasili
@C D nicki doesn’t consider herself a singer though & azealia can hold a note better than nicki no offense
Montrez Stokes
One of my favorite songs by her 💖