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.
You
Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Mmm, yeah, yeah
If you always get off easy
You won't ever learn
Every time you leave me
I don't say a word
Letting you control me
You only want the old me
Want me when I'm hurt
What kind of example do I set?
Feeding the monsters in my head
Get outta here, get out my bed
What kind of example do I set?
Taking you back, oh, this again
What kind of example do I set?
Fuck boys like you
Fuck boys like you
If you always get away with shit
You shouldn't guess I'll let you think it's cool
Fuck boys like you, what I been through
Fuck boys like you
Fuck dealing with a fuckboy
Money talks and this bag makes too much noise
When the lame shit start, it's where you lose me
It's I with the two Gs, bitch, I'm Gucci!
So pick it up before this phone switch lanes on you
Fast living this pace's a big change for you
I done dealt with yo' type back to back
I'ma turn up before I turn back to that
'Cause the patience for dealing with you, I ain't got it in me
But my paycheck stub say I'm still getting plenty
In Atlanta, had to switch out the Wraith for the semi
Sittin' pretty instead of stupid and silly, look
What kind of example do I set?
Feeding the monsters in my head
Get outta here, get out my bed
What kind of example do I set?
Taking you back, oh, this again
What kind of example do I set?
Fuck boys like you
Fuck boys like you
If you always get away with shit
You shouldn't guess I'll let you think it's cool
Fuck boys like you, what I been through
Fuck boys like you
I've had enough of this
I have to call it quits
My heart can't handle it
But I come back again
Don't think I haven't learned
This love will leave me burnt
I know you're bad for me
So get the fuck out of my world
Fuck boys like you (oh yeah)
Fuck boys like you (ooh, oh, oh)
If you always get away with shit
You shouldn't guess I'll let you think it's cool
Fuck boys like you, what I been through (it's cool)
Fuck boys like you
Fuck boys like you (fuck boys like you)
Fuck boys like you (ooh)
If you always get away with shit
You shouldn't guess I'll let you think it's cool
Fuck boys like you, what I been through
Fuck boys like you
The lyrics of "You" by Iggy Azalea revolve around the theme of setting an example in a relationship. The song starts off with Iggy singing about how she always lets her partner get away with things, even when he hurts her. She questions the kind of example she is setting for herself and for those around her. Throughout the song, she tries to muster up the courage to leave him and take control of her life, but she keeps coming back to him. Finally, she decides that she has had enough and tells him to get out of her world.
The lyrics are a commentary on the toxic nature of some relationships and how it is never too late to take control of one's life. Iggy tells her partner that she won't let him think his behavior is acceptable and that he needs to take responsibility for his actions. The song's chorus emphasizes this message with its provocative lyrics of "Fuck boys like you" that capture the rejection, frustration, and anger of someone who's been mistreated in a relationship.
Overall, "You" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to recognize their worth and demand respect in their relationships. It is a reminder that setting boundaries and standing up for oneself is crucial to maintaining healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If you always get off easy
If you never face consequences
You won't ever learn
You won't grow or change
Every time you leave me
Whenever you walk away
I don't say a word
I don't try to stop you
Letting you control me
Allowing you to hold power over me
Undermine my word
Disregard my opinions and needs
You only want the old me
You only want me when I'm vulnerable
Want me when I'm hurt
When I'm weak and need support
What kind of example do I set?
What am I showing others by tolerating this behavior?
Feeding the monsters in my head
Allowing my insecurities to consume me
Get outta here, get out my bed
Leave my space and my life
Taking you back, oh, this again
Repeating the cycle of toxic behavior
Fuck boys like you
Men who only care about themselves and treat others poorly
If you always get away with shit
If you never face consequences for your actions
You shouldn't guess I'll let you think it's cool
You shouldn't assume I will tolerate it
What I been through
The pain and hurt caused by people like you
Fuck dealing with a fuckboy
I'm done with men like you
Money talks and this bag makes too much noise
I have the power now, not you
When the lame shit start, it's where you lose me
When you start acting foolish, I walk away
I done dealt with yo' type back to back
I've been hurt by men like you repeatedly
I'ma turn up before I turn back to that
I'll become stronger rather than returning to old patterns
'Cause the patience for dealing with you, I ain't got it in me
I don't have the energy to put up with you anymore
But my paycheck stub say I'm still getting plenty
I have financial stability despite leaving toxic relationships
In Atlanta, had to switch out the Wraith for the semi
I had to make changes to protect myself and my success
Sittin' pretty instead of stupid and silly, look
I'm thriving now rather than suffering with someone like you
I've had enough of this
I'm done with this situation
I have to call it quits
I have to end it
My heart can't handle it
It's emotionally draining and painful
But I come back again
Despite my better judgment, I find myself returning
Don't think I haven't learned
I have gained insight and knowledge from my experiences
This love will leave me burnt
This relationship will hurt me
I know you're bad for me
I recognize the toxicity of this situation
So get the fuck out of my world
Leave me alone and move on
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Emma Rosen, Feliciana M Cacciapuoti, Hidde Huijsman, Jacob Streefkerk, Michael Maidwell, Patrick D Mettendaf, Phil Speiser, Robert Biesewig, Tim Kesteloo, DANIEL HUSTEN, DAVID STOLTZENBERG
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Searchin' for a dude that can call me wifey
Ready for the ring, just maybe I might be
Never been a smut, I don't care who like me
I can count on one hand all the dudes that's piped me
Takin kinda long, time is movin on, been feelin kinda strong, love is on the phone
Ya sayin that I'm here, if only you could hear
My heart yellin' out, I wanted to compare
I know what I deserve, I demand the bestest
That's why all my past dudes names is ex's
Keep that thing in your pants I don't need your sex's
Better come correct when you step to a princess
Queen on the throne, listen to this song
If you out there, step into my zone
Show me how you rock, gimme what you got
Make me your one, let's hit the top
[Chorus: x2]
I need someone that's new, who knows what to do.
I need someone like you, someone like you, someone like you, someone like you
[YG:]
Hey how you doin babygirl it's nice to meet ya
Got me wanna freak ya, just by ya features
Hopin this conversation leads to a situation
And that situation leads to sensation
Left wranglers, I got em don't worry
I'm the type of dude these chicks talk about on Maury, yup
Cold story but I got alot of ex girls
So why I wanna put a alphabet above my next girl
Thug nigga, thug nigga, thug nigga
If I wasn't a rapper then I'd probably be a drug dealer
Yep and she loves me for that
Put on her favourite slow song and she fuck me to that
[Chorus: x2]
I need someone that's new, who knows what to do.
I need someone like you, someone like you, someone like you, someone like you
Better then the others
Tell them girls to get low
I dance for my baby in the room I dip low
Givin him my body, yeah I act so ex oh
On my neck where he best so papi don't let go
Are you out there? Bring it over here
If so where, hands in the air
Let's start a new life, take on the world
Grab my hand, make me your girl
[Chorus: x2]
I need someone that's new, who knows what to do.
I need someone like you, someone like you, someone like you, someone like you
Ignacio Garcia
I need this song back on Spotify 😭💕
SlimJimBri
YASSS My fave 🙌🏾
Aoife Deane R.D
Why isn’t this album on Spotify anymore ?
Jonathan Inglis
It’s there but it’s not available for some reason. Probably she hasn’t stated it can be played in certain areas 😕 I loved this too
Maxilo Caminero
I love Iggy and im not gonna lie this is her best album ever..
WhaleWolf
This isn’t an album
Mateus Rodrigues
Chorei ouvindo esse hino kkk
So Mo
I remember when this mixtape first came out. I didnt know that was YG till a few weeks ago. I was like Oh Shit that's him. Now look at them. So proud
Tokessa
I love that song and I love Iggy ♡
Juan Valenzuela
This song is 🔥🔥