Code Red
Monica Feat. Missy Elliott & Laiyah Lyrics
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Your hustle the same to me, here's something new
We tired of that junk that you sing in the booth
You know we the truth, let me give you this proof
Call 911, better ring the alarm
When this come on they be droppin' them bombs
We tired of hearin' them same old five songs
Man I've just been wanting to turn that ish off
I swear the game might be over
Somebody give them some Folger's
'Cause you can't be sleepin' on Mono
And you can't see me with no photo
I'm tryna change up the world
I'm focused on my baby girl
And even though she only one
She know you ain't talkin' about nothin'
It's like we've gotten away late, oh (oh)
It's like we're scared to take the chance oh oh
'Cause I'mma let you know
You diggin' that shit really hard
And I don't got feelin's for that
When that shit dropped I forgot
My mind is way over there
The code red right here (code red right here)
Right here, right here
Code red right here (code red right here)
Right here, right here
Turn off the radio, damn right
We don't hear real shit no mo'
Turn off the radio, damn right
We don't hear real shit no mo'
Shit no mo', shit no mo'
Shit no mo', shit no mo'
Turn off the radio
I really wanna hear real shit
You're trying so hard to cross over
And just end up gettin' looked over
The label ain't reachin' they quotas
And we are the money's the motive
Don't like that, don't be that
Don't sound like
A state of emergency hold up
It's like we've gotten away late, oh (oh)
It's like we're scared to take the chance oh oh
'Cause I'mma let you know
You diggin' that shit really hard
And I don't got feelin's for that
When that shit dropped I forgot
This is code red
We takin' risks, we ain't scared
We makin' hits after hits, better play it
Yeah, we got hits stackin' over your head
We so creative (creative) we versatile (tile)
This shit go hard, 808 drum hit that ground
M-O-N-I-To-The-C-O
Tell the DJ hit replay
Rewind two times, DJ
Turn it up like it's your birthday
You dip? We dip!
You dip? We dip!
You dip? We dip oh!
Go head get lit
Dip, dip, dip
Dip, dip, dip
Dip, dip, dip
Code red in this bitch
It's like we've gotten away late, oh (oh)
It's like we're scared to take the chance oh oh
'Cause I'mma let you know
You diggin' that shit really hard
And I don't got feelin's for that
When that shit dropped I forgot
My mind is way over there
The code red right here (code red right here)
Right here, right here
Code red right here (code red right here)
Right here, right here
Turn off the radio, damn right
We don't hear real shit no mo'
Turn off the radio, damn right
We don't hear real shit no mo'
Shit no mo', shit no mo'
Shit no mo', shit no mo'
Turn off the radio
I really wanna hear real shit
You dip? We dip!
You dip? We dip!
You dip? We dip oh!
Go head get lit
Ay, ay, ay
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh, huh, huh
Huh, huh
The song "Code Red" by Monica feat. Missy Elliott & Laiyah is a call to the music industry to stop churning out the same old junk and start focusing on creating meaningful music. Monica states that she does what she does, and she does not pay attention to what others are doing in the industry. She is tired of hearing the same five songs on the radio, and she considers it a state of emergency. The chorus of the song emphasizes that it's time to take action and make a change by turning off the radio and searching for real and authentic music.
The track also denounces the music industry for trying too hard to cross over without focusing on creativity or versatility. The message seems to be that they shouldn't aim to please everyone but instead stay true to who they are and create music from the heart. Furthermore, the song asks for people to take risks and not be afraid because if they do so, they will make hits that are worth it.
In summary, "Code Red" is a song about accountability, creativity, and authenticity in the music industry. Monica, Missy Elliot, and Laiyah call out the music industry for its lack of growth and reliance on the same formulas, especially when it comes to the mainstream. They encourage listeners to be true to themselves and find music that speaks to them rather than relying on what's widely available and heavily promoted on the airwaves.
Line by Line Meaning
I does what I does, do what I do
I am staying true to myself and my style, regardless of what others may be doing.
Your hustle the same to me, here's something new
Your way of making money is not impressive to me, let me show you something innovative.
We tired of that junk that you sing in the booth
We are fed up of hearing the same uninspired music that is being produced in the studio.
You know we the truth, let me give you this proof
We are the real deal, and we are about to show you why.
Call 911, better ring the alarm
This song is so explosive, it's like a signal to emergency responders.
When this come on they be droppin' them bombs
The impact of this song is unparalleled, it's dropping bombs in the music industry.
We tired of hearin' them same old five songs
We are tired of hearing the same repetitive beats and lyrics that are being overplayed.
Man I've just been wanting to turn that ish off
I just want to turn off the radio and hear something real.
I swear the game might be over
The music industry might be in a decline.
Somebody give them some Folger's
Wake up and bring some fresh ideas to the game.
'Cause you can't be sleepin' on Mono
You can't ignore the talents of Monica.
And you can't see me with no photo
You can't judge me just by my appearance in a photo.
I'm tryna change up the world
I am striving to make a positive impact on the world.
I'm focused on my baby girl
I am dedicated to providing a better future for my child.
And even though she only one
Even though my child is still young...
She know you ain't talkin' about nothin'
...she can tell when you aren't singing about anything meaningful.
It's like we've gotten away late, oh (oh)
It seems like we have missed out on some opportunities.
It's like we're scared to take the chance oh oh
It's like we are afraid to take risks.
'Cause I'mma let you know
I am going to tell you straight up...
You diggin' that shit really hard
...you seem to really like that garbage that's being played.
And I don't got feelin's for that
I don't have any respect for that kind of music.
When that shit dropped I forgot
When that song played, I completely tuned out.
My mind is way over there
I am thinking about something completely different.
We takin' risks, we ain't scared
We are taking chances and not afraid of the consequences.
We makin' hits after hits, better play it
We are producing hit after hit, you better play it.
Yeah, we got hits stackin' over your head
We have so many hits that they are stacking up over your head.
We so creative (creative) we versatile (tile)
We are incredibly creative and versatile in our music-making.
This shit go hard, 808 drum hit that ground
This song is powerful, the 808 drum is hitting the ground hard.
M-O-N-I-To-The-C-O
This is the name of the artist, spelled out boldly.
Tell the DJ hit replay
Ask the DJ to play this song again.
Rewind two times, DJ
Go back and play this song twice, DJ.
You dip? We dip!
Are you ready to dance? Let's do it!
Go head get lit
Let's have a great time and get energized!
Code red in this bitch
This song is a code red, it's incredible and unstoppable!
Turn off the radio, damn right
Stop playing that crappy music on the radio, it's about time!
We don't hear real shit no mo'
We don't hear any authentic music anymore.
Shit no mo', shit no mo'
We are done with that crap, no more!
I really wanna hear real shit
I am genuinely interested in hearing some meaningful music.
You dip? We dip oh!
Are you going to dance with us? Let's do this!
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamal Jones, Jocelyn Donald, Melissa A. Elliott, Monica Arnold, Timothy Clayton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrEnigma7598
This track is CLASSIC. Traditionally, 90s era R&B albums had preludes and interludes which had the "overproduced" sound some people are complaining about here. This track just reminded me of all the great R&B that USED to be. Kudos...
Kethan Fincher
After a few listen, this is really catchy and makes me want to dance.. Great job Monica at doing something different!
Bolanle Akapo
There absolutely nothing wrong with this track.. She did something different from her R&B, I guess it's high time those complaining should enter the studio and drop your own album. Laiyah voice killed it.. Code red baby.. Love you diva
mydreamz8809
I think this is refreshing for Monica. Many fans and critics of Monica always complain that she plays it safe and doesn't do uptempos but when she tries to give you something fresh you're still not satisfied. Honestly I feel some of Monica's fans and critics equally keep her in a box. I like this from Monica.
Dembo Kakesse
+Seth Brown Exactly!π
Sir. Dave
+mydreamz8809 Exactly, and acting like she hasn't done out of the box songs like this before. She has done some on quote a few albums. I personally really like the song.. There's just some vocal bits that I don't think are fitting to the song, otherwise, I love the song.
DreThomasMusic
ππΎ Amen!
Dembo Kakesse
Preach !
GQdaStar
I agree with u I didn't like at first but now I LOVE. IM A Day1 Monica Fan, 1 of my favorite Artist
TheRetroWoman80
This is perhaps the one song on CODE RED that may or may not grow on you. It's not Monica's typical sound but I'm sort of feeling the spacey/techno-ish trance it can put you into. I'm sure it will turn off some of her die-hard listeners but I think it will welcome new ears.