Pep Rally

Missy Elliott

About Pep Rally

"Pep Rally" is a song by American recording artist Missy Elliott. It was released on February 7, 2016 as a single. The song is heard in a commercial for Amazon's Echo speaker, which features Elliott as well as actors Alec Baldwin and Jason Schwartzman. The song is also featured in a 2019 Gatorade commercial with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union.


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Uptown, downtown
Everywhere we get down
It's 'bout to go down
Are you ready? On your mark
Get set, let's go
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
Catch the wall, touch them toes, turn around like it's gold
Back it up, back it up, so you know you got control

Let me hit you with that
Pep rally, pep rally, pep rally
Oh, this a pep rally
Pep rally, pep rally, pep rally
Oh, this a pep rally

Pep rally, my friends be at the pep rally
Screaming and shaking, man, we at the pep rally
Aw, aw, aw, go 'head and dip at it
The go-go playing my jam, now let me shake my jelly
Jumping and thumping, man, I got the crowd yelling
Get it, and kick it, kick it, kick it, there's no telling
Aw, aw, aw, you better move Ellen
I got a nice round woo like a watermelon
Aw, yeah you play the point guard
Hitting three corners, man, they playing real hard
My team be with it, yeah, so keep your day job
I turn around and make it bounce like a basketball

Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it
Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that, clappers that stop
Clappers that stomp

Uptown, downtown
Everywhere we get down
It's 'bout to go down
Are you ready? On your mark
Get set, let's go
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
Catch the wall, touch them toes
Turn around like it's gold
Back it up, back it up, so you know you got control

Let me hit you with that
Pep rally, pep rally, pep rally
Oh, this a pep rally
Pep rally, pep rally, pep rally
Oh, this a pep rally

Rocking not stopping, bend over go 'head touch your toes
Get it, now get it, now let your bottom scrape the floor
Bouncing and bouncing, now stop, drop, rock and roll
And yeah we get crackin' like we up at the Superbowl
Aw, quarterback on the field
Football player running yard, got skills
At the ball game, pep rally over here
The band in the stands, shit just got real
Turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out
Turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out
Turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out, turn out
Like a basketball lover, make 'em bounce

Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it
Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that stomp, clappers that
Clappers that, clappers that stop
Clappers that stomp

Uptown, downtown
Everywhere we get down
It's 'bout to go down
Are you ready? On your mark
Get set, let's go
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
It goes left foot, it goes right foot
Catch the wall, touch them toes
Turn around like it's gold
Back it up, back it up, so you know you got control

Well let me hit you with that
Turn around, rotate
Feel that, let it vibrate
Two-step, let your body sway
This a battle of the bands, this a drum break
Majorettes on the school yard
Where my drum majors? Pull out your bullhorn
Fools be getting drunk, acting like morons
The football team be winning get your score on
Oh, oh yeah this a pep rally
Murkin' and working yeah this be a pep rally
Kicking, kick it, kick it, you better move Ellen
I'm 'bout to whip it, whip it like potato salad
Aw, yeah, now get your groove back
Aw, yeah, you better do that
Aw, yeah, this be a roll call
When this song come on, bounce your ass like a basketball

Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it
Bounce, biggity bounce, biggity-biggity bounce, bounce
Where my clappers that stomp? Now rock with it

Round up the clappers let's go, oh yeah
Round up the clappers let's go, oh yeah
Round up the clappers let's go, oh yeah
Clappers, clappers, clappers, clappers, clappers, clappers, clappers, clappers

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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: PHARRELL WILLIAMS, MISSY ELLIOTT

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Pep Rally" is a single by Missy Elliott that was released on February 7, 2016.
Special Occasion
The song was surprise-released on the same day as the Super Bowl 50, one of the biggest sporting events in the United States, implying the song's sports-theme connection.
Digital Platforms
Once released, the song was promptly made available on digital platforms such as iTunes and Amazon.
Music Video
A music video for the song was produced and it was featured in an advertisement for Amazon's Echo speaker during the Super Bowl.
Collaboration
The song was created in collaboration with notable music producer, Timbaland.
Comeback
This song was part of Missy Elliott's comeback into the music industry after a long hiatus due to health issues.
Beats
The song features a marching band type beat, which encapsulates the spirit of a pep rally, hence the name of the song.
Choreography
The energetic choreography in the video was highlighted by critics as loyal to Missy Elliott's tradition of featuring dance-heavy videos.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of the song are filled with football and cheerleading metaphors, perfectly suited for a Super Bowl release.
Reviews
Although the song has not entered Billboard Hot 100, it was met with positive reception from critics, praising its energy and appropriateness for the Super Bowl and other sporting events.
Missy Elliott's Tradition
The quirky humour, sharp beats and contagious energy of "Pep Rally" is seen as a faithful continuation of Missy Elliott's characteristic music style.
Other Appearances
"Pep Rally" also appeared on an episode of the ABC television series, "The Catch", indicative of its crossover appeal to various audience demographics.

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