WTF (Where They From)
Pharrell Williams
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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
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Written by: Melissa A Elliott, Pharrell L Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Record Production"WTF (Where They From)" is a song by American recording artists Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams. Williams also helped in the song production.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on November 12, 2015, as the lead single from Elliott's upcoming seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not having an album release for some time, "WTF (Where They From)" debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for "WTF (Where They From)" was praised for its high-energy and creative concepts. The video was even nominated for a 2016 MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography.
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Return of Missy ElliottThe release of "WTF (Where They From)" marked a significant return for Elliott. It was her first official single release since 2008.
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GenreThe song falls in the category of hip hop and bounce music.
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Main ThemeThe song "WTF (Where They From)" is essentially a response to Elliott's and Pharrell's imitators, urging them to come up with new styles instead of borrowing from them.
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CollaborationThis song marks the first time that Elliott and Pharrell had collaborated in more than a decade.
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Dance PerformanceThe song's music video features a distinctive, puppet-like dance choreographed by Hi-Hat, which quickly became viral.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was a commercial success for both Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams, charting in more than ten countries worldwide.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with many critics praising its innovative sound and Elliott's energetic performance.
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Streaming SuccessUpon its release, "WTF (Where They From)" amassed over 14 million streams on Spotify in its first week.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's energetic style and quirky music video have made it a favorite among dance enthusiasts, inspiring numerous dance cover videos and performances at hip-hop dance competitions.
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