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Iggy Azalea Lyrics

Walk a mile in these Louboutins
Experience my life and the struggles I went through to get where I am today

But they don't wear these shits where I'm from
People in my hometown never had the privilege of wearing these shoes

I'm not hating, I'm just telling you
I'm not envious of those who have these shoes, I'm just giving you a glimpse into my life

I'm tryna let you know what the fuck that I've been through
I want you to understand the challenges I have faced on my journey

Two feet in the red dirt, school skirt
I started from humble beginnings, attending school in a rural area

Sugar cane, back lanes
My hometown was surrounded by sugar cane fields and rural alleys

Three jobs, took years to save
I had to work multiple jobs and save for years to be able to afford a better life

But I got a ticket on that plane
I managed to save enough money to finally leave and pursue my dreams

People got a lot to say
There are always naysayers who criticize my hard work and progress

But don't know shit about where I was made
They don't know the struggles I faced growing up

Or how many floors that I had to scrub
I had to work hard labor jobs just to make ends meet

Just to make it past where I am from
I had to overcome many obstacles to achieve success and leave my hometown

No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami
I was a young immigrant in Miami with no family or money

I've been up all night, tryna get that rich I've been work work work work working on my shit
I have been working tirelessly to achieve financial success and reach my goals

Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live I've been work work work work working on my shit
I had to work harder than everyone else to make my dreams come true

Now get this work Now get this work Now get this work Now get this work Working on my shit
I am determined to succeed and am focused on continuously working hard to achieve my goals

You can hate it or love it Hustle and the struggle is the only thing I'm trusting
Some people may not like my style, but I believe hard work and perseverance are the only paths to success

Thorough bread in a mud brick before the budget
I come from humble beginnings and didn't have a lot of money growing up

White chick on that Pac shit, my passion was ironic
I am a white woman who is inspired by the struggles of black artists like Tupac

And my dreams were uncommon
My ambitions went beyond what was expected of me

Guess I gone crazy, first deal changed me
The struggle to succeed made me stronger, but my first deal in the music industry changed me in unexpected ways

Robbed blind, basically raped me
The music industry can be corrupt and taking advantage of young artists is not uncommon

Ran through the bullshit like a Matador Just made me madder and adamant to go at em And even the score so, I went harder
I didn't let these difficulties stop me, but instead used them as motivation to work even harder

Studied the Carters till a deal was offered
I looked up to successful artists like Jay-Z and Beyoncé and learned from their path to success

Slept cold on the floor recording, at four in the morning
I was willing to make sacrifices like sleeping on the floor and working odd hours to achieve my goals

And now I'm passin' the bar like a lawyer
I have passed the test of the music industry and become successful

Immigrant, art ignorant Ya ill intent was insurance for my benefit
Being an immigrant and new to the industry, some people tried to take advantage of me for their own gain

Hate be inconsiderate But the Industry took my innocence Too late, now I'm in this bitch!
I have lost my innocence to the music industry and have had to deal with the harsh realities of it

Valley girls giving blowjobs for Louboutins What you call that? Head over heels
Some people will do anything to gain access to wealth and privilege, even if it means sacrificing their dignity

Pledge allegiance to the struggle Ain't been easy But cheers to Peezy for the weeks we lived out of duffle
I pledge my loyalty to the hardships I faced, because they made me stronger. I acknowledge and appreciate the people who helped me through these times

Bags is all we had Do anything for my Mama, I love you One day I'll pay you back for the sacrifice That ya managed to muscle
I had very little growing up and appreciate all my mother did to help me succeed

Sixteen, you sent me through customs so All aboard my spaceship to Mercury Turn First at the light that's in front me 'Cause every night I'mma do it like it's my last This dream is all that I need 'Cause its all that I ever had
At sixteen, my mother sent me to a new country to start a new life. Now, I'm ready to take on the world and do everything I can to achieve my dreams