Extra Smooth
Aaliyah Haughton · Aaliyah
He got big brown eyes, so he look nice
(Ooh)
Coming on strong, six pack showin'
(Ohh)
He's too cool, for his own shoes
(Umm)
Nothing rude, but way too short for me
He tryin' to be
Extra smooth, extra smooth
(Ohh)
Extra cool, extra cute
(Ahh)
If i'm supposed to talk to you
Be your boo
(Be your boo, be your boo)
Don't come trying to be extra smooth
(Soo)
He got line for line wasting my time
(Ooh)
Running round tryin' to catch my eye
(Eye)
Disturbing my groove, tryin' to be smooth
(Ohh)
Get the boot
Boy you can go ahead
And work on yourself another quick romance
A little too hot for me
You act like you've already got the number
Won't you quit tryin' to be?
Extra smooth, extra smooth
(Heey)
Extra cool, extra cute
(Cute)
If i'm supposed to talk to you
Be your boo
(Be Your Boo, Ohh)
So don't come trying to be
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
(See he wanna be, See he wanna be smooth)
Extra, extra, extra cool
(See he trying to be, See he trying to be cool)
I won't talk to you
Won't be your boo
(Talk to you, Won't be your boo)
Extra, extra, extra
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
(See he wanna be, See he wanna be smooth)
Extra, extra, extra cool
(See he trying to be, See he trying to be cool)
I won't talk to you
Won't be your boo
(Talk to you, Won't be your boo)
Extra, extra, extra
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
(See he wanna be, See he wanna be smooth)
Extra, extra, extra cool
(See he trying to be, See he trying to be cool)
I won't talk to you
Won't be your boo
(Talk to you, Won't be your boo)
Extra, extra, extra
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
Extra, extra, extra cool
I won't talk to you
Won't be your boo
Extra, extra, extra
Tryin' to be extra, extra, extra smooth
Extra Smooth
Aaliyah Haughton's 'Extra Smooth' stands as a defining track from her debut album, 'Aaliyah,' released in 1994. The song exemplifies the R&B and neo-soul sound that would characterize her career, blending smooth vocal delivery with a sophisticated production style. As a lead single, it helped establish her reputation as a vocalist capable of conveying deep emotion and vulnerability. The recording reflects the late 90s aesthetic of the genre, prioritizing melodic hooks and atmospheric textures over aggressive rhythms. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture a specific moment in music history, serving as a foundational piece in her discography that showcases her unique ability to merge pop sensibilities with soulful expression.