Lyrical Breakdown of Work It - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Work It" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

Lyric Overview: Witness how Missy Elliott weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Work It" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Missy Elliott employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Missy Elliott's narrative.

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DJ, please pick up your phone, I'm on the request line

This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive, c'mon!

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

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

Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (C'mon!)

I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya

Put the pussy on ya like I told ya

Give me all your numbers so I can phone ya

Your girl acting stank, then call me over

Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa

Call 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 in my waist 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

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

Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (C'mon!)

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-ah

Let's get drunk, that's gonna bring us closer

Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster?

See the Belvedere playing tricks on ya

Girlfriend wanna 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

Sdrawkcab ti ekat ot ekil yssim yaw eht hctaw

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

You think you can handle this badonkadonk-donk

Take my thong off and my ass go boom

Cut the lights on 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

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

Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (C'mon!)

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 shaking your ass

Ain't no shame, ladies do your thing

Just make sure you ahead of the game

Just 'cause I got a lot of fame super

Prince couldn't get me change my name, papa

Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir

Picture blacks saying, "Oh yes'a, massa" (No!)

Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor

Minute Man and Big Red could outlast 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

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

Ti esrever dna ti pilf, nwod gniht ym tup (C'mon!)

To my fellas, I like the way you work that

To my ladies, you sure know how to work that (Cuh, go! Uh)