The Rain
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Me, I'm supa fly, supa dupa fly
Supa dupa fly (I can't stand the rain)
Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
Supa dupa fly, supa dupa fly (I can't stand the rain)
Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
Supa dupa fly, supa dupa fly (I, I can't stand the rain)Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
When the rain hits my window
I take a-, me some indo
Me and Timbaland, ooh, we sang a jangle
We so tight, that you get our styles tangled
Sway on dosie-do like you loco
Can we get kinky tonight?
Like Coko, so-so
You wanna play with my yo-yo (uh-huh)
I smoke my hydro on the d-low (d-d-d-d-d-low)
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I, I can't stand the rain
Against my window
Yeah
Beep beep, who got the keys to the Jeep? Vroom
I'm driving to the beach
Top down, loud sounds, see my peeps
Give them pounds, now look who it be (who it be?)It be me, me, me and Timothy
Look like it's 'bout to rain, what a shame
I got the Armor-All to shine up the 'Stang
Oh, Missy, try to maintain
Flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I, I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
I feel the wind
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten (nine, ten)
Begin, I sit on hills like Lauryn
Until the rain starts, coming down, pouring
Chill, I got my umbrella
My finger waves be dazed, they fall like Humpty
Chumpy, I break up with him before he dump me (dump me)
To have me, yes, you lucky (yes, you lucky)
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I, I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I, I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
Against my window
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
I can't stand the rain
The song "The Rain" by Missy Elliott is a mix of rap and R&B with original production by Timbaland. The first verse describes Missy as "supa fly, supa dupa fly" - this self-description is her bragging about her confidence and style. She then repeats "I can't stand the rain against my window" in the chorus, showing her disdain for adverse weather conditions. In the second verse, Missy talks about driving with her friends and mentions that it "looks like it's 'bout to rain, what a shame," further emphasizing her dislike of rain. However, she then goes on to mention that she has an umbrella, showing that she is prepared for the weather.
The final verse includes a reference to Lauryn Hill, noting that Missy likes to sit on hills like Lauryn. She again mentions the rain, but says that she has an umbrella to protect herself. In the outro, she reiterates her hatred for the rain in a repetitive, almost chant-like way.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of personal style and confidence, while also expressing a dislike for something as seemingly mundane as rainy weather.
Line by Line Meaning
Run the track
Start the music
Me, I'm supa fly, supa dupa fly
I am extremely cool and stylish
Supa dupa fly (I can't stand the rain)
The weather is bothering me
Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
I am inside, looking out at the rain
Supa dupa fly, supa dupa fly (I can't stand the rain)
The weather is really getting on my nerves
Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
I am still inside, annoyed by the rain
Supa dupa fly, supa dupa fly (I, I can't stand the rain)
I really, really hate this rain
Me, I'm supa fly (against my window)
I'm still here, and I'm very cool
When the rain hits my window
It's raining outside
I take a-, me some indo
I smoke marijuana to calm down
Me and Timbaland, ooh, we sang a jangle
Timbaland and I made music
We so tight, that you get our styles tangled
We have a close relationship and our music is similar
Sway on dosie-do like you loco
Dance with me like crazy
Can we get kinky tonight?
Do you want to have some fun?
Like Coko, so-so
Similar to the R&B artist, Coko
You wanna play with my yo-yo (uh-huh)
Do you want to have sexual intercourse with me?
I smoke my hydro on the d-low (d-d-d-d-d-low)
I smoke marijuana discreetly
Beep beep, who got the keys to the Jeep? Vroom
Who has the car keys? Let's go!
I'm driving to the beach
I am going to the beach
Top down, loud sounds, see my peeps
I have my convertible top down and music blaring, and I see my friends
Give them pounds, now look who it be (who it be?)
I greet my friends and they realize it's me
It be me, me, me and Timothy
My name is Missy and I'm with my friend Timbaland
Look like it's 'bout to rain, what a shame
It looks like it's going to rain, which is unfortunate
I got the Armor-All to shine up the 'Stang
I have a car detailing product to make my Mustang shine
Oh, Missy, try to maintain
I remind myself to stay calm
Flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky-flicky
I make finger motions quickly
I feel the wind
I am outside and can feel the wind
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten (nine, ten)
I'm counting
Begin, I sit on hills like Lauryn
I start rapping and say that I'm like Lauryn Hill
Until the rain starts, coming down, pouring
It starts raining heavily
Chill, I got my umbrella
I'm prepared for the rain
My finger waves be dazed, they fall like Humpty
My hairstyle looks good, like the cartoon character Humpty Dumpty
Chumpy, I break up with him before he dump me (dump me)
I break up with my boyfriend before he can break up with me
To have me, yes, you lucky (yes, you lucky)
I'm single and I'm a catch
I can't stand the rain
I really don't like the rain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Bryant, Melissa A. Elliott, Bernard Miller, Ann Peebles, Timothy Z. Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moisesojeda1085
1997 hits:
NEXT- too close
K-CI $ JoJo- All my life
Puffy/Mace- Cant nobody hold me down
Puffy- I’ll be missing you
Puffy- Been around the world
Dangerous- Busta Rhymes
Butterfly/Honey- Mariah Carey
Put your hand where my eyes could see-Busta
@ParmaJohnIV
Missy Elliott's videos are like those weird dreams you can't describe to anyone else
@Wammoz
You hit the nail on the head lol
@violetthestrange7046
Yass😂
@muhannadals3349
أحلام العصر ❤
@Mrs_Canary
Right 😭
@kimj1459
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@aliciag644
I love how other artists used to make cameos in videos with no speaking parts. Just goes to show how much love and support there was.
@traceysim5839
Fact's
@miscevoisliflickle4494
Crazi
@MrEOM41
Yeah the 90s was so dope