Come Back in One Piece
Aaliyah
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[DMX] There we go, okay, okay Don't do me Greasy, okay Uh, ay yo You know what a dog needs Do you really know what a dog needs? Uh a dog needs a grrr! What? What? A dog needs a grrr! Come on Not just any uh but a real uh That's gonna hold that dog down Arf! Arf! Baby I am what I am, I'm goin' be who I be Everything from chasing a cat to p***** on a tree Let me see what I gotta to see Do what I gotta to do Dog for life but keep it true Every once in a while I'll break out the backyard to roam And get reckless But I still know that home is home And when I get there I'm a sit there Take a s*** there put my d*** there Do I handle my business? S*** yeah I'm a run till I bust my gun and empty the clip Never come home, I gotta go just gimme the whip I ain't got time for the lip Just open the fence Let me go I'll come back I ain't got time to convince Ever since I was a pup I've been stuck with the street s*** Keep the heat s*** F*** it n**** gotta eat I past on a weak s*** If it's out there I want it All at one time So when it's my time I've done it [Aaliyah] I know you'll kill for me You'll die you me I know you like to rip and run the streets But I get nervous sometimes Ooh baby I can't help to think You might not make it home to eat I barely sleep Could you pick up a phone and call me at home? And let me know you ain't in some heat And don't go crying, you're grown You know I'm looking out for you Cause you be looking out for me, me, me [Chorus] Yo you can go with your dogs If you make this promise to me You make it back in one piece So you can go with your dogs If you make this promise to me You make it back in one piece ?Fore you go betting it all If you make this promise to me You make it back in one piece I know you up in it all If you make this promise to me You make it back in one piece [Aaliyah](DMX) And oh boy I know you got to do what you do, ooh-ooh You're making moves, I'm makin' moves yo we cool (What? What? What?) Lay on your paws I got your back if you fall, hey-hey Nothing?s to big, nothing?s to small just go ball, yeah [DMX] Uh dog tags around my neck the streets are mine I might leave the heat behind Cause in the streets I'm fine That's why n***** sleep till nine Out by ten back by ten Sleep till nine do it again If you love something let it go If it comes back to you it yours If it doesn't f*** it you'll never know You got me I got you, uh Dog with a dog, ride till we die If it's on then it?s on [Repeat Chorus]
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Written by: William Earl Collins, Stephen Ellis Garrett, Irving Domingo Lorenzo, Robert Mays, Earl Simmons, George Bernard Worrell, George Jr. Clinton
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album inclusion"Come Back in One Piece" is a song from Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million."
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from American rapper DMX, making it a notable collaboration between the two late artists.
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Soundtrack contribution"Come Back in One Piece" was also included in the soundtrack for the movie "Romeo Must Die," where Aaliyah held a leading role.
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Release dateThe track was released as a promotional single on June 6, 2000.
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Music genreThe song is primarily an R&B and hip hop track, showcasing Aaliyah's versatile music style.
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Music videoThe music video for "Come Back in One Piece" features scenes from the movie "Romeo Must Die" and includes both Aaliyah and DMX.
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DirectorsThe music video was co-directed by Little X and Aaliyah herself.
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Chart performanceWhile the song didn't make a significant impact on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, it did peak at number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Come Back in One Piece" convey a desire for a loved one to return safely, echoing the themes of danger and mortality featured in "Romeo Must Die."
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LegacyDespite not being one of Aaliyah's biggest hits, "Come Back in One Piece" is fondly remembered by fans due to its catchy rhythm and the special collaboration with DMX.
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Work HistoryThe track was one of several collaborations between Aaliyah and DMX, both having appeared on other tracks together.
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Look and FeelIn the music video, Aaliyah can be seen wearing a red catsuit, reflecting the song's edgy, urbanaesthetic.
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Stance on smokingThe song's music video, Aaliyah is seen refusing a cigar offered by DMX, illustrating her real-life stance against smoking.
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