(2001). It features American musician Timbaland.
A "bouncing" alternative R&B, hip hop and electro-funk song, the song speaks about a passive-aggressive relationship.
Upon its release, "We Need a Resolution" received acclaim from most music critics. A moderate commercial success, it peaked at number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, it reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom. The accompanying music video for the song, directed by Paul Hunter, was conceived as an "exclusive peek" into Aaliyah's life and features her carrying snakes, among other scenes.
We Need a Resolution
Aaliyah Lyrics
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I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired
Huh, I'm tired of arguing, girl
I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired
Huh, I'm tired of arguing, girl
Freaky, freaky, freaky, freaky, baby girl, uh
Did you sleep on the wrong side?
And it's contagious, what's the latest?
Speak your heart, don't bite your tongue
Don't get it twisted, don't misuse it (yeah, yeah, yeah)
What's your problem?
Let's resolve it (let's resolve it)
We can solve it, what's the causes?
It's official, you got issues
I got issues (no, you got issues) but I know I miss you
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? (yeah)
Who should be hurt? Who should be blamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Who should be shamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Will we remain? Oh ah
We need a resolution, we need a resolution
We need a resolution, we have so much confusion
I wanna know, where were you last night?
I fell asleep on the couch, I thought we were going out
I wanna know, were your fingers broken?
If you had let me know, I wouldn't have put on my clothes
I wanna know, where'd you go instead?
It was four in the morning, when you crept back in the bed
I wanna know, what was in your head?
Or what was in my head? Am I supposed to change?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Who should be blamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Who should be ashamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? And will we remain?
We need a resolution, we need a resolution
We need a resolution, we have so much confusion
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? and who should be blamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Who should be ashamed?
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
Who should be hurt? Will we remain?
We need a resolution, we need a resolution
We need a resolution, we have so much confusion
Baby let me know, you'll let me know (I will)
You'll let me know, you'll let me know (I will)
You'll let me know, you'll let me know (I will)
You'll let me know, you'll let me know (huh)
Girl, holla
You give me bits and pieces
You tryna blame me when I don't even know the reason
I think it's just the season, maybe the month, maybe the b-
Now tell me what's the reason? Stupid, yo? Looks are deceiving
So, cut the crying, cut the coughing, cut the wheezing, girl
Quit the blaming, cut the naming, cut the sneaking, girl
I think you need some prayer, better call a deacon, girl
So, get your act right or else we won't be speaking, girl
So, what's it gonna be? Freaky, freaky, me and you?
Or is it gonna be who blames who?
I'm tired of these things, I'm tired of these scars
I think I'm gonna get me a drink, I'll call you tomorrow
"We Need a Resolution" is a song by Aaliyah that was released in 2001. It is about a couple who is tired of arguing and wants to resolve their issues. The song expresses the confusion and hurt that can arise when couples don't communicate effectively.
The lyrics describe the frustration that comes with trying to work out problems in a relationship. The singer is tired of arguing and wants to know what's really going on. The song's chorus emphasizes the need for resolution and communicates the confusion and hurt that both parties feel.
Additionally, Aaliyah's vocals are perfect for the track, switching between soft and tender to powerful and commanding. She uses repetition and variations in tone to emphasize the emotions she conveys in the song.
Overall, "We Need a Resolution" is a powerful and emotional song about the struggles of relationships, which is enhanced by Aaliyah's amazing vocals and the driving beat of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of arguing, girl
The singer is exhausted from constantly fighting with their partner.
Did you sleep on the wrong side?
The singer is sensing a negative energy from their partner and is asking if there is a reason for it.
What's your problem? Let's resolve it
The singer is trying to find a solution to the issues in their relationship.
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
The artist is questioning whether they or their partner need to change in order for the relationship to work.
We need a resolution, we have so much confusion
The artist believes that they need to come to a mutual decision in order to clear up the confusion in their relationship.
I wanna know, where were you last night?
The singer is suspicious of their partner's whereabouts and wants to know the truth.
I wanna know, where'd you go instead?
The singer is questioning their partner's intentions and wants to know where they went instead of coming home.
Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change?
The artist is still unsure whether they or their partner need to change for the relationship to work.
We need a resolution, we have so much confusion
The artist is reiterating that they need to come to a decision in order to clear up the confusion in their relationship.
Baby let me know, you'll let me know
The artist is asking their partner to be honest and open with them about their thoughts and feelings.
So, what's it gonna be? Freaky, freaky, me and you?
The singer is asking their partner if they can move past the issues in their relationship and be intimate with each other again.
I'm tired of these things, I'm tired of these scars
The artist is exhausted from the constant drama and heartache in their relationship.
I think I'm gonna get me a drink, I'll call you tomorrow
The singer needs a break from the situation and plans to take time to clear their head before speaking to their partner again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Garrett, Timothy N Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@austinbarnes1159
She was about to dominate the entire music industry
@austinbarnes1159
@@macabree5856 exactly!
@AjaQ-WatItDo
@@macabree5856 Aaliyah was in her own lane, she was already working with the biggest names in the industry, young Beyoncé was her competition 🌚
@jwfriedman1
@@macabree5856 Sorry but by the time this video came out this was the peak of Aaliyah’s career and the downfall of Mariahs. Wasn’t Mariah’s career deemed Over during this time due to her psychotic mental breakdown and failure of a movie glitter with its failure soundtrack. Wasn’t she such a mental case she bombarded TRL and did a strip tease in front of children/minors. Mariah wasn’t even as popular anymore during this. JLo was even bigger then Mariah during this time. There was a whole new wave of Hip Hop and R&B that was steady taking over. Also what does Mariah have anything to do with Aaliyah!?
@mellowyellow9588
Yup! That’s why I will always believe her death was not an accident
@austinbarnes1159
Love the replies bc they're true
@allthingsforthesoul1886
This girl was a full package. Looks, voice, talent, charisma, everything.
@viperpit-lr2rp
I agree, i do not even feel worthy enough to look at such a Angel. She was this white bois dream woman and also many other mens dream woman.
@rdf4315
Aaliyah is the goat I thought that back in 01 when I was a teenager, and I still think that now in my mid thirties.
@TweakLyon
Cadence and finesse too