She first gained recognition at the age of 10, when she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At the age of 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. She released her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number the album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry.
Aaliyah worked with record producers Timbaland and Missy Elliott for her second album, One in a Million, which sold three million copies in the United States and more than eight million copies worldwide. In 2000, Aaliyah appeared in her first film, Romeo Must Die. She contributed to the film's soundtrack, which spawned the single "Try Again". The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 solely on airplay, making Aaliyah the first artist in Billboard history to achieve this goal. After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah filmed her role in Queen of the Damned, and released, in 2001, her self-titled third and final studio album, which topped the Billboard 200. Unfortunately, the 22 year old singer's life was tragically cut short in a 2001 plane crash after filming her video for "Rock The Boat" in The Bahamas.
Aaliyah became famous in her own right during the mid-1990s with several hit records from the songwriting/production team of Missy Elliott and Timbaland, and their associate Steve "Static" Garrett. Notable for recording several hit singles, including "One in A Million" and "Try Again", Aaliyah has sold over 32 million records total worldwide, including posthumous releases. Two posthumous albums have been released since Haughton's death: I Care 4 U in December 2002, and Ultimate Aaliyah in April 2005, the latter of which was released as a box set that included her greatest hits and a documentary on her life. Haughton also ventured outside of music, modeling for Tommy Hilfiger and starring in two motion pictures (Romeo Must Die & Queen of The Damned) before her untimely death.
A Girl Like You
Aaliyah Lyrics
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Well here I go
Now, now, now, who's the baby bobbing
Dipping, dodging, crying, sobbing?
Looking to be mobbing cause it's just clocking and robbing
Oh hi now, welcome to my town
The illy I town, you got kids lifting eyebrows
Full maxing, seeing you laughing
With passion happening
Every action has a reaction
In fact you got my mackin' cracking
I heard your lackin' satisfaction from your other half
And honey you're packing from the back
And the captain makes it happen
Pardon, what's the matter?
He got you shattered
Or that's your man that's scattered
That backward bastard
You fine thang thang
Look at me good and when that game ain't true
You make me wanna go, ooh (woo)
Like Tang Clan man
Known for my slang bang
Don't be alarmed when my fangs hang
My love like bang bang, then I maintain
I need a diva like Aaliyah
Plush like a cleaner, 850 Beemer
Hot to let me bake her like Anita
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
When I first saw you (first saw you)
That's when I knew, I really knew
I wanted to get close to you
I'm watching, clocking you
I just spend my days, wondering when I will see your face
Boy, I just wanna see your face and hear you say
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
Dada-dah-dah
Dada-dah, dada-dah-dah
Uhnda-dah
Dada-dah-dah
Dada-dah, dada-dah-dah
Uhnda-dah
It would not be too hard
If you want my heart, just say you love me (I'm loving every inch)
No one in the world could tear us apart
I'll be your lady (Well, can I have a pinch?)
So what you say (what do I say?)
Baby, tell me what's your name (Treach, you wanna play?)
Will it be okay? (Guaranteed A-ok)
Let me take it to you my love
I'm looking for a girl like you
Here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
Oh baby I could touch ya
Dada-dah-dah
You kiss me right
Dada-dah-dah
Be your lover undercover, get a woman wet
Dada-dah
I wanna get to know a little more about you
And then you smile
And then what follows?
Our love is pouring down
Like there ain't no tomorrow
Baby, can we talk?
My heart ain't hollow
About us
Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though
And then you smile
And then what follows?
Our love is pouring down
Like there ain't no tomorrow
Baby, can we talk?
My heart ain't hollow
About us
Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though
I'm looking for a girl like you
Here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie to
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah, you know me, I hope
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
Oh, yes indeed
The song "A Girl Like You" is about a man who is searching for the perfect woman for him. He sees a woman who catches his eye and asks her about her life. He believes that she is not getting the satisfaction that she deserves in her current relationship and that she deserves better. He tells her that he is looking for a woman like her and hopes that she feels the same way about him. He wants to get to know her better and start a relationship with her.
The lyrics demonstrate a strong desire for a deep connection with someone. The man is not interested in just a casual fling or a one-night stand. He wants to find someone who is on the same wavelength as him, someone with whom he can build a meaningful relationship. The lyrics also hint at a sense of urgency, as if the man has been looking for a long time and is ready to find the right person.
Overall, "A Girl Like You" is a romantic song about finding the perfect match and taking a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking for a girl like you
I'm searching for a woman with specific qualities.
Well here I go
I'm ready to begin my search.
Now, now, now, who's the baby bobbing
Who is crying and pleading for attention?
Dipping, dodging, crying, sobbing?
Moving in and out of relationships and emotional instability?
Looking to be mobbing cause it's just clocking and robbing
Wanting to be in a crowd of people who don't value genuine connections.
Oh hi now, welcome to my town
Welcome to the lifestyle I lead.
The illy I town, you got kids lifting eyebrows
My city is unique and attracts attention.
Every time you fly down, so lie down
Relax and take in the experience of my city.
Full maxing, seeing you laughing
I want to spend time with you and make you happy.
With passion happening
With strong feelings and excitement.
Every action has a reaction
The choices we make have consequences.
In fact you got my mackin' cracking
You have my flirtatious side activated.
I heard your lackin' satisfaction from your other half
I think you're unhappy in your current relationship.
And honey you're packing from the back
You have an attractive physique.
And the captain makes it happen
I can give you what you need emotionally and physically.
Pardon, what's the matter?
Excuse me, what seems to be wrong?
He got you shattered
Your current partner has hurt you badly.
Or that's your man that's scattered
Or your partner is unreliable and disorganized.
That backward bastard
That terrible, unpleasant person.
You fine thang thang
You are extremely attractive.
Look at me good and when that game ain't true
See me and know that I am being honest with you.
You make me wanna go, ooh (woo)
You make me feel excited and interested in pursuing you.
Like Tang Clan man
Like the Wu-Tang Clan, known for their music and style.
Known for my slang bang
Known for my unique way of speaking.
Don't be alarmed when my fangs hang
Don't be surprised when I am bold and assertive.
My love like bang bang, then I maintain
My love is powerful and strong, but I stay committed.
I need a diva like Aaliyah
I want a woman like the famous singer Aaliyah.
Plush like a cleaner, 850 Beemer
Luxurious and expensive, like a high-end car.
Hot to let me bake her like Anita
Willing to let me take care of her, like the singer Anita Baker's lyrics.
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Give me more information about yourself, I want to know if you're compatible.
Yeah, you know me, I hope
You understand my intentions and feelings for you.
I hope (hope) you feel it in your knees
I hope you feel the same way I do.
When I first saw you (first saw you)
The moment I first laid eyes on you.
That's when I knew, I really knew
I knew right away that there was something special about you.
I'm watching, clocking you
I'm paying attention to you and your actions.
I just spend my days, wondering when I will see your face
I can't stop thinking about seeing you again.
Boy, I just wanna see your face and hear you say
I want to be in your company and hear you speak.
It would not be too hard
It wouldn't be difficult.
If you want my heart, just say you love me (I'm loving every inch)
If you tell me you love me, I will be yours completely.
No one in the world could tear us apart
No one could come between us.
I'll be your lady (Well, can I have a pinch?)
I will be your partner and support you.
So what you say (what do I say?)
What's your response?
Guaranteed A-ok
I promise everything will be good.
Let me take it to you my love
Let me show you my affection.
Oh baby I could touch ya
I am physically attracted to you.
You kiss me right
Your kisses and affection are perfect.
Be your lover undercover, get a woman wet
I want to be your secret lover and arouse you.
I wanna get to know a little more about you
I want to learn more about you and your interests.
Our love is pouring down
Our love is intense and passionate.
Like there ain't no tomorrow
As if we don't have much time left.
Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though
You are sweet and desirable, but there is more to you than that.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alton Taylor, Robert Mickens, Robert Bell, Dennis Thomas, Richard Westfield, George Brown, Claydes Smith, Ronald Bell, Keir Lamont Gist, Darren Lighty, Renee Neufville
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Intro: Treach & Aaliyah]
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
[Verse 1: Treach]
Now, now, now, who's the baby bobbing
Dipping, dodging, crying, sobbing
Looking to be mobbing cause it's just clocking and robbing
Oh hi now, welcome to my town
The illy I town, you got kids lifting eyebrows
Every time you fly down, so lie down
Full maxing, seeing you laughing
With passion happening
Every action has a reaction
In fact you got my macking cracking
I heard your lacking satisfaction from your other half
And honey you're packing from the back
And the captain makes it happen
Pardon what's the matter
He got's you shattered
Or that's your man that's scattered
That backward bastard
You fine thang thang
Look at me good and when that game ain't true
You make me wanna go, ooh (wooh)
Like tang clan man
Known for my slang bang
Donโt be alarmed when my fangs hang
My love like bang bang, then I maintain
I need a diva like Aaliyah
Plush like a cleaner, 850 Beemer
Hot to let me bake her like Anita
[Hook: Aaliyah & Treach]
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
[Verse 2: Aaliyah]
When I first saw you
That's when I knew, I really knew
I wanted to get close to you
I'm watching, clocking you
I just spend my days, wondering when I will see your face
Boy, I just wanna see your face and hear you say
[Hook: Aaliyah & Treach]
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
[Bridge 1: Aaliyah]
Dada dah dah
Dada dah, dada dah dah
Uhnda dah
Dada dah dah
Dada dah, dada dah dah
Uhnda dah
[Verse 3: Aaliyah & Treach]
It would not be too hard
If you want my heart, just say you love me
I'm loving every inch
No one in the world could tear us a part
I'll be your lady
Well can I have a pinch?
So what you say
What do I say?
Baby, tell me what's your name
Treach, you wanna play?
Play it'll be okay
Guaranteed A-ok
Let me take you to my home
[Hook: Aaliyah & Treach]
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
[Bridge 2: Aaliyah & Treach]
Oh baby I could touch ya
Dada dah dah
You kiss me right
Dada dah
Be your lover undercover, get a woman wet
Dada dah, I wanna get to know a little more about you
[Pre-Hook: Aaliyah & Treach]
And then you smile
And then what follows?
Our love is pouring down
Like there ain't no tomorrow
Baby can we talk
My heart ain't hollow
About us
Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though
And then you smile
And then what follows?
Our love is pouring down
Like there ain't no tomorrow
Baby can we talk
My heart ain't hollow
About us
Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though
[Hook: Aaliyah & Treach]
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
I'm looking for a girl like you
Well here I go
I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too
Well tell me more, I'm looking for a guy like you
Yeah you know me, I hope, hope
I hope you feel it in your knees
Oh yes indeed
@Jcrow21
Most underrated song on the album
@kevinlong5392
Ikr. Back in the day, me and my boy used to crank this off the One In A Million album. Aaliyah puts the sauce on all her joints. ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฅ
@MichaelErnest666
Facts Like Almost Every Song Could Have Been A Single.
@vonamel_music
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@dugebuwembo
Defoe needed a video...
@kevinlong5392
@@dugebuwembo Indeed. Sure it would of been hot. Aaliyah brings that smoke๐
@Aries16603
This sounds like a straight up NYC 90โs summer joint.
@stevegrewinsfloridamystate1987
Yes and thatโs doope
@joshuaspikes7159
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@johnwise4341
Yea. It has that top roof vibe. Makes me think of the movie Juice, kinda.