Age Ain't Nothing But a Number

Aaliyah

About Age Ain't Nothing But a Number

"Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her debut studio album of the same name (1994). The song was written and produced by R. Kelly and lyrically the song is about a young girl wanting to date an older man. Containing a lyrical interpolation from the song "What You Won't Do For Love by Bobby Caldwell the "soulful" ballad opens with a guitar-piano interplay, with Aaliyah's spoken voice noting her daily diary entry. Critically the song was panned by many critics because of the songs controversial message about dating someone older. Blackground and Jive released "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number" as the third single (and final single in the United States) from the album on December 6, 1994. Commercially the song performed poorly on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 75 on the chart. The song became Aaliyah's first single not to top the charts with her first two singles peaking within the top 10. On the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart the song fared better peaking within the top 40 at number 5 on the week ending on December 24, 1994. Internationally the song performed moderately well peaking within the top 40 of the UK Official chart at number 32. The song experienced even greater success on the UK's Dance and R&B charts peaking within the top 20 at number 19 and 6 respectively. 


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Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change
Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change

Here I am, and there you are
Your eyes are calling me to your heart
All you gotta do is knock, I'll let you in
And we will feel the passion that flows within
I don't mean to be bold, but I gotta let you know
I gotta thang for you and I can't let go

Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change
Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change

Take my hand, and come with me
Let me show you to ecstasy
Boy be brave don't be afraid
Cause tonight we're gonna go all the way
Don't mean to be bold, gotta let you know
I gotta thing for you, and I can't let go my

Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change
Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change

"So what's up, here I am, reach
Baby Come here
Age ain't nothin' but a number
I don't mean to be bold, but I gotta let you know
Liyah's got a thing for you and I can't let go ooh my

Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change
Age ain't nothing but a number
Throwing down ain't nothing but a thing
This something I have for you it'll never change

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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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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" is the third and final single by Aaliyah off her debut album of the same name. The song was released in 1994.
Song Writer
Controversially, the song is written and produced by R. Kelly, who was later accused of sexual relationships with underage girls, including Aaliyah herself.
Album Success
"Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" is the title track from Aaliyah's debut album, which went on to be certified double Platinum by the RIAA, with over three million copies sold worldwide.
Song Context
The song addresses a young woman's plea to her older lover that the age difference between them doesn't matter.
Video Director
The music video for the song was directed by Millicent Shelton, a prominent music video and film director, adding a visual narrative to the song.
Charts Performance
Although not as successful as Aaliyah's previous two singles, "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number" still made it into the Top 40 in the UK, peaking at number 33.
Song Controversy
The song's theme proved highly controversial due to Aaliyah's rumoured marriage to R. Kelly, who was 27 at the time, while she was only 15.
Album Genre
It represents a significant early example of the merging of R&B and hip-hop styles, as it is influenced by both genres.
Song Covering
Def Leppard covered the song on their 2006 album, "Yeah!"
Song Version
A darker, more mellow "No Bass Mix" of the song was also made. This version often gets airplay on Adult R&B radio stations.

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