Try Again
Aaliyah (ft. Timbaland) Lyrics
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Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, step to, freaky, freaky, freaky, baby girl come on)
What would you do, to get to me?
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
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 (again, 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 eternity, 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)
(Yeah-eah) 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, ooh)
You can dust it off and try again (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)
I said, 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 (again, again)
And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed yeah)
Dust yourself off, and try again (you can, 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 (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 (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
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 (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
(Step to, step to, step to, what? Step to, step to, freaky, freaky)
We out
One more thing
The new millenium baby
And we out
You guess who it is
The lyrics to Try Again by Aaliyah featuring Timbaland describe the complexity and uncertainty of a romantic relationship. The singer asks a series of questions about the other person's intentions and willingness to persevere despite potential setbacks. Throughout the song, the refrain offers words of encouragement to "dust yourself off and try again" if at first they don't succeed in the pursuit of love.
The song explores the tension between attraction and caution. The singer wonders if the other person is genuine or simply playing a role to win her affections. She expresses hesitation in opening up emotionally, but ultimately leaves the door open to see where things could go. The repeated refrain emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance in pursuit of romantic connection.
Try Again was featured on the soundtrack to the hit 2000 film Romeo Must Die, in which Aaliyah starred alongside Jet Li. The song became one of Aaliyah's most successful singles, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time (time) we shouldn't left you (left you)
It has been a while since our last interaction and I apologize for leaving you hanging.
Without a dope beat to step to
Without a captivating tune to groove on.
What would you do, to get to me?
What lengths would you go through to win my affection?
What would you say, to have your way?
What persuasive words would you use to sway my feelings or opinions?
Would you give it up or try again?
Would you give up on pursuing this connection or make another effort?
If I hesitate to let you in?
If I show reluctance in allowing you into my personal space or heart?
Now would you be yourself, or play a role?
Would you be authentic or pretend to be someone else?
Tell all the boys, or keep it low?
Would you spread the word about us or keep it a secret?
If I say no, would you turn away
If I reject your advances, would you leave or persist?
Or play me off or would you stay? Oh
Or would you use mind-games on me or choose to remain?
If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
If your initial plan fails to materialize as you wanted it to.
Dust yourself off, and try again
Pick yourself up and make another attempt.
You can dust it off and try again, try again
You have the power to rise from your failure and make a fresh bid.
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Reinforcing the idea that it can take multiple attempts before achieving your goal.
You can dust it off, and try again
Don't be deterred by failure, learn from it and give it another shot.
I'm into you, you into me?
I am attracted to you, and you are attracted to me.
But I can't let it go, so easily
But I cannot give up on this connection without a fight.
Not 'till I see, where this could be
Not until I am sure about the possibilities of this relationship.
Could be eternity, or just week
This relationship has the potential to last forever or end soon.
You know our chemistry, it's off the chain
You and I have great natural chemistry and connection.
It's perfect now, but will it change?
Although it seems flawless now, could anything come in between us in the future?
This ain't a yes, this ain't a no
I am not giving you a definitive answer either way.
Just do your thang, and we'll see how it goes, ooh
Just continue to pursue me in your style, and only time will tell how this relationship will unfold.
(Yeah-eah) dust yourself off, and try again (again)
Encouraging you to pick yourself up and keep trying, even in the face of failure.
Baby
A term of endearment for the person being addressed.
See you don't wanna throw it all away
You don't want to ruin this relationship by giving up too quickly.
I might be shy on the first day
I might appear reserved when we first meet.
What about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
What could happen the day after, will things change or stay the same?
I said, you don't wanna throw it all away
Reiterating the importance of not sabotaging the potential of this relationship.
I might be buggin' on the first day
I might come off as intense or overly eager when we first meet.
But what about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
What could happen the day after, will you still be interested or lose interest?
We out
The song has ended.
One more thing
A phrase used to request additional attention from the audience.
The new millenium baby
Referring to the contemporary era of the current timeframe.
And we out
The song is officially over and we're signing out.
You guess who it is
A playful invitation for the audience to try and guess the artist behind the song.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Stephen Garrett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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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