9th Inning
Missy Elliott Lyrics

Now I'm in the 9th inning
Missy Elliott says she's close to the end of her music career.

Thought I fell off, I ain't quite finished
People thought Missy is done making music, but she's not.

Yeah, I'm 'bout to put my foot in it
Missy plans to make a mark with her new music.

Talk wit' it, walk wit' it, I'm no gimmick
Missy is authentic and doesn't fake her persona.

Twenty twelve, there be no games
Missy means business and will release new music this year.

Real rap, real bars, I'm not playin'
Missy's music is not trivial; it's a genuine form of art.

Haters y'all lame, you a Missy fan
Missy doesn't care about haters and draws attention to her fans.

I'm a beast in the booth, I'm just sayin'
Missy is confident in her music talent.

I make 'em wanna get low
Missy's music is energetic and makes people dance.

Duck wit' it, buck wit' it, let's go
Missy invites listeners to dance along with her music.

Every time I spit a rhyme, it's a sick flow
Missy's rhymes are impressive and have a unique sound.

You newcomers better sit back and take notes
Missy advises new artists to learn from her music.

Here I come, better run, take what's mine
Missy is taking her rightful place in the music industry.

'Bout to let off like a Tec 9 (Brat!)
Missy's new music is going to be powerful and impactful.

This rhyme gon' make 'em push rewind
Missy's music is worth repeating and listening to again.

Yeah, I'm so hot
Missy is confident and has a lot of success.

Up on the charts, number one spot
Missy's music is loved by many and at the top of sales charts.

See me when I drop and I won't flop
Missy is sure that her new music will also be successful.

Missy never stop, got the music game on lock
Missy is confident in her music career and talent.

Wanna get served?
Missy challenges other artists to compete with her.

You third, you second, but I come first
Missy establishes herself as the best artist in the game.

Flip my verse like I flip birds
Missy can change her music and style quickly and easily.

I'm fiya! Yes sir
Missy's music is hot and exciting.

We hit makin', hit breakin'
Missy and Timbaland make successful and innovative music.

Party shakin', innovator
Missy's music is fun and creative.

Groundbreakin', sole creator
Missy is a unique and original artist.

We be the most anticipated
Missy and Timbaland's new music is highly anticipated.

They thought it was over!
Missy addresses people who thought she's done making music.

We on that next shit!
Missy is ready to release new and innovative music.

They're back! What!
Missy confirms her and Timbaland's return to the music scene.

Niggas think I fail when I'm still winnin'
People underestimate Missy, but she's still successful.

I love this shit, that's why I got a gift in it
Missy enjoys making music and is talented at it.

Nigga can't talk wit' a gun in the mouth
Missy is not afraid of people who try to intimidate her.

Niggas bitch up, bet they run in the house
Missy is not afraid to stand up to people who disrespect her.

I can smell bullshit when they walk by
Missy can detect insincerity in people.

Never ever cross a one day, give ya most
Missy doesn't forget those who wronged her and pays them back.

Never ever act funny for the white folks
Missy doesn't compromise her music for the sake of mainstream success.

I'm a big fisherman when you a tadpole
Missy is superior to her haters and competitors.

Why you let a nigga do ya whole album?
Missy questions other artists who let producers overshadow them.

Where you think that fake producer got ya style from?
Missy accuses other artists of lacking originality.

Come fuck witta nigga, watch the outcome
Missy challenges other artists to compete with her and see the results.

Whack talent get in real starvin
Missy thinks untalented artists should struggle to succeed.

All you hear in music is the chorus
Missy criticizes other artists' music for being too repetitive.

Well that's okay, Timmy back in the story
Missy and Timbaland are here to bring innovation and fun back to music.

Years later, my songs still spinnin'
Missy's music is timeless and still popular years after release.

I do record deals no less than ten milli'
Missy is a successful artist who demands high payments for her music.

My hits be yay long
Missy's songs are long and successful.

My songs go on like a marathon
Missy's music is long-lasting and always enjoyable.

Better 'round here, come on biters like a python
Missy warns other artists that she's always watching and doesn't tolerate plagiarism.

Wanna act like you better than the M-I
Missy doesn't like people who are arrogant and think they're better than her.

Shakin' 'em, bakin' 'em all like a bean pie
Missy compares herself to a popular and delicious dessert.

Takin' 'em, burnin' 'em down like I'm Left Eye
Missy references TLC's late member Left Eye to show her power and talent.

Y'all can pack it up, I done ripped it
Missy is the best and other artists can't compete with her.

When you say my name, call me Miss Bitch
Missy doesn't mind when people use mean words to describe her.

I make the next chick run to the exit
Missy intimidates other female artists and makes them want to quit.

I'm makin' this a movie like a Netflix
Missy's music is exciting and entertaining, like a movie on Netflix.

I'm on the guest list, on the check list
Missy is a VIP and included in everyone's list.

I'm the fliest chick, now tell me who the best is!
Missy thinks she's the most stylish and talented female artist and challenges others to prove her wrong.

And if you want a hit? Maybe we'll return ya call
Missy and Timbaland are confident in their talent and don't need to accept any music offers.

Don't call collect
Missy doesn't want people to call her for music collaborations unless they can offer her something valuable.