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.
Baby Girl Interlude / Intro
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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wit me on this one uh
Uh
Check it
As I grab my pad and pen and begin to talk from within
Oh God I'm hot as the water
Like a preacher who's sinned
The world has put me on a platform
since the day I was born
To only wait for my downfall
but like a brick wall I'm too hard to brake
Ok I do make mistakes
But I'm the realest from the fake
that's why I'm the hardest to hate
I live baby girl I've learned to love those while ther still awake
Sleep Sleep
And prepare a place for those who are good in the projects and hood
Give to those who are misunderstood
I know like Lisa
Pac and Biggie and Jay and Pun are still No.1
There will be more of us to come
I am a leader a teacher I gotta
Like a single parent provider
Put in back those hip hop dividers
Like a preist with a back slider
I've sinned but I win
And anyone we've lost in life from 9-11
We'll be sure to see again
What you hear is not a test
I'm rockin to the beat
What you hear is not a test
I'm rockin to the beat
See me and my crew and my friends were gonna try to move our feet
See I am Mary Blige and I'll like to say hello
To the black to the white the red and the brown the purple and yellow
First you gotta first you gotta
The Baby Girl Interlude/Intro by Missy Elliott is a one and a half minute upbeat rap song that includes a short interlude at the beginning followed by a catchy chorus. Mary Blige is featured in the interlude, where Missy asks her to vibe with her on this one. Missy starts by saying that she is grabbing her pad and pen to talk from within. She compares herself to a preacher who's sinned and states that she is only human. She has been put on a platform since her birth and she's only waiting for her downfall. However, she's too hard to break like a brick wall. She admits that she makes mistakes, but she's the realest from the fake, and that's why she's the hardest to hate.
Missy goes on to talk about how she lives and has learned to love those who are still awake. She mentions that she hopes to prepare a place for those who are good in the projects and hood and give to those who are misunderstood. She then pays tribute to icons like Lisa, Pac, Biggie, and Jay, and says that there will be more like them to come. Missy considers herself a leader and teacher who has to put back the hip hop dividers like a single-parent provider. Like a priest with a backslider, she admits she has sinned but wins. She ends the rap by saying that anyone they've lost in life from 9-11 will be sure to see them again.
The song showcases Missy's vulnerability and highlights how she has learned to navigate through the challenges of fame and success. The lyrics are an inspiring message to anyone who faces adversity in their lives. They promote self-love and encourage audiences to look past their faults and pursue their dreams. The Baby Girl Interlude/Intro is a powerful and uplifting song that resonates with fans of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
As I grab my pad and pen and begin to talk from within
I'm starting to write and express my innermost thoughts on this piece of paper.
Oh God I'm hot as the water
I'm feeling really passionate and intense about what I'm writing.
Like a preacher who's sinned
Despite my flaws, I have an important message to share with my listeners.
I'm only human but
I'm acknowledging my humanity and imperfections.
The world has put me on a platform since the day I was born
Because of my talent, success, and notoriety, I've had a lot of attention and scrutiny from a young age.
To only wait for my downfall but like a brick wall I'm too hard to brake
Even though people hope for my failure, I'm resilient and won't be easily defeated.
Ok I do make mistakes
I'm willing to admit that I'm not perfect and have made missteps in my career and personal life.
But I'm the realest from the fake that's why I'm the hardest to hate
I'm authentic and genuine, which makes it difficult for people to dislike me.
I live baby girl I've learned to love those while there still awake
I appreciate the people and experiences in my life while I still have them.
Sleep Sleep
A lullaby to soothe and comfort those who may be struggling or feeling overwhelmed.
And prepare a place for those who are good in the projects and hood
I want to create better opportunities and environments for people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Give to those who are misunderstood
I want to help those who are misjudged or unfairly treated, especially in the music industry.
I know like Lisa Pac and Biggie and Jay and Pun are still No.1
I recognize and honor the legacies of iconic musicians who have passed away, but whose influence still lives on.
There will be more of us to come
There will always be new artists and creators who pave the way for the next generation of talent.
I am a leader a teacher I gotta
As a successful artist, I have a responsibility to set a positive example and inspire others.
Like a single parent provider
I work hard to provide for my fans and my family, just like a single parent who has to do it all.
Put in back those hip hop dividers
I want to eliminate the barriers and divisions that exist within the hip hop community, and unite people through music.
Like a preist with a back slider
I may have some personal struggles or contradictions, but I still have a moral code and strong beliefs.
I've sinned but I win
I may have made mistakes or faced challenges, but overall I've been successful in my career and life.
And anyone we've lost in life from 9-11
I'm acknowledging the tragedy and loss that occurred on September 11th, 2001.
We'll be sure to see again
I believe that those who have passed away will be reunited with their loved ones in the afterlife.
What you hear is not a test
This is not a joke or a drill, I'm serious and committed to my music.
I'm rockin to the beat
I'm getting in the groove and feeling the rhythm of the music.
See me and my crew and my friends were gonna try to move our feet
We're all going to dance and enjoy ourselves together.
See I am Mary Blige and I'll like to say hello
As a well-known artist, I want to greet and connect with my fans and supporters.
To the black to the white the red and the brown the purple and yellow
I'm addressing people of all races and ethnicities, including those who may feel marginalized or underrepresented.
First you gotta first you gotta
I'm emphasizing that there's always a first step or action you need to take in order to achieve your goals or make a change.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARDS, ELLIOTT, MOSLEY, RODGERS
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