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About If Your Girl Only Knew

"If Your Girl Only Knew" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her sophom*ore studio album One in a Million (1996). The song was written by both Missy Elliot and Timbaland with the latter producing the song. Musically "If Your Girl Only Knew" is a Funk and Pop song that features keyboard and organ work along with guitar licks. Lyrically the song is about chiding a man for hitting on them when he already has a girlfriend. The song was released as the albums lead single by Blackground and Atlantic records on July 12, 1996. Upon its release the song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Aaliyah's vocal delivery on the record. Commercially "If Your Girl Only Knew" performed well, peaking at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending on October 19, 1996. The song was just as successful on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart topping the charts at number 1 for two consecutive weeks. The song also charted well on the US Rhythmic chart peaking within the top 10 at number 6, during the week ending on November 2, 1996. Towards the end of 1996, it was reported by Billboard that the song had sold over 600,000 copies in the United States.more »

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Yeah uhHere we go like that uhYeah uhHere we go like that uhYeah uhHere we go like that uhYeah uhAaliyah, singIf 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 meShe would probably leave (probably leave)You alone (you alone)She would probably curse you out and unplug her phoneI bet she'd be glad (oh yeah)That you was goneAnd then she wouldn't have to worryIf 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 meShe would probably leave (leave)You alone (you alone)She would probably curse you out and unplug her phoneI bet she'd be glad that you was goneAnd then she wouldn't have to worryShe's crazy to put up with youOh boy I won't be no foolLet you like what you seeIt ain't easy to get with meBut it's dumb to put up with youI won't be no foolLet you like what you seeIt ain't easy to get with meShe would probably leave you aloneShe would probably curse you out and unplug her phoneI bet she'd be glad (she'd be glad)That you was gone (that you was gone)And then she wouldn't have to worryShe would probably leaveYou aloneShe would probably curse you out and unplug her phoneI bet she'd be glad that you was gone (that you was gone)And then she wouldn't have to worryShe would probably leave (if your girl only knew)You aloneShe would probably curse you out and unplug her phoneI 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 worryIf 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 nigg*?)

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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: Missy Elliott, Timothy Mosley

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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.

Release Date

This song was released on July 12, 1996, as the lead single from Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million".

Chart Success

The 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.

Song Interpretation

The 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".

Music Video Director

The 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.

Distinct Sound

The song is known for having a futuristic sound that was progressive for its time, partly due to Timbaland's innovative production techniques.

Recording Studio and Location

The song was recorded in Pyramid Studios, Ithaca, New York in 1996.

Cover Versions

The song has also been covered by other artists. In 2016, singer Rochelle Jordan covered the song and released it on SoundCloud.

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.

Legacy of Song

While 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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