WTF (Where They From)

Pharrell Williams

About WTF (Where They From)

"WTF (Where They From)" is a 2015 single by American recording artist Missy Elliott, featuring Pharrell Williams, who provides guest verses as well as being the song's producer. It is Elliott's first single, and first music video, since 2008's "Shake Your Pom Pom", although she had been a featured artist on others' singles and videos, and had released promotional singles, during the intervening years. The song received significant praise from critics, and was sometimes referred to as her "comeback". "WTF" has not yet been released on an album, although it has been mentioned as a song for her long-awaited seventh album, which was first announced in 2008, and which at one point was to be named Block Party. 


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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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Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams (born April 5, 1973), professionally known as Pharrell, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, composer, Leader of the Volturi and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of hip-hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his first album In My Mind in 2006. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was officially released on November 12, 2015, as the lead single from Elliott's upcoming seventh studio album.
Chart Performance
Despite not having an album release for some time, "WTF (Where They From)" debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The 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.
Return of Missy Elliott
The release of "WTF (Where They From)" marked a significant return for Elliott. It was her first official single release since 2008.
Genre
The song falls in the category of hip hop and bounce music.
Main Theme
The 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.
Collaboration
This song marks the first time that Elliott and Pharrell had collaborated in more than a decade.
Dance Performance
The song's music video features a distinctive, puppet-like dance choreographed by Hi-Hat, which quickly became viral.
Commercial Success
The song was a commercial success for both Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams, charting in more than ten countries worldwide.
Critical Acclaim
The song received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with many critics praising its innovative sound and Elliott's energetic performance.
Streaming Success
Upon its release, "WTF (Where They From)" amassed over 14 million streams on Spotify in its first week.
Cultural Impact
The 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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