WTF
Pharrell Williams Missy Elliott Lyrics


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The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from

I'm so faded, no exaggeration
Backs breakin' like a percolation
Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
Hot new dance for the hood to make it
Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Head to the floor don't collect that though
You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue

The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from

I come into this bitch like liquid
Drip, drip, drip, then the business
Click, click, get the picture
Hermés Trismegistus
Witness and get lifted
Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
False, oh-nah-nah-nah
I am so different than ya'll
So far apart
The way that I balance the bars
I never fall
And if I do I just call
The almighty yellow star, God
Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
Look how I drive, look at my ride
When I go by, smoke in your eyes
So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through
Some of this shit on occasion

The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from

I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Got a new idea, let me switch it
Man, I'm so futuristic
Big lips and big, big, big hips
Body be thick like a bisque
I'm different, rippin' shit
Microphone grippin' it
Gettin' these Benjamins
New car, whippin' it
I'm so far ahead of ya'll
Man I'm on top of the stars
I don't care who none of you are
Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars

Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?




That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from

Overall Meaning

Pharrell Williams and Missy Elliott's song WTF is a fun rap song that talks about a popular dance move done by young girls all around the world. The song's chorus goes on to say that the dance might be dumb, but it's popular and fun, done differently in different parts of the world. Pharrell's verse talks about him being faded and watching girls perform the dance, breaking their backs like a percolation, with boys being drawn to the "hip-spanking" dance. He promotes the new dance moves as cool and fun, inviting people to join in and have a good time. Missy Elliott's verse has her bragging about being different from other rappers and how she thinks like a spaceship, making her lyrics futuristic. She talks about her body and how it's different from the others, with big lips and hips. She is proud of her uniqueness, and that sets her apart.


Line by Line Meaning

The dance you doing is dumb
I don't like the dance you're doing


How they do where you from
What's the proper way to do the dance where you're from?


Stickin' out your tongue girl, but you know you're too young
You're too young to be acting like that


A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
It looks like a fun dance when a group of girls do it


That's how they do it where we from
That's how we do it in our hometown


You know it don't start till one, that's how they do it where they from
The party doesn't start until one, that's how they do it in their hometown


I'm so faded, no exaggeration
I'm really drunk, not exaggerating


Backs breakin' like a percolation
Our backs are moving like the bubbling of coffee in a percolator


Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
The boys are coming over to see some hot dancing


Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
Dancing so well, you look like you're bending the rules of reality like in the movie 'The Matrix'


Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
I can't handle it, those girls are faking their dance moves


Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
You're all still unaware, you should wake up and pay attention


Hot new dance for the hood to make it
This is a new and popular dance for the neighborhood to do


Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Make the dance moves look amazing, like you're intoxicating


Head to the floor don't collect that though
Keep dancing, don't stop to pick up anything you drop on the floor


You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Get close together to feel the cold beat of the music


Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
Dance provocatively and prepare to do it again


This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
This is another great song, I have a winning strategy


Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
Guys are looking at me, did you notice?


You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
You have less money than me, you can keep it


I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
I'm irresistible, like a Big Mac burger that makes you want to eat it


Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
Making a strange sound like a yak


Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Having a curvy butt makes you want to dance


Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue
Girls just want to have a good time, that's why they're sticking out their tongues


I come into this bitch like liquid
I'm entering this place smoothly and confidently


Drip, drip, drip, then the business
I'm making a dramatic entrance, dripping with style


Click, click, get the picture
Let's capture the moment, take a picture of this


Hermés Trismegistus, witness and get lifted
Referring to the mythical figure of Hermes Trismegistus, if you see me, you'll be amazed and lifted


Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
I may seem basic, but I came from humble beginnings


Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
I'm capable of transforming and thinking on a cosmic level


False, oh-nah-nah-nah
That's not true, that's a false statement


I am so different than ya'll, so far apart
I'm completely unique and different from everyone else, I stand out


The way that I balance the bars, I never fall
I have a unique way of rapping that keeps my lyrics in perfect balance and I never mess up


And if I do I just call the almighty yellow star, God
If I do make a mistake, I can fix it with a simple prayer to God


Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
As a rapper, I am the equivalent of the powerful robot in 'Transformers', Optimus Prime


Look how I drive, look at my ride
Check out how I perform and the luxury vehicle I own


When I go by, smoke in your eyes
I am so impressive that it's like smoke is coming off of me and blinding people


So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
Pay attention and realize that you're missing out on something great


And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through, some of this shit on occasion
You don't have to be a secret society member to understand some of the deep and profound things I say occasionally


I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
I'm making a unique sound, like a beatbox


Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
Create a fresh new song and make the listeners fall on their backs in excitement


Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
Entertain them with a quick appetizer of my skills, then hit them with a main course of awesomeness


I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
I have a curvy, attractive butt that makes guys go crazy


Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
When I rap, guys are all over me, wanting to talk to me


Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Guys want to have sex with me


Got a new idea, let me switch it
I have a fresh new concept, let me change things up


Man, I'm so futuristic
I'm ahead of my time with my ideas and style


Big lips and big, big, big hips, body be thick like a bisque
I have full lips and curvy hips, my body is voluptuous like a thick soup


I'm different, rippin' shit, microphone grippin' it
I'm unique and standing out, tearing up the rap game and holding on to the microphone tightly


Gettin' these Benjamins, new car, whippin' it
Making a lot of money, buying a new car and driving it around


I'm so far ahead of ya'll, man I'm on top of the stars
I'm so much better than everyone else, I'm above them all


I don't care who none of you are, blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars
I don't care about any of you other rappers, you need to go back and redo your lyrics because they're not on my level


Shawty what? How they do it where you from? How they do it where you from?
Hey girl, how do they dance where you're from?


That's how they do it where we from, that how they do it where they from
That's how they dance in our hometowns


Shawty what? How they do it where you from? How they do it where you from?
Hey girl, tell me how they dance where you come from


That's how they do it where we from, that how they do it where they from
That's how people dance where we're from




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Melissa Amette Elliott, Pharrell Lanscilo Williams

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dyazkiprit

The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm so faded, no exaggeration
Backs breakin' like a percolation
Boys to the yard for some hip spankin'
Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix
Can't take it, them chicks been fakin'
Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened
Hot new dance for the hood to make it
Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin'
Head to the floor don't collect that though
You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold
Pop that, pop that, cock and reload
This another hit, I got an ace in the hole
Boys on my back, playa did you peep that?
You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that
I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that
Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak
Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump
Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I come into this bitch like liquid
Drip, drip, drip, then the business
Click, click, get the picture
Hermés Trismegistus
Witness and get lifted
Basic, nigga I was born in the basement
Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship
False, oh-nah-nah-nah
I am so different than ya'll
So far apart
The way that I balance the bars
I never fall
And if I do I just call
The almighty yellow star, God
Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime
Look how I drive, look at my ride
When I go by, smoke in your eyes
So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys
And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through
Some of this shit on occasion
The dance you doing is dumb
How they do where you from
Stickin' out your tongue girl
But you know you're too young
A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun
That's how they do it where we from
You know it don't start till one
That's how they do it where they from
I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak
Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack
Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack
I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse
Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack
Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat
Got a new idea, let me switch it
Man, I'm so futuristic
Big lips and big, big, big hips
Body be thick like a bisque
I'm different, rippin' shit
Microphone grippin' it
Gettin' these Benjamins
New car, whippin' it
I'm so far ahead of ya'll
Man I'm on top of the stars
I don't care who none of you are
Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from
Shawty what?
How they do it where you from?
How they do it where you from?
That's how they do it where we from
That how they do it where they from



All comments from YouTube:

@LillySingh

Hear that sound? It's the sound of the hole in my heart being filled. Welcome back queen!

@marimae

lol

@---ob7yj

Yaaasss

@cutebleue01

Lily, you understand! 😊

@testnamepleaseignore8884

+IISuperwomanII yaaaaaassssssss

@rileyreginald

I swear I set my alarm for this music video lol

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@dennis_duran

I absolutely love that Missy’s videos are all constructed around all types of people with the fashion and dancing being the focus. She doesn’t need to use sex appeal to sell her unique music.

@Blueluise

well, guess MTV mentioned once upon a time that she lossed some pounds, but great dress, like the glitter...

@stephanos6128

​@Gwendoline ita cus of her disease aint it

@melaniewilliams8527

Never sold sex, she sold real Talent..

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