Idle Delilah
Azealia Banks Lyrics

Idlest Delilah
Addressing someone who is unoccupied and inactive, possibly asking if they prefer something dull or plain added to their coffee or tea.

Darling, do ya like beige in your coffee? Tea? A wild
Asking if something unexciting and colorless is preferred in someone's coffee or tea, while also mentioning the presence of a wild breeze.

Wild breeze on a day, a dawn
Highlighting the presence of a fresh, natural wind on a particular time of day.

Oft' indeed a child, smiles at me cause I'm made of yarn
Children may find someone who is made of yarn amusing and may even smile or laugh as a result.

Dolly, me? Am I? I'll trade a dollar for ya dime, oh
Wondering if she is seen as a plaything or a doll, while also suggesting the idea of exchanging something of lesser value for something else of greater value.

Trout and trees remind me of my
Mentally connecting memories of a fish species and a type of plant to someone or something that they remind her of.

Darling 'D the Diver,'
Introducing the name 'D the Diver' to the listener, who is likely an important figure to the singer.

Diver D was a satyr a
Imagining D the Diver as a mythological creature known as a satyr.

Father figurine
Possibly recognizing or idolizing D the Diver as a father-like figure.

I made him run away with his stale lung
Claiming to have caused D the Diver to flee with a potentially fatal respiratory condition.

Folly me am I? Oh, Idol-less Delilah
Questioning if she is foolish or if she is lacking in someone or something that would give her a sense of importance.

Darling Miss Delilah
Addressing someone again who is likely named Delilah, who may or may not be the same person from earlier.

While you're wasting your days alone
Observing someone who is spending their days being unproductive and not in the company of others.

All your friends are hired, all your friendships are fading
Implying that Delilah's acquaintances are hired workers who may not truly be her friends, or that she is losing genuine connections with people.

Don't try to cheat the dial, don't look the other way
Warning against trying to deceive time and reality in some way, while also suggesting the idea of facing one's problems head-on.

It could play out wrong
Suggesting that there could be negative consequences if caution is not exercised or if one's actions are not adjusted realistically.

Are you suicidal?
Asking if someone is having suicidal thoughts or tendencies.

Are you in denial?
Asking if someone is choosing to ignore or reject something despite it being obvious or important.

Idlest Delilah
Repeating the phrase from earlier, possibly as a term of endearment or as a way of calling her out for being idle again.

While you're 'wake hear my latest song
Noting that the singer has a new song that Delilah might be interested in if she is awake and paying attention.

Glad to see you smile
Expressing pleasure in seeing Delilah happy or content in some way.

Glad to see you so stable
Commenting on Delilah's state of being and noting that she seems balanced or grounded.

What's all of these divided by the pile of peas on the nape of your
Asking about the meaning or significance of something ambiguous, while also referencing a pile of small, round vegetables sitting on someone's neck (possibly humorously).

Dolly me am I? I'll trade a dollar for your dime
Asking again if she is seen as a toy, while also suggesting the notion of exchanging something less valuable for something more valuable.

I'll take you
Offering to take Delilah somewhere or do something with her.

Slick snapper, Soul Clap on 3
Referring to a type of musical beat or rhythm, possibly as a way of setting a mood or tone.

Hi-hatter the dip-dapper pretty pat this 'p'
Describing someone in a way that suggests their style or demeanor is flashy or showy, while also commenting on the way they pronounce certain sounds.

Tip-tapper the chit-chatter, ready rap AB
Referencing the singer herself and describing how she is able to quickly and fluidly talk or rap while keeping a beat.

Can't deal with the bullshit cause the crab ain't me
Refusing to put up with drama or adversity, while also referencing a type of crustacean that is known to be combative.

He took you to cruise ships, put a yacht on me
Claiming that someone has taken Delilah somewhere fancier or more luxurious than the singer's own experiences or possessions.

He said, 'The puss deeper than the deep blue sea'
Quoting someone else who claimed that a certain female body part was more desirable or impressive than an expansive and deep ocean.

Indeed, the puss deeper than the three Fugees
Continuing the reference to the previous line and further emphasizing the greatness or value of the female body part.

Loopy!, the Lucy, said she loses no winks!
Referencing a mysterious character who may be able to stay awake or alert indefinitely without issue.

Stay up in ya face beverage with ya baby!
Offering someone a drink or possibly telling them to stay awake while they enjoy it, while also using a slang term for a woman that starts with 'b.'

Applauded the favorite, so clap on 3
Congratulating someone on being the favorite or popular choice, and possibly also referring to a particular musical beat.

They loving the mixed flavors, lift ya pink and clink!
Referring to the enjoyment of various combinations of different things, such as different drinks or flavors, and suggesting to raise a glass and celebrate together.

Something to sip savor, made ya blink and think
Commenting on a drink or possibly a deeper idea that is thought-provoking or stimulating in some way.

Stay puffin the piff, paper-making-hits ain't cheap!
Suggesting to smoke and enjoy a certain type of drug, while also acknowledging that producing popular music takes effort and resources.

Yep, and I flew Jamaican Jake for dick and Ki
Claiming to have traveled to Jamaica or interacted with someone named Jake in order to obtain drugs, while also using a derogatory term for a woman that starts with 'k.'

London to main state, I'm major, Miss AB
Boasting about being well-known and successful in various parts of the world, and using the singer's own name as a reference.

They fucking with young savior, make her rich and sweet
Claiming to have loyal fans who are supporting her and hoping she experiences success and pleasure.

Loving ya luck lady, lick ya lip and wink
Addressing someone (possibly Delilah) while noting their own luck or blessings, while also using suggestive language and gestures.