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.
Nothing Else Out There
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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A Missy Elliott Exclusive
I know one thing
Beyonce better not answer this phone
Her and the ladies in free
I ain't got no money either shoot
Ooh
Hello?
Beyonce! I know you ain't letting that broke down insecure L.L. Cool J wanna be nigga keep you in the house for another Friday.
Just..Just go ahead I'ma stay here wit my man. Ain't notin out there for me.
My man don't like my friends
(Girl your man ain't no good why he tryin to keep you in?)
He says they influence me
(If I was an influence Id'a been said leave)
But boy I love him so
(Girl we late for the club, why you still don't wanna roll?)
Cuz I got my prize right here
(But see the guys at the party!)
Ain't nothing out there for me
Ain't nothing about there for me
This is where I wanna be
I dun already been in the streets
And I aint came across nothin' so sweet
He's the only man that I love
And I don't need more than one
So don't worry when I'm hanging out
He's the only one that I am thinking about!
I know he's insecure
Everytime I leave out the door
(and you letting him spoil your night? Live your life, you aint even his wife)
He ain't gotta worry about me
Cus I got something more sweet
(Oh you must got a diamond ring)
And I know I'm so lucky
Aint nothin'
Ain't nothing about there for me
This is where I wanna be
I dun already been in the streets
And I aint came across nothin' so sweet
He's the only man that I love
And I don't need more than one
So don't worry when I'm hanging out
He's the only one that I am thinking about!
And I love him
He's my baby for sure
I a sure him that
I love him more than ever before
And he don't bore me and his love like the time that we met
I adore him
And no man has come closer than that
[repeat]
Ain't nothing out there for me
Ain't nothing about there for me
This is where I wanna be
I dun already been in the streets
And I aint came across nothin' so sweet
He's the only man that I love
And I don't need more than one
So don't worry when I'm hanging out
He's the only one that I am thinking about!
Look you goin or what?
Go ahead I'ma stay here with my man
Ain't nothing out there for me
Its a lotta guys with cash and they like to spend money fast
Now is your sure about that?
I'm chillin with my man
What part don't you understand?
Yeah I'm sure about that
I think you should really go
I heard the party is outta control
Make sure you sure about that
I don't care about no club
Cus my man is all I love
Yeah I'm sure about that
Don't let him blow your high
Go out and have a nice time
Now is ya sure about that?
Girl I do not get high, and with him I spend all my time
Yeah I'm sure about that
Ok stay wit your man ill be at the club doing my dance...
Oh..
(you're the only one I'm thinking about)
The song "Nothing Else Out There" by Missy Elliott is a song about loyalty and how the love of someone should be enough to keep a person contented, even if it means sacrificing time with friends to stay at home with the one they love. There is an exchange in the beginning between Missy and Beyonce where Missy warns Beyonce not to let her ex-boyfriend keep her cooped up in the house again, even though she encourages Missy to go out with her instead. In the following verses, Missy details how her man doesn't like her friends and how he thinks they influence her. Despite this, she still values her friends and even though they're late for their club reservation, Missy opts to stay in with her man because she is happy where she is. Missy conveys that there is nothing out there for her, meaning other men, because she is content with what she has at home.
The song has an empowering message that emphasizes that women do not require a partner to validate them or make them whole. Missy instead emphasizes that an individual should prioritize their inner happiness and relationships rather than trying to seek external validation or excitement. The song also emphasizes how trust and loyalty are fundamental aspects of a relationship, with Missy shielding her loyalty and commitment to her partner, as she explains there is no reason to make other people a priority over her man. The song acts as an empowering soundtrack for individuals to be content with what they have and prioritize the people who matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
There ain't nothing out there...
Missy states that there is nothing outside that is of interest to her.
I know one thing
Missy begins a new thought by stating that she knows one thing for sure.
Beyonce better not answer this phone
Her and the ladies in free
I ain't got no money either shoot
We 'posed to been at the club
Ooh
Hello?
Missy calls Beyonce and tells her that they should be at the club but she has no money. She warns Beyonce not to let her man keep her at home for another Friday.
Beyonce! I know you ain't letting that broke down insecure L.L. Cool J wanna be nigga keep you in the house for another Friday. Just..Just go ahead I'ma stay here wit my man. Ain't notin out there for me.
Missy urges Beyonce to not let her insecure man keep her at home but to go out and have fun. Missy is content staying at home with her own man as she feels nothing outside can match what she has.
My man don't like my friends
(Girl your man ain't no good why he tryin to keep you in?)
He says they influence me
(If I was an influence Id'a been said leave)
But boy I love him so
(Girl we late for the club, why you still don't wanna roll?)
Cuz I got my prize right here
(But see the guys at the party!)
Missy shares that her man doesn't like her friends, stating it's because he feels they influence her. She loves him regardless and her friend tries to get her to go to the party, but Missy doesn't want to leave her man behind.
Ain't nothing out there for me
Ain't nothing about there for me
This is where I wanna be
I dun already been in the streets
And I aint came across nothin' so sweet
He's the only man that I love
And I don't need more than one
So don't worry when I'm hanging out
He's the only one that I am thinking about!
Missy reiterates that there's nothing outside that peaks her interest. She is content where she is with her man, who she loves and cherishes above all else.
I know he's insecure
Everytime I leave out the door
(and you letting him spoil your night? Live your life, you aint even his wife)
He ain't gotta worry about me
Cus I got something more sweet
(Oh you must got a diamond ring)
And I know I'm so lucky
Aint nothin'
Missy understands that her man is insecure and doesn't like her hanging out, but she reassures her friend that she isn't going to let him spoil her night. She tells her friend that she has something more valuable than any diamond ring, and she considers herself lucky because of it.
And I love him
He's my baby for sure
I a sure him that
I love him more than ever before
And he don't bore me and his love like the time that we met
I adore him
And no man has come closer than that
[repeat]
Missy reaffirms her love for her man, stating he is her baby and that she loves him more than ever before. She adores him and loves being with him, and no other man has come as close to making her as happy as he does.
Look you goin or what?
Go ahead I'ma stay here with my man
Ain't nothing out there for me
Its a lotta guys with cash and they like to spend money fast
Now is your sure about that?
I'm chillin with my man
What part don't you understand?
Yeah I'm sure about that
I think you should really go
I heard the party is outta control
Make sure you sure about that
I don't care about no club
Cus my man is all I love
Yeah I'm sure about that
Don't let him blow your high
Go out and have a nice time
Now is ya sure about that?
Girl I do not get high, and with him I spend all my time
Yeah I'm sure about that
Ok stay wit your man ill be at the club doing my dance...
Oh..
(you're the only one I'm thinking about)
Missy and her friend continue their conversation, with Missy telling her to go out and have fun, while she stays home with her man as she has nothing to gain by going outside. Her friend asks her to reconsider and Missy reassures her that she has made up her mind. Her friend tells her to enjoy her time with her man and go out to do her own thing.
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Written by: Craig Brockman
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@sharshar29
Beyonce was like “Girl I do not get high” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@elijahmeadows68
She does now 😂
@mistygreene3179
Shar Shar lmaooo I love that part😍
@disata4797
L. G. she was high back then too there’s video proof 😂 girl was tryna keep it squeaky clean to the public though
@arnett.h6276
@@elijahmeadows68 🤣
@taneshaholloway7794
LIES BEY LIES! 😭😭😂😂😂
@knkyofficial
The intro alone used to have me in tears and it still does hahahaha Those little Missy counter responses are so fire hahaha LOVE THIS , I was definitely in middle school blasting this like I knew what they were talkin' about haahaha
@nataliephilip1310
Love Missy!! 😊❤ also like the ending of Monica's 'Knock Knock' track with Missy's chatter at the end 😄
@jessicacooper8257
"If I was an influence, I'da been said leave" 😅.... Sounds just like one of my controlling older sisters😂😂😂❤
@honeydip328
This song was so UNDERRATED thumbs up this if u agree lolololol