We Run This
Missy Elliott feat. Lil' Kim and Mocha Lyrics


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My style can't be duplicated or recycled
This chick is a sick individual
Sicktate, volume two, believe it!
Ho! Ho!
Let me switch up the game

I drink that cognac
Step back 'cause I might put it on ya
I go deep, so deep 'til you sleep
Count sheep, wake you up from f- all week
You don't want me have to show ya
How a freak bitch act when I ain't sober
Whattup, I'm to' up, sho' nuff
Ain't scared to take it out, tell the freak to take it off
Tipsy and I feel, good
Black dudes got big woods
Into it, I do it, I did it
If you really really want it then nigga stop frontin'
Ay boy you know I'm yo' type
5'2" I wear my jeans real tight
My curves, they swerve, so superb
My word is my word and I came to serve

We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats

East coast, west coast
Down south, represent ya coast
Yeah we run it, and yeah we run it
Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
Uh-ohh, we run this, uhh, we run this

Wicked! Wanna pull my hair, break my back
For the right money might sit in your 'llac
Back to back, and can't even keep track
It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
Suck my toes and then the backrub
I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
Look at how y'all makin me blush
I'm enough to go around so people don't push
Don't push - when I run that tush in the bush
Don't my diamonds look real good
And they shine so hard, that he glitters
So many karats they look like critters
And we can do it all night
Take a flashlight to see up in my windpipe
I like to keep a nigga hype
I wanna know can you handle my mic

We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
East coast, west coast
Down south, represent ya coast
Yeah we run it, and yeah we run it
Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
Uh-ohh, we run this shit, uhh, we run this shit

Any hustlers in the party y'all - hell yeah
If youse a pimp lemme see you party hard - hell yeah
Ohh strippers take yo' clothes off - hell yeah
Y'all superstars, y'all don't need no bodyguards - hell yeah
Nigga I bo-gart
A lot of rappers fakin' way too hard
Pull up at the club in a rental car
Where them freaks at, the freaks at the bar where the hard drinks are
Don't, start
You don't want beef, don't take it that far with a superstar
I got my foot on the clutch, see me bounce my butt
Misdemeanor too much and I don't give a fuck

We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
Represent ya coast and act like ya know
Know how to act 'fore you step your two feet in the do'

Volume two, holla!
Wicked! This shit is sick!




Big shout out to Mobb Deep
G-Unit!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Missy Elliott's "We Run This" song featuring Lil' Kim and Mocha are about the superiority of the female artist's style and expression. The song emphasizes the uniqueness and individuality of the artist's music, which cannot be duplicated or recycled by other artists. The opening of the song indicates that Missy Elliott believes that she is a sick individual, and that is why she is the only one who can create such unique and original music. She is audacious and unapologetic about it. The song also mentions having sex, the nightlife, and doing whatever they want. It's a female empowerment anthem intended to get women to feel good about themselves, their bodies, and their power over men.


The lyrics in "We Run This" have been interpreted in several ways, but one of the most prominent themes is that the artist feels like she is dominating the music industry, as well as the nightlife. She's confident in the fact that no one can replicate her style or compete with her. Her music is original and cannot be stolen or borrowed. The song also references different parts of the United States, showing that Missy Elliott's fans come from everywhere, and they all share a common love for her music.


Line by Line Meaning

My style can't be duplicated or recycled
My style is unique and can't be copied or imitated


This chick is a sick individual
I'm a rebellious and unconventional person


Sicktate, volume two, believe it!
This is the second installment of Sicktate, and it's authentic


Ho! Ho!
I'm here to shake things up and get people hyped


Let me switch up the game
I'm about to change the rules and take control


I drink that cognac
I'm into drinking high-end liquor


Step back 'cause I might put it on ya
Proceed with caution, I'm about to get wild


I go deep, so deep 'til you sleep
I'm capable of sexually satisfying someone so much that they'll fall asleep


Count sheep, wake you up from f- all week
I'll give you an orgasm so powerful, it'll take you a week to recover from it


You don't want me have to show ya
You better not doubt my skills, because I'll prove you wrong


How a freak bitch act when I ain't sober
I'll show you what kind of kinky things I'm into when I'm not drunk


Whattup, I'm to' up, sho' nuff
Hey there, I'm drunk and feeling good


Ain't scared to take it out, tell the freak to take it off
I'm not afraid to get naked, and I'll even encourage others to do the same


Tipsy and I feel, good
I'm buzzed and having a great time


Black dudes got big woods
Black men have large penises


Into it, I do it, I did it
I'm experienced and confident in my abilities


If you really really want it then nigga stop frontin'
If you're serious about it, stop pretending and make a move


Ay boy you know I'm yo' type
Hey, I know I'm the type of girl you're into


5'2" I wear my jeans real tight
I'm short, but I like to wear tight jeans that show off my curves


My curves, they swerve, so superb
My body curves are so amazing that they're superb


My word is my word and I came to serve
I'm true to my word and I'm here to please


We run this, run this, we run this, run this
We're in charge, we're dominating everything


We run this uh-ohh, ohh!
We're the leaders, and everyone else needs to follow us


It don't matter where you're from it's where you're at
It doesn't matter where you're from, it matters what you bring to the table


And if you came to freek-a-leek better bring ya hats
And if you came here to party and have fun, get ready for a wild time


East coast, west coast
Representing the east and west coasts of the United States


Down south, represent ya coast
Representing the southern region of the United States


Y'all don't want it, 'cause my coast run it
You don't want to mess with us, because we're in charge


Wicked! Wanna pull my hair, break my back
I'm into rough sex, and I like it when someone pulls my hair or bends me over


For the right money might sit in your 'llac
For the right price, I might have sex with you in your Cadillac


Back to back, and can't even keep track
I'm so busy having sex that I lose count


It's a fact the freaks love to get slapped
It's true that some people like to be slapped during sex


Suck my toes and then the backrub
I enjoy having my toes sucked, and then getting a back massage


I don't come to do it, I just wanna be touched
I don't always have to have sex, sometimes I just want to be touched


Look at how y'all makin me blush
You're making me embarrassed, but secretly I like the attention


I'm enough to go around so people don't push
I have enough sexual energy to satisfy everyone, so there's no need to fight over me


Don't push - when I run that tush in the bush
Don't try to compete with me, because I'll always come out on top


Don't my diamonds look real good
Aren't my diamond jewelry beautiful?


And they shine so hard, that he glitters
My diamonds sparkle so much that they make my partner shine too


So many karats they look like critters
I have so many diamonds that it looks like a zoo of little animals on my body


And we can do it all night
We can have sex all night long


Take a flashlight to see up in my windpipe
My oral sex skills are so good that you'll need a flashlight to see down my throat


I like to keep a nigga hype
I enjoy keeping my partner energized and excited


I wanna know can you handle my mic
I'm curious if you're skilled enough to satisfy me sexually


Any hustlers in the party y'all - hell yeah
Are there any people making money here? Oh yeah!


If youse a pimp lemme see you party hard - hell yeah
If you're a pimp, show me how you party! Oh yeah!


Ohh strippers take yo' clothes off - hell yeah
Strippers, get ready to take off your clothes! Oh yeah!


Y'all superstars, y'all don't need no bodyguards - hell yeah
You guys are superstars, you don't need anyone defending you! Oh yeah!


Nigga I bo-gart
I'm in charge here


A lot of rappers fakin' way too hard
Many rappers are pretending to be something they're not


Pull up at the club in a rental car
I'm not too proud to rent a car to go to the club


Where them freaks at, the freaks at the bar where the hard drinks are
I'm looking for other adventurous people who like to drink hard alcohol


Don't, start
Don't try to start anything with me


You don't want beef, don't take it that far with a superstar
You don't want to get into a fight with me, a big celebrity


I got my foot on the clutch, see me bounce my butt
I'm in control and I'm showing off my dancing skills


Misdemeanor too much and I don't give a fuck
I'm a badass and I don't care about the consequences




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Jeremiah Patrick Lordan

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-lt8jx6kd1n

Who still rocking 2024!

@istayzen

Missy was a Jack of all Trades! She can sing, rap and dance! Let’s not even get on her pen game!🔥🔥🔥

@Mone333Williams

This is my #1 favorite missy song. I got a good top 5 list but this will always be my favorite missy E record

@carltonparks1835

I really miss Timbaland and Missy holding my summers down. Those two had a real chemistry. And it's already been said but that Bjork sample... gold.

@desirayunderwood091

Stg man

@micheslack2245

You don't need to miss them. Just play there music. I do. Todays music is messed up.

@Dra3000

The strings a bjork

@mommiemode

errrrSUMMER we had great music!!!

@ruesamz

Yeah samee

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@lisasmart14

So lucky I grew up during the era this woman dominated the industry. The debut of Missy videos were events!

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