Read Between The Lines
Aaliyah Haughton · Other Songs - Aaliyah
Sun going down
I ca, ca, call on your cell
(Why's he in such a hurry)
Leaving the room
He's mumbling, too
Asking for his shoes
(He's leaving another boot)
No explanation
No actual location
Just watching and pacing
(Wonder who he's stressing)
Little conversation
Even motivation
leavin' no debation
he left the door swingin'
chores
You better open your mi, in, ind
Gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines, lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
9 in the morning, up, up
Up way before breakfast
Homeboy gettin' restless
(the room is full of questions)
Little replying
Whole lot of denying
He's still collidin
(So why do he keep on trying)
Is search for the median
Now he's a comedian
That's all the more reason
(He's changing like seasons)
Are you still pleasing?
Will soon you be you leaving?
Which one will be grieving?
You better open your mind
Repeat chorus
Your replies are getting old
It's in his eyes,you gotta
Gotta read
Between the lines
Lies are gettin' told
Look in his eyes,you gotta
Gotta read
Between the lines
(Repeat)
I hope u don't think
You're pullin' all over me
Cause I, I know
What's going on
I hope you ain't been planning
On runnin' me
'Cause that, that ain't
For no more
If you don't think
You're pullin' all over me
'Cause a, look up
I'll be gone
If you been making
Plans on runnin' me
'Cause I'll
Read between the lines
Who got you thinkin' you ishh
Ain't been stinkin'?
Might as well quit ya speakin'
(Why is your belly speakin)
Bustin' his bubble
And he know he in trouble
He's talkin' in doubles
(I'm listening but hardly believing)
Changing the story
And trying to ignore me
He's still reaching out for me
(He's steadily hardly breathing)
Give me a reason to
Put you back on the line
You've wasted enough time
I had to open my mind
Gotta read
Between the lines-ines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
You gotta read
Between the lines
Your vibes are gettin' old
It's in his eyes
Gotta read
Between the lines
Lies are gettin' told
Look in his eyes
Gotta read
Between the lines
(x3)
Read Between The Lines
Aaliyah Haughton's "Read Between The Lines" stands as a compelling song in her discography, reflecting the R&B and soulful pop sensibilities that defined her early career. The track exemplifies her ability to blend smooth vocal delivery with atmospheric production, characteristic of the late 1990s and early 2000s sound she helped popularize. While often associated with her broader catalog of hits like "Rock the Boat" and "The One I Gave My Heart To," this recording showcases her nuanced approach to songwriting and performance. It captures the essence of her work during a pivotal era where she transitioned from emerging talent to a major force in contemporary music, emphasizing themes of intimacy and emotional connection through her distinctive voice.