Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
The Aaliyah Song
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Every once in awhile
I see her smile
It turns my day around
Girl with those eyes
Could stare through the lies
And see what your heart was saying
Think of Aaliyah
Laugh, don't cry
I know
She'd want it that way
Hey yea
When ya think of Aaliyah
Laugh, don't cry
I know
She'd want it that way
Ooooooh
Friend of a friend
Friend 'til the end
That's the kind of girl she was
Taken away
So young
Taken away
Without a warning, oh
(CHORUS:)
(Think of Aaliyah, oooh)
Laugh, don't cry
(I know)
She'd want it that way
(Hey yeah)
(When ya') think of Aaliyah, (oooh)
Laugh , don't cry
(I know)
She'd want it that way
Whoa
I know you, (I know )
And your here, (and your here)
In every day we live, (day that we live, day we live)
I know her, (I know her)
And she's here, (and I know that she's still here)
I can feel her when she sings, (ooohhh)
(2ND CHORUS:)
Aaliyah, (Aaliyah)
Where are you now
(Are you far away from here)
(Far away), far away
I don't think so,(I tell you I don't think so)
I think your here
Yea
Taking our tears away,
(Shawn) Taking our tears (away)
(Think of Aaliyah)
(Laugh, don't cry)
(I know )
(She'd want it that way), she'd want it that way, (hey yea)
(When you think of Aaliyah)
(Laugh, don't cry) yeah, don't cry, don't cry
(I know)
(She'd want it that way), she'd want it that way
(Well I know)
She'd want it that, (want it that way)
(Aaliyah)
I know
She'd want it that way
(Aaliyah)
I know
She'd want it that way
(Aaliyah)
In Boyz II Men's song The Aaliyah Song, the lyrics express their love and admiration for the late singer Aaliyah. The first verse talks about how her smile could brighten up their day and how her eyes could see through the lies and understand what the heart truly meant. The chorus urges the listener to think of Aaliyah with a smile and laughter, and not to cry, because that is how she would want to be remembered. The second verse talks about how she was a loyal friend, taken away too soon without any warning.
The second chorus asks where Aaliyah is now, but quickly dismisses the possibility that she is far away because they feel her presence all around them. The emotions conveyed in this song are bittersweet, expressing grief for her loss while also celebrating her life and the joy she brought to the world. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of positivity and encourage the listener to honor Aaliyah's memory with happiness rather than sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooooh, aaliyah
The singer expresses affection towards Aaliyah
Every once in awhile
Not too often
I see her smile
The singer thinks about Aaliyah being happy
It turns my day around
Thinking of Aaliyah makes his day better
Girl with those eyes
Aaliyah had beautiful eyes
Could stare through the lies
Aaliyah could see the truth even when someone was lying
And see what your heart was saying
Aaliyah could understand what someone meant on a deeper level
Think of Aaliyah
The singer encourages the listener to remember Aaliyah
Laugh, don't cry
Remember her happily, not sadly
I know
The singer is sure of Aaliyah's wishes
She'd want it that way
Aaliyah would want to be remembered with joy
When ya think of Aaliyah
Speaking directly to the listener to think of Aaliyah
Friend of a friend
Aaliyah was known through a mutual acquaintance
Friend 'til the end
Aaliyah was a loyal friend
Taken away
Aaliyah was unexpectedly gone
So young
Aaliyah was at a very young age
Without a warning, oh
She was taken away suddenly
I know you
The singer knew Aaliyah personally
And your here
Her spirit is still present
In every day we live
She is part of daily life
I know her
The singer knows who Aaliyah truly was
And she's here
Aaliyah's spirit still exists
I can feel her when she sings
The singer is reminded of Aaliyah's spirit through her music
Aaliyah, (Aaliyah)
Repeated reference to Aaliyah
Where are you now
The singer is thinking about where Aaliyah is now
Far away
The singer feels that Aaliyah isn't far away
I don't think so
The singer believes that Aaliyah is not distant
Taking our tears away, Shawn
Aaliyah's music helps to heal emotional wounds, dedicated to Shawn
Well I know
The singer is positive about Aaliyah's wishes
Contributed by Addison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Oooooh, aaliyah
Every once in awhile
I see her smile
It turns my day around
Girl with those eyes
Could stare through the lies
And see what your heart was saying
[CHORUS:]
Think of Aaliyah
Laugh, don't cry
I know
She'd want it that way
Hey yea
When ya think of Aaliyah
Laugh, don't cry
I know
She'd want it that way
Ooooooh
Friend of a friend
Friend 'til the end
That's the kind of girl she was
Taken away
So young
Taken away
Without a warning, oh
[CHORUS:]
(Think of Aaliyah, oooh)
Laugh, don't cry
(I know)
She'd want it that way
(Hey yeah)
(When ya') think of Aaliyah, (oooh)
Laugh , don't cry
(I know)
She'd want it that way
Whoa
I know you, (I know )
And your here, (and your here)
In every day we live, (day that we live, day we live)
I know her, (I know her)
And she's here, (and I know that she's still here)
I can feel her when she sings, (ooohhh)
[2ND CHORUS:]
Aaliyah, (Aaliyah)
Where are you now
(Are you far away from here)
(Far away), far away
I don't think so,(I tell you I don't think so)
I think your here
Yea
Taking our tears away,
[Shawn] Taking our tears (away)
(Think of Aaliyah)
(Laugh, don't cry)
(I know )
(She'd want it that way), she'd want it that way, (hey yea)
(When you think of Aaliyah)
(Laugh, don't cry) yeah, don't cry, don't cry
(I know)
(She'd want it that way), she'd want it that way
(Well I know)
She'd want it that, (want it that way)
(Aaliyah)
I know
She'd want it that way
(Aaliyah)
I know
She'd want it that way
(Aaliyah)
mr559
I didn't know there was a tribute song to Aaliyah? If only you were still here to make music for us to listen to. You went too young, too soon. R.I.P
Donah Leila Belly
Everytime I listen to this song I always remember my grade 7 math teacher. When we copy notes or during our quiz he used to play this song. Also, he kept on singing this. I miss my teacher so much :( One of the person who made me love math. If only he could teach me math my career. He let us eat in class, Listen to music ( he'll pick the song ) and he add life lessons eveytime he teaches.
mykvan
the orginal song is "Think of Laura" by Christopher Cross. Think of Aaliyah is a revival song from Boyz 2 Men
Satan. S.
Aaliyah was such a great singer.. she was soo loved by everyone.. 'Taken away so young.. taken away without a warning' my baby sister was named after Aaliyah ;) Rest in peace girl, we will always love u! <3 1979 ↑ 2001..
Bruce Powell
Beautiful tribute piece to a great artist, RIP, Aaliyah.
Kylie Kayemba
What a nice song!! Love Aaliyah
Paulo Miranda
2020 still listening to this song . It reminds me all of my memories with my ex name allia. She is my first love but by the way i am married with 2 beautiful daughter . 😄😍😘
Carlos Eduardo
August 25th The most sadness day for us Aaliyah When Think ´bout you I try Don´t Cry But it´s impossible I ´ll never accepted the fact that you´re gone..Brazil loves You And Miss You For the whole Ever....♥R.I.P BabyGirl...TE Amamos!!!
Nikita jow
😭😭😭
phantom101991
this song makes me always cry:( i really miss you aaliyah