4 My People
Missy Elliott feat. Lil' Kim and Mocha Lyrics


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[Missy]
Uhh, yo
This is for my motherfucking club heads, you feel me?
AAAAOOW!!

[Missy]
People, gangstas, and pimps and people
Smokin that deeper reefer
Up in the club wit speakers
I had some base and tweeters
DJ is jockin needle
Sweat till I catch a fever
Call me the illest diva
Yo I'm on FIRE!!!!!
People go head and drink up
Get in the club get fucked up
See me you got get lucked up
Someone to touch your rubber
Show me some love, strip off your clothes, and take off your socks

[Missy]
The party's jumpin, I see something fine
Boy I want to kiss you, but I'm just too shy
Let me dance with you, let me wear you out
Here's a glass of orange juice, let's go X it out
The music's bangin, way down in my soul
When you dance behind me, I lose all control
Make me grind my hips, make me move my waist
When the music comes on, you take my breath away

[Hook]
This is for my people, my party people
This is for my people, my motherfucking people
see'mon, see'mon, get down, get, get on down
see'mon, see'mon, get down, get, get on down
This is for my people, my party people
This is for my people, my ecstasy people
see'mon, see'mon, get down, get on down
see'mon, see'mon, get down, get, get on down

[Missy]
I'm at the bar now, and I'm buying drinks
And I got this feeling, and it's all over me
I want to dance with you, and lick your face
Take me on the dance floor to feel some ecstasy
The vibe is right now, and I'm bout to score
Mr. DJ can you, play this joint once more
'Cause I see the man I want, I want him right away
I'm look him right in his face and say dance with me

[Hook]

[Missy]
Freak that, come here baby, grab me from the back
Baby you the mack, and you know that
Put the needle on the track skip that, flip that, bring the beat back
Freak that, come here baby, grab me from the back
Baby you the mack, and you know that
Put the needle on the track, skip that, flip that, bring the beat back
Uno... dos... tres...
Uno... dos... tres...
Uno... dos... tres...
Uno... dos... tres...

[Eve]
Can't stand when a nigga fuckin up my plans
All night liquored up while I'm tryin to dance
Drunk, and his breath stink, freaky with his hands
Cocky with his mouth please like he got a fan
Can't stand when a bitch all in my side
I don't even know her and she all up in my light
Givin me the side eye like she want to fight
Philly known for boxing bitch better get it right
Can't stand when a DJ fuckin up the song
Know I'm tryin to shake my ass all night long
Cuttin up the same shit all night long
High 'fore I got there, now my shit is blown
Can't stand when it ain't jumpin like I want
Cats that try to stop my fun, take away my blunt
I don't give a fuck he ain't gon' take away my fun
See him when this shit is over, make a nigga run, uh





[Hook]

Overall Meaning

The song "4 My People" by Missy Elliott featuring Lil' Kim and Mocha is an upbeat, dance track aimed at the club scene. Missy starts the track by addressing the club-goers, including the gangstas, pimps, and people smoking reefer. She warns that she's the "illest diva" and is "on FIRE!!!" The song quickly shifts to a catchy chorus that is repeated throughout the track, inviting party-goers to get down and dance. Missy then switches between singing and rapping to describe her desire to dance with someone and the way the music takes over her body. The second verse involves her buying drinks and feeling the vibe, as she sees the man she wants to dance with.


The song ends with a rap feature from Eve who describes what she can't stand at the club. This includes drunk people, people getting in her "light," bad DJs, and the party not being what she wants it to be. The song wraps up with another chorus.


Overall, "4 My People" is a classic club track that encourages party-goers to let loose and dance, with Missy and the other featured artists describing their experiences at the club and the desire to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

People, gangstas, and pimps and people
This song is for anyone, especially club-goers and people in the hip-hop scene.


Smokin that deeper reefer
Some people are enjoying marijuana while listening to this song in the club.


Up in the club wit speakers
The music is blasting, and everyone in the club can feel it.


I had some base and tweeters
The song has a strong bass line and high-pitched sounds.


DJ is jockin needle
The DJ is controlling the music with a turntable and a needle.


Sweat till I catch a fever
Everyone is dancing so hard that they are sweating and getting overheated.


Call me the illest diva
Missy Elliott is the best female rapper and performer.


Yo I'm on FIRE!!!!!
Missy Elliott is excited and passionate about her performance.


People go head and drink up
People are encouraged to have a good time and drink alcohol if they want to.


Get in the club get fucked up
It's okay to get drunk and lose control in the club.


See me you got get lucked up
If you see Missy Elliott in person, it's a lucky and exciting experience.


Someone to touch your rubber
It is implied that there might be a sexual encounter or shared intimate moment at the club.


Show me some love, strip off your clothes, and take off your socks
Missy Elliott is encouraging her audience to show appreciation and dance so hard that they take off their clothes and shoes.


The party's jumpin, I see something fine
The party is lively, and Missy Elliott has her eyes on someone attractive.


Boy I want to kiss you, but I'm just too shy
Missy is attracted to someone but feeling shy and nervous.


Let me dance with you, let me wear you out
Missy wants to dance with this person and get down on the dance floor.


Here's a glass of orange juice, let's go X it out
Missy wants to share some drinks with this person and have some ecstasy, which is often abbreviated as X.


The music's bangin, way down in my soul
Missy is feeling the music deeply and enjoying herself.


When you dance behind me, I lose all control
Missy is turned on by the person dancing behind her and losing her inhibitions.


Make me grind my hips, make me move my waist
Missy wants this person to make her dance erotically and sensually.


When the music comes on, you take my breath away
The music and the person's company are so exciting that Missy feels euphoric.


This is for my people, my party people
This song is for everyone who loves to party and have a good time.


This is for my people, my motherfucking people
Missy wants to emphasize that this song is for her fans and everyone who enjoys her music.


see'mon, see'mon, get down, get, get on down
Missy is getting hyped and encouraging people to dance and enjoy themselves.


This is for my people, my ecstasy people
Missy is referring to people who enjoy drugs like ecstasy and feel euphoric and energized at raves and parties.


I'm at the bar now, and I'm buying drinks
Missy is at the bar and buying drinks for herself and others.


And I got this feeling, and it's all over me
Missy is getting excited and feeling some kind of chemical or sexual rush.


I want to dance with you, and lick your face
Missy is feeling bold and sexual and wants to dance and make out with this person.


Take me on the dance floor to feel some ecstasy
Missy wants to go to the dance floor and have a great time, possibly with drugs like ecstasy.


The vibe is right now, and I'm bout to score
Missy is feeling good and optimistic about her chances of hooking up with someone.


Mr. DJ can you, play this joint once more
Missy wants the DJ to play this song again and keep the party going.


'Cause I see the man I want, I want him right away
Missy has some guy in mind and wants to seduce him right away.


I'm look him right in his face and say dance with me
Missy is confident and dominant and wants to take control of the dance floor and this person.


Freak that, come here baby, grab me from the back
Missy is feeling even bolder and wants this person to grab her and dance with her in a sexual way.


Baby you the mack, and you know that
Missy thinks this person is a real player and gives him a compliment.


Put the needle on the track skip that, flip that, bring the beat back
Missy wants the DJ to change things up and remix the song on the fly.


Uno... dos... tres...
Missy is counting along with the music and getting into the rhythm of the song.


Can't stand when a nigga fuckin up my plans
Eve is annoyed by someone who is disrupting her good vibes or chances of hooking up with someone.


All night liquored up while I'm tryin to dance
This person is getting too drunk and ruining the party.


Drunk, and his breath stink, freaky with his hands
This person is drunk, has bad breath, and is making unwanted advances.


Cocky with his mouth please like he got a fan
This person is acting arrogant and trying to impress others, but it's not working.


Can't stand when a bitch all in my side
Eve is irritated by a woman who is being too clingy and annoying.


I don't even know her and she all up in my light
This woman is invading Eve's personal space and making her feel uncomfortable.


Givin me the side eye like she want to fight
This woman is being confrontational and aggressive, and Eve doesn't like it.


Philly known for boxing bitch better get it right
Eve is from Philadelphia, which is known for its boxing tradition, and warns this woman to be careful.


Can't stand when a DJ fuckin up the song
Eve is annoyed by a DJ who is playing the same songs repeatedly or making mistakes.


Know I'm tryin to shake my ass all night long
Eve wants to dance and have a good time, but the DJ is not cooperating.


Cuttin up the same shit all night long
The DJ is being lazy or uncreative and playing the same songs over and over.


High 'fore I got there, now my shit is blown
Eve is saying that the person or the environment is getting her high or making her feel out of control.


Can't stand when it ain't jumpin like I want
Eve wants the party to be more lively and exciting, but it's falling short.


Cats that try to stop my fun, take away my blunt
Eve is warning people who are trying to ruin her good time and steal her drugs.


I don't give a fuck he ain't gon' take away my fun
Eve is determined to have a good time and won't let anyone spoil it for her.


See him when this shit is over, make a nigga run, uh
Eve is threatening revenge or retaliation against whoever is bothering her or her friends at the party.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, EVE JEFFERS, DANTE NOLAN, NISAN STEWART

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