Aaliyah's Quotes & Sayings

Everything is worth it. The hard work, the times when you're tired, the times where you're a bit sad ... In the end, it's all worth it because it really makes me happy. There's nothing better than loving what you do. — Aaliyah

When I first met Aaliyah - it time for the world to hear this, I'm gonna give a little secret - I was in love with her. — Timbaland

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out. — Aaliyah

I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character. — Aaliyah

There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life. — Aaliyah

It's Friday and I'm ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene. — Aaliyah

It's hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I'm long gone. — Aaliyah

If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing. — Aaliyah

I was a big fan of Aaliyah's. Growing up, my mom was a big fan of her music. When I grew to have my own taste in music, I really loved 'One In A Million.' That was my jam. — Alexandra Shipp

It's fun to be creative and innovative and come up with something crazy. So I need people to work with who are not going to be afraid to take it to the left a bit. — Aaliyah

Whatever will be, will be. — Aaliyah

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle. — Aaliyah

Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach. — Aaliyah

It was always part of the plan to move into acting. — Aaliyah

It's been so long and I'm lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin' you, wantin' you, wonderin' if you're the same and who's been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes ... I miss you. — Aaliyah

Aaliyah wanted a reaction out of Malachi, but he refused to give her one. As — Nako

I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That's about it. — Aaliyah

When you get into this business you have to grow up quickly. But I wouldn't say I've lost any of my childhood, I've always been a mature child. My Mom says I've been like that since I was little kid. I make time for my friends and I make time for things that other kids do. This is a business and I knew what I was getting into. I make time for being a kid, but I also know when to put on my business hat and go for the business. — Aaliyah

It's in how you carry yourself. I've always been a very mature person, and I've always known what I wanted. And I go after it no matter what. — Aaliyah

I wanted to be different and original but still have it be something my fans could get into. There also are some big, beautiful ballads. I told my producers that I wanted tracks that are going to blow up in the clubs, but I also wanted songs that were very melodic and with a lot of instrumentation. — Aaliyah

My favorite artists always documented emotion. Marvin Gaye and Al Green and Sade and Aaliyah. — Drake

When I was growing up, I saw the Aaliyah shirts, the DMX shirts, or the collab shirts with DMX and Aaliyah when they had a single together. Those were the dope collage shirts with their faces all over it. They were doing cool things like that. — ASAP Ferg

Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self. — Aaliyah

Well, I think that the image is a part of me. I wear the baggy pants, the hats, the whole nine. And you know, I may add a little for the excitement and the intrigue in the videos, but my family has told me that little air of mystery that surrounds me is for real. — Aaliyah

There are times I can't even figure myself out. — Aaliyah

I smell her all over you, get out and pretend I died just as you did when you lied down with her. Aaliyah/Totured Soul — Kyra Gates

I go through the same problems all young people go through. Being in this business, I accept that there are positives and negatives but having a strong family base and a belief in God enables me to weather the storms. — Aaliyah

There are times in my life when I just want to be by myself. — Aaliyah

It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect. — Aaliyah

I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing. — Aaliyah

The Matrix is top secret. There isn't much that can be said right now. — Aaliyah

I've been singing all my life. I've always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me. — Aaliyah

I would like to do a music person's story, a bio. I've wanted to do Aaliyah forever. But I don't want it to always be like, 'I'm singing again in a movie.' — Keke Palmer

There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you're putting on a show. — Aaliyah

People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female. — Aaliyah

I'm the interpreter. I'm the one who takes your words and brings them to life. I was trained to sing and dance and laugh, and that's what I want to do. — Aaliyah

Of course, the advantage is that, being in this business, you get to learn a lot, experience a lot of new things, and you can become real successful. The disadvantage is, of course the negative media. People may try to manipulate you and control you, and those are the things you have to avoid. But if you maintain strong family values and you believe in God, you can be successful. So, it's been tough, but I've gotten through it because I stuck with my family and my deep belief in God. — Aaliyah

Aaliyah revolutionized what it was to be a young black woman in America. She made it OK to be a nerd and to be a tomboy. She made it OK to wear leather and chains. She was the first black girl with an ombre. She was so far ahead of everything and everyone. It was just who she was. She was an innovator, but she didn't even realize it. — Alexandra Shipp

I definitely want to play someone who's inspired me. I would love to play Aaliyah; it would be personal because I love her so much. — Keke Palmer

I have the time needed to support the album and tour. — Aaliyah

I appreciated Aaliyah's artistry. We'll never have another like her. — Zoya

You have to love what you do to want to do it everyday. — Aaliyah

Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me. — Aaliyah

Oh, so it's now I have to find — Aaliyah Burkes, Tiffany

There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album - to do good work, period. I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. But I try not to let that overwhelm me to the point where I can't even do good work. I just put it aside and do the best that I know that I can. — Aaliyah

When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there's nothing better than that. — Aaliyah

I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful. — Aaliyah

I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin. — Aaliyah

I'm a mash-up of everyone. My influences would be Michael Jackson, Brandy, Aaliyah - those types of people. So if you can imagine them - and with me taking them, and then putting my own twist and the influence on it - that's musically what I would sound like. — Keke Palmer

One of the things that makes me most happy about music is that I can look at a picture and see Da Brat, Missy, Lil Kim, Left Eye, and I know Aaliyah is a singer, but to see them all in one photo together hugging and laughing and really having genuine love for each other ... I want to feel that with my hip hop sisters. — Lil' Mama

I see myself as sexy. If you are comfortable with it, it can be very classy and appealing. — Aaliyah

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

I'm a total performer. — Aaliyah

If I don't think about it, it won't drive me crazy. — Aaliyah

I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them. — Aaliyah

In film, you are a totally different person than in the video. — Aaliyah

You know we're in a business where things are just unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen ... we were lucky Blessed, I think is a better way to put it. — Aaliyah

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget. — Aaliyah

I want people to remember me as a full on entertainer and a good person. — Aaliyah

I have a lot of friends who are in love the '90s. Girls, boys. '90s music? That's Tupac. That's Biggie. That's TLC. That's Aaliyah. I still listen to Aaliyah. I still listen to Tupac and Biggie. There's people who are really heavy on that culture. — Shameik Moore

You have to enjoy your job; you should wake up every day and love what you do ... I honestly do ... From the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul. I'm truly happy. — Aaliyah

This guy! I plead the fifth. This guy is nuts."
- Eminem
"Dope questions, man. Very insightful, very thoughtful."
- Guru (Gang Starr)
"You like a Psychiatrist or some shit? This shit is just coming out but go ahead."
- Mary J. Blige
"Definitely a real interview! Digging deep up in there, man. Not afraid to ask questions!"
- K-Ci Hailey (Jodeci)
"The Wizard asked me for a copy of your magazine."
- Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk)
"You didn't wear your glasses and you haven't carried your hearing aid. What else is wrong with you?"
- Bushwick Bill
"Peace and blessing, Brother Harris. Thank you for inspiring my words. Keep 'yo balance."
- Erykah Badu
"Can I see that pen?"
- Bobby Brown
"What else do you want to know? Talk to me."
- Aaliyah — Harris Rosen

All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from. — Aaliyah

Keep working hard and you can get anything that you want. — Aaliyah

I'm a survivor, and I can handle anything. I'm very confident about that. — Aaliyah

I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original. — Aaliyah