If Your Girl Only Knew

Aaliyah

About If Your Girl Only Knew

"If Your Girl Only Knew" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her sophomore studio album One in a Million (1996). The song was written by both Missy Elliot and Timbaland with the latter producing the song. Musically "If Your Girl Only Knew" is a Funk and Pop song that features keyboard and organ work along with guitar licks. Lyrically the song is about chiding a man for hitting on them when he already has a girlfriend. The song was released as the albums lead single by Blackground and Atlantic records on July 12, 1996. Upon its release the song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Aaliyah's vocal delivery on the record. Commercially "If Your Girl Only Knew" performed well, peaking at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending on October 19, 1996. The song was just as successful on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart topping the charts at number 1 for two consecutive weeks. The song also charted well on the US Rhythmic chart peaking within the top 10 at number 6, during the week ending on November 2, 1996. Towards the end of 1996, it was reported by Billboard that the song had sold over 600,000 copies in the United States. 


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1996
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Aaliyah, sing

If your girl only knew 
That you was trying to get with me (what would she do)
If your girl only knew 
That you was dissin' her to talk to me

She would probably leave (probably leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad (oh yeah)
That you was gone
And then she wouldn't have to worry

If your girl only knew 
That I would want 
To kick it with you (if she knew)
And if your girl could only see 
How you be calling me, getting fresh with me

She would probably leave (leave)
You alone (you alone)
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad that you was gone
And then she wouldn't have to worry

She's crazy to put up with you
Oh boy I won't be no fool
Let you like what you see
It ain't easy to get with me
But it's dumb to put up with you
I won't be no fool
Let you like what you see
It ain't easy to get with me

She would probably leave you alone
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad (she'd be glad)
That you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry

She would probably leave
You alone
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad that you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry

She would probably leave (if your girl only knew)
You alone
She would probably curse you out and unplug her phone
I bet she'd be glad (if your girl only knew)
That you was gone (that you was gone)
And then she wouldn't have to worry

If your girl only knew 
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying?)

If your girl only knew 
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying huh)

If your girl only knew 
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)

If your girl only knew 
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)
(What you saying ma nigga?)

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: Missy Elliott, Timothy Mosley

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"If Your Girl Only Knew" by Aaliyah was written and produced by two great artists, Timbaland and Missy Elliott.
Release Date
This song was released on July 12, 1996, as the lead single from Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million".
Chart Success
The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 21 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Interpretation
The song illustrates a situation where a boy is attempting to hit on Aaliyah while he already has a girlfriend, hence the title "If Your Girl Only Knew".
Music Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by Joseph Kahn, who later went on to direct iconic videos for artists like Taylor Swift and Britney Spears.
Distinct Sound
The song is known for having a futuristic sound that was progressive for its time, partly due to Timbaland's innovative production techniques.
Recording Studio and Location
The song was recorded in Pyramid Studios, Ithaca, New York in 1996.
Cover Versions
The song has also been covered by other artists. In 2016, singer Rochelle Jordan covered the song and released it on SoundCloud.
Award Nominations
"If Your Girl Only Knew" earned Aaliyah two nominations at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards for Best R&B/Soul Single and Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video.
Legacy of Song
While not her biggest hit, "If Your Girl Only Knew" is often noted as a defining song in Aaliyah's career, showing her growth as an artist and introducing a new sound that would influence future R&B music.

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