Try Again

Aaliyah

About Try Again

"Try Again" is a song by American singer Aaliyah. It was written by Static Major and Timothy Mosley, and produced by Timbaland. The song was released on February 22, 2000, as the lead single for the soundtrack to the film Romeo Must Die, and was later included on international pressings of the singer's self-titled album. "Try Again" features an intro in which Timbaland pays homage to Eric B. & Rakim by rapping the duo's opening verse from "I Know You Got Soul".


Year:
2002
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It's been a long time (long time), we shouldn't of left you (left you),
Without a dope beat to step to 
It's been a long time (long time) we shouldn't of left you (left you),
Without a dope beat to step to 

What would you do, to get to me?
What would you say, to have your way?
Would you give it up or try again?
If I hesitate to let you in?
Now would you be yourself, or play a role?
Tell all the boys, or keep it low?
If I say no, would you turn away,
Or play me off or would you stay oh

If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
You can dust it off, and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again

I'm into you, you into me? 
But I can't let it go, so easily
Not 'till I see, where this could be
Could be eternally, or just week
You know our chemistry, it's off the chain
It's perfect now, but will it change?
This ain't a yes, this ain't a no
Just do your thang, and we'll see how it goes, ooh

If at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again

See you don't wanna throw it all away
I might be shy on the first day
What about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)
See you don't wanna throw it all away.
I might be buggin' on the first day
But what about the next day? (Huh, huh, huh, huh)

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed),
Dust yourself off, and try again
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again
Dust yourself off and try again, try again

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed yeah)
Dust yourself off, and try again (you can)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again (again, yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed) (baby)
You can dust it off and try again (yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again (again again)

It's been a long time (long time)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to

And if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
Dust yourself off, and try again (again)
You can dust it off and try again, try again
'Cause if at first you don't succeed (first you don't succeed)
You can dust it off and try again (yeah)
Dust yourself off and try again, try again, try again

It's been a long time (long time) we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to
It's been a long time we shouldn't of left you (left you)
Without a dope beat to step to

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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: Timothy Mosley, Stephen Garrett

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Try Again" was written by Static Major and produced by Timbaland, both of whom Aaliyah worked with extensively throughout her career.
Movie Association
The song was first heard in the movie "Romeo Must Die," which starred Aaliyah herself, and is included in the film's soundtrack.
Chart Success
"Try Again" became Aaliyah's first and only number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in June 2000.
Award Recognition
In 2000, this song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video and was nominated for Best Video from a Film.
Unique Achievement
"Try Again" made history as the first song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 based solely on the strength of its radio airplay, as it had not been released as a commercial single at the time.
Music Video
Its futuristic, visually striking music video was directed by famous director Wayne Isham.
Dance Inspiration
With several intricate choreographies, the song is often cited as a showcase for Aaliyah's dance abilities.
International Recognition
"Try Again" also achieved international success, reaching the top twenty in several countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Australia.
Controversy
There was some controversy surrounding the song, with accusations that it was overplayed on MTV and radio stations due to Aaliyah's popularity at the time.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2001.
Posthumous Success
Following Aaliyah's tragic death in a plane crash in 2001, "Try Again" enjoyed a resurgence, firmly placing it among her most iconic songs.
Song Remix
"Try Again" has been remixed numerous times, with some versions even featuring rap verses from rappers such as T.I and Krayzie Bone.
Song Message
The song's lyrics carry a motivating message of not giving up when faced with challenges, a theme that deeply resonated with fans.
Lasting Legacy
To this day, "Try Again" continues to be a popular track in media and on streaming platforms, proving its enduring appeal.
Impressive Sales
The song has been certified Platinum in the United States, showing that it sold over 1 million copies.

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