Artist: Aaliyah f/ Playa, Timbaland Album: Doctor Dolittle soundtrack Song: Are You That Somebody Typed by: [Timbaland] Dirty South, can y'all really feel me East coast feel me West coast feel me (repeat x 2) [Aaliyah - Verse 1 (Playa sings the parentheses)] Boy, I've been watching you like a hawk in the sky that flies, and you were my prey (my prey) Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin heads I know that one of these days (days) We gon hook it up while we talk on the phone But see, I don't know if that's good I've been holding back this secret from you I probably shouldn't tell it but Chorus One: Aaliyah If I, if I let you know You can't tell nobody, I'm talkin bout nobody Are you responsible? Boy I gotta watch my back, cause I'm not just anybody Is it my go? Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody, right now naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody, tell me are you that somebody? [Aaliyah] Boy, won't you pick me up at the park right now Up the block, while everyone's sleep (sleeps, sleeps) I'll be waiting there with my trucks, my locs, my hat Just so I'm low key If you tell the world (Don't speak, you know that would be weak) Oh boy, see I'm trusting you with my heart, my soul I probably shouldn't let you but if I Chorus Two: Aaliyah If I, if I let this go You can't tell nobody, I'm talkin bout nobody Are you responsible? Boy I gotta watch my back, cause I'm not just anybody Is it my go? Is it your go? Sometimes I'm goody-goody, right now naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody, tell me are you that somebody? [Timbaland] Baby girl I'm the man from the big VA Won't you come play round my way And listen to what I gotta say Timbaland Don't you know I am the man Rock shows here to Japan Have people shaking-shaking my hand Baby girl, better known as Aaliyah Give me hives, corns, and high fevers Make the playa haters believe us Don'tcha know Gotta tell somebody Cause [Aaliyah] Cause I really need somebody Tell me you're that somebody [Repeat CHORUS 2] [Repeat CHORUS 1] [Instrumental break] [Aaliyah] Is it my goal, is it your goal Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm bout it bout it Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody Show "Never Gonna Let You Go" by AaliyahIf I had one wish boy, I'd wish you next to me And it could be in summer, fall or spring, boy 'Cause you make my heart sing I wanna give my heart, my soul, my love to you Oh baby 'Cause every day I'm not with you I'm missing yoyu like crazy I need for you... (Chorus) I need for you to love me, hold me, touch me Down deep in my soul never let it go Of the love we share, no one compares to you I'll never let you go, oh no If you must knoe the truth, boy I'm nothing without you Now I know what people mean, boy Because you give me joy, good love, good times, such happiness Oh yea And every day I thank the Lord for you I feel so blessed I need to... (Chorus) If you only knew What you really do Ain't never had no one that does it quite like you do You could spend half a lifetime Trying to find one like you Thats why I'm so glad I found you I wished upon a star and it came true Darling I need for you (Chorus) Are You That Somebody? Song LyricsIntro: [Timbaland] Dirty South (uh huh) Can y'all really feel me (feel us) East coast, feel me (feel us) West coast, feel me (say wha) Dirty South (here we go) Can y'all really feel me (baby girl) East coast, feel me (uh huh) West coast, feel me (can ya feel this) Dirty South (dirty dirty) Can y'all really feel me (really?) East coast, feel me (say wha) West coast, feel me (uh huh) Dirty South (dirty, dirty, dirty) Can y'all really feel me (I got wicker picker) East coast, feel me (uh) West coast, feel me Verse 1: [Aaliyah] & (Playa) Boy, I've been watching you Like the hawk in the sky that fly Boy you are my prey (my prey) Boy, I promise you If we keep bumpin' heads I know that one of these days (days) We gon' hook it up Probably talk on the phone But see, I don't know if that's good I've been holding back this secret from you I probably shouldn't tell ya but If I... Chorus: If I let you know... 1 - You can£s tell nobody I£l talking about nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back Cause I'm not just anybody 2 - Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody Verse 2: [Aaliyah] & (Playa) Boy, won't you pick me up At the park right now, up the block While everyone sleeps (sleeps, sleeps) I'll be waiting there With my trench, my locs, my hat Just so I'm low key If you tell the world (don't speak, you know that would be weak) Oh boy, see I'm trusting you With my heart, my soul I probably shouldn't let ya know But If I... Chorus: If I let this go... 3 - You can't tell nobody I'm talking about nobody I hope you're responsible Boy I gotta watch my back Cause I'm not just anybody 2 - Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody Verse 3: [Timbaland] Uh, baby girl (wha) I'm the man from the big VA (uh huh) Won't you come play 'round my way (uh huh) And listen to what I gotta say (uh huh) Timbaland (wha) Don't you know I am the man (uh huh) Rock shows from here to Japan (uh huh) Have people shaking, shaking my hand Baby girl (wha) Better known as Aaliyah (uh huh) Give me goose bumps and high hot - feet Make the playa haters believers Don't cha know (wha) Gotta tell somebody... [Aaliyah] Cause I really need somebody (uh huh) Tell me you£qe that somebody (say wha) If I let this go 1 - You can£s tell nobody I£l talking about nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back Cause I'm not just anybody 2 - Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody 3 - You can't tell nobody I'm talking about nobody I hope you're responsible Boy I gotta watch my back Cause I'm not just anybody 2 - Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody 2 - Is it my go, is it your go Sometimes I'm goody-goody Right now I'm naughty-naughty Say yes or say no Cause I really need somebody Tell me are you that somebody (instrumental break) 1 - You can£s tell nobody I£l talking about nobody Are you responsible Boy I gotta watch my back Cause I'm not just anybody --repeat 'till fade-- What movie was try again by Aaliyah on?Romeo Must DieTry Again / Movienull
Are You That Somebody meaning of the song?Songfacts®: The song finds Aaliyah offering a late-night tryst to a guy she's had her eye on for a while. She insists on discretion however, repeatedly asking him, "Are you responsible?"
What song did Are You That Somebody sample?Other sounds that are utilized within the instrumental is a sample of a baby crying and laughing, taken from producer Jac Holzman's 1964 track "Happy Baby" from Authentic Sound Effects Volume 8.
Are You That Somebody writer?Tim, Static Major, and Aaliyah had less than 24 hours to write “Are You That Somebody?” In this lesson, Tim explains how they did it.
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