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.
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Missy Elliott Lyrics
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I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, 'cause, I
[Missy's Rap]
I've been itchin' can I getcha with this sweet poonanny
I'm tryna get the hot to go down on ya
I want to just sucks up ya toes and I'm fallin' like whoa
Deep in the mist yo, I'm high off the indo
You seem to have a heart but you're big down ya jock
Sweetalee, bumblebee, look at me
And see I got the heeby-jeebies baby
And you got it from me-he-he-he
I really want to know if you want to go
To the hotel, well nigga let me know
'Cause I got my Sista clan, my Sista house
To see if I'm tired or if I wore ya out
So check it out, yeah, where it is
I really want
[Sista]
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
If you're my man, 'cause, I, I want to know
The lyrics of Missy Elliott's "I" seem to focus on a woman's desire to know if her man is the right one for her. In the beginning, Sista sings that she wants to know if the man is "the man for her" and she needs to know if he is her man. This could suggest that Sista is looking for honesty and commitment from her partner, rather than just someone to have fun with or pass the time.
Missy's rap, on the other hand, takes a more playful and sexual tone. She admits to having a strong attraction to the man and wants to "getcha with this sweet poonanny," but also urges him to be cautious and not go "downtown" like 2Pac. She wants to pleasure him and is willing to go to the hotel to do so. However, she reassures him that she has her "Sista clan" to check in on her afterwards.
Overall, the lyrics of the song seem to convey the complicated emotions and desires that can exist in a romantic relationship. While Sista is looking for commitment and honesty, Missy is looking for pleasure and excitement. The two women represent the different sides of love and the tension between them is evident in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
Sista is expressing her desire to find out if the person she is interested in, is interested in her as well or not.
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
Sista is asking if the person she is interested in, is the right match for her and if he can be her partner.
I've been itchin' can I getcha with this sweet poonanny
Missy is expressing her desire to have sexual intercourse with the other person.
But, uh, don't go downtown, like 2Pac keep ya head up
Missy advises the other person not to lose hope and motivation in life, just like 2Pac did in his music and life.
I'm tryna get the hot to go down on ya
Missy is trying to give oral pleasure to the other person.
I want to just sucks up ya toes and I'm fallin' like whoa
Missy is expressing her fetish for sucking toes and her excitement for it.
Deep in the mist yo, I'm high off the indo
Missy is feeling intense feelings of arousal and desire, possibly under the influence of marijuana.
You seem to have a heart but you're big down ya jock
Missy thinks that the other person may be outwardly kind-hearted, but is actually quite masculine in their behavior.
Sweetalee, bumblebee, look at me
Missy is trying to get the attention of the other person and is using pet names to address them affectionately.
And see I got the heeby-jeebies baby
Missy is feeling nervous and restless in anticipation of what might happen next between her and the other person.
And you got it from me-he-he-he
Missy believes that the other person is also experiencing the same kind of emotions and feelings as her due to their mutual attraction.
I really want to know if you want to go
Missy is expressing her desire to take things forward with the other person and wants to know if they feel the same way.
To the hotel, well nigga let me know
Missy is proposing to take the other person to a hotel and is asking for their approval and consent.
'Cause I got my Sista clan, my Sista house
Missy is referring to the group of her female friends who will accompany her and support her in her romantic endeavors.
To see if I'm tired or if I wore ya out
Missy is planning to have sex with the other person and is wondering if she will tire him out with her sexual energy.
So check it out, yeah, where it is
Missy is once again showing her eagerness to move things forward and is asking the other person to let her know where they stand.
I really want
Missy's sentence remains incomplete, leaving the listener with anticipation for what she really wants.
If you're my man, I want to know if you're the man for me
Sista is once again expressing her uncertainty over the romantic compatibility between herself and the other person.
I want to know, I need to know, I want to know, I want to know
Sista reiterates her desire to know more about the romantic possibilities between herself and the other person.
If you're my man, 'cause, I, I want to know
Sista is emphasizing her need for clarity on the other person's romantic intentions towards her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY
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@ericlewis9078
There's no female rapper like missy. She's one of a kind.
@MkeKen67
There's no any kind of ra
@sarahaziz2011
Lil Kim smashes it though!
@itsAurora-zq8cb
She is ,love her
@ryanappleton3653
This was my introduction to Missy Elliot. Now be the fly gal you are get ya nails done get a pedicure and get ya hair did. Oh wait, stupid pandemic.
@chi-ut4sw
Tierra Whack is the younger version of Missy!!! U might disagree at first but if you listen to her then u will 4sure disagree
@linux_master_race
Missy was my neighbor for a number of years. Anytime we ran into her she was always super nice and everyone in town loved her.
@haych.594
REALLY
@daerk420666
@@haych.594 why would he lie?
@katherinewilson1853
She seems cool.