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Artist: Aaliyah
Suggested Track: Try Again

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It's been a long time (long time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, step to, freaky, freaky, freaky, baby girl, uh)

What would you do to get to me?
What would you say to have your way?
Would you give it up or try again?
If I hesitate to let you in?
Now would you be yourself or play a role?
Tell all the boys or keep it low?
If I say no, would you turn away
Or play me off or would you stay? Oh

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Then dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again, again)

I'm into you, you into me
But I can't let it go, so easily
Not 'til I see, what this could be
Could be eternity, or just a week
You know our chemistry, it's off the chain
It's perfect now, but will it change?
This ain't a yes, this ain't a no
Just do your thang, we'll see how it goes, ohh

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
(Yeah) then dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again (hey)
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed, ooh)
You can dust it off and try again (try again)
Dust yourself off and try again (yeah), try again

See you don't wanna throw it all away
I might be shy on the first day
What about the next day?
Huh, huh, huh, huh
I said, you don't wanna throw it all away (yeah)
I might be buggin' on the first day
But what about the next day (yeah)?
Huh (huh), huh, huh (huh), huh (ohh)

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Then dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again, again)

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed, yeah)
Then dust yourself off (you can), and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed, ohh)
You can dust it off and try again (again)
Dust yourself off and try again (yeah), try again (again, again)

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed, no)
Then dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again ('gain), try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed, baby)
You can dust it off (yeah) and try again (yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again, again)

It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Uh, Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
(It's been a long time)

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Then dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again, again)

It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky, woo)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
We out
One more thing
The new millennium, baby
And we out
You guess who it is
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Aaliyah – Try Again
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Aaliyah (Ft. R. Kelly) – Back & Forth
“Back and Forth” was the debut single from late teen R&B sensation Aaliyah. The bass-heavy midtempo song featured unison female background vocals and rapped male chants that
Aaliyah – More Than a Woman
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Aaliyah (Ft. Timbaland) – We Need a Resolution
“We Need a Resolution” is a song performed by Aaliyah. It was written by Static Major and Timbaland, who also produced and contributed with a featured rap verse. The song was
Tory Lanez – Aaliyah
“Aaliyah” is closing track for Tory Lanez' Chixtape 4. The title is from the artist he sampled, the late song bird, Aaliyah’s 2000 song “I Don’t Wanna”. Fargo croons about the
Rapsody – Aaliyah
The song, “Aaliyah” is Rapsody’s nod to the late princess of R&B, making many references to her throughout the song. Aaliyah was a singer, actress, and model, with hits such as “
Aaliyah (Ft. Tank) – Come Over
In this song from Aaliyah’s posthumous hits album I Care 4 U, Aaliyah gets off of a late night flight and can’t wait until morning to see her man. She calls him and asks if she
Aaliyah – I Care 4 U
“I Care 4 U” is a song by Aaliyah written by Missy Elliott and Timbaland. It was released as a radio single in 2003 in promotion of Aaliyah’s posthumuous compilation album I Care
Aaliyah – I Can Be
“I Can Be” is the twelfth track taken from Aaliyah’s third and self-titled album, Aaliyah. In 2001, VH1 asked Aaliyah what the track meant for her, she responded saying, I like
Aaliyah (Ft. Timbaland) – If Your Girl Only Knew
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Aaliyah – It's Whatever
[Intro] / Hmm, it's whatever / It's whatever, yeah / Ooh, oh / Whatever / [Verse 1] / Just like the birds that whistle in the trees / Hid in the leaves, so happily / Well you're my
Seno (Ft. Dominic Fike) – Aaliyah
[Verse 1: Dominic Fike] / I started in my mind, I'm tryna find the peace and the quiet / And I move like a beast in the wild, ain't feast in a while / Tryna get the peace of D
Aaliyah (Ft. The Weeknd) – Poison
On “Poison,” Aaliyah and The Weeknd join forces to tell the story of a deteriorating, toxic, and loveless relationship, as they lament the realization of what their relationship
Aaliyah (Ft. Slick Rick) – Got to Give It Up
[Intro: Slick Rick] / Yeah bartender can I get a Hennesy on the rocks / And a Long Island Ice Tea? / Thank you / Didn't I tell you this club was dope? / Yeah you wasn't lying kid
Katy B (Ft. Jessie Ware) – Aaliyah
The track Aaliyah is the third song off of Katy B’s studio album, Little Red and features Jessie Ware. This song is about a man who has a mistress and Katy is aware of it and wont
Aaliyah – Rock the Boat
“Rock the Boat” is Aaliyah’s second single from her eponymous album released one month before the tragic airplane crash that killed her and eight others in the Bahamas on August 25
Aaliyah (Ft. Drake) – Enough Said
Drake makes a posthumous collaboration with the late singer/actress Aaliyah, whom he mentions to be an impact on his singing career. He also has a tattoo of Aaliyah.
Aaliyah – Journey to the Past
“Journey To The Past” is a lighthearted inspirational pop song from the soundtrack of the 1997 animated film Anastasia. Though the song was performed by Liz Callaway for the film
Aaliyah – 4 Page Letter
This slow jam off of Aaliyah’s 1996 album One in a Million centers around her expressing her love for a man by sending him a love letter. Written by Timbaland and Missy Elliott
Aaliyah – The One I Gave My Heart To
Aaliyah sings a tale of a failed trust-fall relationship in this love ballad off of her sophomore album One In a Million. The track centers around Aaliyah’s questioning of a former
Aaliyah – Read Between the Lines
[Intro] / Uh-huh / You got to read between the lines, lines / You got to read between the lines, lines, lines / You got to read between the lines, lines / Uh, uh, uh, uh / [Verse 1
Aaliyah (Ft. Treach) – A Girl Like You
Produced by Kay Gee & Darren Lighty, “A Girl Like You” is the fourth song from Aaliyah’s second studio album; One in a Million. It samples Kool & the Gang’s song, “Summer Madness
Aaliyah – Heartbroken
A very sensitve and passionate song by Aaliyah, this is a perfect break up song. The song is about going through the same situation of being heart broken and let down in a
Aaliyah (Ft. Static Major) – Loose Rap
“Loose Rap” is the 2nd track off of Aaliyah’s eponymous third album. It was originally intended to be the album’s first single but “We Need A Resolution” replaced it in April 2001.
Aaliyah – Never No More
On this fifth track to Aaliyah’s self-titled album, she touches on a relationship that is seemingly coming to and end. In the beginning, she believes she can have a future with
Aaliyah – Are You Ready?
“Are You Ready?” is a R&B song performed by singer Aaliyah. The song was written by Renne A. Neuville & produced by DJ Kay Gee of Naughty by Nature for the soundtrack to the
Parris Chariz (Ft. CHA$E (ChasingRyan)) – AALIYAH
[Chorus: Parris Chariz] / Can't see us, no seeing / I rock the boat like Aaliyah / One in a million, Aaliyah / Beeper flooding like Katrina / Can't see us, no seeing / I rock the
Aaliyah (Ft. Missy Elliott & Timbaland) – Hot Like Fire
“Hot Like Fire” was the album’s fourth and final single, and was a big hit all over the world. The song talks about a relationship that makes her burn up. Aaliyah sings that she
Aaliyah – Don't Be Jealous
[Verse 1] / Hey there, you nasty boy, it’s been a minute / And I could say my life has changed since you hit it / This is your strongest trait, you work the middle / While they say
Aaliyah – One In A Million
The title track in Aaliyah’s second studio album, “One in a Million” was considered an atypical R&B song at the time due to its almost drum-n-bass style beats. It was one of the
Aaliyah – At Your Best (You Are Love) (Gangstar Child Remix)
[Intro: R. Kelly, Aaliyah] / Oh yeah / One-two checka / Baby, let me know what's up / Check it out (Ooh) / One-two checka / Baby, let me know what's up (Ooh) / This is for the
Aaliyah – Intro
[Intro] / Listen to instructions carefully / While bumpin' this album in your jeeps / Aaliyah's got a 90's swing / So be careful with the volume please / Yeah, hmm / [Verse] / So
Aaliyah – Don't Know What to Tell Ya
[Intro] / Hey, yeah / Yeah, hey, yeah / Oh / [Chorus] / You wanna handcuff me / But yo, I don't know what to tell ya (Don't know what to tell ya) / You want my intimacy / But yo, I
Chris Brown (Ft. Aaliyah) – Don't Think They Know
“Don’t Think They Know” is an appreciation track to both Chris' and Aaliyah’s fans, as confirmed by Chris in a June 2013 tweet. The track was released as the second single from X
Aaliyah (Ft. DMX) – Come Back In One Piece
Released in June 2000, “Come Back In One Piece” was the third single from the “Romeo Must Die” Soundtrack. The song features rapper DMX and samples Parliament’s 1977 song “Sir Nose
Aaliyah – Erica Kane
[Intro] / Oh, ooh / Erica Kane / [Verse 1] / She's back on the streets, a fiend for the night (Night) / Fill you with grief, she cuts like a knife (Mmm) / Make you do things that
Mack Keane – Aaliyah
Verse: / Walk around, thinkin’ all night / Eye the ground til the pavement light / Streets and signs keep me company / When all the world sleepin’, keepin’ quiet / We become who we
Aaliyah (Ft. R. Kelly) – Old School
[Intro: R. Kelly] / Here's the old school with the new school / Here's the old school with the new school / Here's the old school with the new school / Here's the old school with
Aaliyah – What If
[Chorus] / What if every guy I saw / (What if) sittin' down at the bar / (What if) told him, "Give me a call" / What if, what if, what if / What if every guy in the place / (What
Aaliyah – Never Comin' Back
The song is like Aaliyah is performing a live performance. Just like the song Heart Broken, Aaliyah is leting everybody know she knows how it feels to be let down and heartbroken
Aaliyah (Ft. R. Kelly) – Down with the Clique
[Intro: R. Kelly] / Yeah, it's the 90's and, uhh / I got a little something for you / So, check it out, haha / [Chorus: R. Kelly, (Background Vocalists), (Aaliyah)] / If you're
​burningforestboy – RIP AALIYAH
[Verse 1] / Back it up for me / Your tattoos taste like me / 'Cuz ain't nobody else gon' damage you like me / Ain't what it seem to you / Tell me if you refuse / But ain't nobody
Static Major – Draw The Line (Demo for Aaliyah)
[Verse 1] / He massage my back and my head / He caress my heart and my soul / My nights ain't never complete / If he ain't there holdin' me / Passion grows instantly / Send a chill
Aaliyah Rose – Like Him
[Verse 1: Aaliyah Rose] / When this world was created / We all shouted for joy / 'Cause it was just the beginning / And we had a way / To grow and to change / We were provided a
Aaliyah (Ft. Drake & Static Major) – Talk Is Cheap
This song was leaked almost exactly 3 years after previewing it in an Instagram post. It was supposed to be on a posthumous collaboration album with Aaliyah, one of Drake’s biggest
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