Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), bette… Read Full Bio ↴Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known by her stage name Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, is an American Grammy Award winning rapper, singer, producer, actress and former member of the R&B group Sista. With sales of over seven million in the United States alone she is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA and has worked extensively as a producer for many other artists along with her childhood friend Timbaland. She released her debut album, Supa Dupa Fly in 1997 and has since released 1999's Da Real World, 2001's Miss E… So Addictive, 2002's Under Construction, 2003's This is Not a Test! and 2005's The Cookbook. She has been working on her seventh studio album, Block Party, since 2007.

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.

Bring The Pain
Missy Elliott Lyrics

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One two three four five six seven eight nine
Are we on the air?

Uh, uh (ha)
Uh (ha), uh (ha)
Uh, this is, uh, a Missy Elliott, uh, exclusive
Uh-huh, wo

And I came to bring the pain, hardcore to the brain
Ooh baby, what's your name? (Ha)
I love the way you're spittin' the game
You made me change from thinkin all guys the same
You the type of guy I wanna marry in months
Got exactly what I want (ha)
And ain't no fakin' the funk
Your attitude is funk and you're makin me crunk (come on)

Yes, it's real, baby
Got me so crazy
Light my fire dirty
Like the way you serve me
Stimulate my body
Crunk just like a party
Oh, you won't be sorry
My papi, I'm yo' mami

I'm in your life to come and let you explore (ha)
And take you on a tour
The kind of guys that be talkin that noise
Is the reason I ignore (uh, ha)
And you the one I wanna take to meet moms
"He's a rap superstar" (uh, ha)
I wanna be the one, you like
I'm sure to do you right

Yes, it's real, baby
Got me so crazy
Light my fire dirty
Like the way you serve me
Stimulate my body
Crunk just like a party
Oh, you won't be sorry
My papi, I'm yo' mami

Is it real hon, if it's really real (let's chill)
Maybe pop an X pill (how does sex feel?)
Come and get your next thrill (you the raw deal)
Yo I'm sayin if your man won't (Mr. Meth will)
That's amore', all day, mind over matter
And my forte' is foreplay, sex on a platter
Have it your way, then who, serve you everything on the menu
And all that freak shit that you into
Sweet lady, you drive me half crazy
Maybe, we can go half on a baby (on a baby?)
Poppa got a brand new bag
Hidden in the stash of his brand new Jag
Lovely, kick your shoes off and get comfy
We can bump uglies if you ain't got your monthly
Yes I, like "American Pie"
Tell 'em M-I-crooked letter-crooked letter-Y

Yes, it's real, baby
Got me so crazy
Light my fire dirty
Like the way you serve me
Stimulate my body
Crunk just like a party
Oh, you won't be sorry
My papi, I'm yo' mami

M-E-T-H-O-D, Man
M-I-S-S-Y, I am
I came came to bang bang the boogie
I see you lookin to bang out my nookie
You want my cookies I baked for you rookies
Work hard they want me to bang bang and stick me
If you want my nookie you got to come quickly

M-E-T-H-O-D is ya wit me?
(Mr. Meth) is ya wit me?

Overall Meaning

The Missy Elliott song Bring The Pain kicks off with a countdown and the classic question "Are we on the air?" indicating that the listener is about to be hit with something big. The song focuses on the emotions of a woman in love with her man and how he has changed her perception of men in general. Missy loves the way her man "spits the game" and convinces her that he is different from all the other guys. He has won her heart and she wants to marry him, and she appreciates his unapologetic attitude and how he makes her feel "crunk". Missy tackles the topic of sex, bringing in rapper Method Man to join in the fun. Method Man talks about the physical aspects of sex and how he wants to please his partner in every way possible.

This song is all about love and sex, with Missy proclaiming how she loves her man and wants to marry him. She goes on to say that she wants him to be different from all the other men in her life, and how much he has changed her perception of men. The song is very sexually charged, with Method Man singing about sex, and how he aims to please his partner in every way possible, from foreplay to sex on a platter. Missy puts her own twist on the subject, talking about how her man makes her feel "crunk" and ignites her passions.

Line by Line Meaning

One two three four five six seven eight nine
Counting up and getting ready for what's about to happen.

Are we on the air?
Asking if they are live and broadcasting.

Uh, uh (ha)
Expressing excitement.

Uh (ha), uh (ha)
Continuing excitement.

Uh, this is, uh, a Missy Elliott, uh, exclusive
Announcing that this is a special song.

Uh-huh, wo
Agreement and enthusiasm.

And I came to bring the pain, hardcore to the brain
Missy is here to bring intense and powerful music.

Ooh baby, what's your name? (Ha)
Flirting and showing interest in someone.

I love the way you're spittin' the game
Missy is impressed with the way they are performing musically.

You made me change from thinkin all guys the same
The person has shown Missy that not all guys are the same.

You the type of guy I wanna marry in months
Missy sees potential for a serious relationship.

Got exactly what I want (ha)
Missy is happy with what the person has to offer.

And ain't no fakin' the funk
They are genuine and authentic.

Your attitude is funk and you're makin me crunk (come on)
Their attitude is influential and motivating Missy's own attitude.

Yes, it's real, baby
Their relationship is authentic and genuine.

Got me so crazy
Missy is feeling intense emotions.

Light my fire dirty
Missy is aroused and turned on.

Like the way you serve me
Missy is enjoying how they treat her.

Stimulate my body
They are having a physical effect on Missy.

Crunk just like a party
Their relationship is upbeat and lively like a party.

Oh, you won't be sorry
Missy is confident about their relationship.

My papi, I'm yo' mami
Missy is using endearments to express affection.

I'm in your life to come and let you explore (ha)
Missy is there to help them experience and explore new things.

And take you on a tour
Missy is going to show them new things.

The kind of guys that be talkin that noise
Missy is not interested in guys who just talk.

Is the reason I ignore (uh, ha)
Missy ignores guys who just talk because they are not as genuine or real.

And you the one I wanna take to meet moms
Missy feels serious about the person and wants to introduce them to her family.

"He's a rap superstar" (uh, ha)
Missy is proud of who the person is and what their career has become.

I wanna be the one, you like
Missy wants to be the one that the person likes the most.

I'm sure to do you right
Missy is confident that she can make the person happy.

Is it real hon, if it's really real (let's chill)
Missy is questioning if the relationship is truly real.

Maybe pop an X pill (how does sex feel?)
Missy is suggesting they try new things and expand their sexual experiences.

Come and get your next thrill (you the raw deal)
Missy is inviting them to have exciting new experiences.

Yo I'm sayin if your man won't (Mr. Meth will)
Missy is promoting the sexual prowess of Method Man if their current partner is not satisfying them.

That's amore', all day, mind over matter
Missy is suggesting that love is all-encompassing.

And my forte' is foreplay, sex on a platter
Missy is skilled in sexual activities and pleasing her partner.

Have it your way, then who, serve you everything on the menu
Missy wants to please the person any way they like.

And all that freak shit that you into
Missy is open to and willing to try anything the person likes.

Sweet lady, you drive me half crazy
Missy is driven to intense emotions by their relationship.

Maybe, we can go half on a baby (on a baby?)
Missy is suggesting they have a child together.

Poppa got a brand new bag
Reference to James Brown and his song 'Papa's got a brand new bag', suggesting they will have exciting new experiences together.

Hidden in the stash of his brand new Jag
They will find excitement hidden in unexpected places.

Lovely, kick your shoes off and get comfy
Missy is inviting them to relax and be comfortable.

We can bump uglies if you ain't got your monthly
Missy is suggesting they can have sex if they are not currently having their period.

Yes I, like "American Pie"
Reference to the movie 'American Pie', suggesting Missy is open to and interested in exploring new sexual experiences.

Tell 'em M-I-crooked letter-crooked letter-Y
Missy is promoting herself and her music.

M-E-T-H-O-D, Man
Reference to rapper Method Man.

M-I-S-S-Y, I am
Promoting herself and her musical talents.

I came came to bang bang the boogie
Missy is here to provide an intense and exciting musical experience.

I see you lookin to bang out my nookie
Missy is referencing her own sexuality.

You want my cookies I baked for you rookies
Missy has a certain sexual experience prepared for those who are new to it.

Work hard they want me to bang bang and stick me
Missy is disagreeing with the idea of being taken advantage of.

If you want my nookie you got to come quickly
Missy expects her partner to move quickly and decisively.

M-E-T-H-O-D is ya wit me?
Missy is asking if her partner is ready to try new sexual experiences.

(Mr. Meth) is ya wit me?
Reference to Method Man and his willingness to explore with Missy.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Donald Earle Jr. De Grate, Melissa A. Elliott, Timothy Z. Mosley, Lashaun Tyson Owens

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