Intro
Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Lyrics


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Aaliyah, Aaliyah
Wake up
You've just now entered into the next level
The new world of funk
As we do it one time
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A A L I Y A H)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
(A A L I Y A H)
I've got the beats for da streets
(A A L I Y A H)
Everything I make is so unique, hey
(A A L I Y A H)
Say hey, if you down with me
(Hey, L I Y A H)
If you step to me there's no need
(A A L I Y A H)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Damn, she be the bomb, damn
(Say what?)
Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Dang, damn, she be da bomb




Wake up
Goodnight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alan Braxe & Fred Falke's song "Intro" feature a tribute to the late R&B singer Aaliyah. The song begins with an announcement that Aaliyah has entered "the new world of funk," a nod to her innovative style and influential impact on the genre. The phrase "creeping through the fog, who dat y'all" is repeated multiple times, with "Aaliyah" spelled out in between. This may symbolize the singer's emergence from the shadows and her presence in the world of music, despite her early death.


The lyrics also touch on Aaliyah's musical style, with the line "Everything I make is so unique." The tribute to Aaliyah concludes with the lines "Damn, she be the bomb," a popular expression at the time that affirmed her status as a trailblazing artist. The song ends with the line "goodnight," suggesting that while Aaliyah's legacy lives on, her time on earth was cut short.


Line by Line Meaning

Aaliyah, Aaliyah
The artist being addressed is Aaliyah, mentioned twice for emphasis.


Wake up
A call to attention for the listener to be present and engaged.


You've just now entered into the next level
The listener has recently moved up to a higher level of experience or awareness.


The new world of funk
Describing the type of music being played as a fresh and modern version of funk.


As we do it one time
The artists will perform the song once, fully embodying its spirit and energy.


Creeping through the fog, who dat y'all
Moving through an uncertain or foggy environment, asking who is there with a sense of curiosity.


(A A L I Y A H)
Repeating the artist's name for emphasis and rhythm.


I've got the beats for da streets
Asserting the artist's skill in creating music that will resonate with the popular, urban culture.


Everything I make is so unique, hey
Describing the artist's music as distinct and original, adding emphasis and engagement with the listener through the use of 'hey.'


(Hey, L I Y A H)
Making another reference to the artist's name in a playful and rhythmic way.


If you step to me there's no need
Encouraging the listener to be confident in their admiration, as there is no need to try and compete or challenge the artist.


Damn, she be the bomb, damn
Praising the artist with excitement and admiration.


(Say what?)
A playful interjection emphasizing the excitement and enthusiasm of the singer.


Dang, damn, she be da bomb
Further expressing admiration for the artist in a fun and casual way.


Goodnight
A closing remark, bidding the listener farewell or implying the end of the performance.




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@Procrasti...

Let's take a moment to acknowledge the anguish of everyone still trying to find this gem of a tune.

@cainbelling5402

🤣🤣🤣

@RedHotPoker10

took me WEEEKS after having that sample tune in my head

@hannah.e.023

Moon Boots sampled this in his set in Chicago tonight and it was ecstasy. What wasn’t ecstasy, was trying to remember the song name the rest of the night 😝

@djdt1988

Moment of silence taken....

@pssoa1112

Took me years

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@servextreme

Finally. Got it. Just caught it in the local supermarket (why?), shazam'd it to get the title. Over Twenty years ago, I recorded this on tape with my fisher-price cassette player, using the mic to capture live radio. Since then, no way to get it back... until today :)

@djm_852

Same dude. 17 years trying to find it

@ivona2403

I know exactly how you feel!!!! I had another track stuck in my head and couldn’t find it for years. Once I did , I overused it!!! 😃 This is a fantastic track tho, no wonder you were looking for it for so long. 🥰 Reminds me of Paris 2018, they played it in a nightclub that night. Great memories.

@squalalafelipe2736

haha amazing story, I hope you're still enjoying the song

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