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.
I'm Better
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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I'll show you how to flip a dollar
I got food in my dining room
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
It's another day, another chance
I wake up, I wanna dance
So as long as I got my friends
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
He say I'm hot, I'm so fuego
Pull up on him in my vehicle
He say I'm pretty, I'm pretty
You must be from Brazil, it must be from México
Roll up on him in my Lambo
Jump out like skrrrt, yeah bro
You need a chick like me to make you wanna leave them other broads, you don't know nann hoe
Yeah he got bands in the Bando
Missy got dudes in Orlando
Plus I got cars that he paying for
Man I be too much to handle
Watch what I do, when I get up on you
Pop potential in my room and zoom in the poom
He watching my body like he watching Scandal
But I'm just here, with my girls
I'mma start it from the bottom
I'll show you how to flip a dollar
I got food in my dining room
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
It's another day, another chance
I wake up, I wanna dance
So as long as I got my friends
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
Missy so hot, I'm from VA
The car that I drive be Ferr-ar-i
My clique is so thick and the broads be hollin' and whistlin'
At me like damn bae
Man I'm 3000, I'm André
Yo Missy talk big, I'm so grande
Bruce Lee on the beat, I don't compete with none of these geeks
I just rant like I'm Kanye
Yeah he got bands in the Bando
Missy got dudes in Orlando
And I be driving cars he paying for
He say I'm too much, I'm a handful
He watching my body like he watching Scandal
But I'm just here, with my girls
I'mma start it from the bottom
I'll show you how to flip a dollar
I got food in my dining room
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
It's another day, another chance
I wake up, I wanna dance
So as long as I got my friends
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
Brand new flow when I rap
DJ, bring that back
You ain't ever heard a track like that
Shit might slap, booty go clap
Roll up in the Benz
Looking like a ten, stack
When I rock, make it bop, in my car
And it bang-bang-bang like, go blap-blap-blap
Yeah he got bands in the Bando
Missy got dudes in Orlando
Buying me bags and new shoes and new cars and everything I know that he paying for
Yeah he be hooking me up
Yeah he be looking me up
Watch what I do, when I get up on you
Pop potential and zoom in the poom
I'mma start it from the bottom
I'll show you how to flip a dollar
I got food in my dining room
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
It's another day, another chance
I wake up, I wanna dance
So as long as I got my friends
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
The song "I'm Better" by Missy Elliott is a message to all haters out there that Missy is stronger than ever and will not be held down by anyone. She starts the song by saying that she's showing people how to make money from the bottom and that she's better than before. Missy gears up the confidence by stating that she has food in her dining room and that she's better. This is because she has worked hard to achieve success and now relishes in it.
As the song continues, she boasts of her sexual appeal, which stems from her Latin roots. She is with a guy who is paying for everything in her life, and he has to watch her body like she's a scandal on TV. Throughout the song, Missy is empowered by her friends who support her in everything that she does. Her energy is infectious, and she's proud of herself for being who she is. The song is upbeat and fun, and the lyrics are all about celebrating oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'mma start it from the bottom
I'm going to rise up from the bottom and show you how to make money
I'll show you how to flip a dollar
I'll teach you how to earn money through smart investments and wise choices
I got food in my dining room
I'm successful enough to have a well-stocked dining room with plenty of food
I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
I'm confident in myself and my abilities, and I know I'm better than everyone else
It's another day, another chance
Every day is a new opportunity to succeed and make progress in life
I wake up, I wanna dance
I feel happy and full of energy, and I want to dance and celebrate life
So as long as I got my friends
As long as I have my friends by my side, I know I can do anything
He say I'm hot, I'm so fuego
He thinks I'm incredibly attractive and desirable
Pull up on him in my vehicle
I arrive at his location in my car
He say I'm pretty, I'm pretty
He compliments me on my physical appearance
You must be from Brazil, it must be from México
He assumes that my beauty comes from a foreign country
Roll up on him in my Lambo
I arrive at his location in my Lamborghini
Jump out like skrrrt, yeah bro
I jump out of the car quickly and confidently
You need a chick like me to make you wanna leave them other broads, you don't know nann hoe
I'm telling him that he should be with me because I'm better than all the other women he's been with before
Yeah he got bands in the Bando
He has money stashed away in his secret location
Missy got dudes in Orlando
I have friends and connections in Orlando
Plus I got cars that he paying for
I have expensive cars that he's bought for me
Man I be too much to handle
I can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with
Watch what I do, when I get up on you
I'm warning him to be careful and watchful when I'm near him
Pop potential in my room and zoom in the poom
I have a lot of sexual energy and I'm going to make the most of it
He watching my body like he watching Scandal
He's paying close attention to my body and movements, like he would a TV show
But I'm just here, with my girls
I'm just hanging out with my female friends
Brand new flow when I rap
I have a unique and innovative style when I'm rapping
DJ, bring that back
I'm telling the DJ to play my song again
You ain't ever heard a track like that
My music is unlike anything you've ever heard before
Shit might slap, booty go clap
My music is so good, it makes people want to dance and move their bodies
Roll up in the Benz
I arrive in a Mercedes-Benz
Looking like a ten, stack
I look amazing and I'm carrying a lot of money with me
When I rock, make it bop, in my car
When I play my music in the car, it makes the car bounce and move
And it bang-bang-bang like, go blap-blap-blap
My music is so good, it makes people want to dance and move their bodies
Buying me bags and new shoes and new cars and everything I know that he paying for
He's buying me expensive gifts and paying for everything, and I know it
Yeah he be hooking me up
He's taking care of me and providing for me
Yeah he be looking me up
He's checking me out and appreciating my physical appearance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cainon Renard Lamb, Melissa Arnette Elliott, DERRICK L. BAKER, EVE JEFFERS, KATRINA TAYLOR, KIMBERLY JONES, MELISSA A ELLIOTT, RONALD JR. FEREBEE, STEVEN KUBIE
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@SirIzzyBlack
Missy came back to tell you that your exercise routine ain't nothing.
@ladonz76
Robin Williams 😂😂😂😂
@BruceWayne-pm6co
Robin Williams Congrats, best comment.
@vieuphoria1008
Robin Williams bahahahaha ...
@muhleh1798
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@theblossomltd.1841
💀💀💀💀💀💀💀😱😱😱
@itiswhatitis1080
I can watch missy Elliot’s videos on mute and still be entertained she’s so creative and original
@kuransays
Very true! Missy is a true icon ♥
@xaviervlawrence7941
Omg!!!!!!!!!😯
@enahill3201
Facts