Da Real World

Stickin' Chickens

Missy Elliott

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[Verse 2: Missy Elliott]

I'm no fool for you, yeah-eh-eh^✦ (Say what?)

But you seem to think my love's^✦ a joke (It ain't a joke boo, uhh)

I get no love from you, yeah-eh-eh^✦ (Uh-huh)^✦

Like all these times^✦ I did before^✦ (Uh, uh)

I think I'll pass on you, yeah, yeah-eh-eh^✦ (Uhh)

'Cause the way you been actin'^✦ lately^✦ (Say what?)

I get no cash from you, yeah-eh-eh^✦

If you want me to stay, you must be cra-, crazy,^✦ oh, yeah (Uh-huh)^✦

[Chorus: both | Aaliyah | Missy Elliott]

When I'm gone (When I'm gone, yeah-eh),^✦ you're alone^✦ (You're alone,^✦ yeah)

You stickin'^✦ them chickens^✦ 'til I get home (Say what? Get Home)

When I'm home (Uh), you're with me (Uh-huh^✦ with me-me, eh)

Kissin'^✦ on my ass, tryna^✦ be with me (Tryna^✦ be-eh)

Well it's done (Uh, no-no),^✦ this I know (Oh, oh-oh,^✦ oh)

Seen it for myself, I'ma^✦ let you know (Uh, you don't know-oh)^✦

You don't play (No way) games^✦ with me (Oh, no-oh)

But before^✦ I go, better^✦ leave my dough

[Bridge: Missy Elliott | Aaliyah | both]

Dedication^✦ (Uh), dedication,^✦ yeah

It was just a bad relation^✦ (Yes, it was, yes, it was, uh-huh)^✦

When I think it cuts my insides^✦ (Switch through, mhmm)

The tears, they fall deep down from my eyes (Uh, one, two, one-two,^✦ hit me)

Dedication^✦ (Uh, say what?), dedication^✦

It was just a bad relation^✦ (Uh, It was just a fad, baby,^✦ baby)^✦

When I think it cuts my insides^✦ (Uh-huh,^✦ oh-oh-oh,^✦ oooh, ooh)

The tears, they fall deep down from my eyes (Yuh, yuh, ooh-yeah, oh-oooh,^✦ oooh-oh)^✦

[Interlude: Missy Elliott and Aaliyah | Lil' Mo | Missy | Da Brat | *Aaliyah*]

Doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Doo-ooh), doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Doo-ooh)

Doo, doo-doo-doo,^✦ doo, doo doo-doo^✦ (Doo-ooh-ooh,^✦ uh-huh)^✦

Doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Uhh, yeah-ay),^✦ doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Say what? Yo, jibble, yo)

Uh, uh-uh-uh-uh^✦ (Jibble, doo-dooh)^✦

Doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Uh-huh),^✦ doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Doo-doo)^✦

Doo, doo-doo-doo,^✦ doo, doo doo-doo^✦ (Doo-doom-doom, uh-uh)^✦

Doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Yuh, he-ey), doo-doo-doo-ooh^✦ (Yuh, *ah-ooooh*)^✦

Da Brat, uh-uh,^✦ uh (*Ah-ooooh-ah*)

[Verse 3: Da Brat | Missy Elliott]

I want it all from the motherfuckin' house down to the dog (*barking*)

You trickin'^✦ off wit' these chickens,^✦ I thought you ain't have no flaws? (Uh-huh)^✦

Keep yo' dick in they jaws, Peter^✦ shoulda stayed in his draws

Now I'm out the doors and you can't claim me no more, the loss is yours (Uhh)

How you gonna^✦ slumber wit' a bitch I'm supposed to be cool wit'? (Huh?)

Went to grade school wit', couldn't pay me to believe you hit it? (Shit, shit)

To think I footed^✦ all the bills and now you breakin' (Thank'y^✦ fa' all this shit)

Stop accusin' me of that dumb shit I don't even^✦ participate in (Uh)

You wastin'^✦ my valuable time, there's^✦ money^✦ to make

Scared^✦ to set foot in another relationship 'cause of the heartache

Heartbreak Hotel (Hahaha),^✦ no, not Faith, Kelly^✦ and Whitney

It's Brat, 'Liyah and Missy,^✦ you miss me, 'cause we finished (Uhh)

I'll just keep the keys to the 20 inch rim ride (Oh)

And put the TVs in it (Hahaha),^✦ you don't need it, beat it, it's mine (That's my shit!)

You need to kiss my ass like your heart was in it (Any^✦ nex' min)

Keep stickin'^✦ them chickens,^✦ send Peter^✦ straight to the clinic, nigga^✦ (Uh-huh)^✦

[Outro: Missy Elliott | Da Brat]

Hahaha^✦ (Ahaha),^✦ see, I'ma^✦ give you your props though (Uhh)

You like a bad ass motherfucker (Uhh)

Runnin'^✦ two bitches^✦ at one time

When I'm flyin' out, she flyin' in

Sayin' the same shit, spittin' the same game (Uhh)

Who the fuck you think I am? Willy^✦ Limpdick or somebody? (Uh-huh)^✦

Forget^✦ you, man, heh

That's why us bitches^✦ gonna^✦ stick together, bitch

Uhh

Uhh, uh-uh-uh-uh^✦

Technical Breakdown

7.9

Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity5.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.91

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on rhythmic repetition and conversational vocal ad-libs rather than dense metaphorical wordplay, prioritizing the accessibility of the hook-driven pop-rap aesthetic of the late 90s.

B+

9.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

Wordplay

7.5

Delivery

Vocal layeringCall-and-response ad-libsSyncopated stutter-step phrasingInternal rhyme chains

Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AAAA or AABB couplets with heavy emphasis on internal rhyming within the phrase-final position to maintain a conversational, bounce-heavy cadence.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"stickin' them chickens"

① Literal or slang reference to the partner engaging in infidelity or promiscuity while the narrator is away.② A colloquial disparagement of the partner's character and low-level opportunistic behavior.

"better leave my dough"

① A direct demand for the partner to return the narrator's money before the relationship ends.② A dismissal of the partner's value, reducing them to a transaction that needs to be settled.

Commanding vocal personality and ad-lib interaction

Strong rhythmic pocket that prioritizes flow over density

Effective use of the 'call and response' technique

Low lexical variety (low TTR)

Surface-level thematic focus

Lack of complex metaphorical layering

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