Lyrical Breakdown of WTF (Where They From) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "WTF (Where They From)" 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 "WTF (Where They From)" 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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The dance you doing is dumb How they do where you from Stickin' out your tongue girl But you know you're too young A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun That's how they do it where we from You know it don't start till one That's how they do it where they from I'm so faded, no exaggeration Backs breakin' like a percolation Boys to the yard for some hip spankin' Where you make it drop down like you in the matrix Can't take it, them chicks been fakin' Ya'll still sleep, better stay awakened Hot new dance for the hood to make it Make the dope move fast, make them think you drinkin' Head to the floor don't collect that though You better huddle up cause the beat's so cold Pop that, pop that, cock and reload This another hit, I got an ace in the hole Boys on my back, playa did you peep that? You got a small stack, playa, you can keep that I'm a Big Mac make you wanna eat that Like m-m-m-m-m, yak it to the yak Junk in the trunk make you pumps in the bump Girls wanna have fun make you stickin' out your tongue The dance you doing is dumb How they do where you from Stickin' out your tongue girl But you know you're too young A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun That's how they do it where we from You know it don't start till one That's how they do it where they from I come into this bitch like liquid Drip, drip, drip, then the business Click, click, get the picture Hermés Trismegistus Witness and get lifted Basic, nigga I was born in the basement Shape shift, nigga I think like a spaceship False, oh-nah-nah-nah I am so different than ya'll So far apart The way that I balance the bars I never fall And if I do I just call The almighty yellow star, God Lyrically I'm Optimus Prime Look how I drive, look at my ride When I go by, smoke in your eyes So open your eyes, the joke's on you guys And you ain't gotta be a mason in the see through Some of this shit on occasion The dance you doing is dumb How they do where you from Stickin' out your tongue girl But you know you're too young A bunch of girls do it and the shit looks fun That's how they do it where we from You know it don't start till one That's how they do it where they from I'm like kak-a-rak-a-rak-rak-a-rak-a-rak Make a new track, make 'em fall on they crack Give 'em a slap, appetizer and smack I'm so fat in the back, make the boys all collapse Yeah when I rap they be all on my jack Boys wanna jump on this pussy cat Got a new idea, let me switch it Man, I'm so futuristic Big lips and big, big, big hips Body be thick like a bisque I'm different, rippin' shit Microphone grippin' it Gettin' these Benjamins New car, whippin' it I'm so far ahead of ya'll Man I'm on top of the stars I don't care who none of you are Blah-blah-blah, you best to go rewrite your bars Shawty what? How they do it where you from? How they do it where you from? That's how they do it where we from That how they do it where they from Shawty what? How they do it where you from? How they do it where you from? That's how they do it where we from That how they do it where they from