[Iggy:]
Uh huh!
It’s Iggy Iggs!
I got one more problem with you girl
One less one less!
Problem
[Ariana Grande:]
Hey baby even though I hate ya!
I wanna love ya
I want you!
And even though I can’t forgive you
I really want ta
I want you!
Tell me, 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
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem
[Ariana Grande:]
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
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
(Ooh, babe)
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
(Ooh, whoa)
I got one less, one less problem
[Iggy:]
It’s Iggy Iggs!
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 stressin’
I’m thinkin’ 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 99 problems
But you won’t be one
Like what!
[Ariana Grande:]
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 (I’ve got)
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya!
(Babe)
I got!
One less problem without ya!
(No, babe)
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem
(Ooh, baby)
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya
I got!
One less problem without ya!
I got!
One less problem without ya!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem, problem, baby
[Big Sean:]
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya (Without you)
I got!
One less problem without ya!
(I got one less, one less, yeah)
I got!
[Ariana Grande:]
I got one less, one less problem
Letting Go of Toxic Love
“Problem” by Ariana Grande is a bold pop anthem about the struggle of breaking free from a complicated relationship. The lyrics capture the emotional tug-of-war between wanting someone and knowing they’re not good for you. Ariana expresses vulnerability, admitting her feelings despite her better judgment, while declaring empowerment through the catchy chorus, “I got one less problem without ya!” The song’s interplay between Ariana’s dynamic vocals, Iggy Azalea’s confident rap, and Big Sean’s memorable hook highlights the internal conflict and ultimate liberation that comes from choosing self-worth over toxic love.
Empowerment and Moving Forward
Iggy Azalea’s verse brings a sharp, assertive perspective, emphasizing independence and the realization that life improves once you let go of unhealthy ties. The song’s energetic production and unapologetic message resonate with anyone who’s ever faced the challenge of moving on, making “Problem” an anthem for self-empowerment and emotional freedom.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Featuring: Iggy Azalea, Big Sean
Songwriters: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea
Release Year: 2014
Label: Republic Records