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.
HOT LIKE FIRE
Aaliyah Lyrics
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Check out how we do
One, two
I'ma make it hot like fire
I'ma make it hot like fire
I'ma make it hot like fire
You got me melting like a sundae and I want ya
I know you've been waiting
you've been waiting a long time for me (for me)
But if you wait a little while longer this is how it be
Oh, it's gonna be
Hot like fire
I'm gonna take you
Take you higher (no, you)
You can't resist (when me and you)
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss
You shouldn't rush it, take our time
I'll let you know when I'm ready if that's alright
I won't keep you, I won't keep you
I won't keep you holding on (holding on)
But if you wait on me, I promise you it won't be long
Oh, it's gonna be
Hot like fire
I'm gonna take you
Take you higher (you won't)
You can't resist (oh no)
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss
I'm gonna make it
Hot like (like) fire
And I'm gonna take you
Take (baby) you higher
(No, you won't resist, oh-no-no-no)
You can't resist (when me and you)
Kiss, kiss, and kiss, and kiss, and kiss
Baby, take your time
Take your time, don't move too fast (no, no, no)
Take your time, there's no rushing babe, no, no, no
Take your time (whoa, take your time)
Take your time
I'm gonna make it all good for you, baby
Hot like fire
And I'm gonna take you
Take you higher
No, no, no, you won't resist
You can't resist (when I taste your lips)
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss (your sweet lips, baby)
Hot like fire (oh-no-no-no)
Take you higher (oh-no-no-no)
You can't resist (oh-no-no-no)
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss (oh-no-no-no)
Ah, c'mon can you feel us?
Ah, c'mon can you feel us? (Ba-baby)
C'mon can you feel us?
Ah, c'mon can you feel us? (Ba-baby)
Ah, c'mon can you feel us? What?
Ah, c'mon can you feel us? (Ba-baby)
C'mon can you feel us?
Huh, we're gonna make it hot, baby (ba-baby)
(Ba-baby)
(Ba-baby)
In the song "Hot Like Fire" by Aaliyah, the artist sings about making the relationship with her love interest feel as hot and exciting as fire. She sings about the intense passion and attraction she feels towards her partner, comparing it to the heat of a summer day in California. She admits that her love interest has been waiting for her for a while, but assures him that if he waits a little longer, they will share a deep and intense physical connection that will be "hot like fire."
Throughout the song, Aaliyah encourages her partner to take their time and not rush into anything before they are both ready. She promises to make it worth the wait, and describes the sensation of kissing her partner as irresistible and addictive. The song is an upbeat and flirty ode to the excitement of a new relationship, and the electric chemistry that can exist between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two
Let's get ready to start this thing.
Check out how we do
Watch as we demonstrate our style and expertise.
I'ma make it hot like fire
I'm going to intensify this experience.
Your hotter than a summer day in California
You're extremely attractive and desirable.
You got me melting like a sundae and I want ya
I'm completely infatuated with you.
I know you've been waiting, you've been waiting a long time for me (for me)
I acknowledge that you have been anticipating my arrival for a while.
But if you wait a little while longer this is how it be
Just give me a little more time and I'll show you what I mean.
Oh, it's gonna be
Here comes something really good.
Hot like fire
Extremely passionate and intense.
I'm gonna take you
I'm going to show you a new level of pleasure.
Take you higher (no, you)
I'm going to make you feel even better than you already do.
You can't resist (when me and you)
Together, we're too irresistible to not act on our attraction.
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss
We're going to be passionately kissing nonstop.
You shouldn't rush it, take our time
We shouldn't rush into anything, instead, take it slow.
I'll let you know when I'm ready if that's alright
I'll communicate my readiness when appropriate.
I won't keep you, I won't keep you holding on (holding on)
I won't hold you back from living your life.
But if you wait on me, I promise you it won't be long
If you're patient with me, I'll be ready soon.
I'm gonna make it all good for you, baby
I'll create a perfect experience for you.
Baby, take your time
Don't rush, take as much time as you need.
I'm gonna make it hot like fire
I'm still committed to creating an intense experience.
No, no, no, you won't resist
You won't be able to resist the passion between us.
Kiss, kiss, and kiss and kiss and kiss
It's all about nonstop, passionate kissing.
Ah, c'mon can you feel us?
Can you sense this intense energy and passion?
C'mon can you feel us?
Can you feel the passion between us?
Huh, we're gonna make it hot, baby
We're about to turn up the heat on this experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa A Elliott, Timothy Z Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lorrisanders9772
Y'all have no idea HOW FUN IT WAS TO BE 15 YEARS OLD IN 1996!!!!!!! BEING A TEEN IN THE 90S WAS A GIFT FROM THE HEAVENS!!!!! IT MAKES ME CRY TO THINK ABOUT IT! ...SO MUCH LOVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!
@shannonallaround9490
I was 16 and YES IT WAS A SUPER FUN WITH ALL THE GREAT MUSIC AND MOVIES AND TV SHOWS!!!!
@4eversteena
Lorri giiiirl they have NO IDEA what "lit" really looks like lol
'96 was everything and more
@Baybidnessss
@@shannonallaround9490 godbless you, I was 6 years old, my sister was your age in 1996 and when I tell you I WITNESSED how
Much fun y’all had. AALIYAH 4ever
@Mike-kt4qh
I was 14, amazing times 🙌
@nikishajackson6913
Man!!! Those were the days!! Music was lit and on fire. The best!!!!!
@debbiebear353
In the 90s we were spoiled....we had Total, TLC,Brandy, Monica, SWV, Mariah, Toni...but now with the re-circulation of her music Aaliyah is coming back from the dead. I'm hype for the remix album!!!
@007BlackCanary
You ain’t never lied!
@Honeycomblife
Don't forget Miss Janet
@TillRapture
I’m here for the “back from the dead” prophecy. God out here spoiling us all over again, and I am here for it! 💆🏾♀️🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾