Lose Control
Missy Elliott feat. Lil' Kim and Mocha Lyrics
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Let's go, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
What's up (music make you lose control)
Misdemeanor's in the house, yeah
Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Fatman Scoop-Man Scoop-Man Scoop
I've got a cute face, chubby waist (mm-hm)
Thick legs, in shape (let's go, come on)
Rump shakin', both ways (come on now)
Make you do a double take (now let's go y'all, woo)
Planet rocker, show stopper
Flow proper, head knocker (yeah)
Beat scholar, tail dropper
Do my thang, motherfuckers (now let's go)
My Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini
Blue Madina, always beamin'
Rag top, chrome pipes (bring it back now)
Blue lights, outta sight (now bring it back)
(Long weave) sewed in (work it out)
(Say it again) sewed in (work it out)
Make that money, throw it in (woo)
Booty bouncin', gone head (hands up)
Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Well, my name is Ciara for all you fly fellas
No one can do it better (she'll sing on a capella)
Boy, the music makes me lose control (now bring it back now)
We gon' make you lose control
And let it go, 'fore you know, you gon' hit the flo' (one, two, three, let's go)
I rock to the beat 'til I'm tired
I walk in the club, it's fire
Get it crunk and wired
Wave yo' hands scream louder
If you smoke, then fire it up
Bring the roof down and holla
If you tipsy stand up
DJ, turn it louder
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Hypnotic, robotic, this here will rock your bodies
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Systematic, ecstatic, this hit be automatic
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, do it right
Hit the floor, hit the floor (yes)
Hit the floor, hit the floor (work)
Hit the floor, hit the floor
Hit the floor (woo)
Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air, let's go)
Everybody here, get it out of control
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody (get your back off the wall keep on steppin')
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody, get loose (get your back off the wall)
Now put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Misdemeanor's in the house
Yeah, Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Music make you lose control
We on fire, we on fire
We on fire, we on fire
Now throw it girl, throw it girl
Throw it girl, yeah
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Let's go now, let's go now
Let's go now, woo, let's go
Should I bring it back right now?
Now bring it back down
Woo, oh, I see you Ci
Now see, I'ma, I'ma do it like Ci do it
Now shake it girl, come on and just shake it, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
Now, now, back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Woo, woo, woo, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, let's go, let's go
Woo
The lyrics to Missy Elliott's "Lose Control" are a celebration of the joyful abandon that music can bring. From the very first line - "Music make you lose control" - the song is all about the physical and emotional release that comes with dancing to a great beat. Missy Elliott is joined on the track by Lil' Kim and Mocha, but it's Missy who takes the lead, referencing everything from her own "cute face" to cars like her Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, but always with an eye towards getting people moving. The song includes various calls and responses that encourage listeners to throw their hands in the air, step to the beat, and get loose. The beat itself is relentless and propulsive, with synths layered atop hand claps, cowbells, and other percussion. It's a song that's meant to be played loudly, with all inhibitions cast aside.
Line by Line Meaning
Music make you lose control, music make you lose control
The beat of the music causes the body to move uncontrollably
Let's go, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Motivating everyone to dance and move with the music
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
Encouraging everyone to get excited and hyped up for the dance party
What's up (music make you lose control)
Asking what's happening while emphasizing the power of the music
Misdemeanor's in the house, yeah
Missy Elliott is present and ready to party
Ciara's in the house
Ciara is also present and ready to dance
Fatman Scoop-Man Scoop-Man Scoop
Referring to Fatman Scoop, who is announcing or hyping up the dance party
I've got a cute face, chubby waist (mm-hm)
Self-praise of physical attributes that others find attractive
Thick legs, in shape (let's go, come on)
Description of physical features that are toned and attractive
Rump shakin', both ways (come on now)
Describing the movement of the buttocks in both directions
Make you do a double take (now let's go y'all, woo)
Referring to the effect of her physical features and movements, urging everyone to dance
Planet rocker, show stopper
Describing her presence on the dance floor as an unstoppable force
Flow proper, head knocker (yeah)
Rhyming description of her style and impact on the party
Beat scholar, tail dropper
Referring to her knowledge and ability to move and control the rhythm
Do my thang, motherfuckers (now let's go)
Expressing confidence and independence in her movements and dance style
My Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini
Listing luxury cars that she likely owns
Blue Madina, always beamin'
Describing the blue color and shine of a car or other object
Rag top, chrome pipes (bring it back now)
Referring to a convertible car with shiny exhaust pipes
Blue lights, outta sight (now bring it back)
Blue lights on the car or elsewhere are impressive or cool
(Long weave) sewed in (work it out)
Describing hair extensions and encouraging others to dance
(Say it again) sewed in (work it out)
Repeating the hair extension description and encouraging more dancing
Make that money, throw it in (woo)
Encouraging people to dance and make money or have a good time
Booty bouncin', gone head (hands up)
Describing the movement of the buttocks and encouraging others to dance with raised hands
Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Urging everyone to dance recklessly and uninhibitedly
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Encouraging people to stop standing against the wall and join the dance floor
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Encouraging people to dance with raised hands and quick steps
Well, my name is Ciara for all you fly fellas
Introducing herself and addressing the attractive men at the party
No one can do it better (she'll sing on a capella)
Boasting her singing skills and offering to sing acapella
Boy, the music makes me lose control (now bring it back now)
Admitting that she's affected by the music and urging people to dance
We gon' make you lose control
Promising that the music and dancing will be irresistible
And let it go, 'fore you know, you gon' hit the flo' (one, two, three, let's go)
Telling people to let go and enjoy themselves freely, warning that they might fall down from dancing too hard
I rock to the beat 'til I'm tired
Expressing her love of dancing until she's exhausted
I walk in the club, it's fire
Describing the energy and excitement of the club
Get it crunk and wired
Urging people to get excited and energized
Wave yo' hands scream louder
Encouraging people to raise their hands and shout loudly
If you smoke, then fire it up
Encouraging people to smoke marijuana if they want to
Bring the roof down and holla
Urging people to make noise and party loudly
If you tipsy stand up
Telling people to keep dancing even if they're slightly drunk
DJ, turn it louder
Asking the DJ to increase the volume of the music
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Encouraging people to dance in pairs
Now throw it in they face like uh
Describing a dance move or gesture that involves swinging the hips
Hypnotic, robotic, this here will rock your bodies
Describing the music and dance style as captivating and electrifying
Systematic, ecstatic, this hit be automatic
Describing the music as systematic and euphoric, with an automatic appeal
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Telling people to work hard and dance with great energy
Work me, do it right
Urging people to dance properly and with good form
Hit the floor, hit the floor (yes)
Telling people to dance and touch the floor with their hands
Hit the floor, hit the floor (work)
Repeating the previous line and encouraging people to keep dancing
Hit the floor, hit the floor
Repeated again to emphasize the dance move or style
Hit the floor (woo)
Giving a shout of excitement and enthusiasm for the dance floor
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air, let's go)
Encouraging people to dance with raised hands
Everybody here, get it out of control
Repeating the previous idea of dancing wildly and uncontrollably
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so
Repeating the idea of leaving the wall and dancing with everyone else
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Repeating the instruction to leave the wall and dance with everyone else
Everybody (get your back off the wall keep on steppin')
Encouraging people to continue to dance and move around
Everybody, get loose (get your back off the wall)
Urging everyone to loosen up and dance freely
Now put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Jokingly telling people to return to the wall and rest for a moment
Yeah, Ciara's in the house
Repeating that Ciara is present and ready to dance
Music make you lose control
Repeating the idea that the music causes people to dance wildly
We on fire, we on fire
Suggesting that the party is hot and exciting
Now throw it girl, throw it girl
Encouraging a woman to dance and shake her hips
Throw it girl, yeah
Repeating the previous idea with enthusiasm
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Instructing a woman to move her arms in a certain way while dancing
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Instructing a woman to move her arms in another way while dancing
Let's go now, let's go now
Encouraging people to keep dancing and having fun
Woo, oh, I see you Ci
Complimenting Ciara's dance moves
Now see, I'ma, I'ma do it like Ci do it
Copying and following Ciara's dance moves
Now shake it girl, come on and just shake it, girl
Encouraging a woman to shake her hips while dancing
Come on and let it pop right, girl
Encouraging a woman to move her hips in a certain way
Now, now, back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Instructing a woman to move backwards while dancing
Back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Repeating the previous instruction with greater emphasis
Woo, woo, woo, yo, yo
Interjecting with playful or excited sounds
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Instructing a woman to move forward while dancing
Bring it to the front girl, let's go, let's go
Repeating the previous instruction with enthusiasm and encouragement
Woo
Exclamation of excitement or achievement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Lentz, Curtis Lee Hudson, Isaac III Freeman, Juan Owen Atkins, Melissa A. Elliott, Richard Delano Davis, Willie L. Duckworth
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