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.
Step Off
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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You belong to someone else now
Now come on in, now shut the door
I'll make sure you enjoy yourself (self)
If you give me a try, before you deny
I'm still in love with you (you)
Or maybe obsessed with you
We don't kiss and we don't hug like we used to, used to
But I'm still in love with you
Wait
Wait a minute
Now if I drive by your house (house)
And see some bitch in your bed, under the spreads
Giving you head
Then I'm gonna turn it out (hey)
I'm the only one who keep you satisfied (mmm)
And though we're not together, I remember what you like (mmm, yeah)
So tell them chicks to step off 'cause I fill your appetite (mmm)
And I'm the only woman who gon' do it like you like (yeah, uh)
What part don't you get? (Hey, hey)
Even though I'm not your girl anymore
And you don't want me no more (ow)
I deserve to know who you sleepin' wit'
(Oh, yes) what you talkin' 'bout Willis?
Is she better than me? (me, me)
Do she cook, do she clean?
Do she sew, do she sting? (Ow)
Can she do these things?
'Cause I
I'm the only one who keep you satisfied (yeah)
And though we're not together, I remember what you like (hey, oh yeah)
So tell them chicks to step off 'cause I fill your appetite (mmm)
And I'm the only woman who gon' do it like you like (yeah, uh)
I still love you, baby
Makes no difference to me
And I still want you, baby
Want to be the one you need
The one you call on, mmm
'Cause I'm the only one that make you feel good, mmm-mmm
Sing it to me
I'm the only one who keep you satisfied
And though we're not together, I remember what you like
So tell them chicks to step off 'cause I fill your appetite
And I'm the only woman who gon' do it like you like
I'm the only one who keep you satisfied
And though we're not together, I remember what you like
So tell them chicks to step off 'cause I fill your appetite
And I'm the only woman who gon' do it like you like
In Missy Elliott's song Step Off, the artist doesn't shy away from her feelings towards an old flame who is now with someone else. She starts off by acknowledging that he belongs to someone else, but then invites him in, promising to make sure he has a good time. She admits that she's still in love with him, or rather, might even be obsessed with him, and asks him to give her a chance before denying her feelings.
She then goes on to lament that the physical aspects of their past relationship are no longer present, that they don't make love, kiss or hug like they used to, but still insists that she's the only one who can keep him satisfied. She warns him that if she sees someone else in his bed, she's going to turn it out and reminds him that she's the only woman who can do it like he likes.
In the chorus of the song, Missy Elliott proclaims that she's the only one who can fulfill his appetite and that other women should step off. She wants to know who he's sleeping with and what they can do, but ultimately, she still loves him and wants to be there for him as the one he calls on.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your not my man
I am aware that you do not belong to me
That you belong to someone else (nah)
You are committed to another person
Now come on in, an shut the door
Come inside and close the door behind you
I make sure you enjoy yourself
I will ensure that you have a good time
If you give me a try, before you deny
Give me a chance before you reject me
I'm still in love wit you
I still have strong feelings for you
Or maybe obsessed wit you
Perhaps I am obsessed with you
We don't make love no more (umm hmm)
We do not engage in intercourse anymore
We don't kiss and we hug like we used to (used to)
We do not kiss and embrace like we used to
But I'm still in love with you
Despite the changes in our relationship, I still love you
Wait
Hold on a moment
Wait a minute
Wait a moment longer
Now if I drive by your house (house)
If I happen to pass by your residence
And see some bitch in your bed, under the spreads
And observe another woman in your bed, hidden under the blankets
Giving you.....head
Performing oral sex on you
Then I'm gonna turn it out (hhaay)
I will be very angry and/or upset
I'm the only one who keep you satisfied
I am the only one who fulfills your needs
And though were not together I remember what you like
Although we are no longer a couple, I still know your preferences
So tell them chick to step off cause I fill your appetite
Inform other women to back off because I am the one who satisfies your desires
And I'm the only women who gon do it like you like
I am the only woman who can perform in the manner that you desire
What part don't you get?
What aspect are you not understanding?
Even though I'm not your girl anymore
Despite no longer being in a relationship with you
And you don't want me no more
And your desire for me has dissipated
I still deserve to know who you sleepin' wit
I still have the right to know who you are sleeping with
Is she better then me? (me me)
Is she superior to me?
Do she cook, do she clean?
Does she prepare meals and perform housekeeping duties?
Do she sew, do she sting?
Does she sew and/or cause physical pain?
Can she do these things?
Is she capable of performing these actions?
I still love ya baby
I still love you, my darling
Makes no difference to me
My feelings remain the same
And I still wantcha baby
And I still desire you, my dear
Want to be the one you need
I desire to be the person you rely on
The one you call on (umm umm)
The person you contact for assistance
Cause I'm the only one that makes you feel good (umm umm)
Because I am the sole source of your pleasure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Missy Elliott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ratchet Ralph
This was my favorite song on this album Missy! Layers of harmonies with a sassy message. The best in the game. Can we get another full album, please Missy!!!
Yesmean
Same here, but hearing the lyrics now I feel like I manifested this situation years later.. this describes this one guy and our relationship 1:1.. it’s crazy.. 😅✨
Amber Hi
Me too
Zoie Santos
The whole album was indeed addictive. I could even skip my afternoon classes in high school just to sound tripping, singing, dancing with this playing in my cassette over and over. I have the disorder even until now lol people don’t understand the vibe and subtle art of her music.
Yesmean
A girl after my own heart ❤💃🏻✨💕
Natalie Barrera
Wow 🤩 brings me old memories from high school just listening to this 🥰🥰🥰
Amber Hi
Yup CD players!!!!
Michael Collier
Definitely my favorite from this album! Always wanted a video for this one.
Brandon F
Michael Collier, I alwayz wanted a video 4dis 1, too ‼️Dis 'n' "Lick Shots" 💯
teah gosman
🎼💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥