WTF
Missy Elliott Ft. Pharrell Williams m) (CDQ) Lyrics
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How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm so faded, no exaggeration
Backs breakin' like a percolation
Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
Hot new dance for the hood to make it
Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Head to the floor don't collect that though
You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I come into this bitch like liquid
Drip, drip, drip, then the business
Click, click, get the picture
Hermés Trismegistus
Witness and get lifted
Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
False, oh-nah-nah-nah
I am so different than ya'll
So far apart
The way that I balance the bars
I never fall
And if I do I just call
The almighty yellow star, God
Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
Look how I drive, look at my ride
When I go by, smoke in your eyes
So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through
Some of this shit on occasion
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Got a new idea, let me switch it
Man, I'm so futuristic
Big lips and big, big, big hips
Body be thick like a bisque
I'm different, rippin' shit
Microphone grippin' it
Gettin' these Benjamins
New car, whippin' it
I'm so far ahead of ya'll
Man I'm on top of the stars
I don't care who none of you are
Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
The song "WTF” by Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams is an upbeat and playful song about dance moves, specifically the tongue-sticking-out dance which the dancers in the music video made viral. The song starts with Missy expressing her opinion about the dance which she finds dumb but exciting, and in the chorus, she explains how the dance is done where she and Pharrell come from, and how it’s popular among young people. In the second verse, Pharrell Williams defines himself as a unique and creative artist, emphasizing his ability to stay ahead of the game with his futuristic mindset. He refers to his music as something that separates him from the rest, making it obvious that he doesn't care about the naysayers who might not appreciate his style.
The song's lyrics are playful, and the artists used a lot of metaphors and wordplay to show their wit and creativity. The chorus has a catchy tune, and it’s easy to dance to, particularly the hook "Shawty what? How they do it where you from? That's how they do it where we from.”. The artists used their music video to complement the lyrics' playful nature, and they choreographed a unique dance move to make the song more relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
The dance you doing is dumb
I don't understand the dance moves you're doing
How they do where you from
Can you explain the origin of these dance moves?
Stickin' out your tongue girl
You're making a silly face with your tongue
But you know you're too young
You shouldn't be acting so childish
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
It seems like a lot of girls enjoy doing this dance
That's how they do it where we from
This is a common dance where we come from
You know it don't start till one
The party doesn't really get started until later on
I'm so faded, no exaggeration
I'm really drunk right now, no joke
Backs breakin' like a percolation
People are dancing so hard their backs are bending like coffee percolators
Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
Guys are coming over to watch the girls dance and maybe hit on them
Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
The dance involves moving your body in a way that resembles a scene from the movie 'The Matrix'
Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
I can't handle watching these girls fake their dance moves anymore
Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
You guys are still unaware of what real dancing is, you need to wake up
Hot new dance for the hood to make it
This is a new dance that is gaining popularity in the neighborhood
Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Move your body quickly so it looks like you're drunk, even if you're not
Head to the floor don't collect that though
Get low to the ground without picking anything up
You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Get closer to each other because the song is so good
Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
Move your body in a jumpy motion and repeat it again and again
This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
I have another popular song and I can still surprise you with even better ones
Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
Guys are trying to get with me, did you see that?
You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
You don't have enough money to impress me
I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
I'm like a delicious burger that you can't resist
Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
I'm like a record player that keeps repeating itself
Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Good curves in my rear make people excited to dance
Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue
Girls just want to have fun, so they stick their tongues out while dancing
I come into this bitch like liquid
I enter this song with such ease and fluidity
Drip, drip, drip, then the business
My style is smooth and steady, and then I get down to business
Click, click, get the picture
Understand what I'm saying? Good
Hermés Trismegistus
I'm a master of my craft and my name represents that
Witness and get lifted
Watch me perform and get inspired
Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
I come from humble beginnings and started from the bottom
Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
I'm out of this world with my creativity and ideas
False, oh-nah-nah-nah
You're wrong, that's not how it is
I am so different than ya'll
I'm unique and unlike anyone else
So far apart
I'm completely different from the rest of you
The way that I balance the bars
I carefully craft and balance my lyrics and beats
I never fall
I never fail or mess up
And if I do I just call
If I ever mess up, I have a safety net or back-up plan
The almighty yellow star, God
I have a lot of faith in a higher power
Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
In terms of rapping, I'm the best of the best
Look how I drive, look at my ride
Look at how great I am and what I've accomplished
When I go by, smoke in your eyes
My performance has a big impact and leaves an impression on you
So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
Pay attention and don't miss out on how great I am
And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through
You don't have to be a secret society member to understand what I'm saying
Some of this shit on occasion
Sometimes I throw in some random stuff just for fun
I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
I have a unique and interesting way of speaking
Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
I keep coming up with new and exciting songs that people love
Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
I'm giving you a taste of what I've got, and it's amazing
I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
My curves are so attractive that guys can't resist me
Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
Guys are always hitting on me when I perform
Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Guys want to be with me and are attracted to me
Got a new idea, let me switch it
I have a new concept that I want to try out
Man, I'm so futuristic
My ideas and style are ahead of their time
Big lips and big, big, big hips
My features are very attractive to others
Body be thick like a bisque
My body is curvy and voluptuous
I'm different, rippin' shit
I'm unique and breaking new ground with my music and style
Microphone grippin' it
I'm in control and command when I'm rapping
Gettin' these Benjamins
I'm making a lot of money with my music
New car, whippin' it
I have a new car and I love to drive it
I'm so far ahead of ya'll
I'm way ahead of the competition and doing things they can't even imagine
Man I'm on top of the stars
I'm at the pinnacle of success and achieving great things
I don't care who none of you are
I don't need to impress or pay attention to anyone else but myself
Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars
You're not saying anything interesting, so you should rework your lyrics
Shawty what?
Hey, what's up?
How they do it where you from?
Can you tell me about the dance culture where you come from?
That's how they do it where we from
This is a common dance where I come from
Shawty what?
Hey, what's up?
How they do it where you from?
Can you tell me about the dance culture where you come from?
That's how they do it where we from
This is a common dance where I come from
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Melissa Amette Elliott, Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dyazkiprit
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm so faded, no exaggeration
Backs breakin' like a percolation
Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
Hot new dance for the hood to make it
Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Head to the floor don't collect that though
You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I come into this bitch like liquid
Drip, drip, drip, then the business
Click, click, get the picture
Hermés Trismegistus
Witness and get lifted
Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
False, oh-nah-nah-nah
I am so different than ya'll
So far apart
The way that I balance the bars
I never fall
And if I do I just call
The almighty yellow star, God
Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
Look how I drive, look at my ride
When I go by, smoke in your eyes
So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through
Some of this shit on occasion
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Got a new idea, let me switch it
Man, I'm so futuristic
Big lips and big, big, big hips
Body be thick like a bisque
I'm different, rippin' shit
Microphone grippin' it
Gettin' these Benjamins
New car, whippin' it
I'm so far ahead of ya'll
Man I'm on top of the stars
I don't care who none of you are
Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
@LillySingh
Hear that sound? It's the sound of the hole in my heart being filled. Welcome back queen!
@marimae
lol
@---ob7yj
Yaaasss
@cutebleue01
Lily, you understand! 😊
@testnamepleaseignore8884
+IISuperwomanII yaaaaaassssssss
@rileyreginald
I swear I set my alarm for this music video lol
@dennis_duran
I absolutely love that Missy’s videos are all constructed around all types of people with the fashion and dancing being the focus. She doesn’t need to use sex appeal to sell her unique music.
@Blueluise
well, guess MTV mentioned once upon a time that she lossed some pounds, but great dress, like the glitter...
@stephanos6128
@Gwendoline ita cus of her disease aint it
@melaniewilliams8527
Never sold sex, she sold real Talent..