Work It
Missy Elliot (feat. 50 Cent) Lyrics


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

G-Unit

This is a Missy Elliot 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
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (ooh)
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (uh)
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

Remix

Uh
Yeah
Now Missy she too much for me (I'm freaky)
Took me to to the crib, man, she told me (eat me)
Now my babymama told her ass not to beat me
Her broke ass wanna fight, Missy know how to treat me (yeah)
Sitting on cash, she got money out the ass
Gave her them back shots and got money out her ass
Now you can see me in the coupe like what
Next time I'll hit her in that G5 truck
I've got the magic stick, I can go for hours
From the bed to the floor, to the sink to the shower
With her back to the bed and her legs to the sky
I can go hard, know why, big girls don't cry
I had visions of Missy with her money by the tub
Ching-ching! Jackpot, I think I'm in love
I'm looking for Missy now so I can get my back rubbed
This the shit she hollered in my ear before we left the club

I'd like to get to know ya, so I can show ya (uh)
Put the pussy on ya, like I told ya (woo)
Gimme all your numbers so I can phone ya (uh-huh)
Your girl acting stank than call me ov-ah (uh)
Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa (uh)
Call before you come, I need to shave my cho-cha (woo)
You do or you don't or you will or you won't cha? (uh)
Go downtown and eat it like a vul-cha (woo)
See my hips and my tips don'tcha (uh)
See my ass and my lips don'tcha (uh)
Lost a few pounds in my waist for ya (uh-huh)
This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta (uh)
Ra-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (uh)
Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah (woo)
Work it!
I need a glass of wat-ah
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
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (uh)
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

If you a fly gyal, get your nails done
Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Boy lift it up, lets make a toast-ah (uh)
Lets get drunk, its gon bring us clos-ah (okay)
Don't I look like a Halle Berry post-ah? (Oh)
See the Belvedere playing tricks on ya (oh)
Girlfriend wanna be like me nev-ah (ooh)
You won't find a bitch that's even bett-ah (uh)
I make it hot as Las Vegas weath-ah
Listen up close while I take you backwards
I'm not a prostitute but I can give you whatchu want
I love your braids and your mouth full of funk
Love the way my ass go ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (uh)
Keep your eyes on my ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (okay)
And think you can handle this ga-donk-ga-donk-donk (woo)
Take my thong off and my ass go boom (uh)
Cut the lights off so you see what I can do (come on, 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
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup

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 (come on)
Girls, girls, get that cash (woo)
If it's nine-to-five or shaking ya ass (uh-huh)
Ain't no shame ladies, do your thang (come on)
Just make sure you ahead of the game
Just 'cause I got a lot of fame sup-ah
Prince couldn't get me change my name, papa
Kunta Kinte, enslave a game, no sir
Picture black sayin, "Oh yessuh massa"
Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Minute man, Big Red can outlast ya
Who is the best? I don't have to ask ya
When I come out, you won't even matt-ah (oh)
Why you act dumb like ugh, duh?
You say you act dumb like ugh, duh
And the drummer boy go pa-rum-pa-pum-pum
Give ya some, some, some of this Cinnabon (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
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

To my fellas, ooh
Good God
I like the way you work that
To my ladies, woo




You sure know how to work that
Good God

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Missy Elliott’s song “Work It” featuring 50 Cent is a combination of Missy Elliot’s rhythmic rap and 50 cent’s smooth voice. The lyrics start with the DJ (disc jockey) picking up the phone on the request line, which sets up the song. The chorus is catchy and repetitive, with Missy asking if it is worth it and stating that she can “work it”. She then says she can flip and reverse it, speaking to her flexibility and sexual prowess. Throughout the lyrics, Missy talks about the various things she wants to do to/with someone, including searching them, having sex with them, and making them feel good. 50 Cent’s verse is more explicit, with him describing his experience with Missy and how she treats him well. He talks about the money she has and the good sex they have together. The song ends with Missy talking to both men and women, telling them how to “work it.”


The lyrics of this song, on the surface, seem like a simple expression of Missy Elliot’s sexual desires. However, the language she uses is also an example of her creative genius. She uses wordplay throughout the song, reversing words, removing letters or syllables, and creating new language. For example, “ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup,” actually translates to “If you got a big, let me search ya, and find out how hard I gotta work ya,” spelling the sentence backward. Furthermore, the song has become a cultural phenomenon, with people referencing it in movies, TV shows, and other music.


Line by Line Meaning

DJ please
DJ, please


Pick up your phone
Answer your phone


I'm on the request line
I'm calling to make a request


G-Unit
G-Unit


This is a Missy Elliot one time exclusive (come on)
This is a special song by Missy Elliot, a one-time exclusive release


Is it worth it, let me work it
Is it worth it? Let me show you how I can make it worthwhile


I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I confidently put myself out there and turn things around


Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
My skills and abilities are unmatched and I can overcome any obstacle


If you got a big, let me search ya
If you have something valuable, let me explore it


To find out how hard I gotta work ya
To determine how much effort I need to put in


Remix
Remix


Uh
Uh


Yeah
Yeah


Now Missy she too much for me (I'm freaky)
Missy Elliot is too unique and extraordinary for me to handle (I'm open-minded)


Took me to to the crib, man, she told me (eat me)
She brought me to her place and suggested we indulge in intimate activities


Now my babymama told her ass not to beat me
My ex-girlfriend warned Missy not to harm me


Her broke ass wanna fight, Missy know how to treat me (yeah)
She wants to argue, but Missy knows how to handle me


Sitting on cash, she got money out the ass
She's wealthy, and has an abundance of money


Gave her them back shots and got money out her ass
I satisfied her sexually and gained wealth as a result


Now you can see me in the coupe like what
Now you can see me in a fancy car, like, 'What?'


Next time I'll hit her in that G5 truck
Next time I'll impress her by taking her on a private jet


I've got the magic stick, I can go for hours
I have exceptional talent in bed, I can last a long time


From the bed to the floor, to the sink to the shower
We can have sex in various places, from the bed to the floor, and even in the shower


With her back to the bed and her legs to the sky
She positions herself with her back on the bed and her legs in the air


I can go hard, know why, big girls don't cry
I can perform with intensity because big girls are resilient


I had visions of Missy with her money by the tub
I imagined Missy enjoying her wealth while relaxing in a bathtub


Ching-ching! Jackpot, I think I'm in love
Money, money! I hit the jackpot, and I believe I'm in love


I'm looking for Missy now so I can get my back rubbed
I'm searching for Missy to receive a massage


This the shit she hollered in my ear before we left the club
This is what she enthusiastically said to me before we left the club


I'd like to get to know ya, so I can show ya (uh)
I want to understand you better, so I can educate you


Put the pussy on ya, like I told ya (woo)
I'll provide sexual pleasure, as promised


Gimme all your numbers so I can phone ya (uh-huh)
Give me all your contact details so I can call you


Your girl acting stank than call me ov-ah (uh)
If your girl is acting unpleasant, call me instead


Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa (uh)
Don't put me on the bed, lay me on your couch


Call before you come, I need to shave my cho-cha (woo)
Call me in advance so I have time to groom myself


You do or you don't or you will or you won't cha? (uh)
Are you uncertain or decisive?


Go downtown and eat it like a vul-cha (woo)
Engage in oral sex enthusiastically


See my hips and my tips don'tcha (uh)
Notice my attractive hips and breasts, don't you?


See my ass and my lips don'tcha (uh)
See my curvaceous buttocks and lips, don't you?


Lost a few pounds in my waist for ya (uh-huh)
I've worked hard to slim my waist for you


This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta (uh)
This is the type of beat that goes 'ra-ta-ta'


Ra-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (uh)
'Ra-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta-ta-ta-ta'


Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah (woo)
The sex is so pleasurable that I'm rendered speechless


Work it! I need a glass of wat-ah
Work it! I need a glass of water


Boy, oh boy, it's good to know ya
Boy, oh boy, it's great to have met you


If you a fly gyal, get your nails done
If you're an attractive girl, get your nails manicured


Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Get a pedicure and get your hair done


Boy lift it up, lets make a toast-ah (uh)
Boy, raise your glass, let's celebrate (uh)


Lets get drunk, its gon bring us clos-ah (okay)
Let's get drunk, it will bring us closer together (okay)


Don't I look like a Halle Berry post-ah? (Oh)
Do I not resemble Halle Berry in appearance? (Oh)


See the Belvedere playing tricks on ya (oh)
See the alcohol brand Belvedere influencing your perception (oh)


Girlfriend wanna be like me nev-ah (ooh)
Other girls aspire to be like me, never achieving it (ooh)


You won't find a bitch that's even bett-ah (uh)
There's no one better than me


I make it hot as Las Vegas weath-ah
I bring the heat, like the weather in Las Vegas


Listen up close while I take you backwards
Pay attention as I take you on a journey back in time


I'm not a prostitute but I can give you whatchu want
I'm not a sex worker, but I can fulfill your desires


I love your braids and your mouth full of funk
I admire your braided hair and your confident attitude


Love the way my ass go ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (uh)
I enjoy the way my buttocks move


Keep your eyes on my ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (okay)
Keep your focus on my buttocks (okay)


And think you can handle this ga-donk-ga-donk-donk (woo)
Do you believe you're capable of handling my generous curves? (woo)


Take my thong off and my ass go boom (uh)
When I remove my thong, my buttocks are pronounced (uh)


Cut the lights off so you see what I can do (come on, come on)
Turn off the lights so you can witness my talents (come on, come on)


To my fellas, ooh
To my male listeners, ooh


Good God
Wow, oh my God


I like the way you work that
I enjoy the way you handle yourself


To my ladies, woo
To my female listeners, woo


You sure know how to work that
You're definitely skilled at maneuvering


Good God
Wow, oh my God




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Paul Simon, Curtis James Jackson, Christopher Stein, Deborah Harry, Darryl Matthews Mcdaniels, Joseph Ward Simmons, Clem Burke

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Comments from YouTube:

@ericlewis9078

There's no female rapper like missy. She's one of a kind.

@MkeKen67

There's no any kind of ra

@sarahaziz2011

Lil Kim smashes it though!

@itsAurora-zq8cb

She is ,love her

@ryanappleton3653

This was my introduction to Missy Elliot. Now be the fly gal you are get ya nails done get a pedicure and get ya hair did. Oh wait, stupid pandemic.

@chi-ut4sw

Tierra Whack is the younger version of Missy!!! U might disagree at first but if you listen to her then u will 4sure disagree

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@linux_master_race

Missy was my neighbor for a number of years. Anytime we ran into her she was always super nice and everyone in town loved her.

@haych.594

REALLY

@daerk420666

@@haych.594 why would he lie?

@katherinewilson1853

She seems cool.

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