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.
Runway
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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And run away to the runway
To find somewhere to lay my heart,lay my heart
If you see me rollin’ that’s where I’m going
To find somewhere to lay my heart
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
(Verse : Iggy Azalea)
Kinda like somebody made you wear the wrong clothes
What you say ain’t gotta be what you made of
Well see your heart don’t always match where you came from
Couldn’t see you so they treat you like a misfit
Because your mind clicks in another district
Call you favor they don’t know what’s inside you
‘Cause what’s inside justifies what divides you
Searching for that place right where you wanna be
That’s really real where it’s never full capacity
Roll back and get away ,never come back never runaway
(Chorus)
Put everything in a suitcase one day
And run away to the runway
To find somewhere to lay my heart,
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
If you see me rollin’ that’s where I’m going
To find somewhere to lay my heart
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
(Verse : Pusha T)
They say home’s where you hang your hat
So beware of the owner ’cause he bang his gap
And in that shit I push and I clean my set
All over the globe via I rap
And it still ain’t enough for the haters
Put on for my city, light it up like it’s Vegas
How you frontin’ on I lead I’m the greatest
Flow like a butterfly , the porsche ride amazing
I feel like speedracer
My jello’s in the Louie Duffle
MCM hold the finna’ buckle
Paw, that’s what I call an interracial couple
A long whip poppin’ tans ,that’s a power struggle
(Chorus)
Put everything in a suitcase one day
And run away to the runway
To find somewhere to lay my heart,
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
If you see me rollin’ that’s where I’m going
To find somewhere to lay my heart
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
(Verse : Iggy Azalea)
Change my lounge too, and my lattitude
To get an attitude ,the shit granted too
But my mind’s gone until my fine home
Then I can get my shine on no rice stones
Then I can get my shine on no rice stones
See you later with my bigz, I’m gone
(Chorus)
Put everything in a suitcase one day
And run away to the runway
To find somewhere to lay my heart,
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
If you see me rollin’ that’s where I’m going
To find somewhere to lay my heart
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
In the song "Runway," Iggy Azalea expresses a deep desire to find a place where she can truly lay her heart. She talks about feeling out of place, like someone who is wearing the wrong clothes, and feeling disconnected from the place that is supposed to be "home." Iggy explains that sometimes, your heart doesn't match where you come from, and that can make you feel like a misfit. She also touches on the idea that people judge you based on what they can see, without understanding what's inside of you. In the chorus, Iggy says that she wants to put everything in a suitcase and run away to the runway, where she can find somewhere to lay her heart. The runway represents a place of escape, where Iggy can go to find her true home.
In the second verse, Pusha T adds his perspective on the idea of home. He says that home is where you hang your hat, but points out that the owner of that home might not always be welcoming. He talks about traveling the world and trying to put on for his city, but still facing criticism and hatred from others. Pusha T also uses some clever wordplay, referencing "whips," "power struggles," and "jello in the Louis Duffle" to convey a sense of luxury and power. In the final verse, Iggy comes back to the idea of changing her "lounge" and "attitude" to find a place where she can truly shine. She wants to leave her current situation behind and find a place where she belongs.
Line by Line Meaning
Put everything in a suitcase one day
Feeling disconnected from one's home and seeking a new place to call home
And run away to the runway
Searching for somewhere to feel at home
To find somewhere to lay my heart, lay my heart
Looking for a place to belong and put down roots
If you see me rollin’ that’s where I’m going
Finding a new place to call home is my main priority
Home’s wherever I lay my heart
Home is wherever I feel like I belong
You ever start to feel that home wasn’t your home
Feeling like you don't belong in your current home
Kinda like somebody made you wear the wrong clothes
Feeling like you don't fit in with the people around you
What you say ain’t gotta be what you made of
Your background and upbringing don't define you as a person
Well see your heart don’t always match where you came from
Feeling like your true self doesn't align with your hometown or upbringing
Couldn’t see you so they treat you like a misfit
Feeling like an outsider because people don't understand or accept you
Because your mind clicks in another district
Feeling like you belong somewhere other than your hometown
Call you favor they don’t know what’s inside you
People judge you based on their perceptions of you, not who you truly are
‘Cause what’s inside justifies what divides you
The differences between people are often based on their inner selves
Searching for that place right where you wanna be
Looking for a place to call home where you feel truly happy
That’s really real where it’s never full capacity
Finding a place that feels genuine and doesn't lose its charm over time
Roll back and get away, never come back never runaway
Leaving behind your old life to find a new place to call home
They say home’s where you hang your hat
People say home is wherever you feel comfortable
So beware of the owner ’cause he bang his gap
Be cautious of people who may threaten your sense of security in your new home
And in that shit I push and I clean my set
Making music and traveling to establish oneself
All over the globe via I rap
Traveling around the world through one's music
And it still ain’t enough for the haters
Even with success, there will be people who don't support or like you
Put on for my city, light it up like it’s Vegas
Representing one's hometown and making it famous
How you frontin’ on I lead I’m the greatest
Feeling confident in one's abilities and accomplishments
Flow like a butterfly, the porsche ride amazing
Having a smooth and luxurious lifestyle
I feel like speedracer
Feeling like a champion and moving quickly in life
My jello’s in the Louie Duffle
Having expensive possessions and clothes
MCM hold the finna’ buckle
Wearing designer belts
Paw, that’s what I call an interracial couple
Referring to an interracial couple in an unconventional way
A long whip poppin’ tans, that’s a power struggle
Driving an expensive car and feeling powerful because of it, but also acknowledging the struggle it took to obtain it
Change my lounge too, and my lattitude
Changing one's surroundings and attitude to create a better life
To get an attitude, the shit granted too
Developing a new, confident attitude to succeed
But my mind’s gone until my fine home
Being distracted until finding a true sense of home
Then I can get my shine on no rice stones
Feeling successful without having to spend lots of money on possessions
See you later with my bigz, I’m gone
Leaving behind old acquaintances to start a new life
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Sarah Rebecca
on Work
i love this song iggy is awesome
Jalyn Welch
on Bounce
i love this song!
Carmela Bellucci
on Fancy
[Verse 1 — Iggy Azalea:]
First thing's first, I'm the realest (realest)
Drop this and let the whole world feel it (let them feel it)
And I'm still in the Murda Bizness
I could hold you down, like I'm givin' lessons in physics (right, right)
You should want a bad bitch like this (huh?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)
Takin' all the liquor straight, never chase that (never)
Rooftop like we bringin' '88 back (what?)
Bring the hooks in, where the bass at?
Champagne spillin', you should taste that
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Verse 2 — Iggy Azalea:]
I said, "Baby, I do this, I thought that you knew this."
Can't stand no haters and honest, the truth is
And my flow retarded, each beat did depart it
Swagger on stupid, I can't shop in no department
To get my money on time, if they not money, decline
And swear I meant that there so much that they give that line a rewind
So get my money on time, if they not money, decline
I just can't worry 'bout no haters, gotta stay on my grind
Now tell me, who that, who that? That do that, do that?
Put that paper over all, I thought you knew that, knew that
I be the I-G-G-Y, put my name in bold
I been working, I'm up in here with some change to throw
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Bridge — Charli XCX:]
Trash the hotel
Let's get drunk on the mini bar
Make the phone call
Feels so good getting what I want
Yeah, keep on turning it up
Chandelier swinging, we don't give a fuck
Film star, yeah I'm deluxe
Classic, expensive, you don't get to touch
Ow...
[Verse 3 — Iggy Azalea:]
Still stunned, how you love that?
Got the whole world asking how I does that
Hot girl, hands off, don't touch that
Look at it I bet you wishing you could clutch that
It's just the way you like it, huh?
You so good, he's just wishing he could bite it, huh?
Never turn down money,
Slaying these hoes, gold trigger on the gun like
[Hook — Charli XCX:]
I'm so fancy
You already know
I'm in the fast lane
From L.A. to Tokyo
I'm so fancy
Can't you taste this gold?
Remember my name
'Bout to blow
[Outro:]
Who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow
Who-who-who-who that, who that, I-G-G-Y
That do that, do that, I-I-G-G-Y
Who that, who that, I-I-I-G-G-Y
Blow