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.
It's Real
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Yeaahhh, yeaaa
I love you more then my mouth can say
I'll take a flight to Kingston, any place
Just to be in yo face
From New York City to Japan
I'll be there ba-by
On the next plane to you
Never worry 'cause I'm ya woman
And I promise ba-by
I promise you will be my man
[Chorus:]
'Cause baby it's real (real)
So real (so real)
Can't you tell by the look in my face, yeah
Oh baby it's real (it's real)
So real (so real)
I hope your feeling the same
'Cause baby it's real
I'll follow you right to the moon
It could happen yeah
Just so we can be close as cousins
With my heart out to you
I love you more then words can offer
Pay attention ba-by
I hope this never ends my lover
[Chorus:]
I don't want to spend a day without you
I don't get tired of being by you
I don't care bout the things about you
Boy it's real
[Chorus:]
Missy Elliott's song "It's Real" is a heartfelt expression of love and devotion. Elliott sings about how much she loves her partner and is willing to go to any length to be with them, even if it means taking a flight to Kingston or following them to the moon. She promises to be there for them no matter what and encourages them to trust in her love. The song is a declaration of an enduring, intense feeling that Elliott has for her lover.
The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the depth and sincerity of Elliott's love. She sings about how she loves her partner more than words can express and how she hopes that they feel the same way. The chorus repeats the phrase "baby it's real" over and over, emphasizing the intensity of the feeling that Elliott is trying to convey.
Overall, "It's Real" is a beautiful love song that speaks to the power of true love. Elliott's vocals are passionate and emotive, and the song's lyrics are relatable and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you more than my mouth can say
My love for you is so immense that I cannot put it into words.
I'll take a flight to Kingston, any place, just to be in yo face
I am willing to go to any extent to be close to you and spend time with you.
From New York City to Japan, I'll be there ba-by
I will be there for you no matter how far or difficult it may seem.
Just call my phone and I'll come flying, On the next plane to you
You can count on me to come to you as soon as you need me, without hesitation.
Never worry 'cause I'm ya woman, And I promise ba-by
You can depend on me as your partner in life, and I promise to always be there for you.
I promise you will be my man
I am committed to you and want you to be my partner for life.
'Cause baby it's real (real), So real (so real), Can't you tell by the look in my face, yeah
My love for you is genuine and true, and you can see it in my expressions and actions.
Oh baby it's real (it's real), So real (so real), I hope your feeling the same
My love for you is not one-sided, and I hope that you share the same feelings.
I'll follow you right to the moon, It could happen yeah, Just so we can be close as cousins
I am willing to do anything to be with you, even if it seems impossible.
With my heart out to you, I love you more than words can offer, Pay attention ba-by
I am expressing my love for you from the bottom of my heart and my love for you cannot be expressed in words.
I hope this never ends my lover
I hope that our love for each other lasts forever and we stay together.
I don't want to spend a day without you, I don't get tired of being by you
My love for you is so strong that I cannot imagine spending even a day without you, and being with you always rejuvenates me.
I don't care bout the things about you, Boy it's real
I love you for who you are and I accept you with all your imperfections because my love for you is real.
I hope your feeling the same
I hope that you reciprocate my feelings and love me equally.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CRAIG BROCKMAN, GAVIN CHRISTOPHER, MELISSA A ELLIOTT, TONY MAIDEN
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