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The song title is a reference to area code 212, which covers Manhattan, New York City, where Banks grew up. It was first released on December 6, 2011, in the ...
It talks about love, betrayal, and wanting someone who doesn't feel the same. The word 'fortnight' shows short-lived happiness and guilty pleasures, leading to ...
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Sep 20, 2012 · The lyrics are very deep and personal. They reflect her emotions and inner-most feelings about her cat.
It's a song about self-possession and dominance, sure, but it also frames a young queer woman as being in full control of her own pleasure — a rarity in 2011 ...
"'212,' it came out of a place of desperation," she told Spin magazine. "But it also came out of a place of anger. It was like, 'F--k all y'all. I'm the best ...
Feb 12, 2016 · The lyrics, which celebrate Banks's sexuality and proclaim her desire to make money, stand out for their frank, explicit discussion of sex, ...
"212" works because its popcraft and its shock tactics are each other's Trojan horses-- concentrate on one and the other sneaks up on you. One reason "ruin you, ...
The repeated line 'I'm a ruin you, cunt' is a direct threat to her rivals, indicating that she is a force to be reckoned with. Banks also addresses themes of ...