Azealia Amanda Banks is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actress.… Read Full Bio ↴Azealia Amanda Banks is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actress. Raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, she began releasing music through Myspace in 2008 before being signed to XL Recordings at age 18. In 2011, her debut single "212" went viral and entered several international charts. Banks subsequently signed with Interscope and Polydor Records before later separating in July 2013. Banks ultimately became an independent artist and started her own independent record label, Chaos & Glory Recordings, after multiple negative experiences with previous labels.

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.

Venus ft. Paul Oakenfold
Azealia Banks Lyrics

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Un chance, un danse, un rendez-vous en France
L'amour, la tour, un s'aimerais toujours
Un chance, un danse, un rendez-vous en France
L'amour, la tour, un s'aimerais toujours

I know me and you, hey Mr-Mr New York
You know I have no problem giving you what you want want
But what does it mean to you? Don't play me no no no no

Don't you do me wrong wrong, you know I'll be long gone, listen:

Melodies hypnotic in bed
How you address the pleasures ahead
Distant embrace, he whispers his plans
Angels and saints stuck between heaven and hell
I am all yours never alone
We belong to the end bar the sign of it is
I am all yours never alone
We belong to the end bar the sign of it is

I can, hey let me give you my lovin'
If you like it, lay next to me in the morning
Through the night yeah, I'll lullaby ya
I wanna make you my man, alright yeah

I can, hey let me give you my lovin'
If you like it, lay next to me in the morning
Through the night yeah, I'll lullaby ya
I wanna make you my man, alright yeah

I know me and you, hey Mr-Mr New York
You know I have no problem giving you what you want want
But what does it mean to you? Don't play me no no no no
Don't you do me wrong wrong, you know I'll be long gone, listen:

Un chance, un danse, un rendez-vous en France
L'amour, la tour, un s'aimerais toujours
Un chance, un danse, un rendez-vous en France
L'amour, la tour, un s'aimerais toujours

I can, hey let me give you my lovin'
If you like it, lay next to me in the morning
Through the night yeah, I'll lullaby ya
I wanna make you my man, alright yeah

I can, hey let me give you my lovin'
If you like it, lay next to me in the morning

Through the night yeah, I'll lullaby ya
I wanna make you my man, alright yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Venus" by Azealia Banks feat. Paul Oakland depict a passionate love affair between the singer and her lover, whom she addresses as "Mr-Mr New York." The first verse talks about their chance meeting, dance, and rendezvous in France, and the eternal love they share. The chorus talks about the singer's willingness to give her love to her man, but also her warning not to play with her emotions. The second verse speaks of the intoxicating melody of their lovemaking and the future plans the man whispers to her in the throes of passion. The bridge expresses the singer's commitment to her man and her desire to make him hers forever.

Overall, the song depicts the intense and passionate nature of the singer's love for her man, as well as her willingness to give up everything for him. However, she also remains cautious and warns him not to trifle with her emotions or risk losing her.

Line by Line Meaning

Un chance, un danse, un rendez-vous en France
The chance, the dance, and the date in France.

L'amour, la tour, un s'aimerais toujours
The love, the tower, we would love each other forever.

I know me and you, hey Mr-Mr New York
I know you and I, Mr. New York.

You know I have no problem giving you what you want want
You know I'm fine giving you what you want.

But what does it mean to you? Don't play me no no no no
But what does it mean to you? Don't deceive me.

Don't you do me wrong wrong, you know I'll be long gone, listen:
Don't betray me, you know I'll leave, listen:

Melodies hypnotic in bed
Seductive melodies in bed.

How you address the pleasures ahead
How you approach future pleasures.

Distant embrace, he whispers his plans
Embracing from afar, he whispers his intentions.

Angels and saints stuck between heaven and hell
Celestial beings caught between good and evil.

I am all yours never alone
I belong to you and never feel lonely.