Don
Missy Elliott Lyrics


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Yo baby
I see you lookin' at me
Word up, just talk to me
And tell me what's on your mind, haha

When I'm alone, I close my eyes
To think of you by my side
When I'm asleep, I always dream
That you and me were doing our own thang
So is it hard for you to stop by my way
And watch a little TV, lay back and conversate

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Uh, it feels so good when I'm looking in your eyes
Bodies, huggin' it's warm, all this wrapped so tight
Lay back, fantasizing
Of me and you layin' together, realizing

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Uh, Scooby-Scooby Doo's got me good in my duty
And I'm checkin' out these cuties
Let me have a man-man nigga booty
Yo I'm checkin' out the fly gear that my bigger nigga's sportin'
He got the new air ?, and I want to
Yo, Mr. lover wants my body
'Cause he see that I'm a hottie, surprise me
And I gotta make 'em cute
And make 'em want to want to uh, uh, uh, uh, down my boots
So you best be keepin' your composure
Or turn the motive, I told ya down town means lower
So if you got a problem sugar take your time
'Cause if you don't mind baby I don't mind

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some, can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time
I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time




I don't mind if you don't mind
Baby we can spend some time

Overall Meaning

Missy Elliott's song "Don't" is a laid-back and sultry tune about spending time with a lover. The lyrics talk about the desire to spend time with someone special, and the pleasures of lounging around together. The song begins with Missy inviting someone to talk to her, and then goes into a verse about daydreaming of being with a lover. She asks if it's difficult for them to spend time together and invites them to watch TV and "conversate."


The chorus repeats the line "I don't mind if you don't mind, baby we can spend some time," conveying Missy's willingness to spend time with the person and her hope that they feel the same way. The second verse describes the physical sensations of being close to someone, with bodies hugging tightly and the pleasure of looking into each other's eyes. The chorus repeats again, followed by a bridge where Missy talks about being attracted to different people and wanting someone to "surprise" her. She ends the song by reiterating that she's willing to spend time with the person if they want to as well.


Overall, "Don't" is a simple but effective song that captures the feeling of wanting to spend time with someone you care about. It's a slow and dreamy song that showcases Missy's softer side, with a backup instrumental that complements the melody well.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo baby
Addressing the listener, the singer initiates conversation


I see you lookin' at me
The singer has noticed the listener's gaze and acknowledges it


Word up, just talk to me
Encouraging the listener to open up and communicate


And tell me what's on your mind, haha
Welcoming the listener to share their thoughts and feelings


When I'm alone, I close my eyes
The artist daydreams about being with the person they desire


To think of you by my side
The singer imagines being physically close to the listener


When I'm asleep, I always dream
Even in their subconscious, the singer fantasizes about being with the listener


That you and me were doing our own thang
In the artist's dream, they and the listener are enjoying each other's company


So is it hard for you to stop by my way
The artist invites the listener to spend time with them


And watch a little TV, lay back and conversate
The artist suggests a simple, relaxing activity for them to enjoy together


Uh, it feels so good when I'm looking in your eyes
The singer expresses their attraction to the listener's gaze


Bodies, huggin' it's warm, all this wrapped so tight
The artist describes the physical intimacy they desire with the listener


Lay back, fantasizing
The singer continues to daydream about being with the listener


Of me and you layin' together, realizing
In their fantasy, the singer and listener are physically close and in love


Uh, Scooby-Scooby Doo's got me good in my duty
The singer references a popular cartoon character to express feeling playful and happy


And I'm checkin' out these cuties
The artist is admiring attractive people


Let me have a man-man nigga booty
The artist desires a man with a nice physique


Yo I'm checkin' out the fly gear that my bigger nigga's sportin'
The singer is impressed by the fashion choices of someone they know


He got the new air ?, and I want to
The singer is interested in a specific pair of sneakers


Yo, Mr. lover wants my body
The artist is being pursued by someone romantically


'Cause he see that I'm a hottie, surprise me
The artist is flattered by the attention they are receiving


And I gotta make 'em cute
The artist wants to look their best for their admirer


And make 'em want to want to uh, uh, uh, uh, down my boots
The singer is flirting and hoping to engage in sexual activity with their admirer


So you best be keepin' your composure
The artist warns their admirer to stay in control of their emotions


Or turn the motive, I told ya down town means lower
If their admirer cannot keep their cool, the singer suggests moving on to a more vulgar area


So if you got a problem sugar take your time
The singer encourages their admirer to relax and not rush things


'Cause if you don't mind baby I don't mind
Reiterating that they are open to spending time together and seeing what happens


I don't mind if you don't mind
The artist is willing to spend time with the listener regardless of their desires


Baby we can spend some time
The artist is proposing more shared experiences with the listener


I don't mind if you don't mind
Repeating that their own desires are not the primary factor in their relationship


Baby we can spend some time
Reiterating their desire to spend time with the listener




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORY BALLOCH, PATRICK DOOLAN, IAN HAWKINS, JARRAH TAYLOR

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@xyboyms

23 years later and I still remember all the words ❤

@MelanatedNerdd

Same

@andresciahooten9598

Every time I play this song, I just like singing along to it

@LordFirestaff

FACTS

@nikarta1

This song deserved a video treatment.🙌🏽👍🏽👏🏻😍😍

@pearltimes12

That would have been so dope

@DannyLajca-dn1yp

And a radio play too

@MissJaynet

let's not act like Lil Mo didnt kill this too

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