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.
Funky Fresh Dressed
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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If your radio is experiencing any kind of difficulties
Turn the volume up
Yes, turn the volume up
Yes, turn the volume up
This is an exclusive (turn the volume up)
It's very necessary, on the contrary
But shit, you betta hurry, before I have to bury
My attitude is bitchy, 'cause my period is heavy
I used to drive a Chevy, put twenties on that baby
My nigga was the shit, but then that stupid nigga left me
And now I'm lovin' Larry, but Larry go with Terri
And Terri is a freak, but it's his baby she will carry
The life he live's a fairy, cartoon like "Tom and Jerry"
My flow is legendary and your style is temporary
Yeah, you need to worry, like Jason, it gets scary
The words that I spit don't fit in that category
Is my vision blurry? My speech is very slurry
Me without Tim is like Jamaicans with no curry
And yes, it's necessary, so hurry, nigga, hurry
'Cause when this album drops, you whack MC's will all get buried
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Your style's very crummy, that's why you have no money
You always looking bummy, I don't care if you don't love me
Don't try to come before me, unless you are a dummy
Repeat, you'll lose your teeth and I would hate to call you gummy
Rainy or sunny, battle no way, honey
This not a game of hide-and-seek, go call ya mummy
It's about get so ugly, and I'ma keep why'all runnin'
Hiding from me, 'cause you know you are weak
You ain't sayin' nothin', I keep it jumpin' jumpin'
In your Kenwoods, I'm bumpin' sumthin' in ya trunk'n
You can say I'm buggin', 'cause when I come out bustin'
That's why why'all be discussin' who I like and who I'm fuckin'
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
See'mon, see'mon
See'mon, see'mon
See'mon, see'mon
Fickidy, uh, uh, uh
See'mon, see'mon
See'mon, see'mon
I had a little homie named Paul Revere
Smokes blunt after blunt, guzzled forties of beer
He would swear up and down every first of the year
He was gon' quit smokin', but he never did
Watch why'all huskey, it's about that time
Gettin' ready for the club 'round quarter til' nine
Couple bottles of hypnotic in the back of the ride
Might spit like a girl, but I hit like a guy
Me and Missy ballin' up the avenue
Funky fresh dressed to impress, we mackin' dudes
Music biz only reason I ain't jackin fools
You know bullshit walk and stackin' rules
Shit keeps drawin', the streets keep callin'
Drink til' I'm nice and uh, uh-uh, on'n
I'm bad luck, why'all mad 'cause why'all suck
Please do not try to fuck with young duck
Please do not try to fuck with young duck
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Funky fresh dressed to impress ready to party
Funky fresh dressed to impress (turn the volume up)
Missy Elliott's song Funky Fresh Dressed is a fast-talking bit of '90s nostalgia about being dressed to impress and ready to party. She sets the mood of the song right off the bat with an introduction that commands listeners to turn up the volume, making it clear that this is an exclusive track you won't want to miss.
The song is an anthem about feeling confident and fearless, no matter what the world throws your way. Missy makes references to past lovers and situations where things didn't go so smoothly, but she maintains that she's still going to live her life boldly and without fear. She talks about her "bitchy" attitude and her "heavy" period, but brags about how legendary her flow is and how she's not afraid to speak her mind. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of individuality and the boldness that comes with it.
The chorus of Funky Fresh Dressed is catchy and fun, with Missy repeating the phrase "funky fresh dressed to impress" several times. The repetition of the phrase is a nod to '90s hip-hop and pop music, which often relied on heavily repetitive hooks and beats to drive their message home. With its upbeat tempo, Funky Fresh Dressed is a lively track that's sure to get people up and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a Misdemeanor exclusive
The song you're about to hear is by Missy Elliott and can only be heard here.
If your radio is experiencing any kind of difficulties
If you're having trouble hearing the music on the radio,
Turn the volume up
turn up the volume
Yes, turn the volume up
Yes, turn up the volume
Yes, turn the volume up
Yes, turn up the volume
This is an exclusive (turn the volume up)
This song is exclusive and you should turn the volume up
It's very necessary, on the contrary
What I'm about to say is very important, despite what you may think
No you do not scare me, is you drinkin' Bloody Mary?
I'm not afraid of you, but are you drinking Bloody Mary?
But shit, you betta hurry, before I have to bury
But you better hurry up before I have to bury you
My attitude is bitchy, 'cause my period is heavy
I'm in a bad mood because I have a heavy period
I used to drive a Chevy, put twenties on that baby
I used to have a Chevy and put 20-inch wheels on it
My nigga was the shit, but then that stupid nigga left me
My boyfriend was amazing, but then he stupidly broke up with me
And now I'm lovin' Larry, but Larry go with Terri
Now I'm with Larry, but he's also dating Terri
And Terri is a freak, but it's his baby she will carry
Terri is promiscuous but she's pregnant with Larry's baby
The life he live's a fairy, cartoon like 'Tom and Jerry'
Larry's life seems imaginative like 'Tom and Jerry'
My flow is legendary and your style is temporary
My rap style is timeless and yours is fleeting
Yeah, you need to worry, like Jason, it gets scary
You should be worried, like when Jason is around
The words that I spit don't fit in that category
The words I rap don't fit into any category
Is my vision blurry? My speech is very slurry
Am I seeing things poorly? Am I slurring my words?
Me without Tim is like Jamaicans with no curry
I need Timbaland like Jamaicans need curry
And yes, it's necessary, so hurry, nigga, hurry
Yes, it's important, so hurry up
'Cause when this album drops, you whack MC's will all get buried
When my album drops, all the bad rappers will be overshadowed by me
Your style's very crummy, that's why you have no money
Your style is terrible, that's why you're broke
You always looking bummy, I don't care if you don't love me
You always look untidy, I don't care if you don't love me
Don't try to come before me, unless you are a dummy
Don't try to beat me, unless you're an idiot
Repeat, you'll lose your teeth and I would hate to call you gummy
If you try again, you'll lose your teeth and I hate having to call people with no teeth 'gummy'
Rainy or sunny, battle no way, honey
Whether it's raining or sunny, there's no contest, honey
This not a game of hide-and-seek, go call ya mummy
This isn't a child's game, go call your mom
It's about get so ugly, and I'ma keep why'all runnin'
It's about to get ugly, and I'm going to keep you all running
Hiding from me, 'cause you know you are weak
You're hiding from me because you know you're weak
You ain't sayin' nothin', I keep it jumpin' jumpin'
You're not saying anything important, but I'm keeping this party jumping!
In your Kenwoods, I'm bumpin' sumthin' in ya trunk'n
I'm blasting my music through your Kenwood speakers, making your trunk shake
You can say I'm buggin', 'cause when I come out bustin'
You can say I'm crazy, but when I start rapping
That's why why'all be discussin' who I like and who I'm fuckin'
That's why you all talk about who I like and who I'm having sex with
I had a little homie named Paul Revere
I had a friend named Paul Revere
Smokes blunt after blunt, guzzled forties of beer
He smoked a lot of weed and drank a lot of beer
He would swear up and down every first of the year
He would always make promises at the beginning of each year
He was gon' quit smokin', but he never did
He was going to stop smoking, but he never did
Watch why'all huskey, it's about that time
Be careful, it's about that time
Gettin' ready for the club 'round quarter til' nine
Getting ready to go to the club around 8:45
Couple bottles of hypnotic in the back of the ride
There are a couple bottles of Hpnotiq in the backseat of the car
Might spit like a girl, but I hit like a guy
I may rap like a girl, but I hit like a guy
Me and Missy ballin' up the avenue
Missy and I are cruising up the avenue
Funky fresh dressed to impress, we mackin' dudes
We're looking good and hitting on guys
Music biz only reason I ain't jackin' fools
The music business is the only reason I'm not stealing from people
You know bullshit walk and stackin' rules
In this business, you have to talk the talk and follow the rules
Shit keeps drawin', the streets keep callin'
I keep getting pulled in, the streets keep calling me
Drink til' I'm nice and uh, uh-uh, on'n
I'm going to keep drinking until I feel good
I'm bad luck, why'all mad 'cause why'all suck
I bring bad luck, and you're mad because you're terrible
Please do not try to fuck with young duck
Don't try to mess with the young duck
Please do not try to fuck with young duck
Don't try to mess with the young duck
Please do not try to fuck with young duck
Don't try to mess with the young duck
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KIMA'S WORLD PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn K Bolton, Melissa A Elliott, Timothy Z Mosley, Dwight Myers, James Todd Smith, Joseph Williams, Adam Keefe Horovitz, Arnold Hamilton, Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, Chevon Young, Darryl Matthews Mc Daniels, Derrick Jones, Douglas L Davis, Joseph Ward Si
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