Try Again
Aaliyah (Destinys Child & DMX) Lyrics
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Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time (long time) we shouldn't of left you (left you),
Without a dope beat to step to
What would you do, to get to me?
What would you say, to have your way?
Would you give it up or try again?
Now would you be yourself, or play a role?
Tell all the boys, or keep it low?
If I say no, would you turn away,
Or play me off or would you stay oh
If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
You can dust it off, and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
I'm into you, you into me?
But I can't let it go, so easily
Not 'till I see, where this could be
Could be eternally, or just week
You know our chemistry, it's off the chain
It's perfect now, but will it change?
This ain't a yes, this ain't a no
Just do your thang, and we'll see how it goes, ooh
If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
See you don't wanna throw it all away
I might be shy on the first day
What about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
See you don't wanna throw it all away.
I might be buggin' on the first day
But what about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed yeah)
Dust yourself off, and try again (you can)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again (again, yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed) (baby)
You can dust it off and try again (yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again again)
It's been a long time (long time)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again (yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again, try again
It's been a long time (long time) we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
The song "Try Again" by Aaliyah (Destiny's Child & DMX) was released in 2000 and became one of Aaliyah's most successful songs. The opening lyrics explain that it has been a long time since they had a good beat to dance to, and they shouldn't have left without one. The song is about someone trying to win over Aaliyah and asking what they would do to get her attention.
The main theme of the song is persistence, as the lyrics encourage the listener to keep trying if they fail the first time. It also touches on the uncertainty around starting a new relationship, as Aaliyah hesitates to let the person in and wonders if their chemistry will change. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that if you really want something, you should keep trying and not give up easily.
The chorus repeats the phrase "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off, and try again," emphasizing the importance of perseverance. Aaliyah's smooth vocals blend perfectly with the beat, which was produced by Timbaland.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time (long time), we shouldn't of left you (left you),
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a while since we've been together and it was a mistake to not have something amazing to move to.
What would you do, to get to me?
What would you say, to have your way?
Would you give it up or try again?
If I hesitate to let you in?
Now would you be yourself, or play a role?
Tell all the boys, or keep it low?
If I say no, would you turn away,
Or play me off or would you stay oh
What are you willing to do or say to get with me? Will you give up or continue to pursue me if I hesitate? Will you be genuine or put on an act? Will you respect my wishes or try to coerce me into something I'm not comfortable with?
If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
You can dust it off, and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again
If you don't succeed the first time, don't give up. Pick yourself up and try again. Keep trying until you reach your goal.
I'm into you, you into me?
But I can't let it go, so easily
Not 'till I see, where this could be
Could be eternally, or just week
You know our chemistry, it's off the chain
It's perfect now, but will it change?
This ain't a yes, this ain't a no
Just do your thang, and we'll see how it goes, ooh
I'm interested in you and I think you're interested in me, but I can't move on quickly without examining where this could go. Will it be a short-term thing or something that could last forever? We have great chemistry now, but will it stay that way? I can't promise a yes or a no, so let's proceed with caution and see how things develop.
See you don't wanna throw it all away
I might be shy on the first day
What about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
See you don't wanna throw it all away.
I might be buggin' on the first day
But what about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
Don't give up on us just because I may seem shy or nervous on the first day. Give me a chance to open up and see how things progress. We shouldn't let small setbacks ruin a potential future between us.
It's been a long time (long time)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a while since we've been together and we shouldn't have let the music stop. We need something to dance to and bring us back together.
Lyrics Β© Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Tim MOSLEY, STEPHEN GARRETT
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@michaelguerin4618
She is greater than Beyonce
@user-mr7mb9uy5w
Aaliyah's swag is unmatched. Even 20 years later........ There will never be another.
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@dripqueen8630
She will always be a legend
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