If Your Girl Only Knew
Aaliyah
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yeah uh Here we go like that uh yeah uh Here we go like that uh yeah uh Here we go like that uh yeah uh 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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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.
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Release DateThis song was released on July 12, 1996, as the lead single from Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million".
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Chart SuccessThe 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.
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Song InterpretationThe 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".
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Music Video DirectorThe 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.
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Distinct SoundThe song is known for having a futuristic sound that was progressive for its time, partly due to Timbaland's innovative production techniques.
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Recording Studio and LocationThe song was recorded in Pyramid Studios, Ithaca, New York in 1996.
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Cover VersionsThe song has also been covered by other artists. In 2016, singer Rochelle Jordan covered the song and released it on SoundCloud.
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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.
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Legacy of SongWhile 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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