What To Tell Ya
Aaliyah Haughton · Other Songs - Aaliyah
Hey... Yeah...Hey...Oh...
Chorus:
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
Incarceration's what I'm facin'
When I'm with you
You're watchin' my every move
Tryna' pick up on some clues
We play 20 questions
Every time I walk in or out the door
What do you bother for (What do you bother for)
Get comfortable with yours
It's gonna take(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'
Stressin and second guessin' me
Time and time again
We go from lovers back to friends
Got to put this to an end (hey...yeah)
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
No justifications for your actions
Shoulda been somewhere relaxin'
Don't compare me to your last one
I can't help if she was a fast one
A sassy one
I'ma classy one
I can keep em from gettin' at me huh
Seems like should make you happy huh
It's gonna take(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'
I can't deny or lie
I've tried to put up with you
These insecurities everyday
Pushin' my love away
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key(my lock and my key)
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
( Don't know what to tell ya)(no)
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
(Said it's gonna take)
It's gonna take(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 (take... 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)( take,take)
T-R-U-S-T to keep our L-O-V-E
Crackin', crackin'
Chorus:
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
Incarceration's what I'm facin'
When I'm with you
You're watchin' my every move
Tryna' pick up on some clues
We play 20 questions
Every time I walk in or out the door
What do you bother for (What do you bother for)
Get comfortable with yours
It's gonna take(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'
Stressin and second guessin' me
Time and time again
We go from lovers back to friends
Got to put this to an end (hey...yeah)
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
No justifications for your actions
Shoulda been somewhere relaxin'
Don't compare me to your last one
I can't help if she was a fast one
A sassy one
I'ma classy one
I can keep em from gettin' at me huh
Seems like should make you happy huh
It's gonna take(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'
I can't deny or lie
I've tried to put up with you
These insecurities everyday
Pushin' my love away
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key(my lock and my key)
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
( Don't know what to tell ya)(no)
You wanna handcuff me
But yo I don't 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 a 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 key
But yo I don't know what to tell ya
(Said it's gonna take)
It's gonna take(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 (take... 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)( take,take)
T-R-U-S-T to keep our L-O-V-E
Crackin', crackin'
What To Tell Ya
Aaliyah Haughton's 'What To Tell Ya' stands as a defining track from the early 1990s, showcasing her signature blend of R&B and hip-hop influences. Recorded during a pivotal era for female vocalists, the song highlights her ability to deliver smooth, emotive performances that balanced commercial appeal with artistic authenticity. As part of her growing discography, the recording reflects the sound of the time, characterized by crisp production and a focus on lyrical clarity. The track remains a testament to her early career trajectory, demonstrating the vocal control and style that would later define her legacy in the genre.