Work It Out
Franz Ferdinand vs. Missy Elliott Lyrics


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DJ, please pick up your phone
I'm on the request line

This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive (Come on)
Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I

If you got a big, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I

I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya
Put the pussy on ya like I told ya
Gimme all your numbers so I could phone ya
Your girl actin' stank then call me over
Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa
Phone before you come, I need to shave my chocha
You do or you don't or you will or won't ya
Go downtown and eat it like a vulture
See my hips and my tips, don't ya
See my ass and my lips, don't ya
Lost a few pounds and my whips for ya
This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta
Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah
Work it, I need a glass of water
Boy, oh, boy, it's good to know ya

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I

If you got a big, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
(Come on)

If you a fly gal get your nails done
Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Boy, lift it up, let's make a toast-a
Let's get drunk, that's gon' bring us closer
Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster
See the Belvedere playin' tricks on ya
Girlfriend want to be like me, never
You won't find a bitch that's even better
I make you hot as Las Vegas weather
Listen up close while I take it backwards
I'm not a prostitute, but I could give you what you want
I love your braids and your mouth full of floss
Love the way my ass go bum-bum-bum-bum
Keep your eyes on my bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
And think you can handle this gadong-a-dong-dong
Take my thong off and my ass go vroom
Cut the lights off so you see what I could do

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I

If you got a big, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
(Come on)

Boys, boys, all type of boys
Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
Why-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Rock-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Girls, girls, get that cash
If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your ass
Ain't no shame, ladies do your thang
Just make sure you ahead of the game
Just 'cause I got a lot of fame supa
Prince couldn't get me change my name papa
Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir
Picture black sayin', "Oh, yes a master"
Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Minnie Me and Big Ren can out last ya
Who is the best, I don't have to ask ya
When I come out you won't even matter
Why you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
So you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
As the drummer boy go ba-rom-pop-pom-pom
Give you some-some-some of this Cinnabun

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I

If you got a big, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
(Come on)

To my fellas
I like the way you work that




To my ladies
You sure know how to work that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Work it Out by Missy Elliott feat. Franz Ferdinand are quite provocative, with Missy delivering a sexually charged verse about her skills in the bedroom. In the first verse, Missy indulges in some playful wordplay, flipping her line "I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it" and then actually reversing it later in the verse. The following line "If you got a big, let me search it" is also a clear suggestion of where the song is headed.


The chorus repeats the earlier flipped line, and again, suggests that Missy is a master in the bedroom who knows how to "work it". In the bridge, she shouts out to various types of boys and girls, encouraging them to do what they need to do to make their money and get ahead, showing a different side to the track's themes. The final verse wraps things up, with Missy again bragging about her abilities before signing off, shouting out her appreciation to both her male and female fans.


Line by Line Meaning

DJ, please pick up your phone
Missy Elliott is calling out to the DJ to take her request on the radio station.


I'm on the request line
Missy Elliott wants a particular song to be played on the radio.


This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive (Come on)
The song is Missy Elliott's own exclusive release that will only be performed once.


Is it worth it, let me work it
Missy Elliott is asking if the relationship she is in is worth it and if it is, she is ready to put in the effort to make it work.


I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Missy Elliott is saying that she can change her craft in any which way she wants and can do it perfectly well.


Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
It is the same as the previous line, except the words are reversed.


If you got a big, let me search it
Missy Elliott is asking her partner if he has a sizable sexual organ so she can search for it.


And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Missy Elliott is inquiring about the amount of effort she will have to put into the sexual relationship.


I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya
Missy Elliott wants to get to know her partner on a more intimate level so she can better please him.


Put the pussy on ya like I told ya
Missy Elliott is being assertive and wants her partner to obey and listen to her commands in a sexual setting.


Gimme all your numbers so I could phone ya
Missy Elliott wants her partner's contact information so they can keep in touch after the sexual encounter.


Your girl actin' stank then call me over
Missy Elliott is saying that if someone's partner ever acts cold and aloof, they should call her over to spice things up.


Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa
Missy Elliott does not want to be layed on the bed, but prefers to be layed on the sofa.


Phone before you come, I need to shave my chocha
Missy Elliott wants her partner to call her before coming over so she can shave her pubic area before the sexual encounter.


You do or you don't or you will or won't ya
Missy Elliott is saying that her partner needs to make up his mind about whether or not to engage in sexual activity with her.


Go downtown and eat it like a vulture
Missy Elliott is suggesting for her partner to provide oral sex.


See my hips and my tips, don't ya
Missy Elliott is drawing attention to her hips and breasts.


See my ass and my lips, don't ya
Missy Elliott is drawing attention to her posterior and lips.


Lost a few pounds and my whips for ya
Missy Elliott has lost a few pounds and willing to put in the effort to please her partner.


This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta
Missy Elliott is saying that the music is energetic and makes you want to move to the beat.


Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah
Missy Elliott is saying that the sexual experience is so good that she can't think or speak properly.


Work it, I need a glass of water
Missy Elliott is expressing how worked up she is and is in need of a drink of water.


Boy, oh, boy, it's good to know ya
Missy Elliott is expressing how happy she is to know her partner and have had the opportunity to share a sexual experience.


If you a fly gal get your nails done
Missy Elliott is stating that if you are a beautiful, attractive woman, then you should get your nails done.


Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Missy Elliott is recommending for women to get a pedicure and have their hair professionally styled.


Boy, lift it up, let's make a toast-a
Missy Elliott wants her partner to raise his glass so they can make a toast to their sexual encounter.


Let's get drunk, that's gon' bring us closer
Missy Elliott is suggesting that they drink alcohol to bring them closer together in intimacy.


Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster
Missy Elliott is stating that she is as beautiful as the famous actress Halle Berry.


See the Belvedere playin' tricks on ya
Missy Elliott is saying that the alcohol is having an effect on her partner.


Girlfriend want to be like me, never
Missy Elliott does not want her friends to imitate her lifestyle or sexual promiscuity.


You won't find a bitch that's even better
Missy Elliott is confident in herself and is telling her partner that he will not find anyone better than her.


I make you hot as Las Vegas weather
Missy Elliott is saying that she can make her partner feel as hot and bothered as the weather in Las Vegas.


Listen up close while I take it backwards
Missy Elliott is asking her partner to listen closely while she takes the encounter in a different direction.


I'm not a prostitute, but I could give you what you want
Missy Elliott is not a prostitute, but she is willing to provide her partner with whatever he desires.


I love your braids and your mouth full of floss
Missy Elliott is expressing her connection and admiration towards her partner's appearance.


Love the way my ass go bum-bum-bum-bum
Missy Elliott is proud of her behind and enjoys it being highlighted in the sexual encounter.


Keep your eyes on my bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
Missy Elliott wants her partner to continue to focus on her butt throughout the sexual encounter.


And think you can handle this gadong-a-dong-dong
Missy Elliott is asking her partner if he thinks he can handle her during the encounter.


Take my thong off and my ass go vroom
Missy Elliott is saying that when her thong is removed, her behind becomes more prominent.


Cut the lights off so you see what I could do
Missy Elliott wants the lights to be turned off so her partner can focus on her movements during the sexual encounter.


Boys, boys, all type of boys
Missy Elliott enjoys the attention and affection from all types of men.


Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
Missy Elliott enjoys the attention and affection from men of all races.


Why-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Missy Elliott is spouting out nonsensical words to create a fun, dance-like atmosphere.


Rock-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Missy Elliott is continuing to spout nonsense to create an upbeat atmosphere.


Girls, girls, get that cash
Missy Elliott is encouraging women to make money and be successful.


If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your ass
Missy Elliott is expressing that whether you work a regular 9 to 5 shift or work as a dancer, women should do whatever is necessary to achieve success.


Ain't no shame, ladies do your thang
Missy Elliott is encouraging women to be confident and do what they want without shame.


Just make sure you ahead of the game
Missy Elliott is encouraging women to be successful and ahead of others in terms of their careers.


Just 'cause I got a lot of fame supa
Missy Elliott is acknowledging her fame.


Prince couldn't get me change my name papa
Missy Elliott is saying that even someone as famous as Prince could not make her change her name.


Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir
Missy Elliott is saying that she will not be controlled or treated poorly by her partner.


Picture black sayin', "Oh, yes a master"
Missy Elliott is expressing her refusal to be submissive to anyone.


Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Missy Elliott is highlighting the unlikelihood of Lil' Kim dating a pastor.


Minnie Me and Big Ren can out last ya
Missy Elliott is saying that she and her partner are dominating their sexual encounter and will last longer than her partner.


Who is the best, I don't have to ask ya
Missy Elliott is confident in her sexual prowess and does not need validation from anyone else.


When I come out you won't even matter
Missy Elliott is saying that her fame and talent will overshadow that of her partner.


Why you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
Missy Elliott is questioning why her partner is acting naive or unintelligent.


So you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
Missy Elliott is repeating her previous question.


As the drummer boy go ba-rom-pop-pom-pom
Missy Elliott is again spouting nonsensical words to create a fun, dance-like atmosphere.


Give you some-some-some of this Cinnabun
Missy Elliott is offering her partner a sexual encounter.


To my fellas
Missy Elliott is directing her attention to the male audience.


I like the way you work that
Missy Elliott is complimenting the male audience members on their dancing or sexual prowess.


To my ladies
Missy Elliott now directs her attention to the female audience.


You sure know how to work that
Missy Elliott is complimenting the female audience members on their dancing or sexual prowess.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry, Joseph Simmons, Melissa Elliott, Paul Simon, Darryl McDaniels

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