More Than a Woman

Aaliyah

About More Than a Woman

"More Than a Woman" is a song performed by American recording artist Aaliyah. It was written by Static Major and Timbaland, who produced the song for her self-titled 2001 album. While the song incorporates a sample from Syrian singer Mayada El Hennawy's 1993 song "Alouli Ansa", El Hennawy and her songwriters remain uncredited on "More Than a Woman". A pop, electro and hip hop song, it was one of three records Timbaland produced for Aaliyah and features digital strings, harsh-sounding synthetic bass, and guitar sounds. Lyrically, the track expresses a female's promise to be "more than a woman" to her love interest. In August 2001, in support of the song's upcoming single release, Aaliyah along with director Dave Meyers shot a music video for "More Than a Woman" in Los Angeles and then travelled to the Bahamas to shoot a video for "Rock the Boat". But after its completion, she and several crew members who were returning to the US died in a plane crash on August 25. While Blackground Records executives were initially uncertain when they would issue the single and its accompanying video, "More Than a Woman" was eventually released in November 2001 in the United States and January 2002 in the United Kingdom. A commercial success, "More Than a Woman" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Aaliyah's first song to do so, while reaching the top ten in Scotland. In the US the song experienced moderate success, where it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Aaliyah performed the song on Live with Regis & Kelly on July 18, 2001 and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on July 25, 2001, which was her last performance before her death. "More Than a Woman" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. 


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Passion, instant
Swear me, feel me
Cupid's shot me
My heartbeat's racing
Tempt me, drive me
Feels so exciting
Thought of highly
It's yours entirely

I'll be
I'll be more than a love
More than a woman
More than your lover
I'll be
I'll be more than another
More than a woman
More than another
I'll be
(I'll be more) more than your lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than your lover
I'll be
(I'll be more) more than a lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than another

Midnight grindin'
My heart rate's climbin'
You go, I go
Cause we share pillows
Taste me, feed me
There's still no separating
Morning massages
With new bones in your closet

I'll be
I'll be more than a lover
More than a woman
More than your lover
I said I'll be
I'll be more than another
More than a woman
More than another
I'll be
(I'll be more) more than your lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than your lover
I'm gonna be
(I'll be more) more than a lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than another

I don't think you're ready
I don't thin you're ready for this thing
For this thing
I don't think you're ready for this thing
You're not ready
I don't think you're ready for this thing
This thing, this thing
I don't think you're ready for this thing

Constant pressures
No scale can measure
Secret treasures
Keeps on getting better
Do you wanna roll with me?
We can go to foreign lands your hand in my hand
Do you wanna ride with me?
We can be like  Bonnie & Clyde
Be by your side

I'll be more than a lover
More than a woman
More than your lover
I'll be more than another
More than a woman
More than another
(I'll be more) more than your lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than your lover
(I'll be more) more than a lover
(More) more than a woman
(More) more than another

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"More Than a Woman" was released on November 13, 2001, as the third single from Aaliyah's self-titled third studio album.
Song Ranking
During the week of February 3, 2002, the song topped the UK Singles Chart, making Aaliyah the first female deceased artist to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Posthumous Release
This single was released after Aaliyah's tragic death in a plane crash in August 2001.
Song Meaning
"More Than A Woman" is a dedication to Aaliyah's boyfriend at the time, Damon Dash, expressing her deep love and commitment towards him.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Static Major and Timbaland, both of whom had worked with Aaliyah on numerous successful tracks.
Song Genre
"More Than A Woman" falls under the R&B genre, fusing it seamlessly with electronics and Aaliyah's distinctive sultry vocals.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Dave Meyers, which was filmed prior to her death. The video and song received widespread acclaim for its creative and futuristic imagery.
Chart Success
Apart from reaching the top spot in the UK, the song was also a top ten hit in several other countries including Australia, Ireland, and Scotland. It reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Legacy
In 2018, Billboard ranked "More Than a Woman" the 27th greatest music video of the 21st century, commenting on the futuristic visual style and Aaliyah's charismatic and passionate performance.
Music Production
Timbaland, a notable figure in the music industry, worked on the production for "More Than A Woman", giving it a unique sound and vibe.
Awards
The song won the award for Best Female Video posthumously at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
Posthumous Album
"More Than A Woman" is one of the many songs released after Aaliyah's death on her posthumous album "I Care 4 U", which sold over three million copies worldwide.
Commercial Success
The song has been certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of 200,000 copies.
Featured In Media
"More Than a Woman" has been used in various forms of media, including episodes of TV shows such as "Scrubs" and "Cold Case".
Impact
With its futuristic sound and Aaliyah's breathtaking vocal performance, "More Than a Woman" left a significant impact on the music industry and has been recognized as an iconic song.

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