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.
That's What I'm Lookin For
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Is that like flossin' shit?
You just like walk in and so people say, oh shit, it's him
Bounce to this, come on
Where my rag wearing soldiers that
Love to watch the dough stack
Never leave the house without their strap
They know just what a woman need
Keep a big bank roll and a bag of weed
When it's time to go down they ain't scared to freak, shit
(That's what I'm looking for)
Where my Rolley wearing thugs who
Claim they don't love you
But any time you want something done, they do it
(That's what I'm looking for)
The ball all night type
Frontin', screaming, thug life
That's the type of nigga I like
(That's what I'm looking for)
Uh I get high, get mine
I like a thug in my life to get by
That's why I spit shine the pussy
'Till it get tight and fine
He push me over to the other side
If he act right he could hit it from behind
We can bump and grind all night 'till we reach a climax
Make sure you leave a phat sack for Brat
Till you come back for more
Six pack surrounding my belly hole, it's tight
You ain't gotta tell me So
So Def is the way that I flow
Made to blow, pave the road
Unfadable, capable to save your hoe
Wherever I go, stack dough
I'm looking for a nigga roll, that ain't broke
If its time to lick of shots he don't trust
Even know how to flip cocaine and when the funds is low
For the show stopper, this for the know nadas
Shit get mo' hotter, nigga holla my name
They follow me when I drivin' the Range
And wait for me to finish performing backstage
Never have a nigga yawning
When they keep up with the shorty
Weed pumping as strong as me
Gotta be the ball all night type
I like it every minute when he charmin' me
Where my rag wearing soldiers that
Love to watch the dough stack
Never leave the house without their strap
(That's what I'm looking for)
They know just what a woman need
Keep a big bank roll and a bag of weed
When it's time to go down they ain't scared to freak, shit
(That's what I'm looking for)
Where my Rolley wearing thugs who
Claim they don't love you
But any time you want something done, they do it
(That's what I'm looking for)
The ball all night type
Frontin', screaming, thug life
That's the type of nigga I like
(That's what I'm looking for)
Stretch out your arms
Flip out your wrists
Let me see what to hit for
I'm fixing to know if you can afford to cop
A couple of dem thangs for your girl to rock
When we stepping in the door we killing ?em
Let the heads know we ain't feeling them
Or affiliated with them
I glisten and glow, 38 caliber go pop
Niggas that wanna show off
Don't just stop
My soldier's not having that
I'm looking for a thug that'll kill for Brat
And make million dollar deals for Brat
And pay some of the bills for Brat
And just chill for Brat
Watch dough stack, been broke, am I goin' back? Nope
Need to know how to surround a bitch with stability
Get down, bitches, if he feel me, rich now
I can't afford to sit down, get bored if
We got hits out nigga need big clout
Don't crowd my space if we dip out
Running with some other nigga face he don't trip out
Never leave the house without weed and a glock
Even got keys to the spot to drop the PO Box
And in the drawer when he find his underwear
I keep a fresh do rag in his hair
Where my rag wearing soldiers that
Love to watch the dough stack
Never leave the house without their strap
(That's what I'm looking for)
They know just what a woman need
Keep a big bank roll and a bag of weed
When it's time to go down they ain't scared to freak, shit
(That's what I'm looking for)
Where my Rolley wearing thugs who
Claim they don't love you
But any time you want something done, they do it
(That's what I'm looking for)
The ball all night type
Frontin', screaming, thug life
That's the type of nigga I like
(That's what I'm looking for)
That's what I'm looking for
That's what I'm looking for
That's what I'm looking for
That's what I'm looking for
In "That's What I'm Lookin For," Missy Elliott is looking for a specific type of man: a thug who wears a bandana, carries a gun, and loves to party all night long. She wants a man who can provide for her financially and isn't afraid to be adventurous in the bedroom. The song is filled with double entendres about sex and drug use, as well as braggadocio about Missy's own skills in bed.
Throughout the song, Missy name-checks various rappers and record producers, including Jermaine Dupri, who produced the track, and The Notorious B.I.G., whom she samples in the chorus. The verses feature plenty of explicit language and descriptions of sexual acts, but they are delivered with a playful, almost cartoonish energy that keeps the song from feeling too dirty. The beat is fast-paced and full of drums and horns, giving the track a celebratory vibe that makes it perfect for dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey JD, why you be saying oh, oh
Missy asks JD why he says 'oh' and if it's just to show off or make an entrance
Is that like flossin' shit?
Missy questions if JD's behavior is just a way to look cool or show off
You just like walk in and so people say, oh shit, it's him
Missy thinks JD likes to make an entrance to get people's attention
Bounce to this, come on
Missy tells the crowd to dance to the music
Where my rag wearing soldiers that love to watch the dough stack
Missy is looking for tough guys who wear bandanas and keep a close eye on their money
Never leave the house without their strap
Missy wants guys who never leave home without their gun
(That's what I'm looking for)
Missy emphasizes that the guys she's describing are exactly what she's looking for
They know just what a woman need
Missy says these guys understand what women want
Keep a big bank roll and a bag of weed
Missy wants guys who have a lot of money and always carry marijuana with them
When it's time to go down they ain't scared to freak, shit
Missy wants guys who are not afraid to be adventurous and try new things in bed
Where my Rolley wearing thugs who claim they don't love you
Missy is looking for tough guys who wear expensive Rolex watches and claim they don't love women
But any time you want something done, they do it
Missy says these guys will do anything women ask them to do
The ball all night type
Missy wants guys who party all night
Frontin', screaming, thug life
Missy wants guys who act tough and pretend to be gang members
That's the type of nigga I like
Missy reveals that she is attracted to guys who fit this description
Uh I get high, get mine
Missy likes to smoke marijuana and earn her own money
I like a thug in my life to get by
Missy enjoys having a tough guy around to help her get through life
That's why I spit shine the pussy
Missy takes care of her vagina by cleaning it regularly and keeping it healthy
'Til it get tight and fine
Missy wants her vagina to stay tight and in good shape
He push me over to the other side
Missy enjoys having sex and wants her partner to take her to the next level
If he act right he could hit it from behind
Missy will allow her partner to have sex from behind if he treats her well
We can bump and grind all night 'til we reach a climax
Missy wants to have sex all night until she reaches an orgasm
Make sure you leave a phat sack for Brat
Missy asks her partner to leave money for her friend Brat
Till you come back for more
Missy wants her partner to come back for more sex and leave more money for Brat
Six pack surrounding my belly hole, it's tight
Missy has a tight and toned stomach
You ain't gotta tell me So
Missy wants the listener to know that she is aware of her own body
So Def is the way that I flow
Missy is proud of her music label, So Def
Made to blow, pave the road
Missy is confident in her abilities to create great music and set the standard for future artists
Unfadable, capable to save your hoe
Missy thinks she can make any woman look and feel good
Wherever I go, stack dough
Missy earns a lot of money everywhere she goes
I'm looking for a nigga roll, that ain't broke
Missy wants a guy who has a lot of money and is not poor
If its time to lick of shots he don't trust
Missy wants a guy who knows how to use a gun and is willing to shoot if necessary
Even know how to flip cocaine and when the funds is low
Missy wants a guy who knows how to make money by selling drugs, even when there are financial difficulties
For the show stopper, this for the know nadas
Missy wants a guy who is impressive and well-known, someone who is a 'show stopper'
Shit get mo' hotter, nigga holla my name
Missy wants her name to be known and respected by others
They follow me when I drivin' the Range
Missy likes to drive a luxury car and people follow her when she does
And wait for me to finish performing backstage
Missy's fans wait for her to finish her performance so they can meet her backstage
Never have a nigga yawning
Missy wants to keep her partner interested and excited during sex
When they keep up with the shorty
Missy wants a guy who can keep up with her sexually
Weed pumping as strong as me
Missy enjoys smoking marijuana and wants her partner to do the same
Gotta be the ball all night type
Missy wants a guy who can party all night and keep up with her
I like it every minute when he charmin' me
Missy enjoys being with a guy who knows how to charm her
Stretch out your arms
Missy tells her partner to stretch his arms out
Flip out your wrists
Missy tells her partner to move his wrists in a certain way
Let me see what to hit for
Missy wants her partner to show her what he has
I'm fixing to know if you can afford to cop
Missy wants to know if her partner has enough money to buy her things
A couple of dem thangs for your girl to rock
Missy wants her partner to buy her things to wear
When we stepping in the door we killing 'em
Missy thinks she and her partner are impressive and will make a statement when they enter a room
Let the heads know we ain't feeling them
Missy wants others to know that she and her partner are not interested in them
Or affiliated with them
Missy wants others to know that she and her partner are not associated with certain organizations or people
I glisten and glow, 38 caliber go pop
Missy wants people to know that she is beautiful and carries a gun
Niggas that wanna show off
Missy doesn't like guys who show off
Don't just stop
Missy wants her partner to keep going and not stop
My soldier's not having that
Missy's partner will not tolerate anyone trying to interfere with their relationship
I'm looking for a thug that'll kill for Brat
Missy wants a tough guy who will do anything for her friend Brat
And make million dollar deals for Brat
Missy wants a guy who can make a lot of money for her friend Brat
And pay some of the bills for Brat
Missy wants a guy who can help her friend Brat with her finances
And just chill for Brat
Missy wants a guy who can hang out with her friend Brat and relax
Watch dough stack, been broke, am I goin' back? Nope
Missy has been poor before and doesn't want to go back to being broke
Need to know how to surround a bitch with stability
Missy wants her partner to be able to provide her with stability in life
Get down, bitches, if he feel me, rich now
Missy wants other women to get down and respect her because she is now rich
I can't afford to sit down, get bored if
Missy is always busy and can't afford to sit down and be bored
We got hits out nigga need big clout
Missy is successful in the music industry and wants her partner to also have a lot of influence
Don't crowd my space if we dip out
Missy wants her partner to give her space and not crowd her
Running with some other nigga face he don't trip out
Missy doesn't want her partner to be jealous or upset when she talks to or works with other men
Never leave the house without weed and a glock
Missy wants her partner to always carry marijuana and a gun with him
Even got keys to the spot to drop the PO Box
Missy's partner has access to a post office box where they can receive mail
And in the drawer when he find his underwear
Missy keeps a fresh headband in her partner's underwear drawer
I keep a fresh do rag in his hair
Missy keeps a fresh headband in her partner's hair
That's what I'm looking for
Missy emphasizes that the guys she's describing are exactly what she's looking for
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shawntae Harris, Jermaine Dupri, Melissa A Elliott, Carlton Lewis Lowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EC DC
This is like the only dirty version of this remix I can find on YouTube. Love it :-).
Virgil George
Shout out to Missy Elliott for singing and rapping on this. She held it down though.
Johnathan Lewis
Virgil George Lil Mo
antrite08
@Johnathan Lewis That's Missy singing the Move your body part Lil Mo is the background singer
Saiid Marc
sick beat..👑🕶
Mr3001
Mans JD Just killed me with this verse of his
sgik
"Like she a new member of Destiny's Child" kills me every time.
Dustin Roots
I didn't know He had bars like that!
Asia Russell
This. Is. The. Hype. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
4doni5 (Adonis)
Back when Lil Mo was that official hook singer