Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American R&B and pop singer, dancer, fashion m… Read Full Bio ↴Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American R&B and pop singer, dancer, fashion model and actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended Detroit School of Performing Arts.

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.

Street Thing
Aaliyah Lyrics

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You and me got a street thing going on

Now that we have come to know each other
I'll never go away, love will always stay here forever
Cause this thing we've got is very rare, yeah
So don't ever go nowhere, no

Cause you and me got

A street kinda thing goin' on
And I'm so happy that I found you
Our love ain't goin' nowhere
It's gonna stay right here
Right here forever

You'll never have to ask a second time
I'm the one for you, you're the one for me
So there's no doubt in my mind, no
Boy this love we have is o so real, oh yes it is
That's why I'm never goin' nowhere, no

Cause you and me got
A street kinda thing goin' on
And I'm so happy that I found you
Our love ain't goin' nowhere
It's gonna stay right here
Right here forever

Yo Liyah, why don't you take it to the bridge
And let 'em know how you really feel

You can climb the highest mountain
You can swim the deepest sea

But boy I gotta let you know
My love will always be

Overall Meaning

with thee

In this song, Aaliyah is expressing her love for her partner, highlighting that their love is not like any other as it is a "street thing." She assures her lover that she is not going anywhere and that their love will remain strong forever. Aaliyah uses the phrase "street thing" to describe the uniqueness and authenticity of their love. She believes that their relationship is not just a fling or a one-night stand, but something deeper that is built to last.

Throughout the song, Aaliyah expresses her unwavering loyalty towards her lover. She sings "you'll never have to ask a second time, I'm the one for you, you're the one for me" to emphasize that they are meant to be together. Her love for her partner is so strong that she compares it to climbing the highest mountain or swimming the deepest sea.

Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is built on love, trust, and loyalty. Aaliyah's smooth and silky voice adds a touch of romance to the song, making it a classic R&B ballad.

Line by Line Meaning

You and me got a street thing going on
Now that we have come to know each other

I'll never go away, love will always stay here forever
Cause this thing we've got is very rare and our love is eternal

Cause you and me got a street kinda thing goin' on
Our relationship is unique and special

And I'm so happy that I found you
I feel grateful for having found you

Our love ain't goin' nowhere, it's gonna stay right here
Our love is solid and everlasting

You'll never have to ask a second time
I am fully committed to you

I'm the one for you, you're the one for me
We are meant for each other

So there's no doubt in my mind, no
I have complete faith in our love

Boy this love we have is o so real, oh yes it is
Our love is genuine and authentic

That's why I'm never goin' nowhere, no
I will always be by your side

Yo Liyah, why don't you take it to the bridge And let 'em know how you really feel
Let's express our emotions and feelings in the bridge