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.
Drop The Bomb
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Now put your back into it
I'm a pro, motherfuckers, let me do it
To the left, one, two, three, move it
Off beat, uh, yeah, watch my feet
I'm 'bout to just go lose it
Like somebody slippin' x in my juices
And now I'm dancin' like I'm under the influence
No, n-no, n-no, I didn't
See my jeans fittin', let me take you from your bitches
Furs and cars, it make me no difference
Independent woman but I still spend your riches
(What you got) I got the club so hot, so hot
And they strippin' from the boxers to the socks
I'm in the corner 'cause I like to look a lot
I like to see what's hot then let me go to The Marriott
If you chillin' in New York, drop the bomb on it
Livin' in LA, drop the bomb on it
Wildin' in DC, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
If you're ridin' in Detroit, drop the bomb on it
Cadillac-ey too, drop the bomb on it
ATL, dirty, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
Go 'head and drop the bomb on me
Call 9-1-1, this a crime homie
The flow that I throw be hard to follow
From El Segundo straight to Chicago
I love the way the track sittin'
Me and Timothy, whoo, la, good rhythms
Easy on the beat, whoo, la, you didn't
Slidin' in my slips like I'm Rick James' freak, (freak)
I'm havin' fun with ya, son
Ain't twenty-one, tell 'em don't need to come
Way too young to get the taste of yum yum
I'm way too drunk off Bacardi and rum
Don't act dumb, drop it where you from
Rich or bum, it don't mean nothing
You need this heat 'cause the track overdone
Radio drop the bomb on this one
If you from Miami, drop the bomb on it
From Louisville, drop the bomb on it
Vacation in VA, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
If you live in Las Vegas, drop the bomb on it
Or chillin' in Philly, drop the bomb on it
New Jersey, Brits, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
Ring the alarm, somebody dropping bombs, whoa, yay, whoo
?Stronjay? I'm a park it in valet
Let my ass shake like a truck on the highway
Stayin' on my toes like I been doing ballet
And if it snows, I'm going back to Cali
No, n-no, n-no you didn't
Put the track on, nigga, stop that bullshittin'
Ain't got no time, need a track that's hittin'
And if it's hittin', here's a bomb for you, listen
If you live in Alabama, drop the bomb on it
Stay in Mississippi, drop the bomb on it
Chill in Ohio, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
If you live in Texas, drop the bomb on it
From Mexico, drop the bomb on it
People everywhere, drop the bomb on it
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb
In "Drop the Bomb," Missy Elliott is exuding her confidence and declaring her expertise in the field. She encourages her audience to put their back into the dance moves and watch her feet while she loses herself in the music. She compares her energized state to the effects of ecstasy and confidently declares that she doesn't owe anyone any excuses for shaking her ass. Missy Elliott also emphasizes her independence as a woman who has her own riches but still enjoys spending that of her partner. The chorus encourages the audience to "drop the bomb" and bring the heat no matter where they're from.
The song opens with a heavy bass line and rhythm that is typical of Missy Elliott's music. The lyrics throughout the song are a reflection of the confidence she has in herself and her abilities as a performer. The chorus emphasizes the need for people to bring their best no matter where they come from, making this an anthem for the masses.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as part of the soundtrack for the movie "Step Up 2: The Streets." Another interesting fact about the song is that it inspired the creation of the dance move known as the "Missy Elliott leg shake." This move involves shaking one leg while holding the other still and has become popular in hip hop dance circles. The track was produced by the Neptunes duo Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a Missy Elliott heavy hitter
This is a powerful song by Missy Elliott
Now put your back into it
Dance with full energy and effort
I'm a pro, motherfuckers, let me do it
Missy Elliott is a professional, leave the dancing to her
To the left, one, two, three, move it
Move to the left three times
Off beat, uh, yeah, watch my feet
Missy Elliott is dancing off-beat but watch her feet anyways
I'm 'bout to just go lose it
Missy Elliott is about to go crazy
Like somebody slippin' x in my juices
Missy Elliott is feeling the effects of drugs in her drinks
And now I'm dancin' like I'm under the influence
Missy Elliott is dancing like she's drunk or high
(Shake my ass) I don't owe you no excuses
Missy Elliott doesn't need to explain why she's dancing a certain way
No, n-no, n-no, I didn't
Missy Elliott didn't do something that was implied or suggested
See my jeans fittin', let me take you from your bitches
Missy Elliott is flaunting her figure and taking the attention away from other women
Furs and cars, it make me no difference
Missy Elliott doesn't care about expensive material possessions
Independent woman but I still spend your riches
Missy Elliott is financially self-sufficient but still enjoys spending a man's money
(What you got) I got the club so hot, so hot
Missy Elliott is confident in her ability to make the club lively
And they strippin' from the boxers to the socks
People are taking their clothes off while dancing
I'm in the corner 'cause I like to look a lot
Missy Elliott is watching from the corner because she likes to observe
I like to see what's hot then let me go to The Marriott
Missy Elliott likes to observe trends and then act on them by staying at popular hotels
If you chillin' in New York, drop the bomb on it
If you're in New York, let the music be explosive
Livin' in LA, drop the bomb on it
If you're in Los Angeles, let the music be explosive
Wildin' in DC, drop the bomb on it
If you're in Washington D.C., let the music be explosive
You need to drop, drop, drop, drop the bomb on it
You should make the music extra explosive
If you're ridin' in Detroit, drop the bomb on it
If you're in Detroit, let the music be explosive
Cadillac-ey too, drop the bomb on it
If you're in a Cadillac, let the music be explosive
ATL, dirty, drop the bomb on it
If you're in Atlanta, let the music be explosive
Go 'head and drop the bomb on me
Be explosive with Missy Elliott's music
Call 9-1-1, this a crime, homie
Missy Elliott's music is so explosive that it may be considered a crime
The flow that I throw be hard to follow
Missy Elliott's style of rapping may be difficult to understand
From El Segundo straight to Chicago
Missy Elliott's music can be enjoyed from the West Coast to the Midwest
I love the way the track sittin'
Missy Elliott likes the beat of the music
Me and Timothy, whoo, la, good rhythms
Missy Elliott and Timothy produce great music together
Easy on the beat, whoo, la, you didn't
The beat is smooth and easy, but don't underestimate it
Slidin' in my slips like I'm Rick James' freak, (freak)
Missy Elliott is dancing in a sexually provocative way like Rick James
I'm havin' fun with ya, son
Missy Elliott is enjoying herself while performing
Ain't twenty-one, tell 'em don't need to come
Missy Elliott is not yet 21 and doesn't care for young company
Way too young to get the taste of yum yum
Missy Elliott is still too young to fully appreciate certain experiences
I'm way too drunk off Bacardi and rum
Missy Elliott is very intoxicated
Don't act dumb, drop it where you from
Don't pretend you don't know what to do, dance like you normally would
Rich or bum, it don't mean nothing
Your financial status doesn't determine how much fun you can have
You need this heat 'cause the track overdone
The music needs to be explosive because the beat is intense
Radio drop the bomb on this one
The radio should play this song and make it explosive
If you from Miami, drop the bomb on it
If you're from Miami, let the music be explosive
From Louisville, drop the bomb on it
If you're from Louisville, let the music be explosive
Vacation in VA, drop the bomb on it
If you're on vacation in Virginia, let the music be explosive
If you live in Las Vegas, drop the bomb on it
If you live in Las Vegas, let the music be explosive
Or chillin' in Philly, drop the bomb on it
If you're relaxing in Philadelphia, let the music be explosive
New Jersey, Brits, drop the bomb on it
If you're from New Jersey or the UK, let the music be explosive
Ring the alarm, somebody dropping bombs
Get ready for explosive music
Stronjay, I'm a park it in valet
Missy Elliott will park her car with a valet
Let my ass shake like a truck on the highway
Missy Elliott will dance provocatively
Stayin' on my toes like I been doing ballet
Missy Elliott is keeping her movements light and graceful like a ballet dancer
And if it snows, I'm going back to Cali
Missy Elliott will travel to California even if it snows elsewhere
Put the track on, nigga, stop that bullshittin'
Start playing the music and stop wasting time
Ain't got no time, need a track that's hittin'
Missy Elliott needs a powerful and explosive beat
And if it's hittin', here's a bomb for you, listen
If the music is explosive, here's an extra punch (bomb) for you to enjoy
If you live in Alabama, drop the bomb on it
If you live in Alabama, let the music be explosive
Stay in Mississippi, drop the bomb on it
If you live in Mississippi, let the music be explosive
Chill in Ohio, drop the bomb on it
If you're relaxing in Ohio, let the music be explosive
People everywhere, drop the bomb on it
No matter where you are, let the music be explosive
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Louis Murphy
I don't care if she is sexy or not I'm gay I don't care only thing that I know is when she steps to the mic all the other MCS are speechless!!!
Telekinesis
Yess I can see Kim on this I noticed missy and Kim stop being on each other albums after la bella mafia that was the end of missy and Kim together
KharMohn
Kim was on Missy’s “Block Party” and Missy was on Kim’s “9” album but they both were shelved