Oops
Missy Elliott & Tweet Lyrics
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I came home, say around a quarter to three
Still so high, hypnotized
In a trance, from his body
So buttery brown and tantalizing
You would have thought I needed help
From this feeling that I felt
So shook I had to catch my breath
Oops, there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my
Oops, there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my
Ooh, some kind of touch caressing my legs, oh my
Ooh, I'm turnin' red, who could this be?
I tried and I tried to avoid
But this thing was happening
Swallowed my pride, let it ride and partied
But this body felt just like mines
I got worried, I looked over to the left
A reflection of myself
That's why I couldn't catch my breath
Oops, there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my (oh my)
Oops, there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, some kind of touch caressing my legs, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, I'm turnin' red, who could this be?
I looked over to the left
Mmm, I was lookin' so good I couldn't reject myself
I looked over to the left
Mmm, I was feelin' so good I had to touch myself
I looked over to the left
Mmm, I was eyein' my thighs, butter pecan brown
I looked over to the left
Mmm, coming out of my shirt and then my skirt came down
Oops, there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my (oh my)
Oops, there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, some kind of touch caressing my legs, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, I'm turnin' red, who could this be?
Oops, there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my (oh my)
Oops, there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, some kind of touch caressing my legs, oh my (oh my)
Ooh, I'm turnin' red, who could this be?
In the song "Oops," Missy Elliott and Tweet describe a sensual encounter with an unknown person. Missy explains she came home, still feeling the effects of whatever they had been doing prior, and was seduced by their tantalizing, buttery brown body. She couldn't resist the feeling and was caught up in a trance. Suddenly, her shirt and skirt were off and whoever was with her was caressing her legs. She tried to resist, but eventually, she gave in and let her body take over. However, as she looked over to the left, she realized she was actually looking at herself and her own reflection. She was the one turning herself on.
The chorus of "Oops" repeats the phrase "there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my" and "there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my." It emphasizes the loss of control and the power this unknown person had over Missy's body. The repetition of "oh my" adds to the sexual tension and excitement of the encounter. The touch she feels on her legs further emphasizes the physical sensations she's experiencing.
The second verse describes Missy submitting to her own desires and accepting that her own body is turning her on. She looks at herself in the mirror and is entranced by her own beauty. She touches herself and is completely taken by her own body. The chorus repeats, and the song ends with Missy still questioning who this mysterious lover could be.
Overall, "Oops" is a fun, sexy song that celebrates the power of one's own sexuality and urges listeners to embrace their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell you what I did last night
I'm about to tell you what happened to me last night
I came home, say around a quarter to three
I came home around 2:45 AM last night
Still so high, hypnotized
I was still under the influence of some type of drug, and it put me in a trance-like state
In a trance, from his body
I was in a trance because of the way his body looked or felt
So buttery brown and tantalizing
His skin was a smooth, rich brown, and it was really tempting
You would have thought I needed help
I was so overwhelmed by my feelings that someone might have thought I needed assistance
From this feeling that I felt
I had an intense feeling that I couldn't explain
So shook I had to catch my breath
I was so overwhelmed that I had to stop and take a deep breath
Oops, there goes my shirt up over my head, oh my
My shirt just went up over my head by accident, and I'm surprised
Oops, there goes my skirt droppin' to my feet, oh my
My skirt just fell down to my feet, and I'm surprised again
Ooh, some kind of touch caressing my legs, oh my
Someone is gently touching my legs in a way that feels really good
Ooh, I'm turnin' red, who could this be?
I'm getting embarrassed now, and I'm not sure who is touching me
I tried and I tried to avoid
I attempted to avoid this situation
But this thing was happening
Despite my best efforts, this thing was still happening
Swallowed my pride, let it ride and partied
I decided to swallow my pride and go along with the situation and enjoy myself
But this body felt just like mines
The person's body felt so similar to mine, it made me nervous
I got worried, I looked over to the left
I started to worry and looked to my left for some reason
A reflection of myself
I saw my own reflection in a mirror or window
That's why I couldn't catch my breath
The sight of myself made me short of breath
Mmh, I was lookin' so good I couldn't reject myself
I saw how good I looked and couldn't resist touching myself
Mmm, I was feelin' so good I had to touch myself
I felt so good and elated, I needed to touch myself
Mmm, I was eyein' my thighs, butter pecan brown
I was focused on my thighs, which were a beautiful, buttery brown color
Mmm, coming out of my shirt and then my skirt came down
I got so excited that my shirt came off, and then my skirt fell down
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Timothy Z. Mosley, Charlene L. Keys
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ninaknox1993
2024 anyone??
@patriciaberry7509
Hell yeah 💥
@NaLe_KoCh
Me ❤😊
@fpshooterful
This song truly brings me back to early 2000s. I will forever listen to this.
@shemekajones5895
Tell ya what I did last night
@oronnh
HOLLA
@wesleytshabalala925
This beat is nuts 😭
@justinlong5589
Timbaland!!
@theegoddessreloaded4280
At 42...it still makes me feel like I'm in my 20's....
@calvinblack2167
You know this lol this was an absolute banger bk in the day.. I was 18 when this first come out…. The early 2000s was amazing for music……