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.
Wings Of A Butterfly
Azealia Banks Lyrics
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(Hello)
Everyone knows my name
From New York City to California
I'm fucking awesome baby
Can't you tell from the way I'm walking?
And the way I'm talking
All the boys go crazy, yeah
All the boys go crazy for me
All the boys go crazy, yeah
All the boys go crazy for me
I hate that you still got my fucking back
While you're with your new girlfriend
Gonna break her little heart again
Little boy, better make some friends
Oh, oh
Soaring past the sunrise coloring the sky
And wind left behind me
Gliding through the blooming meadow
Beauty all around, all around me
Marigold and honeysuckles
Daisy dukes, daffodil yellow
I can see the surface surfing
As we fly above the ocean
Re-emerging from the darkness
Beauty all around, all around me
There's beauty all around, all around me
Boy, jump on
I'll take you for a ride up on my butterfly wings
We can go up in the sky, there's clouds of ice cream
Pick your favorite flavor boy, just stay beside me
Hold on tight, I'll take you higher
Ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay, ay, ay ay-ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay, ay, ay
Oii
In Azealia Banks's song "Wings Of A Butterfly," the lyrics convey a sense of self-confidence and empowerment. The opening lines, "Hello, everyone knows my name, from New York City to California," indicate that the singer is well-known and admired. She exudes a sense of pride in herself, proclaiming that she is "fucking awesome," evident in the way she walks and talks. This assertion of her own greatness attracts the attention and admiration of men, as she describes how they go crazy for her.
However, amidst her self-assuredness, there is a hint of vulnerability. She expresses dislike for someone who still supports her, even though they are with a new girlfriend. It seems that she wants this person to move on and find new friends, implying that she might feel conflicted about their continued presence in her life.
The second verse shifts the focus from personal relationships to a more metaphorical landscape. The singer describes soaring past a sunrise, with the wind trailing behind her. She glides through a blooming meadow, surrounded by the beauty of marigold and honeysuckles. This imagery suggests a sense of freedom and natural beauty. As she flies above the ocean, she emerges from darkness, symbolizing a transformation and finding beauty all around her.
The chorus introduces the idea of taking someone for a ride on her "butterfly wings." It implies that she can offer this person a unique and enchanting experience. They can soar together in the sky, with clouds that resemble ice cream. This imagery conjures a whimsical and delightful atmosphere. She encourages the person to hold on tight as she takes them higher, invoking a sense of thrilling adventure.
Overall, "Wings Of A Butterfly" reflects the duality of Azealia Banks's character, showcasing her confidence and magnetism contrasted with her yearning for independence and exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello
Greetings
Everyone knows my name
I am widely recognized
From New York City to California
My fame extends across the country
I'm fucking awesome baby
I am incredibly impressive
Can't you tell from the way I'm walking?
My confidence is evident in my steps
And the way I'm talking
My speech reflects my greatness
All the boys go crazy, yeah
I drive all the boys wild
All the boys go crazy for me
I am irresistible to them
I hate that you still got my fucking back
I despise your continued loyalty
While you're with your new girlfriend
Even though you're with someone else now
Gonna break her little heart again
I plan to hurt her emotionally
Little boy, better make some friends
You need to expand your social circle
Soaring past the sunrise coloring the sky
Flying above the colorful dawn
And wind left behind me
Leaving a trail in my wake
Gliding through the blooming meadow
Effortlessly moving through the vibrant field
Beauty all around, all around me
I am surrounded by loveliness
Marigold and honeysuckles
Flowers that add to the beauty
Daisy dukes, daffodil yellow
Bright yellow shorts like daisies
I can see the surface surfing
Observing the waves from above
As we fly above the ocean
Soaring over the vast sea
Re-emerging from the darkness
Returning from a gloomy place
There's beauty all around, all around me
I am constantly surrounded by beauty
Boy, jump on
Come with me, boy
I'll take you for a ride up on my butterfly wings
I'll escort you using my symbolic butterfly wings
We can go up in the sky, there's clouds of ice cream
We can ascend to the sky where there are fluffy clouds resembling ice cream
Pick your favorite flavor boy, just stay beside me
Choose a preferred flavor and remain by my side
Hold on tight, I'll take you higher
Grip tightly as I elevate you
Ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay
Vocalized expression of excitement
Ay-ay-ay-ay, ay, ay, ay ay-ay-ay
Continued excitement vocalization
Ay, ay, ay-ay
More expressions of excitement
Ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay
Further excitement vocalization
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay-ay-ay, ay, ay
Even more excitement vocalization
Oii
Exclamation of enthusiasm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Azealia Amanda Banks
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