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.
Throw It Back
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Woop
(This is a Missy Elliot exclusive)
Woah
Yeah
Walk up in the thing (thing), I be on my game (game)
If it's competition ('tition), I put them to shame (shame)
I raised all these babies, call me Captain Jack, saying (saying)
Please don't steal my style (style), I might cuss you out (wow)
What you doing now (doing), I did for a while (while)
Missy, Missy, Missy, go 'head, let it slap (slap)
I'ma snatch they wigs 'til I see that scalp (scalp)
Booty, booty clap (clap), flying across the map (map)
Lambo on the block (block), looking like a snack
I'll show you how I do it (do it), show you how it's done (done)
Don't look for another Missy 'cause there'll be no 'nother one
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back (uh)
Throw it back
Middle finger flip (flip), get up off my tit (tit)
Money money clip (clip), Louis on my hip (hip)
Lambo be the whip (whip), like banana split (split)
Look at all my ice, see the way my jewelry drip
Come up off that lick lick
Yeah, he wanna kick it
But he cannot kick it
Unless he be my dip dip
Call me Missy, mi'-mi'
I don't play them trick, tricks
Man, I'm so legit-'git
Watch me flip, reverse it
Flip it and reverse it, stupid with the verses
Man, I got the coat and shoes just to match the purses
Woop, woop, woop, woop, I don't need rehearsing
The way I throw it back, I show the whole crowd how I work it
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back (uh, check)
Missy make up her own rules
Not many can do what I do
So many VMA's that I could live on the moon
Man, I jump and you leap
Better wake up if you sleep
I did records for tweet before y'all could even tweet
Y'all be thinking shit's sweet
Been hot before you could speak
I'm like Heavy D, everyone love me, capisce?
Need a PJ when I'm takin' flight
Get your review and your ratings right
Missy still got 'em losing control
And every night is still ladies night
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Watch me throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Throw it back
Watch me
Watch me
Watch me
Watch me
The song "Throw It Back" by Missy Elliott is a declaration of her continuing dominance in the music industry despite the emergence of new competition. In the first verse, she boasts about her experience and success as a music artist, warning others not to imitate her style. She confidently claims that she is not like other women, and that she is a "different kind of chick." Throughout the song, Missy repetitively raps about "throwing it back," which refers to the act of dancing and moving your body in a way that throws your back out. Overall, the song is about Missy's unyielding talent and her ability to stay fresh and relevant in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk up in the thing (thing), I be on my game (game)
I enter with confidence, ready to take on any challenge
If it's competition ('tition), I put them to shame (shame)
I am a fierce competitor and will dominate my opponents
Different kind of chick (chick), we are not the same (the same)
I am unique and unlike anyone else
I raised all these babies, call me Captain Jack, saying (saying)
I have been a mentor and role model to many young artists
Please don't steal my style (style), I might cuss you out (wow)
If you try to copy my style, I won't hesitate to call you out on it
What you doing now (doing), I did for a while (while)
I have been paving the way for others in the industry for a long time
Missy, Missy, Missy, go 'head, let it slap (slap)
I am confident in my abilities and want my music to hit hard
I'ma snatch they wigs 'til I see that scalp (scalp)
I am going to dominate in such a way that my competition will have no place to hide
Booty, booty clap (clap), flying across the map (map)
My music is spreading and becoming popular world-wide
Lambo on the block (block), looking like a snack
My luxury car is eye-catching and impressive
I'll show you how I do it (do it), show you how it's done (done)
I am confident that I can teach others my impressive skills
Don't look for another Missy 'cause there'll be no 'nother one
I am one-of-a-kind and there will never be another artist like me
Middle finger flip (flip), get up off my tit (tit)
I am flipping off those who are trying to bring me down and take advantage of me
Money money clip (clip), Louis on my hip (hip)
I am very wealthy and show off my designer accessories
Lambo be the whip (whip), like banana split (split)
My luxury car is impressive and eye-catching, like a delicious dessert
Look at all my ice, see the way my jewelry drip
My jewelry is eye-catching and impressive
Come up off that lick lick
Give me what you owe me
Yeah, he wanna kick it
He wants to hang out with me
But he cannot kick it
I am selective about who I surround myself with
Unless he be my dip dip
Unless he is willing to commit to being with me
I don't play them trick, tricks
I don't tolerate people trying to cheat or deceive me
Man, I'm so legit-'git
I am very authentic and genuine
Watch me flip, reverse it
Watch me switch things up and change the game
Man, I got the coat and shoes just to match the purses
I have a lot of money and can afford to splurge on luxury items
Woop, woop, woop, woop, I don't need rehearsing
I am confident in myself and don't need to practice
The way I throw it back, I show the whole crowd how I work it
My dance moves are impressive and entertaining for everyone to watch
Missy make up her own rules
I am unconventional and do things my own way
Not many can do what I do
I have unique talents and abilities that few others possess
So many VMA's that I could live on the moon
I have won many awards and have achieved great success in my career
Man, I jump and you leap
I am at a whole different level than my competition
Better wake up if you sleep
If you're not paying attention to me, you're going to miss out on something big
I did records for tweet before y'all could even tweet
I have been ahead of the curve when it comes to social media and technology
Y'all be thinking shit's sweet
You underestimate me and my abilities
Been hot before you could speak
I have been successful for a long time and have paved the way for others
I'm like Heavy D, everyone love me, capisce?
I am popular and loved by many, just like Heavy D was
Need a PJ when I'm takin' flight
I travel in luxury and style
Get your review and your ratings right
Make sure you recognize my talent and give me the credit I deserve
Missy still got 'em losing control
My music is still extremely popular and gets people dancing
And every night is still ladies night
Women still love my music and come out to dance to it every night
Watch me
Pay attention to me and my talent
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Melissa Arnette Elliott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gone
Can we just take the time to appreciate that Missy Elliot is almost 50 and still looks like she is in her 20s/30s. QUEEN!
Julian Tydus
Yes we can💞💞💞
Wilson Norris
Don't know what kind of 20 years old girls you have seen, Elliot looks 40 something tbh
BlowNUpMyPhone
@Wilson Norris LOLOLOLOL TRUUUUUUE
Lakeydakid
Annnddd money does help
Gil Ortiz
Blacks do crack, not crack the drug -Michael Scott
Raj Sihota
Missy always had some of the best videos and dancers. She was inclusive of all races without being all 'hey look at me; she was LGBT-friendly, outspoken about black lives, about body positivity. But it was so natural. She didn't need a whole campaign saying 'this is what im saying', she just did what she did by proving herself from the beaten ground and there will never be another artist like her.
179Uce
Facts.
Cláudia Abreu
Facts!
King Ramesez
Yeah, people from her era were more natural about their feelings and their methods. Now days everyone just wants attention and to make a statement about issues that they feel make them look more noble or credible