Lose Control

Missy Elliott, Fatman Scoop, Ciara

About Lose Control

"Lose Control" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott featuring singer Ciara and rapper Fatman Scoop. It was released as the lead single from Elliott's sixth studio album, The Cookbook. It contains samples from Hot Streak's "Body Work" and Cybotron's "Clear". The song peaked at number-three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, number-two in New Zealand, and in the top thirty in various countries. "Lose Control" received generally favorable reviews and was certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  


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Music make you lose control, music make you lose control
Let's go, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Here we go now, here we go now, here we go now, here we go now
What's up (music make you lose control)
Misdemeanor's in the house, yeah
Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Fatman Scoop-Man Scoop-Man Scoop

I've got a cute face, chubby waist (mm-hm)
Thick legs, in shape (let's go, come on)
Rump shakin', both ways (come on now)
Make you do a double take (now let's go y'all, woo)
Planet rocker, show stopper
Flow proper, head knocker (yeah)
Beat scholar, tail dropper
Do my thang, motherfuckers (now let's go)
My Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini
Blue Madina, always beamin'
Rag top, chrome pipes (bring it back now)
Blue lights, outta sight (now bring it back)
(Long weave) sewed in (work it out)
(Say it again) sewed in (work it out)
Make that money, throw it in (woo)
Booty bouncin', gone head (hands up)

Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)

Well, my name is Ciara for all you fly fellas
No one can do it better (she'll sing on a capella)
Boy, the music makes me lose control (now bring it back now)
We gon' make you lose control
And let it go, 'fore you know, you gon' hit the flo' (one, two, three, let's go)

I rock to the beat 'til I'm tired
I walk in the club, it's fire
Get it crunk and wired
Wave yo' hands scream louder
If you smoke, then fire it up
Bring the roof down and holla
If you tipsy stand up
DJ, turn it louder
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Hypnotic, robotic, this here will rock your bodies
Take somebody by the waist and uh
Now throw it in they face like uh
Systematic, ecstatic, this hit be automatic

Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, work, work (work dat, work dat)
Work me, do it right
Hit the floor, hit the floor (yes)
Hit the floor, hit the floor (work)
Hit the floor, hit the floor
Hit the floor (woo)

Everybody here, get it out of control (woo)
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so (uh-huh)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air)
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air) step, step
Everybody (just throw your hands in the air, let's go)
Everybody here, get it out of control
Get your backs off the wall, 'cause Misdemeanor said so
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody (get your back off the wall keep on steppin')
Everybody (get your back off the wall step, step)
Everybody, get loose (get your back off the wall)

Now put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Put your back on the wall, put your back on the wall
Misdemeanor's in the house
Yeah, Ciara's in the house
Misdemeanor's in the house
Music make you lose control

We on fire, we on fire
We on fire, we on fire
Now throw it girl, throw it girl
Throw it girl, yeah
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the left, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Now move your arms to the right, girl
Let's go now, let's go now
Let's go now, woo, let's go
Should I bring it back right now?
Now bring it back down

Woo, oh, I see you Ci
Now see, I'ma, I'ma do it like Ci do it
Now shake it girl, come on and just shake it, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
come on and let it pop right, girl
Now, now, back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Back it up, girl, back it up, girl
Woo, woo, woo, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, yo, yo
Bring it to the front girl, let's go, let's go
Woo

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Missy Elliott

Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actress. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over thirty million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one double platinum for her 2002 album Under Construction.. Elliott is known for a series of hits and diverse music videos, including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hot Boyz", "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "4 My People", "Work It", "Pass That Dutch", and "Lose Control". In addition, she has worked extensively as a songwriter and producer for other artists, both alone and with her fellow producer and childhood friend Timbaland, with whom … more »

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Written by: Bernard Lentz, Curtis Lee Hudson, Isaac III Freeman, Juan Owen Atkins, Melissa A. Elliott, Richard Delano Davis, Willie L. Duckworth

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Lose Control" was released on May 27, 2005, as a lead single from Missy Elliott's sixth studio album, "The Cookbook."
Chart Success
The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Missy Elliott's most successful singles.
Genre
"Lose Control" incorporates various styles and genres, including hip hop, electronic, and dance music. It also features elements from old school hip hop and breakbeat.
Collaboration
The song features notable collaborations with Ciara and Fatman Scoop. Ciara lends her vocal talent, while Fatman Scoop provides the hyped ad-libs.
Awards
"Lose Control" earned Missy Elliott two Grammy nominations for "Best Rap Song" and "Best Rap Solo Performance". It also won a Grammy for "Best Short Form Music Video" in 2006.
Music Video
The video for "Lose Control" became almost as popular as the song itself. Its futuristic theme and highly choreographed dance routines were praised by critics and fans alike.
Certification
The song has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over 2 million copies sold.
Sampling
Among the multiple samples used in "Lose Control," the most noticeable one is from "Clear" by Cybotron, which provides the prominent electronic riff throughout the song.
Impact
More than a decade after its release, "Lose Control" remains popular at parties and clubs due to its high-energy sound and infectiously danceable rhythm.
Reception
Many music critics have praised "Lose Control" for its innovative production, catchy hooks, and the seamless chemistry between Elliott, Ciara, and Scoop.

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