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.
We in This Bitch
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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I just gave y'all some break time to miss me
So stressed on what's next
My last little bit of success ain't even hit me
So keep it light on the advice
Look at us, we must be doing something right clearly
In convo I don't talk to too many
I just talk to the fans in the songs cause y'all feel me
I overstepped what was expected, I blew past it
So best bet is respect my perspective
Or go get your sight checked for new glasses
The fact is you combine the stats with
The history I made, the message should be established
I guess what I'm explaining in laymen's
Is ain't nothin' about miss Azalea average
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Unpolished product of my environment
Tryna get the same type love and respect as peers I be rhymin' with
But everything is so one-sided, divided and biased
That I can't get a fair judge panel not in the slightest bit
In light of this, I had to write a hit to get this type of chip
Ridin' dick won't get me nowhere and I ain't that type of chick
That's so unladylike 'specially knowin' they be like
"Iggy this and Iggy that" long as you say it, say it right
Right, they might be playin' but Iggy ain't
'Til Iggy faint, I just wanna fill this Iggy bank
See I emerged from the smoke without a smudge on me
So back up up off of me unless you got some love for me, right
Even with my back against the wall
I still don't know fear and won't shed a tear
Cause when I think back, I've seen it all
And everything that ain't stopped me got me here so
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Look in my eyes and see what I see
You know that nothin' happenin' surprise me
It's like I seen this before
This is everything I was dreaming for
Relax your mind let ya conscious free
I got expensive taste and I ain't waiving the fee, look
It's like I seen this before
Life is now everything I dreamed and more
And more, life is now everything I dreamed and more
And more, life is now everything I dreamed
Even with my back against the wall
I still don't know fear and won't shed a tear
Cause when I think back, I've seen it all
And everything that ain't stopped me got me here so
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
In Iggy Azalea's song "We in This Bitch," she reflects on her past successes and her struggle to gain respect in the music industry. She acknowledges that she has a unique perspective and talent that sets her apart, and that she doesn't need to rely on riding the coattails of others to achieve success. Iggy addresses her critics directly, stating that her unpolished style is a result of her environment and that she won't compromise who she is to fit in. She also speaks directly to her fans, acknowledging that they are the reason she continues to succeed.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Now we in this bitch," which can be interpreted in different ways. One interpretation is that Iggy and her fans are now in the music scene and making their mark, and that without them it would be boring. Another interpretation is that Iggy is addressing her critics and saying that despite their attempts to exclude her, she is still a part of the industry and cannot be ignored.
Overall, "We in This Bitch" is a statement of Iggy's rightful place in the music industry and a declaration of her uniqueness and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Right, Iggy back no playtime
Iggy is back and she means business
I just gave y'all some break time to miss me
I took a break and now I'm back to remind everyone what they were missing
So stressed on what's next
I'm concerned about what's coming up next in my career
My last little bit of success ain't even hit me
I haven't fully processed my recent success
So keep it light on the advice
Don't give me too much advice, I'll figure it out on my own
Look at us, we must be doing something right clearly
I must be doing something right since I've had so much success
In convo I don't talk to too many
I don't talk to many people in casual conversation
I just talk to the fans in the songs cause y'all feel me
I connect with my fans through my music
Now let's reflect on what we left on New Classic
Let's look back on my debut album New Classic
I overstepped what was expected, I blew past it
I exceeded expectations and went above and beyond
So best bet is respect my perspective
You should respect my point of view
Or go get your sight checked for new glasses
If you can't see how great I am, you need to get your eyes checked
The fact is you combine the stats with
When you look at the numbers
The history I made, the message should be established
The significance of my accomplishments should be clear
I guess what I'm explaining in laymen's
I'm trying to explain it in simple terms
Is ain't nothin' about miss Azalea average
I am not an average person
Now we in this bitch
I am here and ready to take on the world
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Things are not as exciting without me around
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
What kind of world would it be without me?
Unpolished product of my environment
I come from a rough background
Tryna get the same type love and respect as peers I be rhymin' with
I want to be respected by my peers in the music industry
But everything is so one-sided, divided and biased
The industry is unfair and biased towards certain artists
That I can't get a fair judge panel not in the slightest bit
I can't get a fair judgment from anyone
In light of this, I had to write a hit to get this type of chip
In response to this, I had to write a hit song to prove my worth
Ridin' dick won't get me nowhere and I ain't that type of chick
I won't sleep my way to the top, that's not who I am
That's so unladylike 'specially knowin' they be like
That behavior is not appropriate, especially since people talk
"Iggy this and Iggy that" long as you say it, say it right
As long as people are talking about me, they better pronounce my name correctly
Right, they might be playin' but Iggy ain't
Others may not take me seriously, but I am serious about my career
'Til Iggy faint, I just wanna fill this Iggy bank
I am focused on making money and securing my financial future
See I emerged from the smoke without a smudge on me
I have come out unscathed from difficult situations
So back up up off of me unless you got some love for me, right
Don't come near me if you don't have good intentions
Even with my back against the wall
Even when life gets tough
I still don't know fear and won't shed a tear
I am fearless and resilient
Cause when I think back, I've seen it all
I've been through a lot in my life
And everything that ain't stopped me got me here so
Everything I've been through has led me to where I am now
Look in my eyes and see what I see
Look at me and see what I'm seeing
You know that nothin' happenin' surprise me
Nothing surprises me anymore
It's like I seen this before
I've been here before
This is everything I was dreaming for
I am living my dream
Relax your mind let ya conscious free
Take a deep breath and let your mind relax
I got expensive taste and I ain't waiving the fee, look
I have expensive taste and I won't settle for less
Life is now everything I dreamed and more
My life has exceeded my expectations
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JONATHAN SHAVE, AMETHYST AMELIA KELLY, JOHN TURNER, JASON PEBWORTH, GEORGE ASTASIO, DAVID PHELAN, ALEXANDER ORIET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
GYPSY's Vlog
Right, Iggy back no playtime
I just gave y'all some break time to miss me
So stressed on what's next
My last little bit of success ain't even hit me
So keep it light on the advice
Look at us, we must be doing something right clearly
In convo I don't talk to too many
I just talk to the fans in the songs cause y'all feel me
Now let's reflect on what we left on New Classic
I overstepped what was expected, I blew past it
So best bet is respect my perspective
Or go get your sight checked for new glasses
The fact is you combine the stats with
The history I made, the message should be established
I guess what I'm explaining in laymen's
Is ain't nothin' about miss Azalea average
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Unpolished product of my environment
Tryna get the same type love and respect as peers I be rhymin' with
But everything is so one-sided, divided and biased
That I can't get a fair judge panel not in the slightest bit
In light of this, I had to write a hit to get this type of chip
Ridin' dick won’t get me nowhere and I ain’t that type of chick
That's so unladylike 'specially knowin' they be like
"Iggy this and Iggy that" long as you say it, say it right
Right, they might be playin' but Iggy ain't
'Til Iggy faint, I just wanna fill this Iggy bank
See I emerged from the smoke without a smudge on me
So back up up off of me unless you got some love for me, right
Even when my back against the wall
I still don't know fear and won't shed a tear
Cause when I think back, I've seen it all
And everything that ain't stopped me got me here so
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Look in my eyes and see what I see
You know that nothin' happenin' surprise me
It's like I seen this before
This is everything I was dreaming for
Relax your mind let ya conscious free
I got expensive taste and I ain't waiving the fee
It's like I seen this before
Life is now everything I dreamed and more
And more, life is now everything I dreamed and more
And more, life is now everything I dreamed
Even when my back against the wall
I still don't know fear and won't shed a tear
Cause when I think back, I've seen it all
And everything that ain't stopped me got me here so
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
Now we in this bitch
Admit it get borin' with no me in this bitch
Now we in this bitch
What's a world with no I-G-G in this bitch?
CaroleChiaki
I'm not really a fan of Iggy, but THIS SONG IS AWESOME. It's my current favorite.
Miesha I choked my friend Holly unconscious Tate!
Same
Kris
i like this song a lot. its so different and she has such a good flow. I was expecting ppl to hate it, but im honestly suprised.
Gabriel dos Anjos Silva
Não tem como eu amo as músicas da iggy❤
Brianna Stainbrook
damn she should of rapped more like this .. her voice flows nice with rap like this .
Gabriel
Her lyric writing is so great ! 💙
Alisha Lewis
Just stumbled onto this video of Iggy & glad I did...freakin awesome! Im a huge fan of her, I love everything she has out. This song seems like it has that band goin with a great beat. Totally awesome Iggy-ness!
michele h black
I dont know what others think, but i have a lot of admiration for iggy she doesnt back down! The world needs more females like her! Dont study the haters Iggy, you are a great person, with her mind set instead of wanting her instructions. Anybody that cant recognize that aint deserving the thought distracting your mind. Keep working that thang girl, you got plenty lovers standing behind u. you go fancy girl!!! MLH ;;))))
Pascha Jackson
+michele harrell You got another rapper coming girl! I'm about to start releasing music in September!
#nextfemalerapper
Ali
This shit goes so hard