Bossy
Kelis Lyrics

Aye yo
Hey there

You don't have to love me
You're not obligated to love me

You don't even have to like me
You're not obligated to like me

But you will respect me
However, you will show me respect

You know why? 'Cause I'm a boss
The reason being that I'm a leader

Watch that thing go, uh, uh
Look at that thing move

I'm bossy
I'm commanding and in control

I'm the first girl to scream on a track
I was the initial female to shout on a song

I switched up the beat of the drum
I modified the rhythm of the percussion

That's right I brought all the boys to the yard
Indeed, I attracted all the guys to my neighborhood

And that's right, I'm the one that's tattooed on his arm
Additionally, my name is tattooed on his arm

I'm the bitch ya'll love to hate
I'm the woman that everyone admires and loathes

I'm the chick that's raised the stake
I'm the girl that heightened the competition

I told young stunna he should switch debate
I advised a young man to switch his argument

I'm back with an 808 'cause I'm bossy
I've returned with an 808 because I'm in control

Ooh lemme slow it down so ya can catch the flow (catch the flow)
Allow me to decelerate so you can comprehend

Screw it up make it go extra slow (extra slow)
Modify it to make it move slower than usual

Real girls get down on the flow
Authentic girls dance on the floor

(On the flow, get down on the flow)
(On the floor, dance on the floor)

Ooh if I gave you a taste you want some more
If I allowed you to experience a sample, you would desire more

Touch down on me, pull it up like a pro
Come to me, retrieve it like a professional

I ride the beat like a bicycle, I'm icy cold
I control the beat like a bicycle, and I'm cool as ice

Ooh from the 6-4 hoppers up in Crenshaw
From the jumpers in the 6-4 hoppers' club in Crenshaw

The money makin' playas up in Harlem
The profit-making players in Harlem

Don't want no problems
They don't want any issues

We gonna keep it pumpin while the 808 is jumpin'
We'll keep the music going while the 808 is playing

Diamonds on my neck, diamonds on my grill
I have diamonds on my neck and in my mouth

Ooh (I bet I bet I bet)
Oh (I'm sure)

I betcha never heard it like this before (this before)
I bet you haven't heard it this way previously

My baby be closin' them Phantom doors (Phantom doors)
My sweetheart closes the doors of the Phantom vehicle

Got the bar poppin' this that you can't afford (can't afford)
The bar is lively, and you can't afford this drink

Ooh I'm drinkin', blastin' the crowds it's all smokin'
Oh, I'm drinking and creating smoke-filled crowds

All the while I'm all open
Throughout this time, I remain open-minded

Me and my girls we stay fly and we love to stay high
My girls and I continue to be fashionable and enjoy being under the influence

To the money makin' playas up in Harlem
For the profit-making players in Harlem

We gon' keep it pumpin while the 808 is jumpin'
We'll keep the music going while the 808 is playing

And that's right I'm the one that's tattooed on his arm
Indeed, my name is tattooed on his arm

It's 'bout time that she get with me
It's high time that she joins me

Can't stop starin', she's fine and she's pretty
She can't stop staring because she looks excellent

Damn girl, don't hurt 'em
Wow, girl, don't go too hard on them

If niggas don't back back, you gon' work em
If guys don't back off, she's going to handle them

Put your mack down, I know your background
Reveal your identity and history

Whatchu want girl, you gettin' mad now
What do you want, are you angry now

That's how you do it, huh?
That's how you do it, right?

Well I'm the coolest one
Well, I'm the most fashionable individual

In fact, bitches in the back bring 'em to the front, bitch!
Actually, bring the ladies at the back to the front

Tell that man you's a boss bitch
Inform that guy that you're a dominant woman

Make some noise, raise your hand if you's a boss bitch
Make some noise, lift your hand if you're a commanding woman

I don't think he understand you's a boss bitch
I don't believe he comprehends that you're a leader

Get some help if you can 'cause he lost it
Find assistance where you can because he's lost it

Ain't no refunds, she spent the cash mayne
There are no refunds; she spent the money, man

In your Benz with her friends in the fast lane
In your luxury car with her friends in the fast lane

Flossin', you say "How much it cost me?"
Showing off, you ask, "How much did it cost me?"

About a million dollars playa, she's bossy
About a million dollars, player, she's in control

Uh uh watch the beat go
Uh huh, watch the beat progress

Uh uh watch that thing go
Uh huh, watch that thing move