Switch

Iggy Azalea, Anitta

About Switch

"Switch" is a song recorded by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea featuring Brazilian singer Anitta. It was released on 19 May 2017, by Def Jam. "Switch" was written by Azalea with Anton Hård af Segerstad, Akil King, Christopher Martin, Georgia Ku, Kyle Owens and Maurice "Verse" Simmonds. It was produced by The Family and Eric Weaver. "Switch" is a pop song, with a tropical vibe and Latin flavor, having in its instrumentation bass, plucky strings, bongos, and hand claps. The song has over 50 million worldwide streams despite not having a music video.  


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2017
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Uh
It's Iggy Iggs!
What you want, look
Look

Kick in the door, wavin' the four fizzy
They already know they can't f*ck with Iggy
True's cost more than the rent do, you know that
All black on when I come through, it's Kodak
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Is Iggy the ziggy-iggy the baddest of 'em all?
Why you come through, shut down the mall?
All that ass deserve an applause

Change the game (change it up, change it up now)
Switchin' up the game (switch it up, switch it up now)
There I go again (here we go, here we go)
Play your role, play you role
Fantasy (fantasy)
Turns reality (turn reality)
Right in front of me (right in front of me)
I can have it anyway I want

Red light, yellow light, green light, switch!
This is 'bout that time you recognize that I'm that bitch
This is all that sauce your mama said you couldn't get
Red light, yellow light, green light, switch!

Me and my boo on a worldwide hustle
You know what it is when I flex that muscle
I don't even know what a real one do
Talk that talk, I can back it up too
Got yo dessert, call me the waiter
I'm flirtin', you get it later
You could get it from the inside out
No hands, you could put it in your mouth

Change the game (change it up, change it up now)
Switchin' up the game (switch it up, switch it up now)
There I go again (here we go, here we go)
Play your role, play you role
Fantasy (fantasy)
Turns reality (turn reality)
Right in front of me (right in front of me)
I can have it anyway I want

Red light, yellow light, green light, switch! 
This is 'bout that time you recognize that I'm that bitch
This is all that sauce your mama said you couldn't get
Red light, yellow light, green light, switch! 

Uh, it's Iggy bitches
What you want?
What you want, want, want?

Switch it up, the Lamb, the Bentley truck
He don't love you, that ring ain't big enough
If they talkin' that money I'm showing up
My account getting bigger, it's growing up
And I'm still a ma'fuckin' rockstar
Popstar but I roll with the mobsters
Yacht club on the shore eating lobster
While I'm stunting in Geneva with my top off

Red light, yellow light, green light, switch!
This is 'bout that time you recognize that I'm that bitch
This is all that sauce your mama said you couldn't get
Red light, yellow light, green light, switch!
Red light, yellow light, green light, switch! (Had to switch it up on 'em, switch it up on 'em)
This is about the time you recognize I'm that bitch (I had to switch it up on 'em, switch it up on 'em)
This is all that sauce your mama said you couldn't get (switchin' down switchin' up on 'em, switch it up on 'em)
Red light, yellow light, green light, switch! (I had to switch it up on 'em, switch it up on 'em)

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Iggy Azalea

Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), better known by her stage name Iggy Azalea is an Australian hip hop recording artist signed to Grand Hustle Records and model represented by Wilhelmina Models. She is perhaps better known for her promotional songs "Pu$$y", "My World" and "Murda Bizness" whose music videos went viral on YouTube. On 27 September 2011, Azalea released her first project, a mixtape titled Ignorant Art, saying she made it "with the intent to make people question and redefine old ideals". more »

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Written by: AKIL KING, AMETHYST AMELIA KELLY, ANTON HARD AF SEGERSTAD, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN, GEORGIA KU OVERTON, JAY HAWKINS, KYLE OWENS, MAURICE SIMMONDS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Switch" is a song in the genre of dance-pop, with strong hip-hop influences that is emblematic of Azalea's work.
Featured Artist
Brazilian music star Anitta is featured in the song, adding an international flair and her signature Portuguese lyrics.
Release Date
"Switch" was released on May 19, 2017 as part of the promotion for Azalea's album "Surviving the Summer."
Leak Incident
Ahead of its official release, "Switch" was unfortunately leaked online, which resulted in Azalea pushing the official release forward.
Music Video Controversy
Though a music video was filmed for the song, it was nixed due to the leak of an unfinished version prior to its official release. Despite wanting to release the complete version, Azalea confirmed that it would not be published, much to the disappointment of fans.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics revolve around the themes of self-confidence, independence and woman power.
Album Status
Despite being initially planned to be on Azalea's second studio album "Surviving the Summer," the song was later removed from the album's final track listing.
Song Reception
The song received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Fans praised the energetic beat and catchy lyrics.
Live Performance
Azalea and Anitta performed "Switch" live on the late-night talk show, 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' in 2017.
Behind the Song
"Switch" was produced by The Family and written by Iggy Azalea, Anton Hård af Segerstad, Akil King, Christopher Martin, and Georgia Ku.
Song Symbolism
Azalea explained in various interviews that the reference to "switch" in the song is focused on the idea of switching up one's attitude or appearance to remain empowered and in control.
Chart Performance
Even though the song was not officially promoted, it still managed to chart in several countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, Azalea's home country.
Artistic Collaboration
This song marked the first collaboration between Iggy Azalea and Anitta.

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