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Try Again (feat. Timbaland) Lyrics

What would you do
To get to me
What would you say
To have your way
Would you give up
Or try again
If I hesitate
To let you win
Or would you be yourself
Or play your role
Tell all the boys
Or keep it low
If I say no
Would you turn away
Or play me off
Or would you stay

[Chorus]
If at first you don't succeed
Dust yourself off and try it again
You can dust it off and try it again

If at first you don't succeed
Dust yourself off and try it again
You can dust it off and try it again

I went to you
You went to me
But I cant let it go
So easily
Not 'til I see
What this could be
Be eternity
Or just a week
Your chemistry
Is off the change
Is perfect now
But will it change
This aint a yes
This aint a no
Just do your thang

If at first you don't succeed
Dust yourself off and try it again
You can dust it off and try it again

If at first you don't succeed
Dust yourself off and try it again
You can dust it off and try it again

[Hook]
If you dont wanna throw it all away
Might be shy on the first date
What about the next date
um, um, um, um

If you dont wanna throw it all away
You might be buggin' on the first date
But what about the next date
um, um, um, um
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I really dig this song!!! The beat just made me move... and I don't even dance, for real!! She is speaking the real in this situation. Dating can become complicating if there is no communication... so she just wants him to keep it real. You think you did bad on that first date... just try again. And its like she's kinda telling him to apply that in every aspect of his life.... just dut your self off and try again. Phat-ass song!

@Lyrical816 wow this comment is almost 20 yrs old ????

@Lyrical816 wow this comment is almost 20 yrs old ????

Cover art for Try Again (feat. Timbaland) lyrics by Aaliyah

Wow she has the right way to handle this situation... a guy has to prove he's worth it!!!

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RIP AALIYAH:(

Cover art for Try Again (feat. Timbaland) lyrics by Aaliyah

When I first heard this song, i got the impression that it's about a girl whose bf lets her go and now he regrets it and he's trying to get her back. But, she doesn't want to go back to the same situation. He has to try harder... make it worth her while to come back. i don't know. Listen to the rap part of the song. He says... "I shouldn't have let you go..."

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Well it is a perfect song!!!

Cover art for Try Again (feat. Timbaland) lyrics by Aaliyah

Describes exactly how it is... first time a guy approaches, he'll usually get turned down. Keep trying if you are really interested.. shows you want that girl and not just any girl.

I agree. I usually give guys a little bit of a hard time at first. Then, if they show a sincere effort, I'll definitely lighten up and let my guard down a little and give him a chance. He has to prove to me he's looking for the right girl and not just any girl just for the chase.

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One of the best songs out there. Good lyrical content, nice beat, great hook, and a really awesome topic that everyone can relate too.

Cover art for Try Again (feat. Timbaland) lyrics by Aaliyah

This is my all-time fav. song and video....

Cover art for Try Again (feat. Timbaland) lyrics by Aaliyah

Great song - my fave Aaliyah song by far. I can relate to it in some ways. I agree with what Sunny and JustaMT said. Great video too!

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Will somebody PLEASE tell me what a dope beat is?

It just means a "good rhythm" in music. It's a hip hop term.

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