Wallace
Azealia Banks Lyrics


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Hot lava, hot lava
Hot high Lady Lucid, the city
What, what up? Rottweiler?
I might take ya to it, get ready

Friar flyer, I'm the Nostra-dyme and I say, say I says how do ya?
I cloud all day and night, outta sight
I'm miss "so-high" so I wore some eye wears and tie-dye
Alright, young blood, nice to know ya
Should I give my name, if I think ya knew it already
What a brave design, what a time
Ay, Monsieur I'm so live and so world-wide

If that's what ya know
Wallace I say yo
Come and talk to me beam me up
When I reach that one do ya wild out, I suppose
I been hot in Europe yep
Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Seoul London, Toyko
Dawn is Dusk to me believe it yep
When I beat that drum boy, go
Wallace, I say yo come and talk to me
Beam me up

He said it's just me Miss banks, a.k.a. Nestlé
A.k.a. best he, ever had sex he
Ever got licked, but he never got swallowed
Bitch you know that nigga in the sugar-pop lotto!
He was on her Twitter, but he never got followed
I'ma chin-up with that win, I get the yen and pop bottles!
And um
Official with the hitter-hop, y'all know
Ocie-beachie bathing with that, that top model and um
He already know what it does
I got hair for ya nigga, keep it deep in the fuzz!
I chat-cheek-cheeky chickle, sip a giggly-grape
Yes I jiggle when I wiggle-shake it, shook up the bait
Best to get her mister, for ya best one do
The jet-setter with the pleasure and the wet pum-poom
The Black-Cherry on her tickle when her breast undo
Ya lick the left one ya gotta lick the right one too, nigga!

Yeah, I'm styling a starlet a scene
Carve a diamond tiara, pour tea
One time for señora cherry, oh yeah
Yeah, I'm lilac and laurel a tease
You're a giant, I saw all your teeth
Rottweiler, let's barter let's see

Bow-Wow yippee-yo yippee-yay
Poochie, you big dog, then bite for a taste!
Kitty in many cities, you licking for a lay
Claiming the big ticket then pay what you say!
Benji's and Euro-izzy, The Yin for the Yang
Touring the world Crazy Make Rottweiler gray
Bottles of Gold frizzy, she's frosty and chaste
Dead doggy-dog belongs in the Grave

If that's what ya know
Wallace I say yo
Come and talk to me beam me up
When I reach that one do ya wild out, I suppose
I been hot in Europe yep
Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Seoul, London, Toyko
Dawn is dusk to me believe it yep
When I beat that drum boy, go
Wallace, I say yo come and talk to me
Beam me up

Hot lava, hot lava
Hot high lady Lucid, the city
Rottweiler, rottweiler
I might take it to you get ready
Hot lava, hot lava




Hot high lady Lucid, the city
Rottweiler, rottweiler

Overall Meaning

The song "Wallace" by Azealia Banks is a vibrant and eclectic blend of rap and electronic music. The lyrics are full of playful references and wordplay, as Banks jumps from one idea to the next. The song is named after the character Wallace from the TV show The Wire, and he makes a few appearances throughout the song. Banks uses the character as a symbol of power and authority, as she boasts about her own success and her ability to "beat that drum" and command attention.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Wallace, I say yo, come and talk to me, beam me up," as if calling out to the character to join Banks in her world of luxury and excitement. The verses contain a mix of braggadocio and humor, as Banks raps about everything from sex to fashion to travel. The song is a celebration of Banks's own accomplishments, but also a tribute to the fantasy of being rich and famous, and having access to everything the world has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

Hot lava, hot lava
Intense passion and energy


Hot high Lady Lucid, the city
A powerful woman who is aware and in control of her surroundings


What, what up? Rottweiler?
Asking if the listener is ready to handle a strong and confident presence


I might take ya to it, get ready
Preparing the listener for a wild ride


Friar flyer, I'm the Nostra-dyme and I say, say I says how do ya?
Introducing oneself as a prophetic and wise figure


I cloud all day and night, outta sight
Being elusive and mysterious


I'm miss "so-high" so I wore some eye wears and tie-dye
Embracing the hippie aesthetic and the use of substances


Alright, young blood, nice to know ya
Acknowledging the listener as a potential friend


Should I give my name, if I think ya knew it already
Wondering whether it's necessary to introduce oneself


What a brave design, what a time
Admiring the bold and unique qualities in life


Ay, Monsieur I'm so live and so world-wide
Being proud of one's global influence and popularity


If that's what ya know
Challenging the listener to expand their knowledge and expectations


Wallace I say yo
Addressing someone named Wallace


Come and talk to me beam me up
Inviting Wallace to share their thoughts and ideas


When I reach that one do ya wild out, I suppose
Expecting an intense reaction from a particular moment or event


I been hot in Europe yep
Boasting about success and popularity in Europe


Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Seoul London, Toyko
Listing cities where the artist has performed or visited


Dawn is Dusk to me believe it yep
Finding beauty and significance in all hours of the day


When I beat that drum boy, go
Inspiring a listener to take action and follow their passions


He said it's just me Miss banks, a.k.a. Nestlé
Introducing oneself through a nickname and pseudonym


A.k.a. best he, ever had sex he
Boasting about sexual prowess and satisfaction


Ever got licked, but he never got swallowed
Revealing a preference or experience in sexual acts


Bitch you know that nigga in the sugar-pop lotto!
Boasting about being in a lucky and successful position


He was on her Twitter, but he never got followed
Expressing disappointment or frustration at a lack of attention or recognition


I'ma chin-up with that win, I get the yen and pop bottles!
Celebrating success and wealth with confidence


Official with the hitter-hop, y'all know
Being recognized as a legitimate and proficient artist


Ocie-beachie bathing with that, that top model and um
Engaging in luxurious and glamorous experiences with attractive people


He already know what it does
Assuming the listener understands and appreciates one's lifestyle and success


I got hair for ya nigga, keep it deep in the fuzz!
Offering sexual favors and attention


I chat-cheek-cheeky chickle, sip a giggly-grape
Enjoying playful and flirtatious behavior


Yes I jiggle when I wiggle-shake it, shook up the bait
Flaunting one's physical and sexual appeal


Best to get her mister, for ya best one do
Suggesting that the listener find a significant other for best results


The jet-setter with the pleasure and the wet pum-poom
Referring to oneself as a wealthy and sexually satisfied person


The Black-Cherry on her tickle when her breast undo
Describing a sexual experience involving oneself and a woman


Ya lick the left one ya gotta lick the right one too, nigga!
Insisting on equal attention and pleasure in sexual encounters


Yeah, I'm styling a starlet a scene
Having a glamorous and stylish persona


Carve a diamond tiara, pour tea
Enjoying luxury and elegance


One time for señora cherry, oh yeah
Acknowledging and praising a particular woman


Yeah, I'm lilac and laurel a tease
Being flirty and mysterious


You're a giant, I saw all your teeth
Acknowledging someone's strength and power


Rottweiler, let's barter let's see
Proposing a deal or negotiation


Bow-Wow yippee-yo yippee-yay
Referencing a classic hip hop phrase


Poochie, you big dog, then bite for a taste!
Challenging someone to prove their strength and power


Kitty in many cities, you licking for a lay
Referring to oneself as a desirable and sought-after sexual partner


Claiming the big ticket then pay what you say!
Expecting payment or compensation for one's talents or services


Benji's and Euro-izzy, The Yin for the Yang
Referencing different cultures and currencies


Touring the world Crazy Make Rottweiler gray
Traveling extensively and experiencing different cultures


Bottles of Gold frizzy, she's frosty and chaste
Having access to expensive and exclusive alcohol while maintaining a pure and virtuous image


Dead doggy-dog belongs in the Grave
Stating that someone is no longer relevant or successful




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AZEALIA BANKS, FILIP NIKOLIC, KEVIN JAMES, TREVOR MCFEDRIES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Vladimir Vendeyes

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If she's gotten hold of her masters, which apparently she has, she's most likely adjusted and mixed that PERFECT final version thru whatever post-production equipment she has available.

If you haven't already, try listening with headphones and it should be a obvious. It might be a consequence of repeated digital compressing -- that removes the subtlety of highs and lows and will make everything sound 'closer' and needlessly louder -- with the main difference in its spacing and the panning of drums and the instruments and the lack of stereophonics of the song altogether.

A song whose tempo is blatant and haunting works so well cuz it allowed each sound its own 'area' -- sounding further away in the 'room' or either right up in your ear drum -- and that's been muddled and muffled. Everything's been brought to a bland center now.

Where part of the songs brilliance was the production and in creating 'space' and separation within each channel and distance from the ear, and to the drum beat and instrumental having room to be heard equally, they compete with each other and it just sounds jumbled.

I've listened to the original version hundreds of times and I noticed this immediately on my first listen to this one. Listen with just one ear at a time and you'll better hear it.



All comments from YouTube:

Rida Laamoumi

Broke With Expensive Taste is one of the best hip hop records ever. Fight me.

Above & Below

No one's gonna fight you. That is a fact.

Dimii Damayanti

Amen

PubliQGC

Agreed!

S. F.

I agree so much 💯

MSK

Big facts

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See Gecs

I am so glad this album is out. It helped me during my teenage years.

Dimii Damayanti

I don’t know how many times I’ll say this but your talent is untouchable

Cory

2:40 the way she ends the verse talking to the guy like a dog and closing the door on the cage/kennel putting him away after he misbehaves is so genius lol. Lots of literary systems on this album.

Rawls Phillips

This album is a real treasure

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