Joy
Missy Elliott feat. Mike Jones Lyrics

Timbo, what they do
Missy is addressing Timbaland and asking him what the other rappers are doing

They try to be like Missy but they have no clue
Other rappers are trying to emulate Missy's style but they are not able to do so

On how I'm spittin over beats the way I move
Missy is highlighting her unique ability to rap over beats while calling attention to her dancing style

I move so smooth in my shell toe shoes
Missy is emphasizing her smooth dance moves while wearing shell toe shoes

Now put the needle on the record, show'n'prove
Missy is challenging other rappers to put the needle on the record and prove themselves

Since ninety-two I came to win and never lose
Missy has been showcasing her talents and winning audiences since 1992

They try to stop a chubby chick from comin through
Missy is facing criticism since she is a plus-sized rapper but she does not let that get in her way

My belly out and sellin out these venues
Missy is proud of her body and her performances are drawing huge crowds of fans

My skills, will fulfill, those who drink booze
Missy is confident that her music will entertain those who like to party and drink alcohol

My attitude is super cool like I'm subdued
Missy's attitude is supremely confident as if she is under control of the situation

And those who fake I take on you and your dudes
Missy is ready to take on anyone who tries to copy or imitate her style

I rule the streets I break 'em down with no tools
Missy has earned respect and recognition from the streets without resorting to violent means

And Misdemeanor give the finger to y'all fools (HOLLA!)
Missy is giving a shout out to herself and flipping off those who have doubted her

Whoever doubted that I'm 'bout it check the news
Missy is asking doubters to check the news and see her achievements

And if you snooze on me this year your ass will lose
Missy is warning others not to underestimate her as they would regret it

Cause I will bruise, my loose screws is like ooh
Missy's unconventional style may seem odd but it is effective nonetheless

When I come out get your release dates moved
Missy's presence in the music industry commands attention and other artists may have to reschedule their release dates

This year y'all gon' all lose sleep
Missy is confident that her music will be so good that people will stay up listening to it rather than sleep

I break 'em off somethin, break 'em off somethin
Missy is confident that her music will break the charts and top the music industry

I flow over a beat that make a chick weave blow
Missy's music is so powerful that it can cause a woman's weave to come loose

And those who try to compete to the wall I throw
Missy is challenging other rappers to compete with her, but they will be thrown to the wall as they cannot compete

So I drop it low, 808 kick low
Missy is emphasizing the drop in the music and the bass from the 808 kick drum

Like oh oh-oh oh, oh oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Missy is mimicking the sound of the music as she drops it low

Mr. Mos', this beat he compose
Missy is acknowledging Mr. Mos, who produced the beat

While I kill the track, leave your ears decomposed
Missy's music is so powerful that it can have a decomposing effect on the listener's ears

Fake rappers, this year your lies will be exposed
Missy is calling out fake rappers and claiming that their lies will be exposed in the industry this year

Like oh oh-oh oh, oh Missy steal the show-ow-ow
Missy is confident that she will come out on top and steal the show this year

Spit on breakbeats, make rappers lose sleep
Missy's music is so good that other rappers will not be able to rest, but lose sleep

Make labels unable drop they artists on leak
Missy's music is so powerful that it can prevent other artists from being released by record labels on leaked tracks

I keep 'em knee deep, need me, be me
Missy's talent in the industry is too deep that no one could replace her

Hardly, and basically, I do it nice and slow-ow-ow
Missy's music is smooth and steady and takes her time to get her point across

This year you hear a real MC
Missy's music will showcase her authenticity as a true MC in a male-dominated industry

Break 'em off somethin, break 'em off somethin
Missy is confident that her music will break the charts and top the music industry

See I'm a pimp that's on my grind, I hustle like all the time
Mike Jones is claiming that he is a hardworking pimp who hustles all the time

I speak what's on my mind, my teeth'll make you blind
Mike Jones speaks his mind freely and his diamond-encrusted teeth are so bright that you could go blind looking at them

My heat'll lay you down, whenever you come around
Mike Jones is warning others that if they come around him, he will make them step down

Forsaken out there mistreated your life'll be deleted
Mike Jones is claiming that if you mess with him, your life will be ruined

Cause I don't play dat, you know I don't play dat
Mike Jones is asserting that he does not tolerate or engage in any foolishness

Wherever you talkin noise is where you gon' lay at
Mike Jones is warning others that if they talk smack about him, they better be ready to face the consequences

I'm "Supa Dupa Fly" like Missy Missy
Mike Jones is comparing himself to Missy and calling himself "Supa Dupa Fly"

Before the fame majors used to diss me
Mike Jones is acknowledging that he was not considered a major artist before he gained fame

But now I'm on top, I'm hot I can't stop
Mike Jones is performing so well that he cannot be stopped, and has gained immense popularity

Before my deal came my shows was sold out
Mike Jones was performing in sold-out shows even before he got a music deal

House been on the hill, diamonds been in my grill
Mike Jones is bragging about his luxurious lifestyle with a house on the hill and diamonds on his teeth

I'm trill like U.G.K., you know I keep it real
Mike Jones is comparing himself to the legendary group U.G.K and calling himself "trill" and authentic

I'm who, Mike Jones, WHO? Mike Jones
Mike Jones is introducing himself and making sure that his name is not forgotten

2-8-1, 3-3-oh, 8-zero-zero-fo'
Mike Jones is giving out his cell phone number to his fans to contact him

That's my cell phone number, hit me on the low
Mike Jones is telling his fans to contact him on his cell phone number and keep it low-key

Hold up, I see a lot of folks in here sittin 'round like your shoes too tight
Mike Jones is commenting on the people at the party who are not dancing and may be uncomfortable in their shoes

If you wear a size 10, don't cram yo' shit up in a size 6 ladies
Mike Jones is advising women to wear shoes of their size and not wear smaller ones that cause discomfort

Be proud of yo' big-ass feet
Mike Jones is telling women who have bigger shoe sizes to embrace their feet and not be ashamed of them

We came to party up in this bitch
Mike Jones is reminding everyone that they are all here to have fun and party together