If Your Girl Only Knew
Aaliyah Lyrics
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Here we go like that, uh
Yeah, uh
Here we go like that, uh ha
Yeah, uh
Here we go like that, uh
Yeah, uh
Aaliyah, sing
If your girl only knew
That you was trying to get with me (what would she do?)
If your girl only knew
That you was dissin' her to talk to me (she)
She would probably leave (probably leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad (oh yeah)
That you was gone (you were gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry (uh, check)
If your girl only knew
That I would want
To kick it with you (if she knew)
And if your girl could only see
How you be calling me, getting fresh with me (she would probably)
She would probably leave (leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone (unplug her phone)
I bet she'd be glad (she'll be glad)
That you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry (she)
She's crazy to put up with you
Oh boy, I won't be no fool (won't be no fool)
Let you like what you see
It ain't easy to get with me (no, baby)
But it's dumb to put up with you (with you)
I won't be no fool (won't be no fool)
Let you like what you see
It ain't easy to get with me
She would probably leave you alone (alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad (she'd be glad)
That you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry
She would probably leave (leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad that you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry
She would probably leave (if your girl only knew)
You alone
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone (say what?)
I bet she'd be glad (if your girl only knew)
That you was gone (uh, say whay?)
And then she wouldn't have to worry
If your girl only knew
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying?)
If your girl only knew (knew)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, huh? Check it)
If your girl only knew (knew)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(You ain't saying nothin', baby, hey)
If your girl only knew
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(You saying nothin', baby, uh)
(Why like that? Uh)
(You saying nothin', baby, huh)
(Let the music ride)
(Just take a walk down with me, baby, uh)
(Can you feel me? Can you feel me? Word)
(Timbaland, one mo' 'gain, uh)
(Blackground, check it)
The lyrics to Aaliyah's song If Your Girl Only Knew depict a potentially adulterous situation in which Aaliyah is talking to a man who seems to be interested in her while he is in a committed relationship. Aaliyah seems to know that the man is with someone else and suggests that if the man's girlfriend knew about their interactions, their relationship would be over. Aaliyah also makes it clear that she won't let the man take advantage of her, even if he is trying to pursue her.
The song's chorus "If your girl only knew, that you was trying to get with me. If your girl only knew, that you was dissin' her to talk to me" highlights the fact that the man is being deceptive with his girlfriend and trying to pursue another woman behind her back. Aaliyah's lyrics suggest that the man's girlfriend would react negatively if she found out about his infidelity.
However, Aaliyah is also aware that the man may not be worth pursuing or risking a potential relationship with. The lines, "She's crazy to put up with you. Oh boy, I won't be no fool. Let you like what you see. It ain't easy to get with me" suggest that Aaliyah knows the man's character and is not interested in being used by him.
Overall, If Your Girl Only Knew is a cautionary tale about the dangers of cheating and the importance of being honest in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If your girl only knew
If your girlfriend knew what you were really up to behind her back,
That you was trying to get with me (what would she do?)
That you've been hitting on me...and what would she do if she found out?
That you was dissin' her to talk to me (she)
That you've been insulting and disrespecting her in order to have conversations with me.
She would probably leave (probably leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would most likely break up with you and move on.
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
She would likely be furious with you for your infidelity and block you from contacting her further.
I bet she'd be glad (oh yeah)
That you was gone (you were gone)
She'd probably feel relieved that she no longer has to put up with your lies, disrespect, and cheating.
And then she wouldn't have to worry (uh, check)
She wouldn't have to stress out or be anxious anymore about what you're doing or who you're really interested in.
That I would want
To kick it with you (if she knew)
That I'm also interested and want to hang out with you - which would only make things worse for you.
And if your girl could only see
How you be calling me, getting fresh with me (she would probably)
If your girlfriend saw how you've been flirting with me and making advances, she would probably freak out and be disgusted by your behavior.
She's crazy to put up with you
Oh boy, I won't be no fool (won't be no fool)
Your girlfriend is crazy for tolerating your games and I'm not going to fall for them.
It ain't easy to get with me (no, baby)
But it's dumb to put up with you (with you)
I'm a catch and you're a player - so why settle for less than you deserve?
She would probably leave you alone (alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
She'd likely get fed up with your lies and block you from all communication.
And then she wouldn't have to worry
Without you around, your girlfriend would be free to move on and live a happier life without the worry and drama.
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(You ain't saying nothin', baby, hey)
What are you trying to tell me? Stop trying to play games and be honest with me.
(Just take a walk down with me, baby, uh)
(Can you feel me? Can you feel me? Word)
Come with me on this journey and really understand my perspective - can you feel me?
(Timbaland, one mo' 'gain, uh)
(Blackground, check it)
Let's call out our names one more time before this song ends - one more round for Timbaland and Blackground.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Missy Elliott, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brkjeff
1996 is the best year in hip hop just like the 96’ NBA draft. Look at this:
OutKast - ATLiens
The Roots - Illadelph Halflife
De La Soul - Stakes Is High
The Fugees - The Score
Nas - It Was Written
Ghostface Killah - Iron Man
Jay Z - Reasonable Doubt
2Pac - All Eyes On Me
2Pac - Makaveli
Mobb Deep - Hell on Earth
Redman - Muddy Waters
Busta - The Coming
Tribe- Beats Rhymes & Life
Murray - Enigma
Rass Kass - Soul on Ice
Jeru - Wrath of the Math
M.O.P. - Firing Squad
Smoothe Da Hustla - Once Upon a Time…
Hektah Skeltah - Nocturnal
OGC - The Storm
Lil Kim - Hardcore
and more….!!! It’s not a year close
@tonika7543
Aaliyah needs to have her star ⭐️ on Hollywood Walk of fame, it’s long over due and very much well deserved.
@Kiki-hb7lx
Yes Indeed
@Kiki-hb7lx
@Tonika Yes Indeed. Someone should have given her a star already. I can't wait.
@jeremymoore145
I agree. I’m surprised.
@tonika7543
@Jeremy Moore If Selena got a star, so should Aaliyah.
@tonika7543
@Kiki Hopefully she’ll get one soon.
@anthonymartin721
she pulls off the tomboy look so well. we miss you babygirl!
@kelisking8059
Cuz she was pretty af
@TheEleniAgency
By far the best to ever do it!!!
@crystalmorrison4954
Part of R Kelly's control to keep her less attracted to other men