Tempo
Missy Elliott
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I've been waitin' for this one Turn it up Slow songs, they for skinny hoes Can't move all of this here to one of those I'm a thick bitch, I need tempo (Tempo) F*ck it up to the tempo Pitty-pat, pitty-pat, pitty-pitty-pat (Pat) Look at my ass, it's fitty-fitty-fat (Fat) Kitty cat, kitty cat, kitty-kitty cat (Cat) Prrr me a glass, boy, I like my water wet (Wet) Throw it back (Throw it back, threw it back) Catch that (Catch that, catch that) I need a jack (Woo) For all of this ass, but it won't go flat (Wait a minute) Baby, baby (Baby) Come eat some of this cakey (Cake) He look like he could gain a little weight (A little weight) Lick the icing off, put the rest in your face (Face) Slow songs, they for skinny hoes Can't move all of this here to one of those (Hey) I'm a thick bitch, I need tempo (Need it) F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo Slow songs, they for skinny hoes F*ck it up to the tempo (Tempo) F*ck it up, f*ck it up Boyfriend watchin', oh now he wanna knuckle up Get on this ride, baby, you gon' have to buckle up Thick thighs save lives, call me little buttercup All means necessary (Ayy) My ass is not an accessorary (What?) Nigga, I said it, accessorary (What?) Twerk skills up on legendary Slow songs, they for skinny hoes Can't move all of this here to one of those (Hey) I'm a thick bitch, I need tempo (Need it) F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo Slow songs, they for skinny hoes F*ck it up to the tempo Missy! Let's go (Let's go), let's go (Let's go) All the fly girls head to the dance floor Kitty cat, kitty cat, prrr All the thick girls down on the flrrr (On the floor) Ice on my neck like brrr (Like brrr) I'm big-boned with nice curves (Nice curves) Look at me, I know I look grrrd (Good) Look good, look good, look grrrd (Look good) I'ma show y'all chicks how to drrr it Your nigga, he wish he could Thick girl (Thick girl), split (Split) Get a bag (Get a bag), get rich (Get rich) Hair done (Hair done), fixed (Fixed) If you see a hater, tell him quit (Stop) Get your own dough (Own dough) Get your bread, own dough (Own dough) Go head ladies, head to the floor (Floor) F*ck up the tempo, thick girls get low (Woo) Slow songs, they for skinny hoes Can't move all of this here to one of those (Hey) I'm a thick bitch, I need tempo (Need it) F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo F*ck it up to the tempo Slow songs, they for skinny hoes F*ck it up to the tempo Girl, run that shit back
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Written by: Melissa Arnette Elliott, Melissa Jefferson, Theron Thomas, Daniel Farber, Eric Frederic, Antonio Cuna, Tobias Wincorn
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, GATEWAY MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Tempo" is a collaborative work between Lizzo and legendary rapper Missy Elliott. The track was released on March 20, 2019, as a part of Lizzo's album "Cuz I Love You".
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GenreThe song blends various music styles such as hip-hop, funk, and electronic dance, popularly recognized for its twerk-inducing beats. It is an empowering anthem that speaks to body positivity and self-love.
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Charts"Tempo" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart in the United States. It also made appearances on charts in other regions such as Canada, where it reached number 96.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tempo" was released on July 26, 2019. Directed by Andy Hines, it features Lizzo and Missy Elliott in a parking lot dancing and celebrating with a group of people.
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ArtistryLizzo pays homage to Missy Elliott in "Tempo". Missy Elliott has been an inspiration for Lizzo, with the line in the song, "I'm a thick bitch, I need tempo", reflecting Missy's career-long promotion of body positivity.
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Live PerformancesLizzo performed "Tempo" live for the first time with Missy Elliott at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Their dynamic and energetic performance was one of the highlights of the night.
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Songwriting ProcessThe song was initially written for Lizzo's album "Cuz I Love You", but when she heard an instrumental by producer Ricky Reed, she knew instantly that it would be perfect for a collaboration with Missy Elliott.
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Song Structure"Tempo" is unique for its structure, with Lizzo rapping the first two verses before transitioning into a chorus. Missy Elliott then raps the third verse, and both artists join for the final chorus.
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Influences"Tempo" contains references and themes that have been frequently used in Missy Elliott's work, such as confident self-expression and unabashed sexiness.
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AwardsWhile "Tempo" itself didn't win any awards, it contributed to the success of "Cuz I Love You", which won Urban Music Album at the 2019 Soul Train Music Awards and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
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