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.
Religious Blessings
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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A part of the glamor and the glitz
Platinum rings and different things
How easy we forget
For it is Him, the Lord Almighty
Who allows us our success
When you on top above the charts
Do you think without Him
You would be who you are?
For if He made heaven and earth
He also made you a star
So as we reach the year 2,000
You know there's One higher than us
And I come to be that tool to tell you
In God we must trust
Love you
The lyrics of Missy Elliott's song Religious Blessings speak to the idea of staying grounded and remembering the importance of faith, even in the midst of fame and success. The song talks about how easy it is to get caught up in the glamour and glitz of the entertainment industry, and to forget that the success we experience is ultimately a result of the blessings and guidance from a higher power. The song's message encourages listeners to stay humble and grateful, and to recognize that their talents and achievements are gifts from above.
The lyrics of the song culminate with a call to trust in God, particularly as the world approaches the year 2000. This suggests that the song was released in the late 1990s or early 2000s, during a time when there was likely a lot of hype and concern about the transition to the new millennium. Overall, the lyrics of Religious Blessings offer a message of humility and faith, reminding listeners to stay centered in their beliefs even in the midst of worldly success.
Line by Line Meaning
Being caught up in the fame
Being consumed by the glamour and attention that comes with fame
A part of the glamor and the glitz
Being a part of the luxurious lifestyle that comes with fame
Platinum rings and different things
Material possessions that come with success
How easy we forget
Forgetting the importance of humility and gratitude in the face of success
For it is Him, the Lord Almighty
Acknowledging God as the ultimate source of success
Who allows us our success
Recognizing that success is granted by a higher power
When you on top above the charts
When you achieve success and popularity in the music industry
How easy we forget
Forgetting the role of God in that success and becoming consumed by the excitement of it all
Do you think without Him
Questioning whether success would be possible without God's guidance and blessings
You would be who you are?
Wondering whether personal identity would even exist without the presence of God
For if He made heaven and earth
Stating that God is the creator of all things
He also made you a star
Affirming that God played a role in individual success and greatness
So as we reach the year 2,000
As society approaches the new millennium
You know there's One higher than us
Acknowledging the existence of a higher power than humanity
And I come to be that tool to tell you
As an artist and voice in the music industry
In God we must trust
Urging listeners to have faith and reliance on God in their personal and professional lives
Love you
Ending on a positive and affectionate note
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SparkleOnWithJoyfulJon
I love you Missy! Yes! Amen, family. Please give us more music. God bless.
Tryphena Eady
Well said Missy! Well said! 😎
Ice Kold Killa
Anyone else get too excited for a second there? I got the notification on my phone and thought she was finally releasing new music and hopefully, finally, the new album. Please, we need it! Pharrell said it's dope in an interview. He said he heard it. You can't leave us like this with little teases from people here and there! 😁 We miss your albums, Missy! I grew up listening to you. One of my favorite artists ever. So much positivity and fun and really dope beats by Timbo! Hell yeah! Pharrell too!
Khawanna Kelley
Yes she is back. If this is the outro then there is an intro, and more in between.... Waiting like it's a big sale and there is only a few items being sold... Pitch a tent y'all😍😍😍
Tara Schmidheini
For such a time as this, I knew there was always something special that I admired in you. My lady is rooted in truth. ⭕❌⭕❌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rodrick Durán
Me encanta Missy elliott 🤗
Lilian Music
More music please !
Nisai361
i miss u missy ... pls give us more music plssssss <3 <3 <3
Wendy Raymond
Beautiful poetry. ..thank u. .
Nicole
Amen 🙏🏽