Azealia Banks

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Yo, you rocking with the man crook
You can get your man took quicker than your hand shook
No frontin', it’s about his paper
He a giver, I’m a taker and a fibber and a faker
You gotta spend a lot for this behavior
If it ain’t about a dollar, I’m a holler at you later

[Bridge]
Yeah, you already know
I get the dough and it’s never slow (and it's never slow)
Let me know, and if you don’t, it’s whatever, yo
(Pay, pay, pay)
Gotta get it, gotta get, I gotta get it
You gotta spend a lot for this behavior
If it ain’t about a dollar, I’m a holler at you later

[Verse 2]
Light skin world, light skin girls
Switching his vanilla cause he likes that swirl, yeah
He like black girls and he love a musician
I'm fucking with this older nigga, he a fucking magician, son
He tricking off, cause my verse perverse
And jerking off when a bitch rehearse him
And when I lift the skirt, your nigga never gotta be coerced
To just squirt and he eats the dessert and that’s some real shit
I mean real tits, nice ass, tight twat
Dome fucking up a nigga home, call a bitch S.W.A.T
Uh, I get it tighter than a gridlock
Open your face and let a bitch squat
I tell him you should let his bitch watch
Cause she wanna kiss, nah
I tell her she could lick this box
Cause I ain’t really with that dick-swap
Even if you switch socks
Bitch is fishier than Chip Shop
And he was praying that her shit pop
Every time I say deeper, I get it warmer than a space heater
No ordinary taste either, it's that candy
He was tryna lick it off the seam of my panties
I was tryna kick him out, but he was like can he-
Eat a little dinner, want to sit with my family
Nah, there's probably not a lot in this container
If it ain’t about a dollar, I’m a holler at you later (ha!)
[Outro: Azealia Banks & Guest]
Ayo, shout out all my ratchet bitches
Aha, shout out all the ratchet bitches, ratchet bitches make the world go 'round
Word up, if it wasn't for ratchet bitches, I don't know where I would be in life
*Laughing*
Yo, ratchet bitches holdin' it down
Ratchet bitches hold a nigga down more than the prissy bitches and the boujie bitches do 'cause ratchet bitches used to that bull shit
They used to gettin' life's short end of the stick so, they know how to deal with opposition
So, shout out to a- shout out to all my ratchet people
All across the world, shout out all the ratchet people
'Cause ratchetness is needed and everybody got a lil bit of ratchetness in them

One of the most magnetic tunes from Azealia Banks, L8R released in the mid of 2010 positioned itself prominently in the music world. The song propelled Azealia Banks' name to mainstream recognition and brought new life into the rap game. Produced by Machinedrum and directed by BBGUN, the video made sure that their fans not only hear but also see the brilliant work of the production team.

About L8R

Azealia Banks possesses a unique talent that sets her apart from other rappers in the game. Azealia Banks is known for her quick-witted rhymes and her ability to combine multiple sub-genres to create a highly original sound. Her style has been described as a mix of Rap, House, and Jazz, which is evident in L8R, as it uses a House beat as its backbone.

L8R is the perfect introduction to Azealia Banks' music for anyone looking to get a taste of her style. The song has a punchy beat that is catchy and infectious, and while it might seem quite simple on the surface, it is incredibly well-produced and showcases Azealia Banks' lyrical skills.

The song is about revenge. In L8R, Azealia Banks is getting even with someone who has done her wrong, with sassy and braggadocious lyrics like "You were so damn dumb, should have known right from the start / I'll make sure you won't forget me / You can't play with my heart." The song showcases the lyrics in a way that empowers listeners and makes them want to take control of their own lives.

Machinedrum, who produced the song, is known for producing House, Techno, and Dubstep music and has collaborated with several esteemed rappers like A$AP Ferg, Danny Brown, and Snoop Dogg. Machinedrum brings his unique style to L8R, blending House and Rap together, creating a genre-bending track that is danceable and fun.

BBGUN, the director of L8R's music video is a known multi-disciplinary artist whose notable works include Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off," Billie Eilish's "Bury a Friend," and The Black Keys' "Go." In this video, L8R has a futuristic theme that aligns with the song's energy. We can see Azealia Banks in midtown Manhattan surrounded by a group of futuristic feline-like backup dancers.

With L8R, Azealia Banks proves that she is a force to be reckoned with and showcases her ability to create unique music that appeals to a wide variety of listeners. If you are looking for a song that you can dance to and empowers you, L8R is the perfect choice.

With a perfect mixture of Azealia Banks' lyrical genius and Machinedrum's production skills, L8R is a timeless classic that will be played and danced to for years to come.

• Release Date: July 11, 2012
• Artist: Azealia Banks