Spelling Bee
Missy Elliott Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I hope you can s-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well
I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e-l-l

[Verse One]
If you is a h-o-e get a j-o-b
I'm h-o-t on the t-o-p
Mister Mosely get the b-a-t
Dont copy this here cause I done d-i-d
It could get h-e-c-t-i-c
f-i-s-t in your f-a-c-e
Y'all don't know how crazy Missy be
Don't toy me I'm outta y'all leauge
Yes I'm bulletproof
Bitches I ain't foolin' you
You better learn a thing or two
You don't really want it boo

[Chorus]
I hope you can s-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well
I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e-l-l
S-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well
I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e-l-l

[Verse Two]
You just crazy if you think you Jay-Z
Sure ain't me cause I r-a-p
I'm v-i-p not we that's me
Timmy this beat is a h-i-t
Listen to the t-r-a-c-k
On the M-i-say from the motherfuckin VA
Y'all know k-i-g-e-r-ty
If y'all ask me y'all style booty
I hope you can s-p-e double L
I'm double XL y'all can all kiss tail
Y'all motherfuckers don't know me that well
My level came next and I'm not RL
And yes I'm bulletproof
Bitches I ain't foolin you
You better learn a thing or two
You dont really want it boo

[Chorus]
I hope you can s-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well
I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e-l-l
S-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well
I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e-l-l

[Verse Three]
I run yo block
I run them block
(Hah) Crack your windows cause I'm just that hot
That you forgot I got a big knot
(Cha-Ching) I must of hit the jackpot
I must of hit the jackpot cause my purse dont lie
The checks don't stop 'till they get writers block
Besta call the cops cause it'll put you in shock
Like the mind of Tupac I'ma rock 'till I drop
A-B-C-D-E-F-G
H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P u-s-s-y thats pussy
for the fake MC who test ME
And yes I'm bulletproof
Bitches I ain't foolin you
You better learn a thing or two
You dont really want it boo

[Chorus]
I hope you can s-p-e-l-l
Nigga please you don't know me that well




I got a truck sittin on sprewells
My flow tight as h-e double l

Overall Meaning

In the Spelling Bee Interlude by Missy Elliott, the chorus starts by stating that she hopes people can spell and mocks the people who claim to know her well. She mentions that she has a truck sitting on Sprewells (a brand of luxury wheels for cars) and her flow is tight as hell. She then goes on to declare that if someone is a "hoe," they should get a job because she is hot on the top, and Mr. Mosely comes with a bat to handle things. She warns not to copy her, as it could get hectic, and then goes on to say she is crazy and out of everyone's league.


In the second verse, Missy calls out people who think they are Jay-Z and says that it is not her because she is V-I-P, not we, and then praises the beat as a hit. She mentions her home state (Virginia) and calls out someone's bad style or that it is "booty." Missy then asserts that she is double XL and that everyone should kiss her tail because they don't know anything about her. In the final verse, Missy again brags that she runs the block and has a lot of money. She repeats that she is bulletproof before concluding that no one really wants a fight with her.


The song's overall theme appears to be self-confidence and boasting. Missy Elliott is flexing her lyrical muscles and telling those who would come against her that she is essentially unbeatable. Her rhymes and flow are tight, and she makes it clear that she is not to be messed with.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope you can s-p-e-l-l
I challenge you to prove your intelligence by spelling words correctly


Nigga please you don't know me that well
Don't make assumptions about me if we don't really know each other


I got a truck sittin on sprewells
I am financially successful and have a luxurious vehicle


My flow tight as h-e-l-l
I am a talented rapper with amazing skills on the microphone


If you is a h-o-e get a j-o-b
If you're promiscuous, you should be working rather than sleeping around


I'm h-o-t on the t-o-p
I am highly respected in the music industry and have a great career


Mister Mosely get the b-a-t
Refers to her producer and suggests to get ready to create a hit song


Dont copy this here cause I done d-i-d
Don't try to copy my style because I've already done it


It could get h-e-c-t-i-c
It can get crazy and wild when I perform and create music


f-i-s-t in your f-a-c-e
Physical violence may erupt if someone challenges her


Y'all don't know how crazy Missy be
People underestimate how wild and talented Missy Elliott is


Don't toy me I'm outta y'all leauge
Don't underestimate me, I am way better than you think


Yes I'm bulletproof
I am resilient and won't let criticism or negativity bring me down


Bitches I ain't foolin' you
I am serious and won't tolerate disrespect


You better learn a thing or two
You should learn from me, I have a lot to teach


You don't really want it boo
You don't actually want to challenge me, you will lose


You just crazy if you think you Jay-Z
Comparing oneself to Jay-Z is unrealistic and delusional


Sure ain't me cause I r-a-p
She is her own unique artist and not just trying to imitate Jay-Z


I'm v-i-p not we that's me
She is a VIP and superior to the rest, she works alone


Timmy this beat is a h-i-t
Her producer made this song that is destined to be a hit


Listen to the t-r-a-c-k
Pay attention to the music and enjoy the song


On the M-i-say from the motherfuckin VA
Referring to the state of Virginia where she's from


Y'all know k-i-g-e-r-ty
Her support is locally known and respected


If y'all ask me y'all style booty
She thinks your style and skills are inferior to hers


I hope you can s-p-e double L
She really wants to challenge you to spell well


I'm double XL y'all can all kiss tail
She is large and in charge, everyone else has to respect her authority


Y'all motherfuckers don't know me that well
Repeated from earlier indicating that people shouldn't underestimate her


My level came next and I'm not RL
She has surpassed other artists like RL and is at the top


I run yo block
She has taken over your neighborhood musically


I run them block
Just to establish the fact that she is on top


Crack your windows cause I'm just that hot
Her music is fire, she's boasting again


That you forgot I got a big knot
She has a lot of money and is reminding you of that fact


I must of hit the jackpot
She has been very lucky as well as talented


The checks don't stop 'till they get writers block
She will keep making money forever until she runs out of ideas


Besta call the cops cause it'll put you in shock
Her music is so amazing it would shock you


Like the mind of Tupac I'ma rock 'till I drop
She'll never stop creating music, just like Tupac


A-B-C-D-E-F-G
Reciting the alphabet


H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P u-s-s-y thats pussy
Spelling out the word 'pussy' to insult a fake MC


for the fake MC who test ME
Challenging a fake rapper to come at her


And yes I'm bulletproof
Reiterating again that she can't be brought down


Bitches I ain't foolin you
Same as before, she's serious


You better learn a thing or two
Same as before, listen to her wise words


You dont really want it boo
Same as before, challenging you to a rap battle but warning you not to do it




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, MISSY ELLIOTT

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