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.
Go to the Floor
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Givin' y'all magazine writers, radio cats, listers or plain ol' haters
A small piece of my album which is titled Under Construction
Under Construction simply states that I'm a work in progress
I'm working on myself
You know, uh, every since Aaliyah passed
I view life in a, a more valuable way
Looking at hate and anger and gossip or
When you realize in a blink of a eye
You walking down a church aisle
And that was meant for weddings and happiness
And realize the same church aisles are used
To view a loved one for the last time
From the World Trade families to the Left Eye family, Big Pun family
You know Biggie family, Pac family, to the hip hop family
We all under construction tryin to rebuild, you know, ourselves
Hip-hop done gained respect from, you know
Not even respect from but just like rock and roll
And it took us a lot of hard work to get here
So all that hate and animosity between folks
You need to kill it with a skillet
You don't see Bill Gates and Donald trump
Arguing with each other 'cause both of them got paper
And the they got better shit to do, get mo' paper
So all I'm sayin' is, let's take hip-hop back to the rope
Follow me
(Hardworking, the star of the show)
Misdemeanor here
(Hardworking, the star of the show)
Mr. Mos' on the beats
(Hardworking, the star of the show)
2000 Eternity
(Hardworking, the star of the show)
I'm the star of the show, let the show begin
This is a Missy Elliott Exclusive (set it off)
Momma say, momma sah, momma, can you do this?
Talkin' like you baddest when you just know dat is
Every time I come out ya'll be like who dat is
Be like more like Ashanti and be unfoolish
You don't really want to break it wit me
You wear Gata, I sport the Fendi
My Lamborghini against your Benzi
Dirty diamonds and your ring see mines cl-clink-clink
Ding-ding, da-ding-ding, ding-da-ding-ding
I used to get so high they called me Ming Lee
Spiked up my hair, done looked like Don King
Haters keep on hatin' 'cause dem don't worry we
Dem don't worry we or me or Timothy
M-i-s-sy, slimmed down my body
Bang-bang to the boogie, ooh-wee
Playa, keep on playin', watch me do my duty
Go to the floor (now tell me what you want)
Grab me a drink (now what you gon' do)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, down to the beat
Stand on the chairs (and dance like who?)
Dance like the freaks (now what you came to do?)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, hype the party (set it off)
I'm underrated, glad I made it, independent, operated
I never hesitated, haters keep me motivated
The beat is penetrated, I'll let Timmy regulate it
And we laid it, in the shade and drink a glass of lemonade and
Damn, I'm faded
Ain't no other way to say it ain't that complicated
Ain't no other chicks gon' ever make me feel invaded
I keep droppin' hits like water breakin'
Two centimeters and I'm dilatin'
Radio impatient, pause, come on, check my translation
From my observation, my fans is real patient
They don't wanna hear the lies, so stop fakin'
'Cause you're greasy like bacon, keep my stomach achin'
If you wanna battle let there be no more delayin'
I hope you did some prayin' 'cause when I come swayin'
Pop shu pop, pop, pop, yeah
Sometimes I flow, sometimes quick
You was on the verge of kissin' ass so slick
I'd be on the verge of makin' hits after hits
This the kind of shit they tell yo mammy don't forget
Go to the floor (now tell me what you want)
Grab me a drink (now what you gon' do)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, down to the beat
Stand on the chairs (and dance like who?)
Dance like the freaks (now what you came to do?)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, hype the party (oh)
Everybody, move your body, now do it
Here's somethin' that's gonna make you move and groove (new Missy Elliott, y'all)
Hey DJ keep playin' that song all night
On and on and on (on and on and on)
Is the niggas over there, bitches right here
Yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
All night long, I hope you all came prepared
It's five o'clock and we ain't goin' nowhere
Oh yeah, oh, ooh wee
And will the guy the cash choose me? (Oh, yeah)
Baby, I got a man I ain't seen lately (go down to the floor)
Go to the floor (now tell me what you want)
Grab me a drink (now what you gon' do)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, down to the beat
Stand on the chairs (and dance like who?)
Dance like the freaks (now what you came to do?)
I came to shake, shake my booty down, hype the party
In "Go to the Floor," Missy Elliott talks about her glamorous life, her expensive tastes, and the haters who constantly try to bring her down. In the first verse, she references Ashanti and her hit song "Foolish" as an example of someone who is doing it right. She talks about not wanting to be with someone who wears Dada (a slang term referring to cheap, knockoff clothing) while she wears Fendi (a high-end luxury fashion brand). She also boasts about her Lamborghini and her diamond ring, which is in stark contrast to the dirty diamonds of her perceived competition.
In the second verse, Missy mentions her underdog status and how she made it big despite people trying to hold her back. She references "Da beat," which could refer to the music industry or the rap game, and how she and Timothy (likely a reference to her collaborator Timbaland) regulate it. She talks about being faded (presumably under the influence of drugs or alcohol) but still dropping hit after hit, and how she wants to be real with her fans who have been patiently waiting for the truth. She ends the song with a call to action for her listeners to move their bodies and enjoy the party.
Overall, "Go to the Floor" is a classic Missy Elliott song with its catchy beats, clever lyrics, and confident persona. It celebrates her success and tells her haters to back off while encouraging her listeners to have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama say, Mama san, Mama can you do dis.
Asking for approval and support to show off one's talents and skills.
Talking like you bad is when you just knew dat is.
Being confident and boastful when you're actually inexperienced or unsure.
Everytime I come out ya'll be like who dat is
Surprising others and causing them to wonder about one's identity and abilities.
Be more like Ashanti and be Unfoolish
Comparing oneself to a successful and smart woman in order to encourage others to stop making foolish choices.
You don't really want to break it with me
Warning others that they'll struggle to keep up or compete with one's talent and success.
You wear Dada, I sport the Fendi
Showing off one's wealth and high-end fashion taste in comparison to another's less expensive clothing brand.
My Lamborghini against your benzi
Bringing attention to the difference in class and wealth between oneself and another person.
Dirty diamonds in your ring see mines cling cling cling
Drawing attention to the quality and value of one's jewelry compared to another's
Ding ding ding ding ding ding da ding ding
The sound of victory and success or mocking someone's failure.
I used to get so high they called me Ming Lee
Referencing past experiences with drug use and the nickname given as a result.
Spiked up my hair don' look like Don King
Changing one's appearance to be more fashionable and modern in style.
Hatahs keep on hating cause them don't worry we
Acknowledging the negative attention from others and remaining unbothered or unaffected by it.
Dem no worry we or me and timothy
Expressing a close bond and partnership with Timothy and how they're confident in each other's abilities.
M.I.S.E. slimed out my body-e-e
Reference to the music group Missy Elliott belongs to (M.I.S.E.) and how she's representing them with her performance.
Bang bang to the boogie ooh wee
Emphasizing the energetic and exciting rhythm of the music.
Playah keep on playing watch me do my duty
Encouraging others to keep doing their own thing while Missy will continue to do hers.
I'm underrated, glad I made it, independent, operated
Proudly stating one's independence and personal success despite not receiving widespread recognition or accolades.
I neva hesitaded hatahs kept me motivated
Persevering and not giving up due to negative attention and criticism.
Da beat is penetrated, I'll let timmy regulate it
Describing the intensity and impact of the music while acknowledging Timothy's contribution to it.
And we lay dead in the shade to drink a glass of lemonaded
Taking a break from working hard to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink.
Damn I'm faded, ain't no other way to say it ain't that complicated
Admitting to being high on drugs without shame or embarrassment.
Ain't no other chicks gon' neva make me feel invaded
Believing that no other female artist can make her feel inferior or threatened.
I keep dropping hits like water breaking 2 centimeters and I'm dialatin'
Continuing to produce successful and popular music at a fast rate.
Radio be patient ooh ssh come on check my translation.
Urging radio stations to play her music and pay attention to her talent and success.
From my observation, my fans is real patient.
Appreciating the patience and support of one's fans.
They don't want to hear da lies so stop faking
Acknowledging the authenticity and honesty that fans appreciate and demanding others to do the same.
'cause you greazy like bacon, keep my stomach aching
Comparing someone's oily and gross behavior to greasy bacon while describing the uncomfortable feeling it brings.
If you want to battle let there be no more delayin'
Inviting others to compete and prove themselves without hesitation or excuses.
I hope you did some praying cause when I come swayin'
Warning others to prepare themselves for the impact and intensity of her performance.
Pop shu pop pop pop yeah!
Expressing excitement and energy through onomatopoeia.
Sometimes I flow sometime quick
Varying the style and pace of her music and performance.
It was on the verge of kissing ass so slick
Describing a situation where she almost compromised her integrity and value in exchange for success or approval.
Everybody, move your body now do it
Encouraging everyone to dance and enjoy themselves.
Here is somethin' that's gonna make you move and groove
Introducing a new and exciting song that will make people dance and have fun.
Hey DJ keep playing that song all night
Requesting the DJ to play the song repeatedly throughout the night.
On and on and on (on and on and on and on and)
Repeating and extending the duration of the music to keep the party going.
Now is the niggas ova there Bitches right chea'
Describing the presence of both men and women at the party.
All night long I hope you all came prepared.
Indicating that the party will be going on for a long time and hoping that everyone is ready for it.
It's 5:00 and we ain't goin no where
Announcing that the party will continue even though it's already late or early in the morning.
Aah yeah, Oh wee
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm through exclamations.
Now will the guys with cash choose me.
Acknowledging the presence of wealthy and successful men at the party and hoping to get their attention.
Aah yeah, Baby
Using terms of endearment and flirtation to attract attention and admiration.
I got a man I ain't seen lately.
Mentioning that she's committed to someone else but still enjoying the party and attention she's receiving.
Go to the floor (now tell me what you want)
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy themselves while asking what they want to do next.
Grab me a drink (now what you gon' do)
Requesting someone to get her a drink while asking what they plan to do next.
I came to shake, shake my booty down, down to the beat. Brrah
Focusing on dancing and enjoying the music while expressing excitement through sound effects.
Stand on the chairs (and dance like who)
Encouraging people to dance on chairs and stating that it doesn't matter who they are or what they look like.
Dance like the freaks (and what you came 2 do)
Encouraging people to embrace their unique and unconventional styles of dancing.
I came to shake, shake my booty down, like the 40. Brrah
Focusing on dancing and having fun while comparing it to the experience of drinking 40-ounce malt liquor.
Go to the floor (now tell me what you want)
Encouraging people to dance and enjoy themselves while asking what they want to do next.
Grab me a drink (now what you gon' do)
Requesting someone to get her a drink while asking what they plan to do next.
I came to shake, shake my booty down, down to the beat. Brrah
Focusing on dancing and enjoying the music while expressing excitement through sound effects.
Stand on the chairs (and dance like who)
Encouraging people to dance on chairs and stating that it doesn't matter who they are or what they look like.
Dance like the freaks (and what you came 2 do)
Encouraging people to embrace their unique and unconventional styles of dancing.
I came to shake, shake my booty down, like the party. Brrah
Focusing on dancing and having fun while comparing it to the experience of being at a good party.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abdullah R. Barr, Melissa A. Elliott, Keir Lamont Gist, Zane Grey, Timothy Z. Mosley, Renee Andrea Neufville, Leon Ware
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Miryam Ciancarelli
Thats the best song ever💃hihi Im the first whos like 😜
??? Really missy u r the best🔥🔥🙏💚
Claudia Covrig
<3 love you !! missssssssssss yourrrrrrrrrr musicccc....!! miss you