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VA Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX Iggy Azalea feat. Mavado Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora Iggy Azalea feat Lyrics


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Walk a mile in these Louboutins
But they don't wear these shits where I'm from
I'm not hating, I'm just telling you
I'm tryna let you know what the fuck that I've been through

Two feet in the red dirt, school skirt
Sugar cane, back lanes
Three jobs, took years to save
But I got a ticket on that plane
People got a lot to say
But don't know shit about where I was made
Or how many floors that I had to scrub
Just to make it past where I am from

No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami
No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami
No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami

I've been up all night, tryna get that rich
I've been work work work work working on my shit
Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live
I've been work work work work working on my shit
Now get this work, now get this work
Now get this work, now get this work
Working on my shit

You can hate it or love it
Hustle and the struggle is the only thing I'm trusting
Thorough bread in a mud brick before the budget
White chick on that Pac shit
My passion was ironic
And my dreams were uncommon
Guess I gone crazy, first deal changed me
Robbed blind, basically raped me
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
Studied the Carters till a deal was offered
Slept cold on the floor recording
At 4 in the morning
And now I'm passin' the bar like a lawyer
Immigrant, art ignorant
Ya ill intent was insurance for my benefit
Hate to be inconsiderate
But the Industry took my innocence
Too late, now I'm in this bitch!

You don't know the half
This shit get real
Valley girls giving blowjobs for Louboutins
What you call that?
Head over heels

No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami
No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami
No money, no family
Sixteen in the middle of Miami

I've been up all night, tryna get that rich
I've been work work work work working on my shit
Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live
I've been work work work work working on my shit
Now get this work, now get this work
Now get this work, now get this work
Working on my shit

Pledge allegiance to the struggle
Ain't been easy
But cheers to Peezy for the weeks we lived out of duffel
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
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

Now get this work, now get this work
Now get this work, now get this work
Working on my shit

Now get this work, now get this work




Now get this work, now get this work
Working on my shit

Overall Meaning

The song “Work” by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX, Mavado, and Rita Ora is a rap song that talks about Iggy's past and how she has had to work hard to get where she is now. The lyrics talk about her early life in Australia, where she had to work multiple jobs just to get by. She also talks about her move to the United States, where she faced many challenges, including racism, sexism, and poverty. Despite all of this, Iggy never gave up on her dream, and she poured all of her energy into making it in the music industry.


The chorus of the song is a powerful statement about Iggy’s work ethic: “I've been up all night, tryna get that rich / I've been work work work work working on my shit / Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live.” In this way, Iggy is letting the listener know that she has put in the work to get where she is now, and she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. The song also includes verses from Charli XCX, Mavado, and Rita Ora, all of whom rap about their own struggles and triumphs in their music careers.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk a mile in these Louboutins
Experience my life and the challenges I face every day.


But they don't wear these shits where I'm from
My background is different, and it shapes the way I approach life and succeed.


I'm not hating, I'm just telling you
I'm not envious of anyone; I want to make you understand my reality.


I'm tryna let you know what the f*ck that I've been through
I'm trying to communicate the struggles and experiences I've had to endure to reach where I am today.


Two feet in the red dirt, school skirt
Growing up in a rural area and attending school in a conservative uniform.


Sugar cane, back lanes
Living near sugarcane fields and navigating narrow paths and streets.


Three jobs, took years to save
Working multiple jobs and saving for years to achieve my dreams.


But I got a ticket on that plane
I got an opportunity to chase my dreams and left my hometown.


People got a lot to say
Others often criticize me and my choices.


But don't know sh*t about where I was made
They don't understand my background and what shaped me into who I am today.


Or how many floors that I had to scrub
They don't realize the hard work and effort it took to succeed.


Just to make it past where I am from
It took a lot of effort and determination to leave my past behind and move forward.


No money, no family
I grew up with no financial support and limited family help.


Sixteen in the middle of Miami
I was only sixteen when I moved to Miami to pursue my dreams.


I've been up all night, tryna get that rich
I've been working hard every day and night to achieve financial success.


I've been work work work work working on my sh*t
I've been putting in effort and dedication to achieve my goals.


Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live
I've succeeded in my career by working hard and taking advantage of every opportunity.


Now get this work, now get this work
I'm focused and determined to achieve my goals.


You can hate it or love it
People can have different opinions about me, but I'm not affected by their judgment.


Hustle and the struggle is the only thing I'm trusting
I rely solely on my hard work and struggle to achieve my goals.


Thorough bread in a mud brick before the budget
I come from humble beginnings but aspire to succeed in life.


White chick on that Pac sh*t
I'm an empowered woman who takes inspiration from the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur.


My passion was ironic
My drive to succeed and overcome obstacles is unexpected and often misunderstood by others.


And my dreams were uncommon
The goals and aspirations I set for myself were not typical of my background or environment.


Guess I gone crazy, first deal changed me
Success has impacted my life and changed my perspective on the world and myself.


Robbed blind, basically raped me
The music industry has exploited and taken advantage of me in the past.


Ran through the bulls*t like a Matador
I've faced and overcome many challenges to reach where I am today.


Just made me madder and adamant to go at em
The setbacks and obstacles I've faced have only made me more determined to succeed.


And even the score
I want to achieve success and prove others wrong who have doubted me in the past.


Studied the Carters till a deal was offered
I learned from successful people like Jay-Z to achieve my goals in the music industry.


Slept cold on the floor recording
I went through tough times and sleepless nights to pursue my passion for music.


At 4 in the morning
I worked tirelessly and relentlessly at all hours of the day to achieve my goals.


Immigrant, art ignorant
As an immigrant, I had limited knowledge of the art and music industry, but I worked hard to learn and succeed.


Ya ill intent was insurance for my benefit
People who had ill intentions towards me inadvertently motivated me to work harder and succeed.


Hate to be inconsiderate
I don't want to come across as disrespectful or ungrateful to people who have helped me along the way.


But the Industry took my innocence
The music industry has exposed me to harsh realities and taken away my naivety.


Too late, now I'm in this b*tch!
I've made it in the music industry and won't back down from the challenges I face.


Valley girls giving blowjobs for Louboutins
The excess and greed in society have reached a point where people are willing to do anything for material possessions.


What you call that?
This type of behavior is concerning and damaging to society as a whole.


Head over heels
People have become consumed and fixated on material possessions to the point where they're willing to compromise their values.


Pledge allegiance to the struggle
I embrace the challenges and struggles I face and use them as motivation to succeed.


Ain't been easy
I've faced significant challenges and setbacks along the way to achieving my goals.


But cheers to Peezy for the weeks we lived out of duffel bags is all we had
I'm grateful for the people who have supported and believed in me, even during my toughest times.


Do anything for my Mama, I love you
My mother has been my biggest supporter and inspiration throughout my life, and I'm grateful for everything she's done for me.


One day I'll pay you back for the sacrifice
I hope to repay my mother for all the sacrifices she's made for me and my success.


That ya managed to muscle
My mother's strength and determination have been an inspiration to me throughout my life.


All aboard my spaceship to Mercury
My ambitions and goals are sky-high, and I'm determined to achieve them no matter what.


Turn First at the light that's in front me
I'm focused on my goals and not distracted by external influences or criticisms.


Cause every night I'mma do it like it's my last
I approach every day and opportunity with the same level of dedication and passion as if it were my last chance to succeed.


This dream is all that I need
My dream of success and achieving my goals is the driving force behind everything I do in life.


Cause its all that I ever had
My dream is the one constant in my life and the thing that has kept me going throughout all my struggles and challenges.


Now get this work, now get this work
I'm focused and determined to achieve my goals, no matter what it takes.


Working on my sh*t
I'm dedicated to improving and developing myself and my craft every single day.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roberts, Markous / Shave, Jon / Pebworth, Jason / Astasio, George / Azalea, Iggy / Sims, Natalie

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