Beg For It by Iggy Azalea (feat. Charli XCX) (2024)

You know I go insane
Every time you have to catch a flight
Ah, ah-ah-ah
Can I take you to the airport?
Make out under the bathroom lights?
Ah, ah-ah-ah

Put your lips on my lips

I'll remember your kiss
On the nights when I miss you, ooh
Something I can't forget
When I'm restless in bed
Yeah, you got me obsessed, mmm

Oh, don't you leave me this way
Won't you wait another hour or two?
You know I need you to stay
Don't make me beg for you
'Cause I'll beg for you

Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh, yeah
Beg for you, beg for you
Beg for you, beg for you
Beg for you, beg for you
Oh, don't you leave me this way

You're like an ocean breeze
Coming and going just as you please
Ah, ah-ah-ah
Separated by a degree
Hesitate and I lose you
So far out of reach
Ah, ah-ah-ah

Oh, put your lips on my lips
I'll remember your kiss
On the nights when I miss your mouth
Something I can't forget
When I'm restless in bed
Yeah, you got me obsessed, now

Oh, don't you leave me this way
Won't you wait another hour or two?
You know I need you to stay
Don't make me beg for you
'Cause I'll beg for you

My heart is aching
My breath, you take it
Oh, babe, I just want a taste
Don't you leave me this way
Don't make me beg for you

Don't leave me, don't leave me
This way, this way
This way

Don't leave me, don't leave me
This way, this way
This way

Don't leave me, don't leave me
This way, this way (don't you leave me, don't you leave me)
This way (don't you leave me)

Don't leave me, don't leave me
This way, this way (don't you leave me, don't you leave me)
This way (yeah)
Don't you leave me (yeah), don't you leave me

Yeah, yeah, yeah

The lyrics of "Beg For It" by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX delve into the emotional turmoil and longing that comes with being separated from a loved one, particularly during times of physical distance. The singer expresses their deep attachment to their partner, admitting that they feel a sense of insanity whenever the other person has to leave on a trip. The imagery of wanting to accompany them to the airport and steal moments of intimacy under the bathroom lights suggests a desperate desire to cling to their presence in any way possible.

The song captures the intense yearning for physical closeness and the memories of past kisses that becomes more pronounced when apart from their partner. The lyrics convey a sense of obsession and restlessness that only intensifies in the absence of the person they love. The repeated motif of begging for their partner not to leave reflects the singer's vulnerability and fear of abandonment, asking them to stay just a little longer, not wanting to be left alone.

The metaphor of the loved one being compared to an "ocean breeze" highlights their unpredictable nature and the feeling of being at the mercy of their whims. The fear of losing them due to a slight hesitation or distance is palpable, emphasizing the fragility of the relationship and the singer's desperation to hold onto what they have. The yearning for the other person's touch and the familiarity of their kiss is a recurring theme, underscoring the depth of the connection and the anguish of separation.

The repetition of the plea to not leave "this way" underscores the emotional plea for their partner to reconsider and not abandon them, highlighting the singer's vulnerability and dependence on their presence. The chorus's insistence on begging for their partner signifies a willingness to humble themselves and express their need for the other person, even if it means sacrificing their pride. Overall, "Beg For It" explores the intense emotional rollercoaster of love and longing, showcasing the complexities of relationships and the struggle to maintain connection despite physical and emotional distance.

You know I go insane
I am deeply affected emotionally

Every time you have to catch a flight
Whenever you have to leave

Can I take you to the airport?
Can I see you off at the airport?

Make out under the bathroom lights?
Kiss intimately in the dimly lit bathroom

Put your lips on my lips
Kiss me

I'll remember your kiss
I will cherish the memory of your kiss

On the nights when I miss you, ooh
During lonely nights when I long for you

Something I can't forget
A memory that stays with me

When I'm restless in bed
When I can't sleep peacefully

Yeah, you got me obsessed, mmm
You have me completely fixated

Oh, don't you leave me this way
Please don't depart like this

Won't you wait another hour or two?
Can't you stay just a little longer?

You know I need you to stay
I rely on you being there

Don't make me beg for you
Please don't make me plead for your presence

'Cause I'll beg for you
I will plead if necessary