Deal with It

* Standard
* Remix

"**Deal With It**" is the third track by Ashnikko featuring Kelis from her debut mixtape *DEMIDEVIL*. The song, which serves as the album's lead single, was released on January 12th, 2021, by Parlophone Records and was accompanied by a pirate-themed music video. Two remixes, one by 220 Kid and the other by SEBii, were released on March 5, 2021 on Spotify. On March 30 a remix by Mykki Blanco & FaltyDL was released.

## Background

Ashnikko posted a snippet of this song on her twitter and instagram, with the caption "a hatchling for you tomorrow" on January 11.

## Theme

> Kelis’ “Caught Out There” is one of my favourite songs in the entire world, and I’m blown away that we got this cleared, let alone her wanting her name next to it. This is my breakup song—it wouldn’t be an Ashnikko project without one. It’s about choosing yourself, because that’s the best way to get through a breakup. Get some new sex toys, invest in yourself, learn something new, cut all your hair off if you want. Manifest your dreams, baby. This song is quite poppy. I’m a pop girlie at the end of the day, and that’s a side to me that I felt was very important to put on this mixtape.
>
> Ashnikko, via
> Apple Music

The song deals with themes of self-love and sexual freedom while also commenting on toxic masculinity and some men’s ability to healthily cope with problems.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

​I don't need a man, I need a puppy

Allergic to you every time you touch me

Emotional maturity for dummies

I don't have the time to pretend you're funny

I'm back, I'm better

I put that teddy bear you gave me in a blender

I drew a dick on all your sweatshirts

*I hate you so much right now*

[Chorus: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you *(Ah)*

[Verse 2: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

I don't need a man, I need a rabbit

I need a new toy just to cleanse my palate (Uh)

Big bad bitch, I'm the baddest

We both know it wasn't love, it was just a big bad habit

Stringing you along like a puppet

I could see the dеsperation, got you right where I want ya

Bеg for it, plead, you can suck it

*I hate you so much right now*

[Chorus: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you *(Ah)*

[Post-Chorus: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

[Verse 3: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

Find me in a ballgown with a champagne glass

With a man on my arm

I don't care what his name is

I've really leveled up now

I got jets on my back

Everything I do, outrageous

You text me that you miss me

I say, "Who the fuck is this?"

I deleted your number (Oops)

Oh, gee, that's a bummer

I hate you so much right now

[Chorus: Ashnikko & Kelis]

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you

Deal with it, boy, you got to

I don't want you, do what you want

But just deal with it 'cause I'm so over you *(Ah)*

[Post-Chorus: Ashnikko & *Kelis*]

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

Ah-ah-ah, ooh-ooh

*I hate you so much right now*

## Trivia

* This song samples "Caught Out There" by Kelis.