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.
Let Me Know
Aaliyah Lyrics
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Let me Know
Let me Know
Let me know
Let me know
When I feel
What I feel
You may not be in the mood to learn
What you think you know
There are times
When I find
You wanna keep yourself from me
When I don't have the strength
I'm just a mirror of what I see
But at your best you are loved
Your a positive motivating force within my life
Should you ever feel the need to wonder why
Let me Know
Let me know
When you feel
What you feel
Oh how hard for me to understand
So many things have taken the least before this love affair begins
But if you feel
Boy like I feel
Confusion can get weighed out
For there are times when I felt sure of what I say
Of what I say I'm all about(All About)
But at your best you are loved
Your a positive motivating force within my life
Should you ever feel the need to wonder why
Let me Know
Let me know
Tell me what it is(echo)
I don't feel the need to make beleive
Cus at your best you are loved
Your a positive motivating force within my life
Should you ever feel the need to wonder why
Let me Know
Let me know
Ha Ha how noo
Please stay at your best baby
In Aaliyah's Let Me Know, the singer speaks directly to her lover about their emotional states and communication. She acknowledges that sometimes it's hard for her to express how she feels, and that he may not always be receptive to what she has to say. Furthermore, there are times when he seems to push her away, even though she's just trying to reflect back the love and positivity that he brings into her life. Regardless of these ups and downs, Aaliyah wants him to know that he is loved and valued, and that if he ever feels the need to question that, she'll be there to reassure him.
The message of Let Me Know is one of candidness and vulnerability, promoting honest communication and emotional openness in relationships. Aaliyah sings about the difficulties of expressing oneself, both for her and her partner, and how this can lead to misunderstandings and confusion. However, she also recognizes that at the heart of their connection lies a deep love and motivation to support each other, even when times are tough. In essence, the song is a plea for understanding and reassurance, highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me Know
The singer wants to communicate something important.
When I feel
The singer is describing their own experience.
What I feel
The singer is trying to communicate their emotions.
Sometimes it's hard to tell you so
The artist has difficulty expressing themselves.
You may not be in the mood to learn
The listener may not be open to hearing what the artist has to say.
What you think you know
The listener may have preconceived notions about the subject of conversation.
There are times
The singer acknowledges that there are occasions when communication is difficult.
When I find
The artist is describing their own experience.
You wanna keep yourself from me
The listener may be resistant or guarded.
When I don't have the strength
The artist acknowledges their own limitations.
I'm just a mirror of what I see
The singer is reflecting what they perceive in the listener's behavior or attitude.
But at your best you are loved
The artist affirms the listener's positive qualities.
Your a positive motivating force within my life
The listener has a positive influence on the singer.
Should you ever feel the need to wonder why
The singer is open to addressing the listener's questions or concerns.
When you feel
The singer is describing the listener's experience.
Oh how hard for me to understand
The artist may struggle to comprehend the listener's perspective.
So many things have taken the least before this love affair begins
The artist acknowledges past experiences that may impact the current relationship.
But if you feel
The singer is anticipating a potential future scenario.
Boy like I feel
The singer is describing their own emotions as a point of comparison.
Confusion can get weighed out
The artist hopes that any confusion can be resolved or eliminated.
For there are times when I felt sure of what I say
The artist is acknowledging that they may occasionally doubt themselves or their ability to communicate clearly.
Of what I say I'm all about(All About)
The artist believes that they have a clear understanding of their values or intentions.
Tell me what it is(echo)
The singer is requesting clarification or honesty.
I don't feel the need to make beleive
The artist wants open, honest communication.
Ha Ha how noo
The singer is using playful language and tone.
Please stay at your best baby
The singer wants to maintain a positive relationship with the listener.
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@raquelyanez1367
2024 still listening ๐ถ
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@unfortunately851
GOOD ๐ โค๐
@kohnaijoo
Will listen forever!
@brownbeauty39
Her voice was so angelic โค
@donnyalvarez7
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@manuelgarcia151
That voiceโฆโฆit reaches my soul. And I take a deep deep breath
@angelaleightley966
Get goosebumps hearing Aaliyahs heavenly vocals on this track,R.I.P Aaliyah ,we miss you
@sandradavis7142
I MISS HER SO MUCH. I FEEL LIKE ๐ข