Back & Forth
Aaliyah
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Let me see you go back (Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H?) Let me see you come forth Now let me see you go back (Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H?) Let me see you come forth Let me see you go back (Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H?) Let me see you come forth Let me see you go back (Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H?) Let me see you come forth, yeah It's Friday (hey) and I'm ready to swing Pick up my girls and hit the party scene Tonight, oh it's alright So get up and let this funky mellow groove Get you in the mood Cause you know it's alright So Mister DJ, keep the music groovin' (keep on groovin') Don't stop movin' (don't stop movin') Let me see you, let me see you go Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Now's the time for you to make your move To the dance floor (oh) So throw your hands in the air (yeah) And wave 'em round like you just don't care (wow) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? Rippin' up the stage I got jazz personality, G mentality, beats to soul train So Mister DJ, keep the music groovin' (keep on groovin') Don't stop movin' Now let me see you back and forth, back and forth Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Hey, here's the formality, get up on the floor you see Show your personality, be who you want to be Tell me So can you feel the groove movin' way down to you? Hey, I want to keep this party goin' on all night So Mister DJ, keep the music groovin' (keep on groovin') Don't stop movin' (don't stop movin') Now let me see you go back and forth, back and forth Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Alright, let me see tho (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Go back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Bring it back, take it forth, alright (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Back, back, forth and forth (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Let me see tho (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? (let me see you back and forth, now check it) Who it's the L-I-Y-A-H? (let me see you back and forth, now check it)
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Written by: George Clinton, William Bootsy Collins, Robert Kelly, Garry Shider, David Spradley, Bernard Worrell, Philippe Wynn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Back & Forth" was a debut single by the American singer Aaliyah.
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Song CreationIt was released on April 20, 1994, by Blackground and Jive Records as the lead single from her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number."
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GenreThe song is a blend of R&B and soul, produced with a mid-tempo beat.
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Success"Back & Forth" reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Music VideoA music video was shot exclusively for the song, directed by Millicent Shelton, marking Aaliyah's first-ever music video.
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CollaborationThe song was written and produced by R. Kelly, who was also featured in the music video.
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Live PerformancesAaliyah performed the song on numerous TV shows, including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Sister, Sister."
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Legacy"Back & Forth" was ranked at No. 20 by Complex on the magazine's list of the "100 Best R&B Songs of the '90s".
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Album SuccessAided by the success of "Back & Forth", Aaliyah's debut album "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" achieved double Platinum status in America.
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RemixThe song has a remix version titled "Back & Forth (Mr. Lee & R. Kelly's Remix)", which was also popular among fans.
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