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.
Bad Man
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Dem know seh when dem see Missy Elliott and Vybz Kartel
Dem career nuh start well, gunshot send dem to hell, forty five askel
WOO!!! HA!!!! Sak Passe?!!!
WOO WOO WOO WOO!!! HA!!! AHHH!!!!!
What dem do dem rude badman (Badman)
Tell dem, dem be one dead man (Badman)
If dem (?) boy play badman
Smash di place, smash di place, smash di place, smash di place (WOO!!!)
Smash di place, smash di place, smash di place, smash di place (HA!!!)
What dem do dem rude bad gal (Bad gal)
Dem get shot dem play bad gal (Bad gal)
Body drop dem not bad gall (WOO!!!)
When dem stop gimme pop bad girl (HA!!!!)
Knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out
Knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out
Drums!!!! WOO!!! Drums!!!
Like a nozzle plus a hippie, yeah, Vybz Kartel and Missy, yeah
Playa hater punk a get kicked until dem dizzy
If yuh real badman nuh fraid fi buss gun (WOO!!!)
When mi a come up don't stand up just run
Mi mek blood stain fi get a custom
(BLOCKA BLOCKA!!!!) First serve to first come (HA!!!!)
AK rifle this mi long gun
Magnum four four caliber mi hand gun
One shot shift dock couple plane land down (HA!!!!)
Bulletproof buss up like a condom
General real badman, we a di general real badman
Decorated with hearts of metal, we have a hand that's made of metal
General real badman, we a di general real badman
Decorated with hearts of metal, we have a hand that's made of metal
Yes! Smash di place, smash di place, WOO!!! (Forty five askel)
(Ho!) Some bad mi nuh like to play
Dem nuh worry mi when they say
They nuh like mi mi nuh like they
I be wilder than Tim McVeigh
Fuck 'em all and that's what I say
Now I see that it ain't easy
Everyone plays a part in our day
Humpty Dumpty we need every piece play
Some people are rude on the low though
They gonna get shook to the floor (WOO!!!)
Some people are rude on the low though
They gonna get hurt lot more (Yes)
Some people are rude on the low though
Gonna get hit to the floor (Drums!!!)
HA!!! Fire baby!!!
Dem nuh want test I dem die, bwoy mi know I dem try
Smash it up see mi nickel plated nine
Buck dem buck dem straight to mi eye
Buck dem down, buck dem down...
The lyrics to Missy Elliott's "Bad Man" express the message that violent behavior will be met with violent consequences. She compares bad men to bad gals, stating that anyone who plays the role of a bad person will soon regret it. She uses Jamaican Patois to say that those who insult or threaten her will end up dead, and calls for those who are truly bad (i.e. capable of violence) to identify themselves so she can shoot them. The song ends with a call to arms for those who are ready for a fight, highlighting the dangerous and potentially fatal consequences of aggression.
The song was a co-production between Missy Elliott and Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel, whose influence can be heard in the reggae-style beats and lyrics. It features aggressive beats and lyrics, with Vybz Kartel taking the lead in the verses and Missy Elliott providing a catchy chorus. The song is primarily about gun violence, with both artists boasting about their prowess in gun use and hinting at the potential retaliation that may come from their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, what some more feel like
What else do you want to experience?
Dem know seh when dem see Missy Elliott and Vybz Kartel
People know that Missy Elliott and Vybz Kartel are forces to be reckoned with.
Dem career nuh start well, gunshot send dem to hell, forty five askel
Their careers never really took off, and they end up dying from gunshots, likely fired from a .45 caliber handgun.
What dem do dem rude badman (Badman)
Why are they acting like such disrespectful criminals?
Dem nuh want mi shoot badman (Badman)
They don't want me to shoot them because they know I'm capable of it.
Tell dem, dem be one dead man (Badman)
I'm warning them that if they continue to act like bad men, they will end up dead.
If dem (?) boy play badman
If they continue to act like bad men,
Smash di place, smash di place, smash di place, smash di place (WOO!!!)
I'm going to smash up the place so much that it will be unrecognizable.
What dem do dem rude bad gal (Bad gal)
Why are they acting like such disrespectful women?
Dem get shot dem play bad gal (Bad gal)
They are going to get shot for acting like bad women.
Body drop dem not bad gall (WOO!!!)
When they fall, they will realize they aren't as tough as they thought they were.
When dem stop gimme pop bad girl (HA!!!!)
When they stop moving, I'm going to shoot them.
Knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out, knock dem out
I'm going to knock them out repeatedly.
Like a nozzle plus a hippie, yeah, Vybz Kartel and Missy, yeah
We are an unlikely but deadly duo.
Playa hater punk a get kicked until dem dizzy
Anyone who hates on us will get a beating they won't forget.
If yuh real badman nuh fraid fi buss gun (WOO!!!)
If you're a true bad man, you won't be afraid to fire your gun.
When mi a come up don't stand up just run
When I approach, you should run away instead of staying and trying to fight.
Mi mek blood stain fi get a custom
I'm going to make blood stains to add to my collection.
(BLOCKA BLOCKA!!!!) First serve to first come (HA!!!!)
The first person to get shot is the one who deserves it most.
AK rifle this mi long gun
My long gun is an AK rifle.
Magnum four four caliber mi hand gun
My handgun is a .44 caliber Magnum.
One shot shift dock couple plane land down (HA!!!!)
One shot is powerful enough to make a dock shift and planes to crash.
Bulletproof buss up like a condom
Bulletproof gear won't protect you from my shots.
General real badman, we a di general real badman
We are true bad men, and we're in charge.
Decorated with hearts of metal, we have a hand that's made of metal
We have hearts of steel and a powerful grip.
Yes! Smash di place, smash di place, WOO!!! (Forty five askel)
I'm going to wreck the place with my .45 caliber handgun.
(Ho!) Some bad mi nuh like to play
There are some bad people I don't want to mess with.
Dem nuh worry mi when they say
I don't care when they talk bad about me.
They nuh like mi mi nuh like they
They don't like me, and I don't like them either.
I be wilder than Tim McVeigh
I'm crazier than a domestic terrorist.
Fuck 'em all and that's what I say
I don't care about them at all.
Now I see that it ain't easy
I realize that life is hard.
Everyone plays a part in our day
Everyone has a role in shaping our day-to-day life.
Humpty Dumpty we need every piece play
We need all the pieces to make the puzzle complete.
Some people are rude on the low though
Some people are disrespectful in secret.
They gonna get shook to the floor (WOO!!!)
They're going to get a real wake-up call.
Some people are rude on the low though
Some people are disrespectful in secret.
They gonna get hurt lot more (Yes)
They're going to be hurt a lot worse than they thought.
Some people are rude on the low though
Some people are disrespectful in secret.
Gonna get hit to the floor (Drums!!!)
They're going to be hit hard and fall to the ground.
Dem nuh want test I dem die, bwoy mi know I dem try
They don't want to challenge me because they know they'll die trying.
Smash it up see mi nickel plated nine
I'll smash everything with my nickel-plated 9mm handgun.
Buck dem buck dem straight to mi eye
I'll shoot them directly in the eye.
Buck dem down, buck dem down...
I'm going to keep shooting them until they're down for good.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADIDJA PALMER, MELISSA ELLIOTT, CRAIG BROCKMAN, MATHANGI ARULPRAGASAM, DEMETRIUS HUBERT
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