Keep It Movin
Missy Feat. Elephant Man Lyrics


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[Missy Elliott]
Eh yo Timb, you know
Niggas like Dr Dre and the Neptunes and Just Blaze
They should be so hot they be keepin' us workin' yea feel me
But but that nigga R. Kelly
He got one of the illest lines when he say
"Is anybody feelin freaky"
[Elephant Man (Missy Elliott)]
Man up, yep, good to go
Ele-phant Man and Missy Elliott (yeah)
Ladies keep it movin' (uh)
Gi dem di dance now
(Its like butter baby, its like butter)
Buss di dance now
(Its like butter baby, its like butter) [Repeat: x3]
Missy, Elliot
Ladies windin' around
Tweet show dem kindly how fi do it
(Who) Come on

[Verse 1: Missy Elliott]
When you hear the song, role down yea window
Let the music thump yeah, thump thump thump thump
Take a walk in the club, that's how I role
You look so so down, so so so so
Now when you step out on the scene, so fresh so clean
Lookin' like a wet dream, yo know what I mean
Its about that, what time would that be?
Wind yea waist line to the base line
Slow it down now get the beat right

[Chorus]
Keep it (oh) movin' (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Buss yea (oh) grove (oh) n we goin' (oh ) keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Shake shake (oh) yea body (oh) we goin' (oh) keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Shake shake (oh) yea body (oh) they gon' (oh) keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
Buss yea (oh) grove (oh) n we gon' (oh )keep it (oh) movin' (oh)

[Verse 2: Missy Elliott]
If you know you look good, say so say so
And you don't give a [ding], hell no hell no
Put yea hands in the air yeah, get yo hands up
Baby bounce baby bounce, get low get low
2 shots in yea club, yep just what's up
Get Timb to fill it up, yep just what's up
Its about that time, what time would that be
Wind yea waist line to the base line
Slow it down now get the beat right

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 Elephant Man]
Keep it movin love the way yah body groovin
Watch yah groovin, perspire sweat you losin
Put yah shoes in, dis ya dance a keep you movin
Its soodin, like dis yah ina di humma crusin
Take! di! dance! floor!, stop pretend like you nu hear
Mi see booty hear booty there booty shakin everywhere
Ina di club, ina di bar, ina di pool, ina di square
At di afta party mi see shakin booty I'll be der
Make! way!, move!, when big mamma appear
Just a back it up cock it up jock it up like she nuh care
Sai she was one a di chear leada fi Chigaco here
Everything a disappear when she appear
Come on





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep It Movin" by Missy Elliott featuring Elephant Man is a dance-oriented track that encourages listeners to keep moving and dancing to the beat. Missy Elliott's verse talks about heading to the club and enjoying the music and dancing with a carefree attitude. Elephant Man's verse adds his signature vocal tone to the track, instructing listeners to keep dancing and grooving. The chorus repeats the words "keep it movin'" as a constant reminder to keep on dancing.


The song's bridge mentions R. Kelly and his famous line "Is anybody feelin freaky?" This line could be interpreted as an invitation for a more intimate dance or suggestive behavior, but Missy Elliott's response is to keep on moving, indicating that the focus of the song is on enjoying the music and having fun while dancing.


Overall, "Keep It Movin" is a fun, energetic track that encourages listeners to dance and let loose. The lyrics emphasize the importance of enjoying the moment and keeping one's body in motion.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh yo Timb, you know
Missy Elliott addresses Timbaland, acknowledging other popular producers like Dr Dre, The Neptunes, and Just Blaze


Niggas like Dr Dre and the Neptunes and Just Blaze They should be so hot they be keepin' us workin' yea feel me But but that nigga R. Kelly He got one of the illest lines when he say "Is anybody feelin freaky"
Missy comments on other popular producers and how they keep them working, but mentions a line by R. Kelly that stands out to her


Man up, yep, good to go Ele-phant Man and Missy Elliott (yeah)
Elephant Man introduces himself and affirms his readiness to perform with Missy Elliott


Ladies keep it movin' (uh) Gi dem di dance now (Its like butter baby, its like butter) Buss di dance now (Its like butter baby, its like butter) [Repeat: x3] Missy, Elliot Ladies windin' around Tweet show dem kindly how fi do it (Who) Come on
Missy and Elephant Man encourage the ladies to keep dancing and grooving to the music, comparing the smoothness of their movements to butter. They invite Tweet to show off her own moves.


When you hear the song, role down yea window Let the music thump yeah, thump thump thump thump Take a walk in the club, that's how I role You look so so down, so so so so Now when you step out on the scene, so fresh so clean Lookin' like a wet dream, yo know what I mean Its about that, what time would that be? Wind yea waist line to the base line Slow it down now get the beat right
Missy instructs listeners to enjoy the music and take a walk in the club. She compliments their appearance and encourages them to move their waistline and dance to the beat.


Keep it (oh) movin' (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Buss yea (oh) grove (oh) n we goin' (oh ) keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Shake shake (oh) yea body (oh) we goin' (oh) keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Shake shake (oh) yea body (oh) they gon' (oh) keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Keep it (oh) movin (oh), keep it (oh) movin' (oh) Buss yea (oh) grove (oh) n we gon' (oh )keep it (oh) movin' (oh)
The chorus emphasizes the importance of keeping the dance floor moving and grooving to the rhythm


If you know you look good, say so say so And you don't give a [ding], hell no hell no Put yea hands in the air yeah, get yo hands up Baby bounce baby bounce, get low get low 2 shots in yea club, yep just what's up Get Timb to fill it up, yep just what's up Its about that time, what time would that be Wind yea waist line to the base line Slow it down now get the beat right
Missy encourages confidence and self-expression on the dance floor, praising those who look good and don't care what others think. She also references getting drinks from Timbaland and once again encourages listeners to move their waistline to the beat.


Keep it movin love the way yah body groovin Watch yah groovin, perspire sweat you losin Put yah shoes in, dis ya dance a keep you movin Its soodin, like dis yah ina di humma crusin Take! di! dance! floor!, stop pretend like you nu hear Mi see booty hear booty there booty shakin everywhere Ina di club, ina di bar, ina di pool, ina di square At di afta party mi see shakin booty I'll be der Make! way!, move!, when big mamma appear Just a back it up cock it up jock it up like she nuh care Sai she was one a di chear leada fi Chigaco here Everything a disappear when she appear Come on
Elephant Man adds his own verse, encouraging listeners to keep dancing and sweating, and praising the sight of shaking booties in different locations. He urges everyone to move out of the way when a big mamma comes to dance, appreciating her carefree attitude.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, FOX MUSIC, INC., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES WASHINGTON, TIMOTHY MOSLEY

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