4 MY PEOPLE
Missy Misdemeanor Elliott 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 is a club banger that celebrates partying and wild times with people who love to dance and let loose. The opening lines suggest that the song is dedicated to the “club heads” and captures the feeling of a crowded club with people dancing, smoking weed, and drinking. The lyrics are a mix of Missy rapping and singing about the atmosphere of the club, the desire to dance with someone, and the need to feel the music deep down in the soul.


The chorus repeats the statement “This is for my people,” emphasizing the idea that the song is for those who love to party and enjoy life. The verses describe a range of experiences one might have at the club, from buying drinks to making eye contact with someone across the dance floor to feeling the ecstasy of the music. There is also a verse by rapper Eve, who adds her own take on things she “can’t stand” at the club like DJs who mess up songs and people who interfere with her fun.


Overall, “4 My People” celebrates the joys of partying and letting loose with others who love to do the same. It’s a song about feeling the beat, dancing until you drop, and sharing in the collective energy of the club.


Line by Line Meaning

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!!!!!
This song is for all the club-goers who indulge in drugs and come to party hard. The singers are powerful, and the DJ is playing some excellent music. I'm the diva, and my performance will make you sweat till you catch a fever because I'm on fire!


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
The party is incredible, and I've spotted someone attractive, but I'm too shy to make the first move. I want to dance with you and have a good time. Let's drink some orange juice, and let ecstasy work its magic. The music is incredibly soulful, and when you dance behind me, I lose control of my senses. When the music's on, dancing with you takes my breath away.


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
This song is meant for my people - the ones who want to party hard and get wild. Whether you're into partying, smoking weed, or taking ecstasy - let's get down, get on down, and dance the night away


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
I'm at the bar, and I'm buying drinks, and I have this feeling all over me. I want to dance and feel some ecstasy with you, so take me to the dance floor. The vibe is perfect, and I'm ready to have a good time. Mr. DJ, please play this song once again. I see the man I desire, and I want him to dance with me. I'll look at him in the face and ask him to dance.


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...
Let's get freaky, baby. Come here and grab me from the back. You're the king, and you know it. Let's bring the beat back by skipping and flipping the needle on the track. Let's count in Spanish and get down to business.


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
I can't stand it when someone ruins my plan to party all night long. There's always that one drunk guy with stinky breath and hands that won't keep to himself. And then there are those girls who give me dirty looks and act like they want to fight me. Philly is known for boxing, better back off. Another thing that pisses me off is when the DJ cuts up a great song, and we're stuck listening to the same thing all night. My high has worn down, but I still won't let anyone take away my fun. And if someone spoils my night, I'll make sure to confront them afterward.




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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