Missy Elliott Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Music make you lose control, music make you lose control
Let's go, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
What's up (music make you lose control)
Misdemeanor's in the house, yeah
Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Fatman Scoop-Man Scoop-Man Scoop

I've got a cute face, chubby waist (mm-hm)
Thick legs, in shape (let's go, come on)
Rump shakin', both ways (come on now)
Make you do a double take (now let's go y'all, woo)
Planet rocker, show stopper
Flow proper, head knocker (yeah)
Beat scholar, tail dropper
Do my thang, motherfuckers (now let's go)
My Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini
Blue Madina, always beamin'
Rag top, chrome pipes (bring it back now)
Blue lights, outta sight (now bring it back)
(Long weave) sewed in (work it out)
(Say it again) sewed in (work it out)
Make that money, throw it in (woo)
Booty bouncin', gone head (hands up)

Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)

Well, my name is Ciara for all you fly fellas
No one can do it better (she'll sing on a capella)
Boy, the music makes me lose control (now bring it back now)
We gon' make you lose control
And let it go, 'fore you know, you gon' hit the flo' (one, two, three, let's go)

I rock to the beat 'til I'm tired
I walk in the club, it's fire
Get it crunk and wired
Wave yo' hands scream louder
If you smoke, then fire it up
Bring the roof down and holla
If you tipsy stand up
DJ, turn it louder
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Hypnotic, robotic, this here will rock your bodies
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Systematic, ecstatic, this hit be automatic

Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, do it right
Hit the floor, hit the floor (yes)
Hit the floor, hit the floor (work)
Hit the floor, hit the floor
Hit the floor (woo)

Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air, let's go)
Everybody here, get it out of control
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody (get your back off the wall keep on steppin')
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody, get loose (get your back off the wall)

Now put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Misdemeanor's in the house
Yeah, Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Music make you lose control

We on fire, we on fire
We on fire, we on fire
Now throw it girl, throw it girl
Throw it girl, yeah
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Let's go now, let's go now
Let's go now, woo, let's go
Should I bring it back right now?
Now bring it back down

Woo, oh, I see you Ci
Now see, I'ma, I'ma do it like Ci do it
Now shake it girl, come on and just shake it, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
Now, now, back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Woo, woo, woo, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo

Bring it to the front girl, let's go, let's go
Woo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ciara, Fat Man Scoop, and Missy Elliott’s song, Lose Control, is a fun and upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to let loose and have fun on the dance floor. The song is full of references to music and dancing, as well as boasts about their own skills and success. Ciara sings about her confident and curvy body, while Fat Man Scoop and Missy Elliott provide energetic and hyping phrases throughout the song.

The song starts with the chorus “Music make you lose control, music make you lose control,” which sets the tone for the entire song. The music is so good that it makes people lose control and dance without inhibitions. Ciara then takes over with her verse, where she sings about her assets and her confidence. Fat Man Scoop adds to the hype by counting in beats and shouting out hyping phrases like “Planet rocker, show stopper.” Missy Elliott comes in with her verse, where she continues on with the dancing and partying theme. The song ends with a call and response, where Missy Elliott shouts out dance moves and instructions and the crowd responds by dancing and moving accordingly.

Overall, Lose Control is a high-energy and fun song that encourages people to dance and have fun. It’s a great track for parties or for working out.

Line by Line Meaning

Music make you lose control, music make you lose control
The power of music is so strong that it can make you lose control of your body and emotions

Let's go, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Let's get ready and excited to dance and have a good time

Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
We are about to start the energetic and lively dance party

What's up (music make you lose control)
Hey, how's it going? (remember, the music makes you lose control)

Misdemeanor's in the house, yeah
Missy Elliott, a talented rapper, is here and ready to perform

Ciara's in the house
Ciara, a talented singer, is also here and ready to give an amazing performance

Fatman Scoop-Man Scoop-Man Scoop
Fat Man Scoop, a popular DJ, is also present and will make sure the party keeps going

I've got a cute face, chubby waist (mm-hm)
I have an attractive face and a curvy figure

Thick legs, in shape (let's go, come on)
My legs are well-built and toned (let's start dancing, come on)

Rump shakin', both ways (come on now)
I can shake my butt in both directions (let's keep the energy up)

Make you do a double take (now let's go y'all, woo)
My moves are so captivating that they will make you take a second look (let's keep dancing, everyone)

Planet rocker, show stopper
I am a force to be reckoned with, making the whole place move and attracting everyone's attention

Flow proper, head knocker (yeah)
I have a flawless and impressive flow in my music that will blow your mind

Beat scholar, tail dropper
I am an expert in creating beats that will make your body move involuntarily

Do my thang, motherfuckers (now let's go)
I am here to express myself and do my thing, no matter what anyone thinks (let's continue dancing)

My Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini
I own luxurious cars like Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini

Blue Madina, always beamin'
My blue diamond jewelry always shines and stands out

Rag top, chrome pipes (bring it back now)
I have a convertible car with chrome exhaust pipes (let's bring back the energy)

Blue lights, outta sight (now bring it back)
The blue lights on my car look amazing and are hard to miss (now let's bring back the energy)

(Long weave) sewed in (work it out)
My long hair extensions are securely attached and I'll show off my dance moves confidently (keep working it out)

(Say it again) sewed in (work it out)
Just to emphasize, my hair extensions are sewed in and I'll keep showing off my dance moves (keep working it out)

Make that money, throw it in (woo)
I am successful and I make a lot of money, so I'll throw it around and have a good time (woo)

Booty bouncin', gone head (hands up)
My buttocks are bouncing and I'm encouraging everyone to have a great time (raise your hands up)

Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Everyone at this party, let's go wild and lose control (woo)

Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Stop being wallflowers and start dancing, as Missy Elliott is instructing you to (uh-huh)

Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everyone, raise your hands in the air and start stepping to the rhythm of the music

Well, my name is Ciara for all you fly fellas
Hello, I'm Ciara and I'm addressing all the attractive men out there

No one can do it better (she'll sing on a capella)
No one can outperform me, and I can even sing without any musical accompaniment

Boy, the music makes me lose control (now bring it back now)
The music has such a powerful effect on me that it makes me lose control of myself (let's bring back the energy)

We gon' make you lose control
We are going to create such an energetic and infectious atmosphere that you won't be able to resist dancing

And let it go, 'fore you know, you gon' hit the flo' (one, two, three, let's go)
Let yourself go and dance freely, before you know it, you will be on the dance floor (one, two, three, let's go)

I rock to the beat 'til I'm tired
I dance and move to the rhythm of the beat until I get tired

I walk in the club, it's fire
When I enter the club, the energy and excitement are off the charts

Get it crunk and wired
I will make the atmosphere lively and full of energy

Wave yo' hands scream louder
Wave your hands in the air and scream louder to show your enthusiasm

If you smoke, then fire it up
If you smoke, light it up and let's add even more energy to the party

Bring the roof down and holla
Let's make the energy so intense that it feels like the roof is coming down and scream in excitement

If you tipsy stand up
If you are feeling a bit intoxicated, stand up and keep dancing

DJ, turn it louder
DJ, increase the volume and make the music even louder

Take somebody by the waist and uh
Take someone by the waist and let's continue dancing together

Now throw it in they face like uh
Now show off your dance moves in front of everyone like this (uh)

Hypnotic, robotic, this here will rock your bodies
The dance moves and rhythm are so mesmerizing and mechanical that they will make your body move involuntarily

Take somebody by the waist and uh
Take someone by the waist and let's continue dancing together

Now throw it in they face like uh
Now show off your dance moves in front of everyone like this (uh)

Systematic, ecstatic, this hit be automatic
The dance routine is so well-organized and enjoyable that it becomes automatic to follow along

Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Move your body and dance with me (work it, work it)

Work me, do it right
Dance with me and do it correctly

Hit the floor, hit the floor (yes)
Start dancing and move to the beat (yes)

Hit the floor, hit the floor (work)
Start dancing and show your moves (work)