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.
Nirvana
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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No te ilusiones
Somos salvajes
Tú no me conoces
Bitch I'm the real deal
My diamonds on so damn frill
Si tú me preguntas lo que a mí me gusta en la cama soy Kill Bill
Soy una freak, esa es mi fama
Vestida de Prada y en la minifalda
Si te comes todo me quedo sin nada
Y es un placer, no digas nada
Y yo como bala, ya nadie me para
Tan pronto él me dice que me ama
Pero solo yo que quiero a la cama
Dale con calma hasta la mañana
Aprovecha en la noche que ya no hay mañana
Yo soy la princesa, tú eres la rana
Y yo lo que quiero es llegar al Nirvana
Llegar al Nirvana
Llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana
Yo no quiero que tú pienses que te quiero ni un poquito
Lo que quiero es doggystyle, y se llama perreito
So seductive in expensive gowns
I got on Princess cuts
I'm feeling frigid now
He in Armani tux
I'm gettin' pregnant now
No prenup on
We gettin' married now
Fucked his homie when he skated town
You know that dick was good
I'm bout to bust him down
I'm bout to bust up out
All you fuckin' clowns
Niggas kiss the ring but never touch the crown
Tan pronto él me dice que me ama
Pero solo yo que quiero a la cama
Dale con calma hasta la mañana
Aprovecha en la noche que ya no hay mañana
Yo soy la princesa, tú eres la rana
Y yo lo que quiero es llegar al Nirvana
Llegar al Nirvana
Llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana
In Azealia Banks's song "Nirvana," the lyrics convey a message of independence, empowerment, and embracing one's sexuality without the constraints of traditional relationship expectations. The opening lines, "No te enamores, No te ilusiones, Somos salvajes, Tú no me conoces," set the tone for the song, warning against falling in love or harboring illusions as the singer embraces their wild nature and asserts that the other person does not truly know them. The assertive declaration, "Bitch I'm the real deal, My diamonds on so damn frill," showcases confidence and self-assurance, with a nod to luxurious material possessions.
The lyrics continue to depict a dual persona - one who exudes a wild and uninhibited demeanor in the bedroom, referencing the character Kill Bill for their sexual preferences, while also portraying a poised and refined demeanor at the table, dressed in Prada and a miniskirt. This contrast between wildness and sophistication highlights the complexity of the singer's character, embodying both a freak and a lady, with a hint of playful seduction in the line "Si te comes todo me quedo sin nada" (If you eat everything, I'm left with nothing), suggesting a desire for control and pleasure in intimate encounters.
The chorus emphasizes a desire for ecstasy and transcendence, with the repeated refrain "Llegar al Nirvana" reflecting a longing to reach a state of ultimate bliss or enlightenment. The singer asserts their royal status as a princess while referring to their partner as a frog, hinting at a dynamic where they hold the power and seek fulfillment in reaching Nirvana, a state of spiritual fulfillment or pleasure. The lyrics convey a sense of liberation and a disregard for societal norms or judgments, focusing on personal desires and pleasure as the ultimate goal.
The verses also touch upon themes of seduction, opulence, and breaking free from conventional expectations. The singer describes themselves as seductive in expensive gowns, highlighting their allure and sophistication, while also alluding to a willingness to break societal norms through provocative actions such as being with multiple partners or engaging in taboo behaviors. The mention of getting pregnant and getting married without a prenup adds a layer of rebellion and defiance, suggesting a disregard for traditional relationship conventions and a focus on personal gratification and freedom. Overall, "Nirvana" by Azealia Banks celebrates individuality, sensuality, and the pursuit of pleasure without apology.
Line by Line Meaning
No te enamores
Don't fall in love
No te ilusiones
Don't have false hopes
Somos salvajes
We are wild
Tú no me conoces
You don't know me
Bitch I'm the real deal
I am authentic
My diamonds on so damn frill
My diamonds are dazzling
Si tú me preguntas lo que a mí me gusta en la cama soy Kill Bill
If you ask me what I like in bed, I'm like Kill Bill
Soy una freak, esa es mi fama
I am a freak, that's my reputation
Pero en la mesa, yo soy una dama
But at the table, I am a lady
Vestida de Prada y en la minifalda
Dressed in Prada and in a miniskirt
Si te comes todo me quedo sin nada
If you take everything, I'm left with nothing
Y es un placer, no digas nada
And it's a pleasure, don't say anything
Y yo como bala, ya nadie me para
And I go like a bullet, no one stops me
Tan pronto él me dice que me ama
As soon as he tells me he loves me
Pero solo yo que quiero a la cama
But only I want to go to bed
Dale con calma hasta la mañana
Take it easy until the morning
Aprovecha en la noche que ya no hay mañana
Take advantage of the night as there is no tomorrow
Yo soy la princesa, tú eres la rana
I am the princess, you are the frog
Y yo lo que quiero es llegar al Nirvana
And what I want is to reach Nirvana
Llegar al Nirvana
Reach Nirvana
Llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana, llévame al Nirvana
Take me to Nirvana, take me to Nirvana, take me to Nirvana
Yo no quiero que tú pienses que te quiero ni un poquito
I don't want you to think I like you even a little
Lo que quiero es doggystyle, y se llama perreito
What I want is doggystyle, and it's called perreito
So seductive in expensive gowns
Very alluring in expensive dresses
I got on Princess cuts
I have Princess cut diamonds
I'm feeling frigid now
I'm feeling cold now
He in Armani tux
He is in an Armani tuxedo
I'm gettin' pregnant now
I'm getting pregnant now
No prenup on
No prenup agreement
We gettin' married now
We are getting married now
Fucked his homie when he skated town
Had sex with his friend when he left town
You know that dick was good
You know that sex was good
I'm bout to bust him down
I'm about to have sex with him
I'm bout to bust up out
I'm about to break free
All you fuckin' clowns
All you fools
Niggas kiss the ring but never touch the crown
Men show respect but never reach the top
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Written by: Azealia Amanda Banks
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