Best Friend`S W/ Missy Elliott
Aaliyah Haughton · Other Songs - Aaliyah
Adlib Intro:
Hey...
Hey...
Hey, hey
Ooohhh
Eh hey hey
Yeah yeah yea
Hey, eh hey
Hey
Mmm, mmm
Ah ah ah
Verse 1:
[Aaliyah]
My best friend say
She's sick of me, cryin' on the phone
Tellin' how my man be doggin' me
My best friend say
Don't tell her nothin' 'bout me and you
'Cause she ain't showin' me no sympathy
My best friend say,
If she was me
She'd let you go a long, long, time ago
My best friend say (my best friend say)
I'll be there...
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Verse 2:
[Missy]
My best friend say
I can stay with her, at her house
No doubt, anytime I like
My best friend say
Don't let you in my life
'Cause you don't do for me
And you don't act right
My best friend say
If she was me
She would let you go a long, long time ago
My best friend say
My best friend say
Oohh ooo oh yeh...
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Bridge:
Mmmmmm (hey)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Hey yea hey eh
Mmmm (hey, hey)
(Ooooh, ooh)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Hey yea hey eh
Mmmm (hey hey hey)
(Hey yea hey, and I'll be there)
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Adlib Outro:
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be... I'll be there
Hey...
Hey...
Hey, hey
Ooohhh
Eh hey hey
Yeah yeah yea
Hey, eh hey
Hey
Mmm, mmm
Ah ah ah
Verse 1:
[Aaliyah]
My best friend say
She's sick of me, cryin' on the phone
Tellin' how my man be doggin' me
My best friend say
Don't tell her nothin' 'bout me and you
'Cause she ain't showin' me no sympathy
My best friend say,
If she was me
She'd let you go a long, long, time ago
My best friend say (my best friend say)
I'll be there...
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Verse 2:
[Missy]
My best friend say
I can stay with her, at her house
No doubt, anytime I like
My best friend say
Don't let you in my life
'Cause you don't do for me
And you don't act right
My best friend say
If she was me
She would let you go a long, long time ago
My best friend say
My best friend say
Oohh ooo oh yeh...
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Bridge:
Mmmmmm (hey)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Hey yea hey eh
Mmmm (hey, hey)
(Ooooh, ooh)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Mmmmmm (hey)
Hey yea hey eh
Mmmm (hey hey hey)
(Hey yea hey, and I'll be there)
Chorus:
I'll still be there for you
In the time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
In your time of need
You can lean on me, come on
I'll be there for you
Adlib Outro:
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there, I'll be... I'll be there
Best Friend`S W/ Missy Elliott
Aaliyah's 'Best Friend`S W/ Missy Elliott' stands as a defining track from her 1994 debut album, I Care 4 You. Featuring the legendary Missy Elliott, the recording blends R&B and hip-hop influences with Aaliyah's signature smooth vocal delivery and distinctive falsetto. The collaboration marked a pivotal moment in her career, signaling her willingness to cross genre boundaries while maintaining her unique sonic identity. Produced by her frequent collaborator Timbaland, the song exemplifies the innovative production style that would soon define the early 2000s sound, showcasing Aaliyah's ability to deliver both commercial appeal and artistic integrity during her formative years in the music industry.