Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Don’t Know What to Tell Ya [Edit Verison]’ by Aaliyah. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aaliyah or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want to wall around me
I swear I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my keys
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
Verse 1
Incarceration what I’m facing
When I’m with u
You are watching my every move
Trying to pick up on some clues
We play 20 questions
Every time I walk in or out the door
Why do you bother for (why do you bother for)
Get comfortable with yours
Chorus 2
It’s gonna take (take)
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
It’s gonna take (gonna take)
It’s gonna take (take)
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
Crackin
Verse 2
Stressing second guessin me
Time and time again
We go from lovers to being friends
Got to put this to an end (hey..yeah)
Chorus 1
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want to wall around me
I swear I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my keys
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
Verse 3
No justification for your actions
Should have been somewhere relaxed son
Don’t compare me to your last one
I can’t help if she was a fast one
A sassy one
I’m a classy one
I can keep you from getting happy hon
Seems like that should make you happy hon
Chorus 2
It’s gonna take (gonna take)
It’s gonna take (take)
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
It’s gonna take (gonna take)
It’s gonna take (take)
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
Crackin
I can’t deny all your lies
I try to put up with you
These insecurities every day
Pushing my love away
Chorus 1
You wanna hand cuff me
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya (yeah..no)
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want to wall around me
I swear I don’t know what to tell ya (I swear..yeah)
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my keys (my lock and my keys)
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)(no)
You wanna hand cuff me
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya (yes you do)
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my intimacy
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya (no)
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want to wall around me (you want to wall around me)
I swear I don’t know what to tell ya (I swear)
(don’t know what to tell ya)
You want my lock and my keys
But yo I don’t know what to tell ya
(don’t know what to tell ya)
Chorus 2
Said is gonna take
It’s gonna take (take)
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e (yeah)
It’s gonna take
It’s gonna take
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
It’s gonna take
It’s gonna take
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
It’s gonna take
It’s gonna take
T-r-u-s-t to keep our l-o-v-e
Crackin
Crackin