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.

Friendly Skies
Missy Elliott Lyrics

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Yeah, a little slow jam, haha

Kiss me, hold me
The weatherman says it's gonna be
Cold tonight
Whatever, man
Whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever
Whatever man, you wanna do

I'll be the pilot
Don't miss your flight

I'm the stewardess of the plane
Can you feel the turbulence and maintain?
Please refrain, stay in your seats
Until we reach the gate (until we reach the gates)

I'm the stewardess of the plane
Can you feel the turbulence and maintain?
Please refrain, stay in your seats

Take me higher
Let's just go for a little
Joy ride
Whatever man
Whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever
Let's stay
Buckled up, and let's make love
Across the friendly skies

I'm the passenger of this plane
I feel the turbulence, I'll maintain (I will maintain)
I will refrain, I'll stay in my seat
Until I reach the gate (until I reach the gate)

I'm the passenger of this plane (yeah, no, no, no)
I feel the turbulence, I'll maintain (I'll maintain)
I will refrain, I'll stay in my seat

(I want you, I want you) I want you
Hey baby, I want to (baby, you know I want)
I really, really wanna- you (you)
I sho' nuff wanna- (hey) you (ooh, mm)

I want you
Yes I do (I want you)
Baby, baby, I want to (I want, I want to)
(I know you know what I want)
I really, really wanna- you
I really wanna- you
I sho' nuff wanna (fuck) you (sho nuf wanna)

Is there anything that you want?
Is there anything that you need?
Call on me (Ginuwine)
Call on me (Ginuwine)

Is there anything that you want?
Is there anything that you crave?
Call on me (Ginuwine)

'Cause I'm a passenger of your plane
Yeah

Missy, fly with me
Missy, fly with me, fly with me
Missy, fly with me (check it out, check it out)
Missy fly with me, fly with me

Overall Meaning

Missy Elliott's song "Friendly Skies" appears to be about a couple who are planning to get intimate on a flight. The lyrics suggest that they are looking forward to being alone on the plane, where they can engage in sexual activity without being interrupted. The song begins with Missy Elliott offering to be the pilot for the flight, implying that she will take control of the situation. The couple then talk about feeling the turbulence of the flight, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the intensity of their passion.

The lyrics also suggest that the couple are looking for excitement and adventure in their relationship, as they talk about going on a "joy ride" and exploring the "friendly skies" together. The use of the word "friendly" in the title of the song may suggest that the couple are looking for a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their desires. However, the chorus of the song suggests that this may not be entirely true, as the couple are urged to "stay in their seats" and "refrain" from acting on their desires until they reach the "gate."

Overall, the lyrics of "Friendly Skies" appear to be about the thrill of forbidden love and the desire to break free from the constraints of the everyday world. The song's playful and suggestive tone creates a sense of excitement and anticipation, inviting the listener to join the couple on their journey of exploration.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, a little slow jam, haha
Missy introduces this song as a slow jam with a laugh.

Kiss me, hold me
Missy is inviting her lover to kiss and hold her.

The weatherman says it's gonna be Cold tonight
Missy acknowledges the weather forecast that it will be cold tonight.

Whatever, man
Missy dismisses any worry or concern.

Whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever Whatever man, you wanna do I'll be the pilot Don't miss your flight
Missy is encouraging her lover to make a decision and commit to it because she is in control of the situation.

I'm the stewardess of the plane Can you feel the turbulence and maintain? Please refrain, stay in your seats Until we reach the gate (until we reach the gates)
Missy is comparing herself to a stewardess on a plane urging her lover to remain calm and in their seat while they navigate through the turbulence until they reach their destination.

Take me higher Let's just go for a little Joy ride
Missy is asking her lover to take her to new heights and go on an adventure.

Whatever man Whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever Let's stay Buckled up, and let's make love Across the friendly skies
Missy is letting her lover know that she is ready for whatever they want and they can have some physical intimacy during their journey.

I'm the passenger of this plane I feel the turbulence, I'll maintain (I will maintain) I will refrain, I'll stay in my seat Until I reach the gate (until I reach the gate)
Missy is now depicting herself as a passenger admitting she is aware of the turbulence, but will remain calm and stay seated until they reach safety.

(I want you, I want you) I want you Hey baby, I want to (baby, you know I want) I really, really wanna- you (you) I sho' nuff wanna- (hey) you
Missy is expressing her desires about her lover.

I want you Yes I do (I want you) Baby, baby, I want to (I want, I want to) (I know you know what I want) I really, really wanna- you I really wanna- you I sho' nuff wanna (fuck) you (sho nuf wanna)
Missy wants to make love to her lover and is being very blunt about what she wants.

Is there anything that you want? Is there anything that you need? Call on me (Ginuwine) Call on me (Ginuwine)
Missy is asking her lover if they need or want anything and she is suggesting they call on her for assistance.

Is there anything that you want? Is there anything that you crave? Call on me (Ginuwine)
Missy again offers her help in satisfying her lover's needs or cravings.

'Cause I'm a passenger of your plane Yeah Missy, fly with me Missy, fly with me, fly with me Missy, fly with me (check it out, check it out) Missy fly with me, fly with me
Missy is acknowledging that now she is a passenger in her lover's journey and is asking her to join him in his adventure.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Z. Mosley, Melissa A. Elliott

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