Skylar Diggins
Azealia Banks Lyrics


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Riding with my niggas who hustle
We with all of that
Hundreds stuffed with hundreds in the duffles
Trunk full of moneybags
We in love with the money and it loves us back
Bottom to the top of the globe, so where the fuck is that?

Niggas, bitches, killers, bust that
Hustlers, ballers, gangstas, hoes
Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx on my back
New York City, you with me, let's get involved

I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'
If you ain't with the shits, bitch, get up off the toilet
Snatch a nigga's wallet, ditch 'em and ignore 'em
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
Uh!

I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'
If you ain't with the shits, bitch, get up off the toilet
Snatch a nigga's wallet, ditch 'em and ignore 'em
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
With the, with the, with the wrist

Watch bitch run through that ring
Getting back in her thing
Make shit move without making moves
I'm feeling like Jean Grey
Feeling like EA, it's my way, I'm in the game
I'm on the roll, I knock 'em down, bitch stay up out my lane
Really ma, I let 'em fly, let one go in your frame
I ain't with the games, no, I ain't with the games
Run 'em down they acting shocked like they just got tazed
Going through a phase while I'm running through these ends
So much love feel like a honeymoon
Watch them other goon and her Timbs
My bathroom like your bedroom, bitch better clean your lens
And it's so much, I won't run out of it
I be the realest, them bitches is counterfeit
Way too fly, racking up mileage
And balling so hard I had to skip college, bitch

Niggas, killers, bust that
Hustlers, ballers, gangstas, hoes
Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx on my back
New York City, you with me, let's get involved

I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'
If you ain't with the shits, bitch, get up off the toilet
Snatch a nigga's wallet, ditch 'em and ignore 'em
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
Uh!

I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'
If you ain't with the shits, bitch, get up off the toilet
Snatch a nigga's wallet, ditch 'em and ignore 'em
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins with the wrist
That bitch ballin'
Bitch ballin', yeah that bitch ballin'




Skylar Diggins with the wrist
With the, with the, with the wrist

Overall Meaning

The song "Skylar Diggins" by Azealia Banks is a celebration of success and opulence. The first verse speaks to the rapper's affiliation with high-rolling friends who are always on the look-out for money-making opportunities. The use of the word "niggas" here, although with an unsavory history, is intended to refer to the group of friends or associates the rapper is surrounded by. They are all about securing their finances and having fun living it up. This sentiment is reinforced by the line "trunk full of moneybags," where it becomes clear that the singer is dealing with large amounts of cash in such a way as to almost render it irrelevant.


The chorus "I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'" demonstrates how, in the context of her world, money isn't just a means to the end – it becomes an obsession that is hard to shake. They have so much of it that it's become a part of them, and they're proud of it. The shout-out to basketball player Skylar Diggins, who is known for her exceptional shooting and ball-handling skills, is also telling of the artist's affinity for sports: it serves as a metaphor for her own exceptional prowess at making money.


In summary, the song "Skylar Diggins" is a braggadocio-filled track that lauds high-rollers, their pursuit of money, and the luxury it affords them.


Line by Line Meaning

Riding with my niggas who hustle
I'm rolling with my crew of people who work hard to make money


We with all of that
We're down with everything that comes with the hustle and making money


Hundreds stuffed with hundreds in the duffles
We've got stacks of cash piled up in our bags


Trunk full of moneybags
We're carrying loads of money in the car trunk


We in love with the money and it loves us back
We're obsessed with making money, and it seems to come easy to us


Bottom to the top of the globe, so where the fuck is that?
We're making money globally, so we're on top, but where does that really get us?


Niggas, bitches, killers, bust that
We run with a rough crowd that's not afraid to take action


Hustlers, ballers, gangstas, hoes
Our crew includes people who work hard for their money, those who play hard with their money, and those who are involved in criminal activity


Harlem, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx on my back
We represent all of the boroughs of New York City and carry a sense of pride for our city


New York City, you with me, let's get involved
I'm rallying my city to join in on the money-making hustle


I said that money keep callin', yeah it keep callin'
Money keeps tempting us to make more and more


If you ain't with the shits, bitch, get up off the toilet
If you're not willing to put in the work and take risks, then you need to step aside


Snatch a nigga's wallet, ditch 'em and ignore 'em
We're not afraid to take advantage of others to make money and then leave them behind


Skylar Diggins with the wrist
We see ourselves like Skylar Diggins, a successful basketball player, with moves that lead to success


That bitch ballin'
Skylar Diggins is killin' it with her skills and we're comparing ourselves to her


Watch bitch run through that ring
We're unstoppable, like a basketball player scoring points by running through a hoop


Getting back in her thing
We're getting back to the grind and making moves toward making more money


Make shit move without making moves
We're so powerful that we can make things happen without much effort


I'm feeling like Jean Grey
We feel untouchable and powerful, like a superhero


Feeling like EA, it's my way, I'm in the game
We're in control and doing things our way, like a video game character


I'm on the roll, I knock 'em down, bitch stay up out my lane
We're on a winning streak, taking out any competitors in our way


Really ma, I let 'em fly, let one go in your frame
We're not afraid to use violence to get what we want


Run 'em down they acting shocked like they just got tazed
We're intimidating and take people by surprise when we come after them


Going through a phase while I'm running through these ends
We're in a season of making a lot of money quickly


So much love feel like a honeymoon
We love making money so much that it feels like a new relationship


Watch them other goon and her Timbs
We're watching our competition as they try to keep up with us


My bathroom like your bedroom, bitch better clean your lens
We're living in luxury and it's so clean and pristine that it's like a hotel room


And it's so much, I won't run out of it
We're making so much money that we don't see an end in sight


I be the realest, them bitches is counterfeit
We're real and authentic, unlike our competition who are faking it


Way too fly, racking up mileage
We're living the high life and traveling in luxury


And balling so hard I had to skip college, bitch
We're making so much money that education isn't even necessary for success




Writer(s): AZEALIA BANKS, MICHAEL RATCLIFF, MICHAEL PETROLAWICZ

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Comments from YouTube:

Red R0ver

Unpopular opinion: I actually like the song.

Natalia Lima

SLAAAAY

getnasty08

I love love love that Az isn’t afraid to get on an up-tempo or even a cheesy AF eurotrance beat like this. She fucking is a musical genius and I want new music so bad. These constant cancelled albums break my heart. Labels need to Get the fuck out of the way and let her release her shit!!

sgm123

Had she transitioned from anna wintour to this one on wildnout she would’ve won the crowd right back. Hiphop fans will always respect real bars.

David

I agree. I get Azealia wanted to promote her latest single...but the wildNout demographic was not the type to try and introduce house music to...

nick from96

Uhmmmm you sure about THAT?

C. Nelson

After I heard black madonna I remembered I loved this track. Bars

Shady Tyrell

This sounds like it came straight outta Lucious Lyon song vault.

flexulant

Joy One not yes that’s embarrassing lmao

Something Grand

Yasss

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