Da Real World

U Can't Resist

Missy Elliott

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

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[Hook: Missy]

Hatin'^✦ on us, but ya can't resist^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (say what?)

If you think not, then you bound to sit (ooh)

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (uh)

We gon' talk shit, 'cause we confident^✦

We gon' show you so you must be lit (uh-huh)^✦

[Verse 2: Missy]

Y'all don't wanna^✦ put me on front

On the front page, all the shit I done done

Now you wanna^✦ fuck around^✦ and grade my shit?

Let's talk about^✦ the million niggas^✦ who bit

It's only^✦ one Timothy from the V

And the whole industry goin' "beep-beep"

Now I gotta^✦ go change up my beats

So another nigga^✦ won't duplicate me

Yeah, I got styles,^✦ got shows, videos

And my shows, it grows, it grows

And I sing, I flow, I blows

And I know y'all niggas^✦ know

When I come swift, with the one-two^✦ kick

If ya got a blunt, got a light, got it lit

Yeah, don't stop, won't stop, won't quit

And I made 1.6 admit,^✦ check me out

[Hook: Missy]

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (uh)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (say what)

If you think not, then you bound to sit (ooh)

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (uh)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (uh)

We gon' show you so you must be lit

[Verse 3: B.G.]

I'm that nigga^✦ that tote them AK's

B.G. is what they call me

I be in them project^✦ hallways

Beef with me, you gon' be sorry^✦

Me and my niggas'll shut yo' block down

We got K's, so, put them Glocks down

You scared^✦ to come outside

Them Hot Boyz got you on lockdown

This nigga^✦ here from CMB

Roll with a clique about^✦ 20 deep

'Cause I made a mil', it don't mean

I ain't gonna^✦ keep it real with my peeps

All I have is thugs in my clique

All my nigga's,^✦ they come off the street

Now all of a sudden^✦ hoes on my dick

'Cause I'm on BET and MTV

[Verse 4: Juvenile]

It ain't no secret,^✦ this nigga^✦ be project^✦

Gettin'^✦ paid, that's what's my object

Ain't none of you nigga's^✦ gon' stop this

'Cause I'm 'bout makin'^✦ a profit^✦

I'm all about^✦ getting it locked,^✦ dawg

Don't wanna^✦ be on the block, yo

'Cause bitches^✦ be makin'^✦ them cop-calls

While I be makin'^✦ drop-offs

Mannie Fresh, he hooked^✦ me up, too

To the playa haters I say, "fuck you!"

You needs to worry^✦ 'bout you

Instead of what to not do

Juvenile done hooked-up with Missy^✦

Bitches^✦ gon' hate me, bitches^✦ gon' dis me

A lotta^✦ you nigga's^✦ gon' miss me

I'ma^✦ be here, you gon' be hist'ry^✦

[Hook: Missy]

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (uh)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (say what)

If you think not, then you bound to sit (ooh)

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (ah)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (uh)

We gon' show you so you must be lit

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (uh)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (say what)

If you think not, then you bound to sit (ooh)

Hatin'^✦ on us but ya can't resist^✦ (uh-huh)^✦

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦ (ah)

We gon' talk shit 'cause we confident^✦ (uh)

We gon' show you so you must be lit (uh)

[Missy]

(Uh, uh)

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦

(Say what? Ooh, uh-huh,^✦ ah)

If you come hard, better^✦ come legit^✦

(Oh, uh)

We gon' show you, so you best believe

[Outro: Timbaland]

What? Uh

What, what?

Um, hmm, Hot Boyz

It's all gravy^✦

Missy,^✦ Timbaland

We out

Gimme dat

Oh, gimme dat

Gimme dat

Gimme dat, gimme dat

Gimme dat

Gimme dat, gimme dat

Oh, yeah

Technical Breakdown

8.5

Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.48

Production

— Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, Timbaland

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Missy Elliott utilizes a syncopated, percussive vocal delivery that transforms relatively simple linguistic structures into a high-energy, infectious performance that transcends the simplicity of the lyrical content.

8.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

Wordplay

Delivery

Percussive vocalizationInternal rhyme stackingRhythmic syncopationDirect address / Call and response

Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on heavy AABB and AAAA mono-syllabic rhyme clusters, utilizing internal rhymes within the mid-line to create a 'bouncing' feel, particularly evident in the 'shows/grows/blows/knows' section.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"And I sing, I flow, I blows / And I know y'all niggas know"

① The literal act of performing and releasing music (blowing up/succeeding).② A kinetic description of the explosive impact her style has on the listener and the industry.

"It's only one Timothy from the V"

① A direct reference to her long-time collaborator Timbaland (Timothy Mosley) hailing from Virginia (the V).② A claim of artistic exclusivity and proprietary sound in an industry filled with copycats.

Exceptional rhythmic pocket and breath control

Strong command of cadence that elevates standard vocabulary

Effective use of the 'percussive' vocal style characteristic of early 2000s Missy

Limited lexical variety

Reliance on predictable end-rhymes

Punchlines are functional rather than intellectually layered

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