Work it
Jahlil Beats Pay Em No Mind Vs. Missy 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

"Work It" by Missy Elliott is a hip-hop song that was released in 2002. The song was written and performed by Missy Elliott and produced by Timbaland. The song is characterised by its catchy and fast-paced rhythms and explicit sexual references.


The song opens with Missy requesting the DJ to play her song on the request line. She goes on to say that her song is a one-time exclusive. She then proceeds to rap about her sexual prowess and how she can satisfy a man in bed using vulgar language such as 'put the pussy on ya,' 'eat it like a vulture,' 'take my thong off and my ass go vroom.' She also mentions how her fame and success have not made her change her name as well as how she can outlast other women in sexual encounters. The song ends with Missy praising both men and women and their sexual abilities.


The song "Pay Em No Mind" by Jahlil Beats contains a sample of Missy Elliott's "Work It" in its chorus. Jahlil Beats utilizes Missy Elliott's lyrics to create a catchy hook, demonstrating the impact and timeless appeal of "Work It".


Line by Line Meaning

DJ, please pick up your phone
Asking the DJ to pick up the phone to take song requests


I'm on the request line
Informing the listener that she is taking song requests


This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive (Come on)
Announcing that the song is exclusive and a one-time deal


Is it worth it, let me work it
Asking if it's worth pursuing a sexual relationship and offering to work for it


I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Suggesting that she can perform sexual acts in various positions


Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I
Reversing the lyrics backwards to signify her sexual prowess


If you got a big, let me search it
Offering to search for a man's genitals if he has a big one


And find out how hard I gotta work ya
Determined to discover how much work she needs to put into pleasuring him


I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya
Wanting to know more about the person to show them a good time


Put the pussy on ya like I told ya
Referring to a sexual act she previously mentioned


Gimme all your numbers so I could phone ya
Asking for multiple contact methods


Your girl actin' stank then call me over
Offering to please the man if his partner is uninterested


Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa
Choosing to have sex on the sofa instead of the bed


Phone before you come, I need to shave my chocha
Asking for prior notice because she needs to groom herself


You do or you don't or you will or won't ya
Asking if he's interested or not in sexual activities


Go downtown and eat it like a vulture
Suggesting oral sex in a vulgar manner


See my hips and my tips, don't ya
Pointing out her attractive features


See my ass and my lips, don't ya
Continuing to point out her attractive features


Lost a few pounds and my whips for ya
Losing weight and improving for the purpose of pleasing the person


This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta
Describing the beat of the music


Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah
Indicating that the sexual experience is so good she's unable to form proper words


Work it, I need a glass of water
Requesting a drink after the intense sexual activity


Boy, oh, boy, it's good to know ya (Come on)
Enjoying the sexual experience and commenting on it


If you a fly gal get your nails done Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Encouraging women to take care of their appearance


Boy, lift it up, let's make a toast-a Let's get drunk, that's gon' bring us closer
Proposing a toast and getting drunk in order to create a closer relationship


Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster See the Belvedere playin' tricks on ya
Comparing herself to an attractive actress and commenting on the effects of alcohol on perception


Girlfriend want to be like me, never You won't find a bitch that's even better
Stating that others may try to copy her, but they'll never be better


I make you hot as Las Vegas weather
Claiming to be able to turn someone on


Listen up close while I take it backwards
Directing the listener to pay attention while she raps backwards


I'm not a prostitute, but I could give you what you want
Asserting that she's not a prostitute but can fulfill someone's desires


I love your braids and your mouth full of floss
Complimenting someone's appearance and dental hygiene


Love the way my ass go bum-bum-bum-bum Keep your eyes on my bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
Drawing attention to her behind


And think you can handle this gadong-a-dong-dong
Challenging someone to see if they can handle having sex with her


Take my thong off and my ass go vroom Cut the lights off so you see what I could do
Removing clothing and performing sexual acts


Boys, boys, all type of boys Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
Listing the various types of boys she's interested in


Why-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai Rock-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Including sounds that have no discernible meaning


Girls, girls, get that cash If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your ass
Encouraging women to make money regardless of how they do it


Ain't no shame, ladies do your thang Just make sure you ahead of the game
Urging women to do what they want without shame and to be successful


Just 'cause I got a lot of fame supa Prince couldn't get me change my name papa
Stating that even famous people can't change her


Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir Picture black sayin', "Oh, yes a master"
Referencing Roots and likening the objectification of women to slavery


Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor Minnie Me and Big Ren can out last ya
Naming celebrities in unusual scenarios to prove a point


Who is the best, I don't have to ask ya When I come out you won't even matter
Asserting her superiority and ignoring critics


Why you act dumb like "Uh, duh" So you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
Calling someone out for acting clueless


As the drummer boy go ba-rom-pop-pom-pom Give you some-some-some of this Cinnabun
Including sounds that have no discernible meaning and offering sex


To my fellas I like the way you work that
Complimenting men's sexual abilities


To my ladies You sure know how to work that
Complimenting women's sexual abilities




Lyrics ยฉ 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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