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.
They Don't Wanna F** Wit Me
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Damn, he he he
Timbaland, we bout to lace em one mo time
Uh huh, say what?
He he he he, damn he he
Timbaland, he he, yeah
We bout to lace em one mo time
Alright, yeah , ooh
[Missy]
The M-I to the S-S
They put that on my chest
My car's the way that I flex
And people say I'm dope as fuck
They say I'm just too fly
I make em wanna get high
They want a piece of this pie
But I'm just too damn chill for them
No way I flip my shit
It feels like a good hit
And even if you buy it
Nigga, you can't get smoking in this hay
Nigga, what you got to say...
[Timbaland]
We ridin through your hood (hood)
With a dollar dank (dank)
And a S-L-K (what), and a 348, what 9 (uh)
Two bad niggas, from the big VA(bay-ay)
Twelve blunts a day (what)
Chillin on the other side of the bay (bay)
Who y'all think y'all is (is)
Trying to get with Mis (Mis)
You trying to dis
You think you can beat us, shit (shit)
Free them ill 1 to 12
She's in a Benz
Free them ill creators
Just, I'm a friend, what (what)
[Missy]
I come back into my flow
My people just don't know
They hate the way that I hee
They hate the way that I hee-haw
Cuz I got too much doe
You know my steelo
So what you come here fo
See, you don't wanna fuck wit me
Get it off your chest
You know who's the best
See, there's no other yes
That can get down like Missy
So hit you off like this
And you be the witness
That I'm a sure gets dick
Nigga what, nigga what, nigga what, nigga what, a-heh
[Missy]
Hey, yo Timbaland
Yo, I'm a just (sue)
Dance a little bit
You don't mind if I get my boogie on do you?
He he, yeah, know what I'm saying?
We don't gotta rhyme through the whole track
The track is banging by its self
Know what I'm saying?
Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah
They don't want
To fuck with me
They don't want [Repeat: x5]
Ooh, ooh, to fuck with me
Wanna fuck with me
They don't want [Repeat: x3]
Oh, oh, oh, to fuck with me
No they don't
They don't wanna
They don't want
No, no, no
To fuck with me
"They Don't Wanna F** Wit Me" is a Missy Elliott's song from the year 2002, and it was produced by Timbaland. The song's lyrics introduce listeners to Missy Elliott's persona, which exudes self-confidence and an unapologetic attitude. With a chest full of M-I- S-S, the rapper makes her position known to her fans and haters alike.
Missy Elliott asserts herself in the song as an accomplished artist who has earned her right to brag about her wealth and talents. She describes her lifestyle as she flexes with her car and lifestyle, earning the respect of those who find her dope as f**k. Her fans want to experience the high life. However, Missy acknowledges that not everyone can handle her chill persona and approach to life.
As the song progresses, Timbaland adds his rap verse, reinforcing Missy's claims of being from the bad side of Virginia. He, too, has established himself as a creative who cannot be beaten. Both artists challenge anyone trying to get with Mis, expressing their allegiance to their neighborhood, crew, and creativity.
The chorus details why haters do not want to f** with Missy or Timbaland, highlighting their confidence and self-assuredness. The song ends with Missy's invitation to dance, which one can interpret as a continuation of her self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
The M-I to the S-S
Missy's name spelled out
They put that on my chest
She has her name on her chest
My car's the way that I flex
She shows off her wealth with her car
And people say I'm dope as fuck
People admire and respect her
They say I'm just too fly
She is stylish and confident
I make em wanna get high
People are attracted to her coolness
They want a piece of this pie
People want to be part of her success
But I'm just too damn chill for them
She is too relaxed and cool for them
No way I flip my shit
She doesn't get angry or upset
It feels like a good hit
She feels it's a great accomplishment
And even if you buy it
Even if you try to imitate her
Nigga, you can't get smoking in this hay
You can't catch up to her level of success
Nigga, what you got to say...
What do you have to say about that?
We ridin through your hood (hood)
They are driving through the neighborhood
With a dollar dank (dank)
They have marijuana with them
And a S-L-K (what), and a 348, what 9 (uh)
They have two fancy cars
Two bad niggas, from the big VA(bay-ay)
They are tough guys from Virginia
Twelve blunts a day (what)
They smoke a lot of marijuana
Chillin on the other side of the bay (bay)
They are relaxing by the water
Who y'all think y'all is (is)
Who do you think you are?
Trying to get with Mis (Mis)
Trying to get with Missy Elliott
You trying to dis
You are trying to disrespect her
You think you can beat us, shit (shit)
You think you can win against us?
Free them ill 1 to 12
Free all the talented people
She's in a Benz
She has a nice car
Free them ill creators
Free all the creative people
Just, I'm a friend, what (what)
I am just her friend
I come back into my flow
She returns to her rhythm
My people just don't know
Her fans don't understand her
They hate the way that I hee
They hate the way she laughs (signature sound)
They hate the way that I hee-haw
They hate her unique style
Cuz I got too much doe
Because she has too much money
You know my steelo
You know her style
So what you come here fo
Why are you here?
See, you don't wanna fuck wit me
You don't want to mess with her
Get it off your chest
Say what you want to say
You know who's the best
She is the best
See, there's no other yes
She is unmatched
That can get down like Missy
That can perform as well as Missy
So hit you off like this
She is about to perform
And you be the witness
You will see for yourself
That I'm a sure gets dick
That she is very talented
Nigga what, nigga what, nigga what, nigga what, a-heh
A signature phrase for emphasis and attitude
Hey, yo Timbaland
Addressing Timbaland
Yo, I'm a just (sue)
She is just dancing
Dance a little bit
She wants to dance
You don't mind if I get my boogie on do you?
She is asking permission to dance
We don't gotta rhyme through the whole track
They don't need to rap the whole song
The track is banging by its self
The beat is good enough on its own
They don't want
They don't want to
To fuck with me
To mess with her
Wanna fuck with me
Want to mess with her
Oh, oh, oh, to fuck with me
Oh, oh, oh, to mess with her
No they don't
They really don't
They don't wanna
They really don't want to
No, no, no
Absolutely not
To fuck with me
To mess with her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, MISSY ELLIOTT
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