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Friday, March 13, 2015

A Literal Interpretation of Iggy Azalea's "Fancy"

I did a few of these "literal interpretations" of popular songs (mostly mainstream hip-hop) awhile back, and they were extremely well-received. So I decided to do some more. This is the first in what will be several of them, hopefully. It's all done in fun, of course, but when you closely examine the lyrics, you realize how much depth song lyrics actually have...or don't, in some cases. Enjoy!  ~  JH

NOTE: Link to the original lyrics for a side-by-side comparison here.



VERSE 1 (Iggy Azalea):
First things first, I'm the most sincere (most sincere).
I release this song so that the whole word may experience it (may they experience it).
And I am still in the business of murder
I could suppress you, as though I were a physics teacher. (Correct, correct)
You should desire a naughty female dog like me. (What?)
Lower it and lift it up again just like I am doing. (Yes)
One cup each of three different alcoholic beverages.
High-heeled shoes, something valued at half a ticket is on my wrist (on my wrist).
I drink my liquor straight, no chaser (never).
This rooftop is a retrospective nod to the year 1988. (what?)
Bring in the memorable chorus, where is the bass?
I spilled some champagne, you should taste it.


CHORUS (Charli XCX):
I am so fashionable
As you are already aware.
I am driving in the fast lane
From Los Angeles to Tokyo.
I am so fashionable.
Can you taste my gold jewelry?
Remember my name.
I am about to expel air.


VERSE 2 (Iggy):
I said, "Infant, I am doing this, I thought that you were aware."
I cannot tolerate detractors, and honestly, the truth is
My skill at rapping is ridiculous, they say this, then leave.
My fashion sense is excellent, I do not shop at department stores.
I prefer to be paid in a timely fashion, otherwise my credit card may be declined.
I swear, I was so sincere in the previous line that I have decided to repeat it.
I prefer to be paid in a timely fashion, otherwise my credit card may be declined.
I cannot be anxious about detractors, I must stay the course.
Now tell me, who is that, who is that? That does that, that does that?
Who places money above everything else, I thought you were aware, were aware.
My name is spelled I-G-G-Y, please place my name in boldface letters.
I have been working, so now I have some money to spend.


CHORUS (Charli):
I am so fashionable
As you are already aware.
I am driving in the fast lane
From Los Angeles to Tokyo.
I am so fashionable.
Can you taste my gold jewelry?
Remember my name.
I am about to expel air.


BRIDGE (Charli):
Destroy the hotel room.
Let's become intoxicated on alcoholic beverages from the mini bar.
Call someone on the telephone.
I truly enjoy self-indulgence.
Yes, continue to cause a ruckus.
Swinging from chandeliers, we do not care.
Film star, yes I am luxurious.
Classic, expensive, you may not touch me.
Ouch…


VERSE 3 (Iggy):
I am still acting up, don't you love that about me?
I have the entire world asking how I do that.
I am a warm female, take your hands off me, don't touch me.
Look at me, I'll bet you wish that you could grope me.
I am exactly your type, am I not?
You are so adept, you wish that you could bite me, is that right?
I never refuse anything.
I am murdering these garden tools, my handgun has a golden trigger.


CHORUS (Charli):
I am so fashionable
As you already aware.
I am driving in the fast lane
From Los Angeles to Tokyo.
I am so fashionable.
Can you taste my gold jewelry?
Remember my name.
I am about to expel air.


OUTRO (Iggy):
Who is that, who is that?
I-G-G-Y.
That does that, that does that?
I-G-G-Y.
Who is that, who is that?
I-G-G-Y.
Expel air.
Who is that, who is that?
I-G-G-Y.
That does that, that does that?
I-G-G-Y.
Expel air.