Work it
Missy ft 50 Cent Lyrics


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DJ please,
Pick up your phone
I'm on the request line

G-Unit

This is a Missy Elliot one time exclusive (come on)
Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (ooh)
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (uh)
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

Remix

Uh
Yeah
Now Missy she too much for me (I'm freaky)
Took me to to the crib, man, she told me (eat me)
Now my babymama told her ass not to beat me
Her broke ass wanna fight, Missy know how to treat me (yeah)
Sitting on cash, she got money out the ass
Gave her them back shots and got money out her ass
Now you can see me in the coupe like what
Next time I'll hit her in that G5 truck
I've got the magic stick, I can go for hours
From the bed to the floor, to the sink to the shower
With her back to the bed and her legs to the sky
I can go hard, know why, big girls don't cry
I had visions of Missy with her money by the tub
Ching-ching! Jackpot, I think I'm in love
I'm looking for Missy now so I can get my back rubbed
This the shit she hollered in my ear before we left the club

I'd like to get to know ya, so I can show ya (uh)
Put the pussy on ya, like I told ya (woo)
Gimme all your numbers so I can phone ya (uh-huh)
Your girl acting stank than call me ov-ah (uh)
Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa (uh)
Call before you come, I need to shave my cho-cha (woo)
You do or you don't or you will or you won't cha? (uh)
Go downtown and eat it like a vul-cha (woo)
See my hips and my tips don'tcha (uh)
See my ass and my lips don'tcha (uh)
Lost a few pounds in my waist for ya (uh-huh)
This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta (uh)
Ra-ta-ta-ta, ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (uh)
Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah (woo)
Work it!
I need a glass of wat-ah
Boy, oh boy, it's good to know ya

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (uh)
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

If you a fly gyal, get your nails done
Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Boy lift it up, lets make a toast-ah (uh)
Lets get drunk, its gon bring us clos-ah (okay)
Don't I look like a Halle Berry post-ah? (Oh)
See the Belvedere playing tricks on ya (oh)
Girlfriend wanna be like me nev-ah (ooh)
You won't find a bitch that's even bett-ah (uh)
I make it hot as Las Vegas weath-ah
Listen up close while I take you backwards
I'm not a prostitute but I can give you whatchu want
I love your braids and your mouth full of funk
Love the way my ass go ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (uh)
Keep your eyes on my ba-bump-ba-bump-bump (okay)
And think you can handle this ga-donk-ga-donk-donk (woo)
Take my thong off and my ass go boom (uh)
Cut the lights off so you see what I can do (come on, come on)

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup

Boys, boys, all type of boys
Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
Why-thai-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Rock-thai-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai (come on)
Girls, girls, get that cash (woo)
If it's nine-to-five or shaking ya ass (uh-huh)
Ain't no shame ladies, do your thang (come on)
Just make sure you ahead of the game
Just 'cause I got a lot of fame sup-ah
Prince couldn't get me change my name, papa
Kunta Kinte, enslave a game, no sir
Picture black sayin, "Oh yessuh massa"
Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Minute man, Big Red can outlast ya
Who is the best? I don't have to ask ya
When I come out, you won't even matt-ah (oh)
Why you act dumb like ugh, duh?
You say you act dumb like ugh, duh
And the drummer boy go pa-rum-pa-pum-pum
Give ya some, some, some of this Cinnabon (come on)

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup
Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (come on)

To my fellas, ooh
Good God
I like the way you work that
To my ladies, woo




You sure know how to work that
Good God

Overall Meaning

The song "Work It" by Missy Elliott ft 50 Cent is an iconic party song that emphasizes sexual liberation and female empowerment. The lyrics contain multiple sexual references, including Missy expressing her desire to "flip it and reverse it" in the chorus. In the first verse, Busta Rhymes raps about the power of God and using firearms to enact violence. He also talks about how even the pope knows to protect himself in bulletproof cars. In the second verse, 50 Cent brags about his sexual prowess with Missy, giving her back shots and taking her for a ride in his G5 truck. Missy concludes the song by encouraging women to embrace their sexuality and do what makes them happy.


One of the interesting facts about "Work It" is that the chorus includes a reversed sample of a previous Missy Elliott song, "Back in the Day." This technique was a signature of producer Timbaland, who worked with Missy on most of her biggest hits. Another fun fact is that in the music video for the song, Missy wears a garbage bag suit designed by her longtime creative director, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC. Additionally, the music video features appearances by several celebrities, including Eve, Ludacris, and Tweet.


"Work It" was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Missy a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance. The song has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials over the years, including in the films Mean Girls and Bring It On: All or Nothing. Additionally, "Work It" has been remixed by several popular artists, including Da Brat and Lil' Kim.


The chords for "Work It" are not available as the song is predominantly electronic in nature, featuring heavy use of sampling, drums, and synthesizers.


Line by Line Meaning

There's only one God sonny, and there ain't no replacement
There is only one true God, and there is no substitute for him.


And anybody thinking different just get locked in the basement
Anyone who disagrees will be punished and locked away.


You know we had to touch the beat cause the track is dope, nigga
We had to add our own flair to this cool beat.


And throw some bullet's at you the size of cantaloupes, nigga
We will shoot you with very large bullets.


A lot of niggas rolling around like they can't get touched
Many people act like they are untouchable and invincible.


Even the pope know to stay in bullet proof Benz trucks
Even the Pope knows he needs protection from harm.


Flipmode up in this bitch, ya niggas know we on fire
Our group, Flipmode, is hot and on fire.


We hang niggas like old sneakers from telephone wires
We will harm and kill people, hanging them like old sneakers from telephone wires.


Is it worth it, let me work it
Is it a good decision, let me handle it.


I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I put in the work and effort to make things happen.


If you got a big [elephant], let me search ya
If you think you have something impressive, let me see.


To find out how hard I gotta work ya
To see what it will take to please you.


Now Missy she too much for me
Missy is more than I can handle.


She took me to to the crib man, she told me
She brought me home and told me what to do.


Now my baby mama I told her ass not to beat me
I warned my ex-girlfriend not to abuse me.


Her broke ass wanna fight, Missy know how to treat me
My ex-girlfriend is poor and wants to fight with me, but Missy knows how to treat me well.


She sitting on cash, she got money out the ass
Missy has a lot of money and is very wealthy.


Gave her them back shots and got money out her ass
I had sex with her from behind and got money from her.


Now you can see me in the coupe like what!
Now you can see me driving around in style.


Next time I'll hit her in that G5 truck!
Next time I will impress her by arriving in a G5 truck.


I've got the magic stick, I can go for hours
I am very skilled in bed and can perform for a long time.


From the bed to the floor, to the sink to the shower
We can have sex anywhere, from the bed to the sink to the shower.


With her back to the bed and her legs to the sky
We are engaging in a sexual position with her back to the bed and her legs in the air.


I can go hard, know why, big girls don't cry
I can perform very well sexually because big girls don't cry or complain.


I had visions of Missy with her money by the tub
I dreamed of Missy with her money in the bathtub.


Ching! Ching! Jackpot, I think I'm in love
I have hit the jackpot and feel like I am in love with Missy.


I'm looking for Missy now so I can get my back rubbed
I am looking for Missy so she can give me a massage.


This the shit she hollered in my ear before we left the club
These are the things that Missy told me before we left the club.


If you're a fly gyal, get your nails done
If you are a fashionable girl, get your nails done.


Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Get a pedicure and get your hair done.


Boy lift it up, lets make a toast-ah
Raise your glass and let's make a toast.


Lets get drunk, its gon bring us clos-ah
Let's drink alcohol to get closer.


Don't I look like a Halle Berry post-ah?
Don't I look like a celebrity after getting my hair and nails done?


See them Belvedere playin tricks on ya
The alcohol is making you see things.


Girlfriend wanna be like me nev-ah
No one can be like me.


You won't find a bitch that's even bett-ah
You can't find anyone better than me.


I make it hot as Las Vegas weath-ah
I make things very exciting and fun.


Listen up close while I take you backwards
Pay attention while I teach you.


I'm not a prostitute but I can give you whatchu want
I am not a prostitute but I can fulfill your desires.


I love your braids and your mouth full of funk
I am attracted to your hairstyle and your confident personality.


Love the way my ass ba-bump ba-bump bump
I love my curvy butt.


Keep your eyes on my ba-bump ba-bump bump
Look at my curvy butt.


And think you can handle this ga-donk ga-donk donk
Do you think you can handle my curvy butt?


Take my thong off and my ass go boom
When I take off my underwear, it is very exciting.


Cut the lights off so you see what I can do
Turn off the lights and let me show you what I'm capable of.


Boys, boys, all type of boys
I am attracted to all types of guys.


Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
I like guys of all races and ethnicities.


? thanga thang, ? thanga thang
Something I can't decipher or understand.


Girls, girls, get that cash
Women, make sure you are making money and being successful.


If its 9 to 5 or shaking ya ass
Whether it's working a 9 to 5 job or dancing for money.


Ain't no shame ladies, do your thing
There is no shame in being a successful woman.


Just make sure you ahead of the game
Make sure you are ahead of your competition.


Just cause I got a lot of fame sup-ah
Just because I am famous doesn't mean I'm not successful in other ways.


Prince couldn't get me change my name papa
Even Prince couldn't convince me to change my name.


Kunta Kinte, enslave a game, no sir
Referring to the character from Roots, I am not a slave to anyone.


Picture black saying, "Oh yessuh massa"
Imagining a black person saying yes sir to a white person who is their boss.


Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Imagining Lil' Kim dating a religious leader.


Minute man, big men can outlast ya
I am not interested in men who are only interested in quick sex.


Who is the best? I don't have to ask ya
I am confident in my own abilities and don't need others to tell me I'm the best.


When I come out, you won't even matt-ah
When I come out, nothing else will matter.


Why you act dumb like ughhh, duh
Why are you acting like you don't understand or like I'm dumb?


So you act dumb like ughhh, duh
You are pretending not to understand or acting stupid.


And the drummer boy go pa-rum pa-pum pum
A reference to the Little Drummer Boy song.


Give ya some some some of this Cinnabon
I am offering you a taste of my sweetness.


Niggas impersonating God and 2pac, one
Some people think they are as powerful as God or as influential as 2pac.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa A. Elliott, Paul Simon, Curtis James Jackson, Christopher Stein, Deborah Harry, Darryl Matthews Mcdaniels, Joseph Ward Simmons, Clem Burke

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