Don't Know What to Tell Ya

Aaliyah

About Don't Know What to Tell Ya

"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" is a song by American singer Aaliyah. It was initially written by Static Major and Timbaland for the singer's third studio album Aaliyah (2001). While it failed to make the final cut, it was eventually included on the singer's first posthumous compilation album, I Care 4 U (2002). Released in mid-2003, the song was the second and final single from I Care 4 U in the European and Asian markets. In North America and Asia, the final single off the album was "Come Over".  


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2002
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You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You wanna wall around me
I swear I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)

Incarceration what I'm facin'
When I'm with you
Your watchin' my every move
Tryin' to pick up on some clues
We play twenty questions
Every time I walk in or out the door
What do you bother for (what do you bother for)
Get comfortable it's yours

It's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E
It's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E
Cracking stressing and second guessing
Many time and time again
We go from lovers back to friends
Got to put this to an end

You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You wanna wall around me
I swear I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)

No justification for your actions
Should have been somewhere relaxing
Don't compare me to your last one
I can't help it she was a fast one
A sassy one I'm a classy one
I can't keep them from getting at me hun
Seems like that should make you happy hun

It's gonna take (it's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E)
It's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E
Cracking I can't deny or lie I try to put up with you
These insecurities everyday
Pushing my love away hey

You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You wanna wall around me
I swear I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)

You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You wanna wall around me
I swear I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya (don't know what to tell ya)

It's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E
It's gonna take (it's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E)
It's gonna take (it's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E)
It's gonna take (it's gonna take T-R-U-S-T to keep my L-O-V-E)
Cracking (cracking)

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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: Omar Batiesha, Salah El Sharnobi, Stephen Garrett

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" by Aaliyah falls under the sub-genres of R&B and pop music.
Album Information
This song is from Aaliyah's first posthumous album, "I Care 4 U," which was released in 2002.
Song Inspiration
The song is about a woman expressing her feelings towards her cheating partner, stating that she doesn't know what to tell him anymore.
Song Duration
The track runs for approximately 5 minutes and 1 second, making it one of the longer songs on the "I Care 4 U" album.
Music Video
Despite the song's popularity, a music video was never made as Aaliyah tragically passed away in a plane crash just over a year before the album's release.
Song's Key and Tempo
"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" is in the key of A Major and the song runs at around 126 beats per minute.
Chart Performance
Although the song did not attain a Billboard Hot 100 ranking because it was not released as a single, it did manage to attain a strong cult following and is ranked highly among her fan favorite songs.
Writers and Producers
The song was reviewed by Timbaland and written by Johntá Austin, Steve "Static" Garrett, and Rapture Stewart.
Unique Song Elements
"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" has unique Arabian/Middle Eastern music influences, which add a unique twist to the R&B and pop genres.
Legacy
Despite her untimely passing, Aaliyah's "Don't Know What to Tell Ya" is still celebrated among fans and critics as a bold and deeply personal song from the accomplished R&B singer.
Unreleased Music
"Don't Know What to Tell Ya" was meant to be part of Aaliyah's third studio album, but was left off and eventually released on "I Care 4 U".
Background Vocals
Aaliyah performed her own background vocals in the song.

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