Uh, check it, let's goI'm a boss, I'm a queen, I'm a legend in the makingI don't need a man to tell me what I'm takingI'm a powerhouse, a force to be reckoned withAnd if you can't handle it, then you can't handle this! Song Meaning & Vibe
I'm not that kinda girlI'm not that kinda girlI'm not that kinda girlNo, I'm not that kinda girl Uh, check it, let's goI'm a boss, I'm
You're looking at me like you see something you've never seenYou're talking to me like you think you're gonna get with meBut you don't know me, and you don't know my nameAnd you're just looking for a little bit of fame The track is heavily inspired by 80s synth-pop
Having Missy Elliott on the track was a "bucket list" moment for the group. Her verse adds that extra layer of "boss energy" that elevates the song from a simple pop track to a fierce statement of independence. let's goI'm a boss
The track is heavily inspired by 80s synth-pop and Minneapolis funk (think Prince or Vanity 6). The combination of the heavy bassline and Missy Elliott's signature rapid-fire delivery makes it one of the most unique tracks in Fifth Harmony’s discography.