One in a Million es un álbum de Aaliyah, publicado en 1996 por Atlantic. El disco incluye 17 canciones, entre ellas «Beats 4 Da Streets (Intro)», «Hot Like Fire», «One In A Million» y «A Girl Like You».
Sobre el álbum
El revolucionario One in a Million representa el nacimiento de la Aaliyah que conocemos y el inicio de una de las alianzas creativas más influyentes de la historia de la música. En su segundo álbum, la joven cantante se aleja de su sonido inicial y se une a dos genios emergentes: Timbaland y Missy Elliott. Por consiguiente, este trabajo redefine por completo el sonido del R&B de los noventa, introduciendo los característicos ritmos sincopados, los bajos profundos y las texturas electrónicas vanguardistas de Timbaland.
La suave y sedosa voz de Aaliyah se convierte en el contrapunto perfecto para esta producción rompedora, creando una atmósfera única. De hecho, canciones como la que da título al disco, "If Your Girl Only Knew" o "4 Page Letter" sonaron a futuro y cambiaron las reglas del juego. "One in a Million" no solo fue un éxito masivo, sino que también estableció un nuevo paradigma sonoro que influiría a innumerables artistas en las décadas venideras.
Listado de Canciones
- Beats 4 Da Streets (Intro)2:10
- Hot Like Fire4:23
Letra
One Two Check out how we do One two I'ma make it hot like fire (Oooh) I'ma make it hot like fire (Oooh, Oooh) I'ma make it hot like fire (oooh) You're hotter than a summer day In California You Got me meltin' like a sundae Now I want ya I know you've been wait, you've been waitin a long time for me (For me) But if you wait a little while longer This is how it'll be Oh it's gonna be Hot like fire (I'm gonna take you) Take you higher (you) You can't resist (one day) Kiss, kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss You shouldn't rush it Take our time I'll let you know when I'm ready If that's alright I won't keep you, I won't keep you, I won't keep you Holding on (holding on) But if you wait on me I promise you it won't be long Oh it's gonna be Hot like fire (I'm gonna take you) Take you higher (you won't) You can't resist (oh no) (one day) Kiss, kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss (I'm gonna make it) Hot like fire (I'm gonna take you baby) Take you higher You can't resist (when me and you) Kiss, kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss Baby take your time Take your time Don't move too fast (No no no) Take your time There's not rushin me (No no no) Taaake your time (Whoa take your time) Take your time I'm gonna make it all good for you baby Hot like fire (I'm gonna take you) Take you higher (no no no you won't resist) You can't resist (When I taste your lips) Kiss, kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss Hot like fire (no no no) Take you higher (oh no no no) You can't resist (oh no no no) Kiss, kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss (oh no no no) (C'mon can you feel us)Ba-baby (repeat and fade out) - One In A Million4:30
Letra
Intro: Love it babe... Hmmm... Love it babe... Heyyy... Yeaheeyeahh... Hmmmhmmmm... [Verse:] Baby you don't know, what you do to me Between me and you, I feel a chemistry I won't let no one, come and take your place 'Cause the love you give, it can't be replaced See no one else, can love me like you do That's why I want, to spend my life with you Wanna please you, in anyway I can Wanna share my world, don't you understand... [Chorus:] Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long. [Verse 2:] Turn me inside out, you make my heart speak I don't need no one else, you are all I need Personality(ty), and everything you do(do) Makes me to love, everything 'bout you Your smile, your style, is so fly, I can't deny I got a crush on you, and that is true indeed And I'm diggin' you, you're makin' me believe... [Chorus:] Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long. [Bridge:] I'll give you anything you want from me... Anything you want, anything you need, anything your soul desires (hooooooo) I'll give you anything you want from me... Anything you want, anything you need, anything your soul desires (hoooo) [Chorus:] Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long Your love is a one in a million, it goes on and on and on You give me a really good feelin', all day long. (repeat) [Outro:] Love it babe... (repeat) - A Girl Like You4:22
Letra
Intro: (Aaliyah) and [Treach] I'm looking for a girl like you (Well here I go) Verse 1: Now, now, now, who's the baby bomb It dip and dodging, cryin', sobbin' Looking to be mobbin' 'cause it's just clockin' and robbin' Oh hi now, welcome to my town The Illy I-town, you got kids liftin' eyebrows Everytime you fly down, so lie down Full maxin', seeing you laughin' With passion happening Every action has a reaction In fact you got my macking cracking I heard you're lacking satisfaction from your other half And honey you're packing from the back And the captain makes it happen Pardon what's the matter He gots you shattered Heard that your man is scattered That mack was plastered You fine thing, thing (You're fine thing think) Look at me good ain't with that game, and true You make me wanna go ooh (ooh) Like tin clan man Known for my slang bang Don't be alone when my fangs hang My love like bang bang, think I maintain I need a diva like Aaliyah Plush like a cleaner 850 Beamer, hot Don't let me break her like I feed her Chorus: [Aaliyah] and (Treach) (I'm looking for a girl like you) Well here I go (I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too) Well tell me boy I'm looking for a guy like you (Yeah you know me) (I hope) I hope you feel it in your knees (Oh yes indeed) --Repeat 1X-- Verse 2: [Aaliyah] When I first saw you That's when I knew, I really knew I wanted to get close to you I'm watching and clocking you I just spend my days, wondering when I will see your face Boy I just wanna see your face and hear you say Chorus: [Aaliyah] and (Treach) (I'm looking for a girl like you) Well here I go (I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too) Well tell me boy I'm looking for a guy like you (Yeah you know me) (I hope) I hope you feel it in your knees (Oh yes indeed) --Repeat 1X-- Bridge: Dada da da Dada da Dada da da Dat da da Verse 3: [Aaliyah] (Treach) It would not be too hard If you want my heart, just say you love me (I'm loving every inch) No one in the world could tear us a part I'll be your lady (Well can I have a pinch?) So what you say (What do I say?) Baby tell me what's your name (Treach, you wanna play?) Will it be O. K. (Guaranteed A. O. K.) Let me take you to meet my mom Chorus: [Aaliyah] and (Treach) (I'm looking for a girl like you) Well here I go (I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too) Well tell me boy I'm looking for a guy like you (Yeah you know me) (I hope) I hope you feel it in your knees (Oh yes indeed) --Repeat 1X-- Verse 4: [Treach] (Aaliyah) Oh baby I could touch ya (da, da, dah) You kiss me right (da da dah) Be your lover undercover, get a woman wet (da dah dah) Verse 5: [Aaliyah] (Treach) I wanna get to know a little more about you And then you smile (And then what follows?) Our love is pouring down (Like there ain't no tomorrow) Baby can we talk (My heart ain't hollow) About us (Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though) And then you smile (And then what follows?) Our love is pouring down (Like there ain't no tomorrow) Baby can we talk (My heart ain't hollow) About us (Melts in my mouth but that ain't all though) Chorus: [Aaliyah] and (Treach) (I'm looking for a girl like you) Well here I go (I hope, I hope to me you won't lie too) Well tell me boy I'm looking for a guy like you (Yeah you know me) (I hope) I hope you feel it in your knees (Oh yes indeed) --Repeat 1X-- - If Your Girl Only Knew4:51
Letra
If yo girl only knew That you was trying to get with me (What would she do) If yo girl only knew That you was dissin' her to talk to me 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 And then she wouldn't have to worry If yo girl only knew That I would want to kick it with you (If she knew) And if yo girl could only see How you be calling me, getting fresh with me 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 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 that you was gone And then she wouldn't have to worry She would probably leave you alone (repeat) If yo girl only knew(what you saying, what you saying, what you saying, huh?)(Fades Out) - Choosey Lover (Old School/New School)7:07
- Got To Give It Up4:41
Letra
[Slick Rick Talking] Yeah bartender can I get a Hennesy on the rocks? And a Long Island Ice Tea? Thank you... Didn't I tell you this club was dope? Yeah you wasn't lying kid, it definatly is... Look at this they all over the place Yeah one second hun, slow down, slow down Yo James, get her off me Yo back off shorty Alright would you slow the hell down? Back off shorty... Verse 1: [Slick Rick] Like everyone was chasing my fine ass But when Aaliyah walked in the whole place went bananas I'm playing for most of my perks And they offering the hun free Cristal the works Not to mention smelled good, looked dope I brought me a bottle so I wouldn't look broke Stepped like a Big Willie Woodgewell playa Sign this thousand dollar bill for me, Aaliyah Verse 2: [Aaliyah] I used to go out to parties and stand around 'Cause I was too nervous to really get down But my body yearned to be free I went off on the floor so somebody would choose me No more standing upside the wall Now I got myself together baby and I'm having a ball Long as your grooving there's always a chance Somebody watching might wanna make romance Move your body, ooh baby, and dance all night To the grooving, feel all right Move your body, oh and move your feet Cause the dj's groovin', oh and it sounds so sweet, come on Baby just party on and on Cause this party is jumpin' till the break of dawn, oh Verse 3: [Slick Rick] Well I peeled off one more thousand and hand her One more please from my girlfriend Amanda Rick, honey with that butt like ka-pow wanna but you a drink Tell shorty not now Verse 4: [Aaliyah] You can have me when you want me baby This is such a live party baby Going crazy in this place tonight And the feeling is oh so right, yeah All the fellas in here are so fine, oh When you're moving your body Boy you're blowing my mind I think I'm gonna let you do it baby Verse 5: [Slick Rick] One more comment since my time is out Love that song where you say that line about 'You're a positive motivating force within my life' No kidding, hit 'em Named ruler and the ruler wouldn't lie to ya Whack singing huns all squirm at the sight of ya Us, we some more Ladi Dadi'ens. Let me let you go so you can attend to your audience Bridge: [Aaliyah] S*** baby, s*** baby, s*** baby, s*** baby S*** baby, s*** baby, s*** baby, s*** baby, baby Oh, oh baby, oh yeah, ooh - 4 Page Letter4:52
Letra
Intro: Yo, Turn my music up Up some more, Up some more Up a little bit more Verse 1: Mama always told me to be careful who I love And daddy always told me make sure he's right I always had my eyes on this one particular guy I was too shy so I decided to write Chorus: I'm sending him a 4 page letter And I enclosed it with a kiss (oooohh) And when I write him he better get it on time I'm sending him a 4 page letter (ooh yea) And I enclosed it with a kiss And when I write him he better get it on time Vrse 2: People always say that I've played myself for you They say that you don't even notice me (me, me, me) Baby when I get the nerve to come to you Promise me that you won't this me Chorus: I'm sending him a 4 page letter (4 page letter) And I enclosed it with a kiss (a kiss) And when I write him he better get it on time (oh yea, he better) I'm sending him a 4 page letter (ooh yes I am) And I enclosed it with a kiss And when I write him he better get it on time (ooohh I'm writing you) Bridge: I'm writing you a love letter tonight You better keep watch 'cause the mailman's coming (ohh yes he is, oohhha) I'm writing you a love letter tonight (tonight) You better keep watch 'cause the mailman's coming (ooohhh... I...) Chorus: I'm sending him a 4 page letter And I enclosed it with a kiss And when I write him he better get it on time (he better) I'm sending him a 4 page letter And I enclosed it with a kiss (a sweet kiss) And when I write him He better get it on time (Repeat chorus) - Everything's Gonna Be Alright4:49
- Giving You More4:25
Letra
All*That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More All. That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More Let.* Me Be Your Angel I'm, Ready Ready, To Get Goin On Ya Love You. don't Have To Worry I'm, Ready To Do Whatever, You Require Is, My One And Only Desire Call. On Me And, You Know That I'll Be All You Need Ooooh. Come To Me I. Got What You Like And, Your Love I Wont Deny All. *That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More All. That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More Let.* Me Be The One That You Run To Everything, That Your Goin Through And. If You Feel Kind Of Lonely You, Just Call Me Anytime, Any, Place Anywhere, All. *That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More All. That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More (I'm.* Givin You More All, Of The Love You Need) (Repeat) My Love Is Right Here For You And. I'm Down To Give You Every Part Of Me can't, You See All. That You Need All, That You Want I. Wanna Be The One that's Giving You More (Repeat)(Fades. Out) - I Gotcha' Back2:53
- Never Givin' Up5:11
- Heartbroken4:19
Letra
Baby Baby Baby... I Wanna Satisfy You. Maybe I Try Too Damn Hard, To Show You I Love You. What Made You Go And Run This Game On Me? When I Stayed By Your Side, What Made You Go And Leave? I'm Tired Of My Heart... Being Broken. I'm Tired Of These Tears... Falling Down My Face. I'm Tired Of This Love... Being Taken For Granted.(Wont You Go away) You don't Know, How I Feel... I'm For Real. I Used To Be In Love,... But Not No more. When Will You Learn That I Got Feelings Too? You'll Never Know Until It Happens To You. I'm Tired Of My Heart... Being Broken. I'm Tired Of These Tears... Falling Down My Face. I'm Tired Of This Love... Being Taken For Granted.(Wont You Go away) There's One Thing I Gotta Ask of You, One Thing, Gotta Ask Of You (Gotta Ask Of You) If This Is True (True) Why You Took Your Love Away? Why You Took Your Love Away, From Meeee There's One Thing I Gotta Ask of You, One Thing, Gotta Ask Of You (Gotta Ask Of You) If This Is True (True) Why You Took Your Love Away?(Whyyyyy) I'm Tired Of My Heart... Being Broken. I'm Tired Of These Tears... Falling Down My Face.(Falling, Falling) I'm Tired Of This Love... Being Taken For Granted.(Wont You Go Away) [Repeat] - Never Comin' Back4:06
- Ladies In Da House4:20
Letra
"ladies in da house" (featuring missy) If my ladies in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay) If my fellas in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay). (repeat) I'm talkin to my ladies, across the world. Are you lookin for a pl-pl-playa? Tell me what's the word. To the east side, I roll to the west side of town. I came to represent, and show you how I get down. *If my ladies in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay) If my fellas in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay). (repeat)* Talkin-talkin to my fa-fa-fellas, across the sea. I heard ya lookin for a cu-cu-cutie, so it must be me. I came to party, there's no doubt. Aaliyahs gonna show you how, to turn this mother out. *If my ladies in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay) If my fellas in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay). (repeat)* *Bad girls, talkin bout a bad bad girl. Ba-bad girls, talkin bout a bad bad girl.* (missy) You damn-damn, skip-skippy, If the track is like paper, I'm garaunteed to rip it, Smells good here sniff it. I'm lifted, nigga no I ain't also gifted. Ima let him mix it, hit it hit-hit-hit it. Aaliyah, the l-i-y-a-h. Step to me mistakably, phatalicious, make 3 wishes Track-track, dirty like dishes, Hi-hi hee-hee-hee hi, hee-hee-hee hi, hi hi hi O my. *If my ladies in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay) If my fellas in the house tonight let me here you say-e-ay (hey-e-ay).* (repeat) - The One I Gave My Heart To4:30
Letra
How could the one I gave my heart to, Break my heart so bad? How could the one that made me happy, Make me feel so sad? Won't somebody tell me So I can understand If you love me How could you hurt me like that? How could the one I gave my world to, Throw my world away? How could the one who said I love you, Say the things you say? How could the one I was so true to, Just tell me lies? How could the one I gave my heart to, Break this heart of mine? Tell me How could you be so cruel to me, When I gave you everything? All my love, All I had inside How could you just walk out the door? How could you not love me anymore? I thought we had forever, I can't understand. How could the one I shared my dreams with, Take my dreams from me? How could the love that brought such pleasure, Bring such misery? Won't somebody tell me, Somebody tell me please. If you love me, How could you do that to me? Tell me. How could you just walk out the door? How could you not love me anymore? I thought we had forever, I can't understand. How could the one I gave my heart to, (the one I gave my heart to) Break my heart so bad? (break my heartttt) How could the one that made me happy, (you made me so happy) Make me feel so sad? (you made me feel so sad) Won't somebody tell me (won't you tell me) So I can understand If you love me (so I can understand) How could you hurt me like that? (how could you hurt meeee, ohhhhha) How could the one I gave my world to, Throw my world away? How could the one who said I love you, (you said you love me, but you diddn't love me) (ohhha-oha baby) Say the things you say? How could the one I was so true to, Just tell me lies? (you told me lies baby) How could the one I gave my heart to, Ooooooh How could the one I gave my heart to Ooooooh How could the one I gave my heart to, Break this heart of mine Tell me - Came To Give Love (Outro)1:40