Ching-A-Ling
Missy Elliot Feat. Jusmula Lyrics
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Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here,
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here, (this is)
Thirsty, baby bring it over here (a Missy exclusive)
Thirsty, baby bring it over here
See my money maker, do my money maker (crazy baby)
See my money maker, do my money maker (serious man)
M-I-S-E
Missy be a freak
Sex so good, I can freak you in my sleep
Ice on my sleeve, I can make a room freeze
Pockets more bigger than a stripper booty cheeks
Dudes don't speak when they look at my physique
French on my feet, cost about fifty
I don't swing from a pole, Missy swing from a tree
I'm Ahamed Ali, 'cause I can sting like a bee
Whatchu know about that
So cute and fat
Let him hit it once, and watch the dude come back
'Cause the back so stacked, it's like sittin' on a jack
Missy be a mack nigga, that's a true fact
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
Thirsty, baby, bring it over here
Thirsty, baby, bring it over here (whatchu know about that)
See my money maker, do my money maker
See my money maker, do my money maker
(Reversed)(I like this)
Big things pop, little things stop
If you talk a lot in your mouth you get socked
Miss don't flop, 'cause I'm a get the props (come on)
House on the water, Aston Martin in the lot
Look at my watch, cost a whole lot
So iced out, you can't see it tick-tock
Yeah I'm so hot, and I can't be topped
Artist drop down like Michael Jackson socks
Got the game locked, make your body rock
If Missy ain't on it, then ya song don't knock
You might get mopped like a floor
So don't walk
You don't need to spit, unless you live what you talk (let's go)
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
Thirsty, baby, bring it over here
Thirsty, baby, bring it over here (whatchu know about that)
See my money maker, do my money maker
See my money maker, do my money maker (serious mannn)
(Reversed)
Missy switch it up, do ya damn thang
Just like a chain, groupies wanna hang
Talk that slang, gon' head and let it bang
Make the hair stand like the hair on Don King
Boom, boom, shing
I shine like bling, bling
Call me a queen, mean chicks stay in ya lane
My flow so mean, if you know what I mean
So fresh and clean, you can call me Irish Spring
Whatchu know about that
Shit, talk like exlax, if ya game wack
Then you ain't sayin' jack
Just like that ya ass'll get axed
'Cause I got more hits than you can get out of a bat
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here (crazy)
Thirsty, baby bring it over here
Thirsty, baby bring it over here (new Missy)
See my money maker, do my money maker
See my money maker, do my money maker
(Reversed)
This is serious man
Soft hook
Whatchu know about that
Whatchu know about that
Whatchu know about that
Now whatchu know about that
The lyrics to Missy Elliot's Ching-A-Ling are an ode to getting paid, being successful, and living the high life. The chorus talks about making money with the sound of coins (ching-ching), being thirsty for success, and showing off your money-maker. Elliot brags about her sexual prowess, her wealth, and her skills as an artist. She compares herself to Mohammed Ali, claiming to "sting like a bee" and "make your body rock". The verses are full of witty one-liners, clever wordplay, and references to her reputation as a hitmaker. The song ends with Missy challenging her detractors to step up their game and match her level of success.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was featured in the movie Step Up 2: The Streets and was released as part of the movie's soundtrack. The song was also included in the video game Dance Dance Revolution.
Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by Danja, who has worked with artists like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. Danja's signature sound, a combination of heavy beats and futuristic synths, is in full effect on Ching-A-Ling.
The song features a guest verse from rapper Jusmula, who was discovered by Missy Elliot on social media. Jusmula was only 16 years old when he recorded the verse, making him one of the youngest rappers to collaborate with Elliot.
Ching-A-Ling was one of the songs that signaled Missy Elliot's comeback after a hiatus from the music industry. The song was well-received by critics and fans and helped establish Elliot as a relevant artist in the 2000s.
The song's music video features Missy Elliot and a group of dancers performing in various settings, including a warehouse, a diner, and a fashion show. The video's choreography, which was created by Hi-Hat, features a mix of street dance and contemporary moves.
The song gained controversy for referencing food stamps, a program that provides assistance to low-income families. Some critics accused Elliot of glorifying poverty and making light of the struggles of the working class.
Despite the controversy, Ching-A-Ling remains one of Missy Elliot's most popular songs and is still played in clubs and on dance floors around the world.
Chords: The chords for this song are not available as it is primarily an electronic music track, with the production handled by Danja.
Line by Line Meaning
Ching-ching, gettin' paid over here
I'm making a lot of money over here
Thirsty, baby bring it over here
Bring me a drink over here, please
See my money maker, do my money maker
Check out my dance move and try to copy it
M-I-S-S-Y
Spelling Missy's name
Missy be a freak
Missy is a sexually adventurous person
Sex so good, I can freak you in my sleep
Missy is so good at sex that she could do it in her sleep
Ice on my sleeve, I can make a room freeze
Missy has a lot of diamond jewelry that is so blindingly shiny it causes people to stop and stare
Pockets more bigger than a stripper booty cheeks
Missy has a lot of money
Dudes don't speak when they look at my physique
Men are speechless when they see how good Missy looks
French on my feet, cost about fifty
Missy is wearing expensive designer shoes
I don't swing from a pole, Missy swing from a tree
Missy doesn't work as a stripper, she is her own boss and does things her own way
I'm Ahamed Ali, 'cause I can sting like a bee
Missy is referring to the famous boxer Muhammad Ali, who was known for his power and quickness. She is saying that she too is powerful and fast.
So cute and fat
Missy is confident in her plus-size body
Let him hit it once, and watch the dude come back
Missy is so good in bed that any man who sleeps with her will want to come back for more
'Cause the back so stacked, it's like sittin' on a jack
Missy's butt is so big and firm that it feels like sitting on an object that keeps you elevated
Missy be a mack nigga, that's a true fact
Missy is a charismatic person who is good at seducing others
Big things pop, little things stop
If you want to succeed, you need to aim high
If you talk a lot in your mouth you get socked
If you talk too much, someone might punch you
Miss don't flop, 'cause I'm a get the props
Missy never fails, because she always succeeds in what she does
House on the water, Aston Martin in the lot
Missy is very wealthy and owns a mansion and an expensive sports car
Look at my watch, cost a whole lot
Missy's watch is very expensive
Yeah I'm so hot, and I can't be topped
Missy is confident in her abilities and knows she is the best
Artist drop down like Michael Jackson socks
Other musicians give up easily, like the socks that Michael Jackson used to wear that would fall down easily
Got the game locked, make your body rock
Missy is in charge of the music industry and can make people dance
If Missy ain't on it, then ya song don't knock
If Missy isn't involved in your music, it won't be successful
You might get mopped like a floor
If you're not careful, you might get defeated easily
So don't walk
Pay attention and be careful
You don't need to spit, unless you live what you talk
Don't brag or talk about things you can't actually do
Missy switch it up, do ya damn thang
Missy is versatile and can adapt to any situation
Just like a chain, groupies wanna hang
Missy has a lot of admirers who want to be close to her
Talk that slang, gon' head and let it bang
Missy encourages people to speak their own language and be themselves
Make the hair stand like the hair on Don King
Missy's presence is so powerful that it can make people's hair stand up, like the iconic hairstyle of boxing promoter Don King
Boom, boom, shing
A catchy sound effect to make people dance
I shine like bling, bling
Missy is confident in her abilities and shines like diamond jewelry
Call me a queen, mean chicks stay in ya lane
Missy is a powerful and respected person, and those who are envious or rude should stay away
My flow so mean, if you know what I mean
Missy's rapping style is aggressive and powerful
So fresh and clean, you can call me Irish Spring
Missy is clean and smells good, like the soap brand Irish Spring
Shit, talk like exlax, if ya game wack
Missy doesn't have time for bad music and will call it out if she hears it
Just like that ya ass'll get axed
If you're not careful, Missy will cut you out of her life
'Cause I got more hits than you can get out of a bat
Missy has had more successful songs than you can imagine
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.