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.
Take Away
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Ever since the day we became, we became so personal
Every day that I spend with you it gets unforgettable
Anything that I did with you, I don't regret at all
(I love everything about you)
Take away (oh yeah) your gold and platinum chains
(And I'm gonna love you, baby)
(I ain't in it for the cheddar, baby)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash (oh no, no)
(You might go broke, but I'm, I'm not)
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last
(Goin' nowhere, nowhere, nowhere)
Listen, let's make it national
I want the whole world to know
I'm with you, and I'm, I'm in love
Ain't no girl in this world
Can fill your shoes, none, not at all
The things you do for me is so unbelievable
And you can take away all the platinum chains
Take away your gold and platinum chains
'Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway
(I'ma love you anyway, yes, I am)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
(I'm only in it for the love of you)
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last
(I gotta make it last baby)
I just want to be the perfect match (I just)
You don't even have to ask (you don't have to ask)
I just want to be the perfect match
We become so attached
(We become so attached, baby, that's all I ask)
I just want to be the perfect match
You don't even have to ask
I just want to be the perfect match (be the perfect match, baby)
We become so attached (so attached, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
Now can you hold me? Now can you feel me?
Now can you get near me?
For once in your lifetime, for once in your lifetime
Now can you hold me? Now can you feel me?
Now can you get near me?
For once in your lifetime, for once in your lifetime
Take away your gold and platinum chains
'Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last
In "Take Away," Missy Elliott expresses her deep and unconditional love for her partner. She marvels at the connection they share, knowing that every moment with him is unforgettable. Despite her partner's wealth, Missy emphasizes that she's only in it for the love, and that she would continue to love him even if he were to lose everything. She indicates that she wants the whole world to know that they are in love, and that no one else can fill his shoes.
Throughout the song, Missy repeats the refrain, "Take away your gold and platinum chains, 'cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway. I'm not in it for, for the love of cash, 'cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last." These lyrics speak to the essence of the song, which is about the power of love and the emotions it can evoke. Missy Elliott delivers this message with confidence and soul, creating a song that is both uplifting and powerful.
Overall, "Take Away" is a powerful love song that celebrates the strength and depth of a relationship. Missy Elliott's lyrics are touching and heartfelt, and they demonstrate a deep understanding of what it means to truly love someone.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so incredible
You are amazing
Ever since the day we became, we became so personal
Since the day we met, we have become very close
Every day that I spend with you it gets unforgettable
Each day we spend together becomes more memorable
Anything that I did with you, I don't regret at all
I have no regrets about anything that we have done together
(I love everything about you)
(I love everything about you)
Take away (oh yeah) your gold and platinum chains
Even if you take away expensive jewelry
('Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway)
(Because I will love you no matter what)
('I ain't in it for the cheddar, baby)
(I'm not in it for the money)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash (oh no, no)
I'm not with you for your money
('You might go broke, but I'm, I'm not)
(You may become financially unstable, but I will still love you)
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last
Because if you become financially unstable, we have to make our resources last
(Goin' nowhere, nowhere, nowhere)
(I'm not going anywhere)
Listen, let's make it national
Let's make our relationship known to everyone
I want the whole world to know
I want everyone to know about us
I'm with you, and I'm, I'm in love
I am with you and deeply in love with you
Ain't no girl in this world
There is no other girl in the world
Can fill your shoes, none, not at all
No one can replace you
The things you do for me is so unbelievable
The things you do for me are amazing
Take away your gold and platinum chains
Even if you take away expensive jewelry
('Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway)
(Because I will love you no matter what)
(I'ma love you anyway, yes, I am)
(I will love you no matter what)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
I'm not with you for your money
('I'm only in it for the love of you)
(I'm only with you because I love you)
('Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last baby)
(Because if you become financially unstable, we have to make our resources last)
'I just want to be the perfect match (I just)
'I just want us to be perfect for each other (I just)
You don't even have to ask (you don't have to ask)
You don't even have to ask
We become so attached (baby, that's all I ask)
We have become very close (that is all I want)
('Be the perfect match, baby)
(To be perfect for each other, baby)
('So attached, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
(We are very close)
Now can you hold me? Now can you feel me?
Can you hold me, can you feel me?
Now can you get near me?
Can you come closer to me?
For once in your lifetime, for once in your lifetime
At least once in your life
('Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway)
(Because I will love you no matter what)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
I'm not with you for your money
('Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last)
(Because if you become financially unstable, we have to make our resources last)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Craig Brockman, Missy Elliott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deseramaxwell2780
Happy Heavenly Birthday Aaliyah
@nikitamccray8619
I was in college in August 25, 2001 . My classmate was in tears over this song
@hesmlurh2467
Tweet got me crying like crazy
Missy😍😍😍
@gabrielmalefetse4542
I still say Missy should've have put out a double album during this era. One with r&b tracks. She's an underrated vocalist
@starastro4591
Half the time she was putting out r n b sounds like this one. Hot boyz one minute man etc… drake used her swag to start his career
@heyheykaykay1
This song is such a mixture of nostalgia, sadness and pureness at the same time. RIP Aaliyah 🙏🏾
@coreyingram1052
2001 was a hard year
@mochaprincess1764
Nah can we talk about genuine & missy vocals
@thisisnotras
Rest In Power Aaliyah <3
@K27362
Aaliyah would have been 42 today.