Problem

Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea

About Problem

"Problem" is a song by the American pop singer Ariana Grande, featuring the Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. It was written by both alongside Savan Kotecha, Ilya and Max Martin, being produced by the latter two with Shellback, with Peter Carlsson serving as a vocal producer. The song was released by Republic Records on April 28, 2014, as the lead single from Grande's second studio album My Everything (2014). "Problem" is an uptempo dance-pop song with influences of R&B music, which comprises a melody based on drums, saxophone loops, and trumpets. The chorus features uncredited background vocals from American hip hop artist Big Sean. Lyrically, Grande has stated that the song is about "the feeling of being absolutely terrified to re-approach a relationship that's gone sour – but you want to more than anything." The song debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 selling 438,000 copies in its first week on sale, earning Grande her biggest digital song sales week ever. The song later peaked at number two, surpassing "The Way" as her highest-charting single in the United States at the time. It also became Azalea's second-highest charting single in the US, after her own single "Fancy". "Problem" remained in the top ten of the Hot 100 for the first sixteen weeks of its chart run, making its number three debut on May 7, 2014 and dropping out of the top ten on August 27, 2014. It topped the US Mainstream Top 40 and Rhythmic charts. Internationally, the single debuted at the top of the charts in Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and the United Kingdom, while peaking within the top ten of the charts in most other territories, including Australia, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, and Greece. "Problem" became the first song to top the UK Singles chart based on both sales and streaming. 


Year:
2014
3:13
152 
#8

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Uh huh, it's Iggy Iggz
I got one more problem with you girl
Aye

Hey, baby even though I hate ya
I wanna love ya
I want you 
And even though I can't forgive ya
I really want to
I want you 

So now, tell me baby
Why can't you leave me
'Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it
I want you 

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you 
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you 
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But it's you 

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

It's Iggy Iggz, uh
What you got?
Smart money bettin', I'll be better off without you
In no time, I'll be forgettin' all about you
You saying that you know
But I really really doubt you
Understand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy, too biggie to be here stressing
I'm thinking I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence
And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go, let you back
I finally learned my lesson
No half-stepping
Either you want it or you just playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got ninety-nine problems
But you won't be one
Like what!

One less, one less problem
One less, one less problem

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Ariana Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Martin Karl Sandberg, Savan Harish Kotecha

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Date & Album
"Problem" was released on April 28, 2014, as the lead single from Grande's second studio album, "My Everything".
Chart-Topping Success
It debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, selling over 438,000 copies in its first week and becoming the fourth highest debut week for a digital single of all time.
Multi-Platinum Record
The song, noted for its pop and R&B vibes, later reached number two on the chart and was certified six times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Collaboration
Australian artist Iggy Azalea was a featured singer in "Problem." It became Azalea's second highest-charting single after her song "Fancy."
Distinctive Sound
The song is recognized for its saxophone-filled melody, with an influence of 90s pop and R&B.
Lyric Message
The lyrics of "Problem" reflect a woman celebrating her independence and overcoming a bad relationship.
Accolades
Both at the MTV Video Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards, the song received nominations for Best Pop Video and Song of the Summer. It also won the award for Best Song at the Radio Disney Music Awards.
Multi-Lingual Versions
Norwegian singer Adelén released a Spanish version of the song titled "Baila Conmigo."
Music Video
The retro-inspired music video released in May 2014 has garnered over a billion views on YouTube as of 2021.
Dance Trend
Upon its release, "Problem" spurred a dance trend known as the "#ProblemChallenge," which involved fans posting videos of themselves doing the dance routine from the song's official music video.

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