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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 ...
It shows how messy relationships can be and the results of hiding emotions. “I was supposed to be sent away / But they forgot to come and get me,” she ...
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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 ...
Sep 20, 2012 · The lyrics are very deep and personal. They reflect her emotions and inner-most feelings about her cat.
"'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, ...
Aug 22, 2023 · Strong majority of folks who know her just know the one song. Doesn't mean there's no other good music, but there aren't any other hits.
"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, ...
Mar 7, 2012 · Look, I'm not anti-pleasure. Let's celebrate our bodies. Let's enjoy each other. Let's play. But as a feminist, I think we have a responsibility ...