Are You That Somebody?
Aaliyah
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Dirty South, can y'all really feel me East coast feel me West coast feel me Dirty South, can y'all really feel me East coast feel me West coast feel me Boy, I been watching you like a hawk in the sky That flies, cause you were my prey (my prey) Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin' heads I know that one of these days (days) We goin' hook it up while we talk on the phone But see, I don't know if that's good I been holding back this secret from you I probably shouldn't tell it but If I, if I let you know You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody Boy, won't you pick me up at the park right now Up the block, while everyone sleeps (sleeps, sleeps) I'll be waiting there with my lugs, my loads, my hat Just so I'm low key If you tell the world (don't sleep, you know that we'll be weak) Oh boy, see I'm trusting you with my heart, my soul I probably shouldn't let ya but if I If I, if I let this go You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back cause im not just anybody Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody Baby girl I'm the man from the big VA Don't you come play round my way And listen to what I gotta say Timbaland Don't you know I am the man Rock shows here to Japan Have people shaking-shaking my hand Baby girl, better known as Aaliyah Give me hives, corns, and high fevers Make the playa haters believe us Don't cha know Gotta tell somebody 'Cause 'Cause I really need somebody Tell me you're that somebody If I, if I let this go You can't tell nobody I'm talking bout nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody You can't tell nobody, I'm talking about nobody I hope you're responsible Boy I gotta watch my back 'Cause I'm not just anybody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me you that somebody Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty naughty 'Cause I really need somebody Tell me your that somebody
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Written by: Stephen Garrett, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Are You That Somebody?" was released on June 16, 1998.
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ComposerThe song was written and produced by the famous producer Timbaland.
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Billboard HitIt reached number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100.
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Soundtrack InclusionIt was recorded for the soundtrack of the Eddie Murphy film "Dr. Dolittle."
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1999.
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Baby SampleTimbaland incorporated a funky beat of a baby cooing, making it one of the signature songs of his career.
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Record LabelThe song was released through Blackground Records and Atlantic Records.
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Music VideoIts music video directed by Mark Gerard, featured a futuristic theme.
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Different VersionThere is a Spanish version of the song sung by Aaliyah herself.
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Posthumously PopularAfter Aaliyah's death in 2001, the song has continued to receive substantial airplay and digital downloads.
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First Digital Hit"Are You That Somebody?" was one of the first songs to become a hit primarily through airplay on the radio as CDs of the single were not readily available for the public to purchase.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including the rock band The Gossip and the pop musician SZA.
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Bird SoundIn addition to the baby cooing, the song also features a distinctive sample of a bird squawking, both samples adding a unique texture to the song.
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High EnergyThe song is known for its high energy and tricky dance choreography in its music video, showing a different side of Aaliyah's usually smooth, laid-back style.
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Hidden Lyrics"Are You That Somebody?" contains a hidden message; Timbaland whispers, "Girl, he only really fucked you over 'cause you let him," a secret revealed by Aaliyah herself during an interview.
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