We Need a Resolution
Timbaland, Aaliyah
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Did you sleep on the wrong side? I'm catching a bad vibe And it's contagious, what's the latest? Speak your heart, don't bite your tongue Don't get it twisted, Don't misuse it What's your problem? Lets resolve it We can solve it, What's the causes? It's official, You got issues I got issues, but I know I miss you Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Who should be blamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Who should be ashamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Will we remain? You need a resolution, I need a resolution We need a resolution, We have so much confusion I wanna know, where were you last night? I fell asleep on the couch, I thought we were going out I wanna know, were your fingers broken? If you had let me know, I wouldn't have put on my clothes I wanna know, where'd you go instead? It was four in the morning, when you crept back in the bed I wanna know, what was in your head? Or what was in my head? Am I supposed to change? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Who should be blamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Who should be ashamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? And will we remain? You need a resolution, you need a resolution We need a resolution, we have so much confusion Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? and who should be blamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Who should be ashamed? Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? Who should be hurt? Will we remain? You need a resolution, I need a resolution, We need a resolution, we have so much confusion Baby let me know, you'll let me know (I will) You'll let me know, you'll let me know (I will) You'll let me know, you'll let me know (I will) You'll let me know, you'll let me know (I will) Girl, holla You give me bits and pieces You tryna blame me when I don't even know the reason I think it's just the season, maybe the month, maybe the building Now tell me what's the reason? Stupid, yo? Looks are deceiving So, cut the crying, cut the coughing, Cut the wheezing, girl Quit the blaming, cut the naming, cut the sleeping, girl I think you need some prayer, Better call the deacon, girl So, get your act right or else we won't be speaking, girl So, what's it gonna be? Fiki-fiki, me and you? Or is it gonna be who blames who? I'm tired of these things, I'm tired of these scars I think I'm gonna get me a drink, I'll call you tomorrow, oh
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"We Need a Resolution" was released as the lead single from Aaliyah's self-titled third studio album in 2001. Despite not being a massive commercial success by chart numbers, the song was praised by critics for its progressive production and Aaliyah's vocal performance.
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Song CreditsThe song was written by Stephen "Static Major" Garrett and produced by Timbaland, both of whom had previously collaborated with Aaliyah on hit singles like "Try Again" and "Are You That Somebody?".
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Chart Performance"We Need a Resolution" peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 19 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Paul Hunter, a well-known music video director who has worked with artists like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. The video was highly stylized and featured scenes of Aaliyah in various surreal situations, further enhancing the song's unique sound and vibe.
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Style and LyricsThe song is known for its futuristic yet seductive sound which blended R&B with electronic music. The lyrics convey a tale of a confusing and frustrating relationship, using the metaphor of a dispute that cannot be resolved.
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Timbaland's InvolvementTimbaland's innovative and distinctive production style played a significant role in the song's sound. His beat, known for its eclectic rhythms and stuttering inflections, added a unique layer to the song.
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Aaliyah's DeathThe release of "We Need a Resolution" was followed by the untimely death of Aaliyah later in the same year (2001). The song and its accompanying album have since been seen as indicators of an even more promising future for the artist that tragically could not materialize.
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LegacyOver the years, "We Need a Resolution" has been recognized as a game-changer in the R&B genre. It has been cited as an influence by various artists and has been covered and sampled multiple times.
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Awards and NominationsAlthough it didn't win any awards, the song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 44th Grammy Awards in 2002.
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Live PerformancesAaliyah performed "We Need a Resolution" live on multiple TV shows and events, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the 2001 BET Awards.
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