I always said if a man would have done half the records that I've done, we would know about it. But we don't know all the records I've done for other artists.
Missy ElliottRead
I'm blessed to be living this dream of writing and singing, but that's not the real dream I had. The real dream was to make enough money to take care of all the pain and suffering that my mother has been through.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep appreciation for achieving a dream, while revealing a greater motivation rooted in familial love and support.
In this quote, Missy Elliott reflects on her success in the music industry as a blessing, but emphasizes that her primary dream was not personal fame but rather the ability to provide for her mother, alleviating her suffering. This highlights the importance of family and the sacrifices made for loved ones, illustrating that true fulfillment comes from caring for those we cherish.
Themes
DreamFamilySuccessMotherSacrificeLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about pursuing passions, you could quote this to emphasize the importance of family in our pursuits.
More from Missy Elliott
All quotes →I felt like, 'How do I fit in'? I'm battling. But then I never fit in!'... I thank God for somebody like Pharrell who stayed in my ear. For him, at that time, 'Happy' was everywhere; he didn't have to share anything with me.
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I feel like, O.K., if I can make it as a singer, then let me try rapping. If I can make it as a rapper, then let me try writing. All right? If I make it as a rap singer and writer, then why not try to produce? I don't feel limited in any way.
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A lot of people don't know a lot of records that I've written or produced, so that's a highlight for me as a woman.
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I didn't want to just be an artist and let someone else have all that control over me. I knew I would have to produce.
Missy ElliottRead
And basically I always said when I was little that if I ever became successful or a celebrity, I would buy her this huge house and she would never have to work anymore. And I've done that. So I feel happy about doing that.
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