Love Me
Lady Sovereign feat. Missy Elliot Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Yeah
It's officially the biggest midget in the game
I dunno
Make way for the S.O.V

[Chorus]
Love me or hate me, it's still an obsession
Love me or hate me, that is the question
If you love me, then thank you
If you hate me, then fuck you
If you hate me, then fuck you

I'm fat and need a diet
Na, in fact I'm just here lying and
I ain't got the biggest breast-s-s
But I write all the best hits
I got hairy armpits
But I don't walk around like this
I wear a big baggy t-shirt
That hides that nasty shit
Ugh, never had my nails done
Bite them down until they're none
I'm the one with a non-existent bum
I don't really give a ugh!
I'm missing my shepherd's pie
Like a high maintenance chick missing her diamonds
I'm missing my Clipper lighters
Now bow down to your royal highness
No, I don't own a Corgi
I had a hampster
It died 'cause I ignored thee
Go on then
Go on, report me
I'm English
Try and deport me

[Chorus]

I'm a funky little monkey
With the tiniest ears
I don't like drinking fancy champi
I stick with Heineken beers
Oops, might burp in your face
A little unladylike, what can I say?
Well, oh gosh, I'm not posh - me
I wear odd socks
I do what I'm doing, yeah
So everybody's entitled to opinions
I open my mouth, and, shit, I got billions
I'm the middle kid, the riddle kid
I make you giggle till you're sick
My nose jiggles while I spit

Yeah, I do have some stories
And it's true, I want all the glory
Go on then
Come on, support me
I'm English
Try and deport me

[Chorus]

Love me or hate me
Love me or hate me

So I can't dance, and I really can't sing, yeah




I can only do one thing, and that's be Lady Sovereign
I can only do one thing, and that's be Lady Sovereign

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Me Or Hate Me" by Lady Sovereign is a powerful anthem about being yourself, regardless of what others think. The lyrics begin with a declaration that the artist is "officially the biggest midget in the game", acknowledging her small stature in the music industry compared to other artists. However, she quickly asserts herself, stating "Make way for the S.O.V".


The chorus highlights the central theme of the song: whether people love or hate her, their obsession with her remains the same. Lady Sovereign acknowledges that everyone is entitled to their opinions, but she will continue to be true to herself, singing "If you love me, then thank you / If you hate me, then f*** you".


Throughout the song, Lady Sovereign openly discusses her flaws, such as being overweight and having hairy armpits. She also touches on her lack of interest in high-end fashion and her fondness for simple pleasures, like drinking a Heineken beer. Despite her quirks, she asserts her value as an artist, declaring that she writes all the best hits.


Overall, "Love Me Or Hate Me" is an empowering song about self-acceptance and authenticity. Lady Sovereign embraces her flaws and eccentricities, rejecting the pressure to conform to society's standards, which is a message that still resonates with many listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Lady Sovereign is getting ready to make a statement


It's officially the biggest midget in the game
Lady Sovereign is calling herself little but mighty


I dunno
Lady Sovereign is unsure of what's coming next


Make way for the S.O.V
Lady Sovereign is announcing her presence


Love me or hate me, it's still an obsession
Lady Sovereign is stating her polarizing nature


Love me or hate me, that is the question
Lady Sovereign is asking the listener to decide


If you love me, then thank you
Lady Sovereign is expressing gratitude for her supporters


If you hate me, then fuck you
Lady Sovereign is expressing contempt for her detractors


I'm fat and need a diet
Lady Sovereign is calling out her own flaws


Na, in fact I'm just here lying and
Lady Sovereign is admitting to lying


I ain't got the biggest breast-s-s
Lady Sovereign is admitting to bodily imperfections


But I write all the best hits
Lady Sovereign is highlighting her songwriting skills


I got hairy armpits
Lady Sovereign is admitting to unattractive body hair


But I don't walk around like this
Lady Sovereign is saying she doesn't flaunt her imperfections


I wear a big baggy t-shirt
Lady Sovereign is saying she dresses to hide her flaws


That hides that nasty shit
Lady Sovereign is saying her clothes hide her unattractive features


Ugh, never had my nails done
Lady Sovereign is saying she doesn't have fancy nails


Bite them down until they're none
Lady Sovereign is saying she bites her nails


I'm the one with a non-existent bum
Lady Sovereign is saying she doesn't have a shapely butt


I don't really give a ugh!
Lady Sovereign is saying she doesn't care about societal beauty standards


I'm missing my shepherd's pie
Lady Sovereign is revealing her favorite food


Like a high maintenance chick missing her diamonds
Lady Sovereign is comparing her longing for food to materialistic women


I'm missing my Clipper lighters
Lady Sovereign is revealing her need for a smoking accessory


Now bow down to your royal highness
Lady Sovereign is demanding recognition for her position


No, I don't own a Corgi
Lady Sovereign is saying she doesn't own a stereotypical pet for an English person


I had a hampster
Lady Sovereign is revealing her past pet ownership


It died 'cause I ignored thee
Lady Sovereign is admitting to neglecting her pet


Go on then
Lady Sovereign is daring the listener to take action against her


Go on, report me
Lady Sovereign is daring the listener to report her to authorities


I'm English
Lady Sovereign is revealing her nationality


Try and deport me
Lady Sovereign is challenging authorities to try to deport her


I'm a funky little monkey
Lady Sovereign is describing herself as an energetic chimp


With the tiniest ears
Lady Sovereign is highlighting an unusual aspect of her appearance


I don't like drinking fancy champi
Lady Sovereign is revealing her preferred beverage


I stick with Heineken beers
Lady Sovereign is saying she drinks affordable beer


Oops, might burp in your face
Lady Sovereign is warning the listener of her obnoxiousness


A little unladylike, what can I say?
Lady Sovereign is admitting to breaking gender norms


Well, oh gosh, I'm not posh - me
Lady Sovereign is saying she's not from a wealthy background


I wear odd socks
Lady Sovereign is saying she dresses unconventionally


I do what I'm doing, yeah
Lady Sovereign is saying she's comfortable being herself


So everybody's entitled to opinions
Lady Sovereign is acknowledging everyone can have an opinion


I open my mouth, and, shit, I got billions
Lady Sovereign is saying she speaks her mind and has a huge following


I'm the middle kid, the riddle kid
Lady Sovereign is saying she's in the middle of her siblings and is enigmatic


I make you giggle till you're sick
Lady Sovereign is saying she's hilarious


My nose jiggles while I spit
Lady Sovereign is making fun of her own appearance when she talks


So I can't dance, and I really can't sing, yeah
Lady Sovereign is admitting to a lack of musical ability


I can only do one thing, and that's be Lady Sovereign
Lady Sovereign is saying she's unique and can only be herself


Love me or hate me
Lady Sovereign is still asking the listener to pick a side


Love me or hate me
Lady Sovereign is reiterating her polarizing nature




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, LOUISE AMANDA HARMAN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@VegasSharp

Missy the greatest female MC of all time! Killed it.

@havingfun1968

Eve can hold her own, and my money is on Eve!

@BluEx22329

@@havingfun1968 relax

@garethjohnson6208

What happened to Lady Sovereign? She was/is talented. Love this!

@SamiltonAdventures

She publicly spat in someone's face and was shunned from her career... Sad really as this is a PHAT TRAKK!!!

@automotivetv9861

@@SamiltonAdventures Last i saw her on Instagram she had a ton of pimples on her face, looked like a disease

@SamiltonAdventures

@@automotivetv9861 I know right, bit of shame

@Darkgale69

she confirmed this year she had CVS cyclic vomiting syndrome

@DangsuriaAlexandria

miss you lady sovereign.

@Annak942

Omg i totally forgot about this song!!! Found it again watching The O.C

More Comments

More Versions