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.
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Missy Elliott Lyrics
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This chick is a sick individual
Sick tape, volume 2!
Believe it! Oh! Oh!
Let me switch up the game
I drink that cognac yeah, step back cuz I might put it on ya
I go deep so deep, til you sleep, count sheep wake ya up from fucking all week.
One of em, tore up, sho nuff. I ain't scared to take it off, tell em' free to take it off.
Tipsy and it 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.
Hey, boy you know I'm your type, 5'2 and wear my jeans real tight
My curves, they swerve, so superb, my word is my word and I came to serve
Chorus: We run this, we run this, we run this, ugh! ugh! oh!
It don't matter where you from, it's where you at and if you came to freak-a-leak better bring your hat snicka!
East coast, west coast, down south, represent your coast
Yeah we run it, yeah we run it, y'all don't want it cuz my coast run it
Oh! We run this shit, we run this shit!
Wanna pull my hair, break my back?
Put it right money might sit in your lap back to back I can't even keep track
It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
Suck my toes and in the back rub
I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
Look at how y'all makin me blush, some enough to go around so groupie don't push
Wanna run that tush in the bush
Don't my diamonds look real good? and they shine so hard that he glittas, so many karots they look like crittas
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
(Chorus)
Any hustla's in the party y'all? Hell ya!
If you's a pimp let me see ya party on, Hell ya!
Oh, strippas take yo clothes off, Hell ya!
Y'all superstars y'all don't need no bodyguards, Hell ya!
Nigga I bow guard, alotta rappers fake way to hard
Pull up to the club in a rental car
Where the freaks at, freaks at da bar where da hard drinks are
Don't start! If you don't want beef don't take it that far, wit 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, we run this, we run this. ugh! ugh! oh!
It don't matter where you from, it's where you at and if you came to freak-a-leak better bring your hat snicka!
We run this, we run this, we run this. ugh! ugh! oh!
Represent your coast and act like ya know, know how to act fore' you step your two feet in the door!
In "We Run This," Missy Elliott emphasizes her unique style and insurmountable skills in the rap game. The first verse boasts of her originality: "My style can't be duplicated or recycled / This chick is a sick individual." Following this, she switches up the game, spitting explicit lyrics with confidence and authority. She sings about her sexual prowess, telling her partner what she wants and how she wants it. The chorus is the main highlight of the song, as she emphasizes the message that it doesn't matter where you're from, because her coastal crew runs the game.
The second verse gets even more explicit, with Missy revealing what she likes in bed and what she expects from her partner. She also alludes to her wealth, showing off her diamonds and suggesting that her partner can sit on her lap if they have enough money. The third verse invites the listeners to the party, asking them if they are hustlers, pimps, strippers, or superstars. The song ends with the chorus one last time, reinforcing the idea that Missy and her crew are on top.
Line by Line Meaning
My style can't be duplicated or recycled
My style is unique and cannot be imitated or reused
This chick is a sick individual
I am a talented and outstanding person
Sick tape, volume 2!
This is the sequel to a great mixtape
Believe it! Oh! Oh!
Emphasizing the truth of the statement
Let me switch up the game
I am going to change things up and bring something new to the game
I drink that cognac yeah, step back cuz I might put it on ya
I enjoy drinking cognac and might intoxicate you with it
I go deep so deep, til you sleep, count sheep wake ya up from fucking all week.
I am a skilled and passionate lover who can satisfy you all week
You don't want me to show ya how freak bitch act when I ain't soba.
I can be wild and crazy when I'm not sober
One of em, tore up, sho nuff. I ain't scared to take it off, tell em' free to take it off.
One of my outfits is damaged but I am not afraid to wear it, and encourage others to do the same
Tipsy and it feel good, black dudes got big woods. Into it, I do it, I did it.
I enjoy being tipsy and have had positive experiences with African American men. I am open to new experiences
If you really, really want it then nigga stop frontin.
If you truly desire me, then stop pretending and be real
Hey, boy you know I'm your type, 5'2 and wear my jeans real tight
I fit the physical and fashion preferences of men
My curves, they swerve, so superb, my word is my word and I came to serve
My body is attractive and has great curves; I am confident in what I say and do, and I am here to entertain and satisfy
Chorus: We run this, we run this, we run this, ugh! ugh! oh!
We are in charge and in control of this situation
It don't matter where you from, it's where you at and if you came to freak-a-leak better bring your hat snicka!
It doesn't matter where you are from, what matters is that you are ready to have fun and be wild
East coast, west coast, down south, represent your coast
No matter which region of the USA you are from, show pride for where you come from
Yeah we run it, yeah we run it, y'all don't want it cuz my coast run it
We are in charge and we are better than the rest
Wanna pull my hair, break my back?
Do you want to be rough with me?
Put it right money might sit in your lap back to back I can't even keep track
We could have sex for such a long time that I would lose track of how many times we did it
It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
It is true that some people enjoy being slapped during sex
Suck my toes and in the back rub
I enjoy having my toes sucked and my back rubbed
I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
I am not necessarily interested in having sex, I just want physical contact
Look at how y'all makin me blush, some enough to go around so groupie don't push
Your attention and compliments are making me feel flattered and shy. There is enough of me to go around, so don't get too carried away
Wanna run that tush in the bush
Do you want to have sex with me outside?
Don't my diamonds look real good? and they shine so hard that he glittas, so many karots they look like crittas
My diamonds look impressive and brilliant, they shine so much that they are blinding. I have so many carats that they look like animals (critters)
and we can do it all night, take a flashlight to see up in my windpipe. I like to keep a nigga hype
We can have sex for a long time, such that you might need a flashlight to see inside me. I enjoy keeping my partner excited
I wanna know can you handle my mic
I want to know if you can handle me (my body) sexually
Any hustla's in the party y'all? Hell ya!
Are there any successful people at this party? Yeah!
If you's a pimp let me see ya party on, Hell ya!
If you are a pimp, show me how you celebrate, Yeah!
Oh, strippas take yo clothes off, Hell ya!
Strippers, get ready to take off your clothes, Yeah!
Y'all superstars y'all don't need no bodyguards, Hell ya!
You are all successful and famous, you don't need any protection, Yeah!
Nigga I bow guard, alotta rappers fake way to hard
I am the bodyguard, many rappers pretend to be tough
Pull up to the club in a rental car
I arrived at the club in a car I rented
Where the freaks at, freaks at da bar where da hard drinks are
Where are the wild people? They are at the bar where the strong drinks are
Don't start! If you don't want beef don't take it that far, wit a superstar
Don't provoke me! If you don't want trouble, don't push it too far with a celebrity like me
I got my foot on the clutch, see me bounce my butt, misdemeanor too much and I don't give a fuck!
I am in control and ready to dance, I like to break small rules and I don't care what others think
Chorus: We run this, we run this, we run this. ugh! ugh! oh!
We are the ones in charge and we are doing great
Represent your coast and act like ya know, know how to act fore' you step your two feet in the door!
Show pride for where you come from and behave appropriately before entering this place
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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