Work It
Missy Elliott
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DJ, please pick up your phone I'm on the request line This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive (Come on) Is it worth it, let me work it I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I If you got a big, let me search it And find out how hard I gotta work ya Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya Put the pussy on ya like I told ya Gimme all your numbers so I could phone ya Your girl actin' stank then call me over Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa Phone before you come, I need to shave my chocha You do or you don't or you will or won't ya Go downtown and eat it like a vulture See my hips and my tips, don't ya See my ass and my lips, don't ya Lost a few pounds and my whips for ya This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah Work it, I need a glass of water Boy, oh, boy, it's good to know ya Is it worth it, let me work it I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I If you got a big, let me search it And find out how hard I gotta work ya Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I (Come on) If you a fly gal get your nails done Get a pedicure, get your hair did Boy, lift it up, let's make a toast-a Let's get drunk, that's gon' bring us closer Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster See the Belvedere playin' tricks on ya Girlfriend want to be like me, never You won't find a bitch that's even better I make you hot as Las Vegas weather Listen up close while I take it backwards I'm not a prostitute, but I could give you what you want I love your braids and your mouth full of floss Love the way my ass go bum-bum-bum-bum Keep your eyes on my bum-bum-bum-bum-bum And think you can handle this gadong-a-dong-dong Take my thong off and my ass go vroom Cut the lights off so you see what I could do Is it worth it, let me work it I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I [Repeat: x2] If you got a big, let me search it And find out how hard I gotta work ya Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I (Come on) Boys, boys, all type of boys Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys Why-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai Rock-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai Girls, girls, get that cash If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your ass Ain't no shame, ladies do your thang Just make sure you ahead of the game Just 'cause I got a lot of fame supa Prince couldn't get me change my name papa Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir Picture black sayin', "Oh, yes a master" Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor Minnie Me and Big Ren can out last ya Who is the best, I don't have to ask ya When I come out you won't even matter Why you act dumb like "Uh, duh" So you act dumb like "Uh, duh" As the drummer boy go ba-rom-pop-pom-pom Give you some-some-some of this Cinnabun Is it worth it, let me work it I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I If you got a big, let me search it And find out how hard I gotta work ya Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gniht ym tup I (Come on) To my fellas I like the way you work that To my ladies You sure know how to work that
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Written by: Chris Stein, Deborah Harry, Joseph Simmons, Melissa Elliott, Paul Simon, Darryl McDaniels
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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10 facts about this song
Chart Success"Work It" is one of Missy Elliott's most successful songs. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it her highest-charting single.
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Unique Sound EffectsThe song is known for its unique use of sound effects. The reversed lyrics on the bridge of the song ("I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it") are actually the previous line played backwards.
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Multiple Award Nominations"Work It" had multiple award nominations. It was nominated for a Grammy award in 2003 for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Urban/Alternative Performance.
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Popular Culture ImpactThe song has been referenced and covered in various forms of media, including TV shows and films like "The Office," "Mean Girls," and "Pitch Perfect 2."
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LongevityEven after many years since its release, "Work It" is considered to be one of the defining songs of early 2000s hip hop and continues to be popular.
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Musical Style"Work It" is noted for its blend of old school hip hop vibes with futuristic beats - a characteristic of Missy Elliott's style.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Timbaland, a frequent collaborator with Missy Elliott. Their musical partnerships are known for their eclectic and innovative sound.
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Video CreativityThe music video for "Work It" was directed by Dave Meyers and features a cameo by iconic rapper and DJ, Timbaland. The video is referred to as one of the best hip-hop music videos of all time thanks to its creativity and humor.
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Linguistic Ingenuity"Work It" is not only known for its sound but also for its clever wordplay, slang, and references to pop culture, which helped the song resonate with a wide audience.
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Chart Longevity"Work It" spent 10 weeks at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the longest running number-two songs in the chart's history.
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