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.
Let It Bump
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Gotta cut the music up man
I'm-I'm-I'm Mi-Mi-Mi-Missy
Radio play m all the time
Write my own rhymes and I swear I'm fly
This flow here form 83
Me and Timbaland man I'll be damn
Remember when Lyte was in love wit Sam
I used to be in love wit this guy name Sam
But to me oh my Gosh he was one in a million
I came through cause I rock the show
Wack MC's get kicked in the throat
Keep on sleeping cause you think I'm a joke
Uh Uh Uh
Let it bump (Let it bump)
[Chorus:]
I'm Missy
I'm-I'm
Let it bump (Let it bump)
I'm Missy
Let it bump (Let it bump)
I'm Missy
I'm Missy on the microphone
(Gotta cut the music up man)
I'm Missy on the microphone
I'm stupid fresh that's the shit I'm on (come on)
Sucka MC's come new in the game
Swear ya hip-hop you just a new jack swing (uh)
Remember when Shantay was live on stage
Shantay was live on stage
Let me back that shit up
For ya for ya no hip-hoppers
I'm Missy on the microphone
I'm stupid fresh that's the shit I'm on
Sucka MC's come new in the game
Swear ya hip-hop but don't know Daddy Kane
This time Missy rhyme crazy though
Haters want to know my antidote
Try to catch up cause ya mind is slow
[Chorus]
(Gotta cut the music up man)
Me and Timba-Timba-Timba-Timba Timbaland
Me and Timbaland man I'll be damn
(Cut Cut Cut-see you-see you cut the music up man)
(Cut Cut Cut-see you-see you cut the music up man)
Me and Missy come fresh on tracks (oh)
5 albums deep can ya handle that (that)
We came from the basement to platinum plaques (plaques)
We sitting on something this black on black (oh)
Jimmy Dean he's the engineer (neer)
A nigga been down for about 10 years (years)
Fixing that stuff to make it sound so clear (clear)
Uh Uh Uh
Let it bump (Let it bump)
[Chorus]
The song Let It Bump by Missy Elliott is an anthem for her and her talent. She proclaims that she writes her own rhymes and is worth listening to on the radio. She boasts that she has been in the game since '83 and challenges anyone to come up against her, stating "From a to z you can't fuck wit me". Missy has always been known for her confidence and unique style, and this song is no exception. She is accompanied by her go-to producer Timbaland, and the two of them make magic together.
Missy recalls her past and how she used to be in love with a guy named Sam. She describes him as one in a million, but ultimately ended up putting the focus back on herself and her music. She states that wack MC's get kicked in the throat and urges listeners to keep sleeping on her if they think she's a joke. The chorus simply repeats "I'm Missy, Let it bump", emphasizing that she's the one in control and deserving of attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta cut the music up man
Increase the volume of the music
I'm-I'm-I'm Mi-Mi-Mi-Missy
The singer introduces herself as Missy Elliott
Radio play m all the time
Missy's songs get played on the radio frequently
Write my own rhymes and I swear I'm fly
Missy writes her own lyrics and believes her music is excellent
This flow here form 83
Missy's style of music originates from the 1980s
From a to z you can't fuck wit me
Missy is incredibly talented from start to finish and impossible to outdo
Me and Timbaland man I'll be damn
Missy often collaborates with Timbaland and can't believe how well they work together
Remember when Lyte was in love wit Sam
Missy references a time when MC Lyte had romantic feelings for someone named Sam
I used to be in love wit this guy name Sam
Missy used to have feelings for a man named Sam
But to me oh my Gosh he was one in a million
Sam was absolutely unique and special to Missy
I came through cause I rock the show
Missy delivers an impressive performance on stage
Wack MC's get kicked in the throat
Less skilled MCs will struggle to succeed in the music industry
Keep on sleeping cause you think I'm a joke
Some people underestimate Missy's musical ability, but she'll keep working hard regardless
Uh Uh Uh
Missy makes a vocalization to emphasize her point
Let it bump (Let it bump)
Missy wants people to turn up the music and enjoy the beat
I'm Missy
Missy reminds listeners of who she is
Let me back that shit up
Missy wants to reiterate what she said earlier
For ya for ya no hip-hoppers
Missy directs her words to those who are not familiar with hip-hop music
I'm stupid fresh that's the shit I'm on
Missy's music is cutting-edge and she's proud of it
Swear ya hip-hop you just a new jack swing (uh)
Some people claim to be fans of hip-hop but only like the popular new songs
Remember when Shantay was live on stage
Missy references a time when MC Shantay was performing live
Sucka MC's come new in the game
Less talented MCs try to join the hip-hop industry
Swear ya hip-hop but don't know Daddy Kane
Some people claim to be fans of hip-hop but are not familiar with a legendary artist like Daddy Kane
This time Missy rhyme crazy though
Missy's song is particularly impressive and creative this time around
Haters want to know my antidote
Missy's critics are curious how she manages to make great music
Try to catch up cause ya mind is slow
Missy encourages others to work hard and catch up to her success
Me and Missy come fresh on tracks (oh)
Missy and another artist are able to create new and exciting music together
5 albums deep can ya handle that (that)
Missy has released five albums and is curious if her fans can keep up with her output
We came from the basement to platinum plaques (plaques)
Missy has worked her way up from humble beginnings to achieving great success and platinum record sales
We sitting on something this black on black (oh)
Missy has a new idea or product that she's excited about
Jimmy Dean he's the engineer (neer)
Jimmy Dean is the audio engineer for Missy's music
A nigga been down for about 10 years (years)
Jimmy Dean has been working in the music industry for ten years
Fixing that stuff to make it sound so clear (clear)
Jimmy Dean makes adjustments to the audio recordings to ensure they sound great
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, LANA MOORER, KIRK ROBINSON, ROD TEMPERTON, MISSY ELLIOTT
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