Elliott is one of the first female hip hop superstars, known for a long series of hits including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee", "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "Work It", and "Lose Control". In addition she has received recognition as one of the most successful songwriters of the modern music era, having crafted a number of hit records for artists such as Aaliyah, 702, Total, Ciara, Nicole Wray and Tweet, often with production-partner and childhood friend Timbaland. She was the third female rapper to ever go Platinum, behind Lil' Kim and Da Brat.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she began her career in the all-girl R&B group, Sista in 1993. Eventually, the band folded and Elliott began her career as a solo rapper. Since the early 1990's, Elliott has won six Grammys, recently scoring one for her video of "Lose Control."
Other releases are 'Teary Eyed' and 'We Run This', and the last of these two songs will be the main single of the new greatest hits album titled 'Respect M.E.: Best Of' featuring 17 tracks from her six albums.
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Missy Elliott Lyrics
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This is a Jazze Phizal (Jazze Phizal) productshizzle,
Missy (Missy) the princess is here (She's here) Ciara,
This beat is Automatic supersonic hypnotic funky fresh,
Work my body so melodic,
This beat flows right through my chest,
Everybody ma and pappi came to party,
Let me see you 1, 2 step
Rock it, don't stop it,
Everybody get on the floor,
Wake the party up, we about to get it on,
(Let me see y'all) 1, 2 step,
(I love it when y'all) 1, 2 step
(Everybody) 1, 2 step
We about to get it on
This beat is outrageous so contagious make you crave it (Jazze made it),
So retarded, top charted,
Ever since the day I started,
Strut my stuff,
And yes I flaunt it,
Goodies make the boys jump on it (Jump on it),
No I can't control myself,
Now let me do my 1, 2 step
Rock it, don't stop it,
Everybody get on the floor,
Wake the party up, we about to get it on,
(Let me see y'all) 1, 2 step,
(I love it when y'all) 1, 2 step
(Everybody) 1, 2 step
We about to get it on
(We going to step it like this. Ooh wee)
It don't matter to me,
We can dance slow (Ladies and gentlemen),
Whichever way the beats drop,
Our bodies will go (I like this ah),
So swing it over here,
Mr. DJ (Hey, hey),
And we will, we will rock you up
It don't matter to me,
We can dance slow (Dance slow yeah),
Whichever way the beats drop,
Our bodies will go,
So swing it over here,
Mr. DJ (Ladies and gentlemen),
And we will, we will rock you, lets shake
I shake it like jello,
And make the boys say hello,
Cause they know I'm rockin' the beat (Rocking the beat),
I know you heard about a lot of great MC's,
But they ain't got nothing on me (nothing on me),
Because I'm five foot two,
I wanna dance with you,
And I'm sophisticated fun,
I eat fillet Mignon,
And I'm nice and young,
Best believe I'm number one (Whoa)
Rock it, don't stop it,
Everybody get on the floor,
Wake the party up, we about to get it on,
(Let me see y'all) 1, 2 step,
(I love it when y'all) 1, 2 step
(Everybody) 1, 2 step
We about to get it on
Rock it, don't stop it,
Everybody get on the floor,
Wake the party up, we about to get it on,
(Let me see y'all) 1, 2 step,
(I love it when y'all) 1, 2 step
(Everybody) 1, 2 step
We about to get it on
This is for the hearing impaired,
A Jazze Pha production (ooh wee) (ooh wee)
Missy Elliott's "1,2 Step" featuring Ciara is a vibrant, upbeat, and infectious song that was produced by Jazze Pha. The intro features Jazze Pha announcing his producing credit and introducing Missy Elliott and Ciara. Following this, Missy starts rapping about the beat they're about to drop. The beat is automatic, supersonic, hypnotic, funky, fresh, and flows right through her chest. She encourages everyone to join the party and work their bodies to the rhythm of the music.
As the chorus begins, Missy asks everyone to 1, 2 step on the dance floor. She wants them to rock it and not stop it, wake the party up, and get the groove on. The next verse finds Missy celebrating her success in the music industry. She struts her stuff, flaunts her belongings, and makes the boys jump on her goodies. She can't control herself, so she decides to break down her 1, 2 step.
The final verse of the song features Ciara singing about the dance floor. She tells the DJ to swing it over to her and promises to rock the party. She's got all the right moves, and the boys can't resist her. She's sophisticated, young, and the best dancer around. The song concludes with Missy and Ciara repeating the chorus.
Overall, "1,2 Step" is an energetic and lively song that's all about dancing, letting loose, and having fun. It encourages listeners to forget their problems and join the party on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen (Ladies and gentlemen) This is a Jazze Phizal (Jazze Phizal) productshizzle, Missy (Missy) the princess is here (She's here) Ciara,
Announcing the arrival of Missy Elliott and Ciara, who are present on this Jazze Phizal-produced track.
This beat is Automatic supersonic hypnotic funky fresh, Work my body so melodic, This beat flows right through my chest, Everybody ma and pappi came to party, Grab somebody, work your body, work your body, Let me see you 1, 2 step
Describing the highly danceable nature of the beat, requesting everyone to move their bodies and do the '1, 2 step' dance move.
Rock it, don't stop it, Everybody get on the floor, Wake the party up, we about to get it on, (Let me see y'all) 1, 2 step, (I love it when y'all) 1, 2 step (Everybody) 1, 2 step We about to get it on
Encouraging the partygoers to keep the energy high and continue dancing, while constantly referencing the signature dance move.
This beat is outrageous so contagious make you crave it (Jazze made it), So retarded, top charted, Ever since the day I started, Strut my stuff, And yes I flaunt it, Goodies make the boys jump on it (Jump on it), No I can't control myself, Now let me do my 1, 2 step
Boasting about the infectious and popular nature of the beat, alluding to Missy's previous hit single 'Goodies.' Missy further states she cannot resist the beat and is ready to dance.
(We going to step it like this. Ooh wee) It don't matter to me, We can dance slow (Ladies and gentlemen), Whichever way the beats drop, Our bodies will go (I like this ah), So swing it over here, Mr. DJ (Hey, hey), And we will, we will rock you up It don't matter to me, We can dance slow (Dance slow yeah), Whichever way the beats drop, Our bodies will go, So swing it over here, Mr. DJ (Ladies and gentlemen), And we will, we will rock you, lets shake
Acknowledging the versatility of the beat and stating that they can dance to it fast or slow, urging the DJ to keep playing more music to keep the party going.
I shake it like jello, And make the boys say hello, Cause they know I'm rockin' the beat (Rocking the beat), I know you heard about a lot of great MC's, But they ain't got nothing on me (nothing on me), Because I'm five foot two, I wanna dance with you, And I'm sophisticated fun, I eat fillet Mignon, And I'm nice and young, Best believe I'm number one (Whoa)
Missy describes her dance moves and charisma, claiming that other famous MCs cannot compete with her skills. She further describes herself as short, sophisticated, and fun-loving, with expensive tastes and undeniably talented.
This is for the hearing impaired, A Jazze Pha production (ooh wee) (ooh wee)
A playful statement announcing that the song is also enjoyable for those who may be deaf or to listeners listening to the song without sound. The ending credits Jazze Pha as the song's producer.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CIARA PRINCESS HARRIS, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, PHALON ANTON ALEXANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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