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.
We Run This
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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This chick is a sick individual
Sicktate, volume two, believe it!
Ho! Ho!
Let me switch up the game
I drink that cognac
Step back 'cause I might put it on ya
Count sheep, wake you up from f- all week
You don't want me have to show ya
How a freak bitch act when I ain't sober
Whattup, I'm to' up, sho' nuff
Ain't scared to take it out, tell the freak to take it off
Tipsy and I feel, good
Black dudes got big woods
Into it, I do it, I did it
If you really really want it then nigga stop frontin'
Ay boy you know I'm yo' type
5'2" I wear my jeans real tight
My curves, they swerve, so superb
My word is my word and I came to serve
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
East coast, west coast
Down south, represent ya coast
Yeah we run it, and yeah we run it
Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
Uh-ohh, we run this, uhh, we run this
Wicked! Wanna pull my hair, break my back
For the right money might sit in your 'llac
Back to back, and can't even keep track
It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
Suck my toes and then the backrub
I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
Look at how y'all makin me blush
I'm enough to go around so people don't push
Don't push - when I run that tush in the bush
Don't my diamonds look real good
And they shine so hard, that he glitters
So many karats they look like critters
And we can do it all night
Take a flashlight to see up in my windpipe
I like to keep a nigga hype
I wanna know can you handle my mic
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
East coast, west coast
Down south, represent ya coast
Yeah we run it, and yeah we run it
Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
Uh-ohh, we run this shit, uhh, we run this shit
Any hustlers in the party y'all - hell yeah
If youse a pimp lemme see you party hard - hell yeah
Ohh strippers take yo' clothes off - hell yeah
Y'all superstars, y'all don't need no bodyguards - hell yeah
Nigga I bo-gart
A lot of rappers fakin' way too hard
Pull up at the club in a rental car
Where them freaks at, the freaks at the bar where the hard drinks are
Don't, start
You don't want beef, don't take it that far with a superstar
I got my foot on the clutch, see me bounce my butt
Misdemeanor too much and I don't give a fuck
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
Represent ya coast and act like ya know
Know how to act 'fore you step your two feet in the do'
Volume two, holla!
Wicked! This shit is sick!
Big shout out to Mobb Deep
G-Unit!
In Missy Elliott's song We Run This, the rapper begins by asserting the uniqueness of her style, stating that it cannot be duplicated or recycled. She refers to herself as a "sick individual" and invites the listener to believe it in the second volume of the Sicktate album. She then switches up the game by singing about enjoying cognac and being deep in a sexual encounter that can last all week. Missy is proud of her curves and can be a freak when she is not sober, but she came to serve and do not want anyone in her way. The chorus of the song repetitively emphasizes that "we run this," regardless of where you come from.
As the song progresses, the rapper becomes increasingly provocative, singing about subjects that are considered taboo in society. She appears to challenge her listeners further by asking if they can handle her mic in the final verse. Missy asserts that the song is wicked, and she shouts out to Mobb Deep and G-Unit.
Line by Line Meaning
My style can't be duplicated or recycled
My unique and original style cannot be copied or repeated
This chick is a sick individual
I am an extraordinary and exceptional female
Sicktate, volume two, believe it!
This is my sick state, the second volume, and you best believe it
Ho! Ho!
A fun and energetic exclamation
Let me switch up the game
I'm going to change things up and do it differently
I drink that cognac
I consume cognac
Step back 'cause I might put it on ya
Watch out because I might impress you
I go deep, so deep 'til you sleep
I am very intimate and passionate with my partner
Count sheep, wake you up from f- all week
I'll make you forget about your struggles and you'll feel energized all week
You don't want me have to show ya
If you doubt me, I will prove you wrong
How a freak bitch act when I ain't sober
I can be wild and crazy even when I'm not drunk
Whattup, I'm to' up, sho' nuff
Hey, I'm drunk and it's definitely showing
Ain't scared to take it out, tell the freak to take it off
I'm not afraid to initiate a sexual encounter and I'll even tell my partner to get undressed
Tipsy and I feel, good
I'm a little buzzed and feeling great
Black dudes got big woods
I find black men to have large genitalia
Into it, I do it, I did it
I'm really into sex and already experienced a lot of it
If you really really want it then nigga stop frontin'
If you truly desire me, then stop pretending and pursue me
Ay boy you know I'm yo' type
Hey boy, you know I'm the type of girl you like
5'2" I wear my jeans real tight
I'm 5'2" and I like to wear my pants tightly
My curves, they swerve, so superb
My curvy body is so fabulous and amazing
My word is my word and I came to serve
I am true to my word and I'm here to impress
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We dominate and rule this place
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
Your place of origin doesn't matter, it's what you're doing right now that counts
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
If you're here to party and have fun, you better be prepared for it
East coast, west coast
I acknowledge and represent the East and West coasts
Down south, represent ya coast
I also acknowledge and represent the Southern part of the country
Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
You don't stand a chance against us because we dominate
Wicked! Wanna pull my hair, break my back
I'm daring and exciting - I want to experiment and can handle the roughness
For the right money might sit in your 'llac
I'm willing to sit in your car if you pay me enough
Back to back, and can't even keep track
My sexual encounters happen very often and I can't remember them all
It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
Many people who are into kinky sexual activities enjoy being spanked
Suck my toes and then the backrub
I'm open to activities like foot fetishes followed by massages
I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
Sometimes I'm simply interested in physical intimacy, without necessarily having sex
Look at how y'all makin me blush
You're making me feel shy and embarrassed
I'm enough to go around so people don't push
I'm confident that I am desirable and there's enough of me for everyone
Don't push - when I run that tush in the bush
Don't get the wrong idea - I am not interested in having sex in the forest
Don't my diamonds look real good
Don't my diamonds look amazing?
And they shine so hard, that he glitters
My diamonds are so shiny that they make my partner sparkle with delight
So many karats they look like critters
My diamonds have so many carats that they look like they're alive
And we can do it all night
We're going to keep going for hours and hours
Take a flashlight to see up in my windpipe
I'm going to be very intimate, and you might need a light to see everything
I like to keep a nigga hype
I enjoy keeping my partner excited and energized
I wanna know can you handle my mic
I am looking for a partner who can satisfy me sexually
Any hustlers in the party y'all - hell yeah
Are there any ambitious people here? Yes, let's go
If youse a pimp lemme see you party hard - hell yeah
If you're a pimp, I want to see you having a great time
Ohh strippers take yo' clothes off - hell yeah
Strippers, it's time to get naked
Y'all superstars, y'all don't need no bodyguards - hell yeah
You are all such superstars that you don't need anyone to protect you
Nigga I bo-gart
I am a badass and I do whatever I want
A lot of rappers fakin' way too hard
Many rappers are pretending to be something they're not
Pull up at the club in a rental car
I'm showing up at the club in a rental car
Where them freaks at, the freaks at the bar where the hard drinks are
Where are all the kinky people? Probably at the bar, where they serve strong drinks
Don't, start
Don't even try to pick a fight with me
You don't want beef, don't take it that far with a superstar
You don't want to argue with me because I am a superstar
I got my foot on the clutch, see me bounce my butt
I'm a fun and playful person who loves to dance
Misdemeanor too much and I don't give a fuck
I am Missy Elliott, and I'm too amazing to care about what others think
Represent ya coast and act like ya know
Acknowledge and represent where you come from, and be confident about it
Volume two, holla!
This is volume two, let's celebrate!
Big shout out to Mobb Deep
A big thank you to Mobb Deep
G-Unit!
A shout-out to G-Unit
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Jeremiah Patrick Lordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cameron Cornelison
Is it just me or does almost all her songs make you wanna dance?
z2vg3z
That's just you.
Toya A.
This Is Not a Pipe lol
Ash Doe
me too!
oo01010oo
Yes! Some of my fave songs to work out to are Missy!
darkinetix
Damn... this reeeaaallly makes me miss Missy. I don't think I've ever seen an artist who can make me smile and laugh, delivers great choreography, amazing videos, and fun music all at once. The radio needs this TODAY.ย
Claudia Kellier-Reid
Couldn't say it any better!
green melon
Did you catch super bowl half time? did it make your heart smile? Mine did :D
yung miggle
green melon mine too :D
Jordan Wally
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