Azalea's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014), peaked among the top five on several charts worldwide, but received mixed reviews from within the industry. The album eventually topped the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, making Azalea the first non-American female rapper to reach the top of the chart. The New Classic was preceded by Azalea's debut single "Work" and chart-topping single "Fancy" (featuring Charli XCX), which hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Azalea was featured on Ariana Grande's 2014 single "Problem", which peaked at number two behind "Fancy". With these hits, Azalea became the second musical act (behind The Beatles) act to rank at number one and two simultaneously on the Hot 100 with their debut appearances on the chart. In addition, she achieved three top ten hits simultaneously on the Hot 100 with the aforementioned songs and the album's fifth single, "Black Widow" (featuring Rita Ora), which debuted later that year.
After her debut album, Azalea released a slew of singles to build anticipation for her intended second album, Digital Distortion. However, a series of conflicts with her label, as well as personal conflicts, resulted in the project being cancelled. Consequently, Azalea switched labels, releasing the EP Survive the Summer (2018) under Island Records. Further disagreements led to Azalea becoming an independent artist and creating her own label, Bad Dreams, through a distribution deal with Empire. Her second album, In My Defense, was released in 2019, followed by another EP, Wicked Lips, that same year. Before taking a hiatus from music, Azalea released her third studio album, The End of an Era, in August 2021.
Azalea's accolades include two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, a People's Choice Award, four Teen Choice Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. Azalea's official YouTube channel has accumulated more than 3.4 billion views, with 15 music videos receiving over 100 million views on Vevo.
Heavy Crown
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Ironic I've been living off with people down to kill for
And If I know comfort in numbers knowin' there's always a mil more
That was that cat my pretty ass right at the top of that billboard
And all of my folks who done been here from ? the ones I'ma cover the bill for
And as I get ill more
We gon' triple the order of champagne and spill more
Let's settle the real score
So let's keep it real yeah you know I'm killing game as soon as I step on the field
Y'all at the top of mad now, there's no turning back now
I won't ever back down
They feel me like they giving Iggy a pat down
I needed a moment, I found it
Lately I've been on my runnin' the town shit
Especially walkin' around with
This heavy crown
You can't always please the crowd
But I am still not bowing down
This heavy crown
It comes and goes around
And when it's time, I'll pass it proud
But bitch I got it now
So keep a cute chick, and don't be hatin' on the new chick
Go back and check your stats and bet they let you know I do's this
Glasses full or empty dependent on your point of view chick
If you was mad before I bet you hate me for this new shit
Maybe you should watch what you've got coming out your two lips
Get cool with how I kick it or else you gon' get the boot, bitch
Iggy A-Z-A a.k.a. captain of the crew ship
Don't penny pinch I promise baby, I don't need your two cents
Get rid of the makeup let us see just who you is
But if you feel like that girl bless your heart, go get it how you live
When you hear my name you gotta know that she's something regal
I'm one of one ain't no sequels
I'm wearing
This heavy crown
You can't always please the crowd
But I am still not bowing down
This heavy crown
It comes and goes around
And when it's time, I'll pass it proud
But bitch I got it now
To everyone who said I'd never make it
Oh Lord, weren't you mistaken
I got a dinner date with greatness
Iggy Igg ain't never been nothin' to play wit, hol' up
To everyone who said I'd never make it
I'm at the top laughin' in your faces
I've been practicing my patience
But I switch back quick if you play with
This heavy crown
To everyone who said I'd never make it
This heavy crown
Oh Lord weren't you mistaken
This heavy crown
To everyone who said I'd never make it
This heavy crown
Oh Lord weren't you mistaken
This heavy crown
To everyone who said I'd never make it
This heavy crown
Oh Lord weren't you mistaken
This heavy crown
To everyone who said I'd never make it
This heavy crown
I'm at the top laughin' in your faces
Bitch I go it now
In Iggy Azalea's song Heavy Crown, she talks about the pressure she has to endure being at the top of the music game, with everyone looking up to her and expecting great things. She acknowledges the irony that while people have advised her to chill more, she has been living with those who are willing to kill for success. She mentions the comfort in numbers, implying that there is strength in having people around who share the same goals and ambitions. She also talks about the importance of keeping it real and playing the game to win, regardless of what the public thinks. Iggy seems to be on a mission to show that she is not backing down, despite the challenges she faces in her career. She clearly states that she has got the crown now, and she is not planning on letting it go anytime soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Life been crazy, all advice has been to chill more
Despite people telling me to calm down, it's been a wild ride
Ironic I've been living off with people down to kill for
It's ironic that I'm living a life of luxury off the support of people who would do anything for me
And if I know comfort in numbers knowing there's always a mil more
I find comfort in the fact that there are always more people supporting me
That was that cat my pretty ass right at the top of that billboard
I made it to the top of the billboard charts
And all of my folks who done been here from ? the ones I'ma cover the bill for
I'm grateful for the people who have been with me from the beginning and I will always take care of them
And as I get ill more, we gon' triple the order of champagne and spill more
As I continue to succeed, we'll celebrate with more champagne and partying
Let's settle the real score, been wondering what the public gotta feel for
I want to know how the public really feels about me and my music
So let's keep it real yeah you know I'm killing game as soon as I step on the field
I'm confident in my abilities and know I dominate the music industry
Y'all at the top of mad now, there's no turning back now, I won't ever back down
I'm at the top and won't let anyone bring me down or make me turn back
They feel me like they giving Iggy a pat down, I needed a moment, I found it
People are looking for any flaws in my music or persona, but I took a moment to find myself
Lately I've been on my running the town shit, especially walking around with
I've been in control of everything lately and enjoying it
This heavy crown, you can't always please the crowd, but I am still not bowing down
Being on top comes with pressure and you can't please everyone, but I won't give up my crown
This heavy crown, it comes and goes around, and when it's time, I'll pass it proud, but bitch I got it now
The crown might not always be mine, but I'll wear it with pride while I have it
So keep a cute chick, and don't be hatin' on the new chick
Take care of yourself and don't hate on new artists
Go back and check your stats and bet they let you know I do's this
Check my history and you'll see I'm good at what I do
Glasses full or empty dependent on your point of view chick
Your attitude depends on your perspective
If you was mad before I bet you hate me for this new shit
If you were already angry with me, you won't like my new stuff
Maybe you should watch what you've got coming out your two lips
You should watch what you say about me
Get cool with how I kick it or else you gon' get the boot, bitch
Either accept me or I don't want anything to do with you
Iggy Azalea a.k.a. captain of the crew ship, don't penny pinch I promise baby, I don't need your two cents
I'm in charge of my music career and don't need advice from others
Get rid of the makeup let us see just who you is
Be yourself and don't pretent
But if you feel like that girl bless your heart, go get it how you live
If you want to be that kind of person, go ahead and do it
When you hear my name you gotta know that she's something regal
My name is associated with royalty
I'm one of one ain't no sequels, I'm wearing
There's no one else like me and I'm wearing
This heavy crown, you can't always please the crowd, but I am still not bowing down
I won't give up my crown and you can't please everyone
To everyone who said I'd never make it, oh Lord, weren't you mistaken
To all the people who doubted me, you were wrong
I got a dinner date with greatness, Iggy Igg ain't never been nothin' to play wit, hol' up
I'm destined for greatness and my success should never be doubted
I'm at the top laughin' in your faces, I've been practicing my patience
I'm at the top and I've worked hard to get here, despite what others have said
But I switch back quick if you play with this heavy crown
I won't tolerate anyone trying to take my crown or disrespect me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON TURNER, JON SHAVE, DAVID PHELAN, JASON PEBWORTH, ALEXANDER ORIET, IGGY AZALEA, GEORGE ASTASIO, ELLIE GOULDING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thegirlbehindthelense21
MY SOPHOMORE ANTHEM: HEAVY CROWN
This lyric though:
To everyone who said I'd never make it
Oh Lord, weren't you mistaken
I got a dinner date with greatness
Iggy Igg ain't never been nothin' to play wit, hold up
To everyone who said I'd never make it
I'm at the top laughin' in your faces
I've been practising my patience
But I switch back quick if you play with
GUESS ya'll have to kneel down and beg... CAUSE BABY I DID IT.
THANK YOU LORD, SOPHOMORE BS-IHM-CULINARY ARTS. heart emoticon
#BRAGABOUTIT #PROUDENDERUNCOLLEGEKID.
@haleyknies6522
I think this is one of her best songs the chorus compliments the song very well
@GoldKingsMan
Ya
@nicholed.agnello6211
2020! Iggy still slaps her beats are second to none. Will always be my favorite rapper
@strappedup24
I waited for about a month for this song to release, and I have to say this song isn't that bad. It has a pretty good message behind it. Also what makes this song even better is Ellie Goulding.
@virginiabooker7635
Same here ♥
@SrBananas
Strapped, whats up?
But yeah I did the same. Ever since I heard it in the Kingsmen I had to hear the full song. And waiting was tough. But its not too bad, I like it.
@Anavanceline
The instrumental is dope.
@starboy2969
2021 AND I STILL LISTEN TO IT😍😍
@gustavojimenez2485
2023
@latoshawhite8495
I have iggy CD and it's still the best music I've ever heard in 2021 she still my jam and my girl