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.
Gettaway
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Visualize
Space and I verbalize
You chastize
But can't stop my enterprise
Put your rhymes in a line
Put your raps in a stack
I'll break you and your singer like JingaI mean um
I spit like knee
On you this tight thing
Space nine enferno
One verbs be frightening
And for the sword fights tonight
My entourage is in camoflauge
Remove your mask
Let down your visage
But don't slip up
Cause when I was in my ship
That's when I get ripped up
The whole world
Fuck it
G-S-E committee
Got your panties shitty
Click you sick
Callosso with itty bitty
Space and Missy
Sip my style till your pissy
Virgina bitch galactic
I be writing, writing, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
Said I'm writing rhymes, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
Mama, Daddy, you ain't, ready
Act like you know me
Fly, as friends be
Sizzling, I'm chilling
Man, you twisting
You sissy, you dis me
You wish we was fucking tight
Auntie, Papa, Smoke lala
Hallah, fala, don't bother to swalla
This bottle of remmy, got plenty
Of weed
So give me, give me, give me, give me, give me, please
See's, no one, fly like these
Bees from over seas, we scratch our knees
Please, little one, please
You know my rhymes get tight
When I smoke all night (chorus comes in)
I be writing, writing, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
Said I'm writing rhymes, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
We high tech like Timbo's
Slap faces of dirty hoes
N-Y-M-B-A
Dirty combo when we play
Swirl like the milky way
Deep like my black hole
I oppose, to expose
Chemical gases up your nose
Fade away like ozone
Quazars, moves and shit
Hey yo Missy, where da clip?
I think I need a hit
Shitty bees up in da place
Wanna be down with whoever
Be all up in his face but aint even on the level
I pull your wig back
Let of steam like nasty pools
That heat be to hot
Melt down, now up in pot
Count down, 3-2-1, lift off
Now over tize, Venus we circlize
And mars we tantalize
Comatize like Hale-Bopp
Smoking trees non stop
Then I send a televize from satelite on Nightline
Yeah, wouldn't you like to get away
To the moon
We shine like stars
Lock down like metal bars
I be writing, writing, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
Said I'm writing rhymes, writing rhymes everyday
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
My style is a one-in-a-million
I flow on and on and on
My rhymes give you a really good feeling
All day long
In Missy Elliott's song "Gettaway," she uses clever wordplay and metaphors to express her dominance in the rap game. The first verse shows her confidence as she spits her rhymes and puts down her competition. She urges the listener to close their eyes and visualize along with her as she takes them on a journey through space. The second verse is directed towards those doubting her, telling them not to try to battle her because she is constantly writing and improving her rhymes. The chorus is catchy and reinforces that she is always working hard to perfect her craft. In the third verse, she compares herself and her crew to the milky way and other celestial bodies, using science-fiction inspired imagery. She then ends the song by emphasizing her unique style and flow, promising to keep the listeners hooked.
Overall, "Gettaway" showcases Missy Elliott's impressive skills as a rapper and her unique artistic vision. The song draws from science-fiction and pop culture references, and the playful language makes for a fun and memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes
Relax and listen to my words
Visualize
Imagine a new world where we can be anything we want
Space and I verbalize
I am free to express myself in any way I want
You chastize
People judge me and criticize what I do
But can't stop my enterprise
But I won't let them stop me from doing what I want to do
Put your rhymes in a line
Organize your thoughts before you speak
Put your raps in a stack
Write down your ideas so you don't forget them
I'll break you and your singer like Jinga
I'll tear you apart like a game of Jenga
I mean um
I mean to say
I spit like knee
I rap fiercely
On you this tight thing
I am not afraid to show how good I am
Space nine enferno
I am powerful
One verbs be frightening
My words are scary
And for the sword fights tonight
I am ready for battle
My entourage is in camoflauge
My team is ready to fight with me
Remove your mask
Be yourself
Let down your visage
Relax and show your true emotions
But don't slip up
Don't let your guard down
Cause when I was in my ship
When I am at my strongest
That's when I get ripped up
That's when I am vulnerable
The whole world
Everything around us
Fuck it
Forget about it
G-S-E committee
My crew
Got your panties shitty
I am intimidating
Click you sick
I am too much for you to handle
Callosso with itty bitty
I am small but powerful
Space and Missy
My mind and my creativity
Sip my style till your pissy
Be in awe of my talent
Virgina bitch galactic
I am from another world, but I am still a badass
I be writing, writing, writing rhymes everyday
I work hard every day to perfect my craft
Don't you say no more you don't want to battle
Don't be scared of my talent
Said I'm writing rhymes, writing rhymes everyday
I am constantly improving my skills
Mama, Daddy, you ain't, ready
Even my family can't handle how amazing I am
Act like you know me
Don't underestimate me
Fly, as friends be
My friends are as amazing as I am
Sizzling, I'm chilling
I am cool and confident
Man, you twisting
You are confused by my talent
You sissy, you dis me
You are intimidated by me so you criticize me
You wish we was fucking tight
You want to be as amazing as I am
Auntie, Papa, Smoke lala
We are having fun and enjoying ourselves
Hallah, fala, don't bother to swalla
We are not worried about anything
This bottle of remmy, got plenty
We have everything we need to have a good time
Of weed
We are smoking marijuana
So give me, give me, give me, give me, give me, please
We want more
See's, no one, fly like these
Nobody is as amazing as we are
Bees from over seas, we scratch our knees
We came from a different place and are unique
Please, little one, please
Don't be afraid of us
You know my rhymes get tight
My talent is undeniable
When I smoke all night
I am not afraid to have fun and celebrate my talent
We high tech like Timbo's
We are ahead of our time
Slap faces of dirty hoes
We are not afraid to speak our minds
N-Y-M-B-A
My crew
Dirty combo when we play
We are not afraid to cross boundaries
Swirl like the milky way
We are unique and beautiful
Deep like my black hole
We are complex and mysterious
I oppose, to expose
I am not afraid to speak my mind
Chemical gases up your nose
I am not afraid to be seen as different or disruptive
Fade away like ozone
I am not afraid to challenge the status quo
Quazars, moves and shit
We are unstoppable
Hey yo Missy, where da clip?
I am confident in my talent
I think I need a hit
I need more inspiration
Shitty bees up in da place
People who don't understand our talent
Wanna be down with whoever
People who are not committed to their own talent
Be all up in his face but aint even on the level
People who criticize us but can't match our talent
I pull your wig back
I expose your true self
Let of steam like nasty pools
I am not afraid to show my true colors
That heat be to hot
Our talent is undeniable
Melt down, now up in pot
We are a force to be reckoned with
Count down, 3-2-1, lift off
We are taking off
Now over tize, Venus we circlize
We will conquer anything in our path
And mars we tantalize
We are not afraid to be bold
Comatize like Hale-Bopp
We are unique, rare, and beautiful
Smoking trees non stop
We are not afraid to indulge in our talent
Then I send a televize from satelite on Nightline
People will know us and our talent
Yeah, wouldn't you like to get away
Don't you want to escape your mundane life?
To the moon
Let's escape to another world
We shine like stars
We are brilliant and beautiful
Lock down like metal bars
We are unstoppable
My style is a one-in-a-million
My talent is unique and remarkable
I flow on and on and on
My talent is endless
My rhymes give you a really good feeling
My talent is inspiring
All day long
My talent is relentless
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, MELISSA A ELLIOTT, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY, VALERIE SIMPSON
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