55 Best Aaliyah Quotes and Lyrics to Inspire You

Aaliyah, whose name means “The highest, most exalted one, the best,” achieved immense success as a recording artist, actress and businesswoman by the age of 22.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit and New York, she showcased her musical talent from a young age, even performing with Gladys Knight in Las Vegas at 11.

Aaliyah’s debut album, “Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number,” released when she was 14, featured chart-topping singles.

She became a style icon of the 90s and her subsequent albums, “One In A Million” and the self-titled “Aaliyah,” achieved multi-platinum status with numerous hit songs.

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Aaliyah ventured into acting with notable roles in “Romeo Must Die” and “The Queen of the Damned.”

Her success extended to roles in anticipated movies like “Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions.”

Tragically on August 25, 2001 Aaliyah and eight others lost their lives in a plane crash.

Remembered as a beacon of virtue, honor and love, Aaliyah’s legacy endures through her timeless work and influence.

Below are the most inspiring quotes by Aaliyah.


Best Aaliyah Quotes and Lyrics

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Whatever will be, will be. ~ Aaliyah.

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There are times I can’t even figure myself out. ~ Aaliyah.

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If I don’t think about it, it won’t drive me crazy. ~ Aaliyah.

I’m a total performer. ~ Aaliyah.

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

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

I’m a survivor and I can handle anything. I’m very confident about that. ~ Aaliyah.

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

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

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.

My parents just tell me, ‘If you know what you want, you should stay determined and go for it. You can do anything.’ ~ Aaliyah.

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

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

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.

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. ~ 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.

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Sensual is being in tune with your sensual self. ~ 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 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.

Top Aaliyah Quotes and Lyrics

Now you’re gone and I’m lost without you here now. But I know I gotta live and make it somehow. ~ Aaliyah.

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When you get into this business you have to grow up quickly. ~ Aaliyah.

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

Age ain’t nothing but a number; throwing down ain’t nothing but a thang. This loving I have for you it’ll never change. ~ Aaliyah.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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It’s hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I’m long gone. ~ 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.

There is always a bit of pressure to do a good album – to do good work, period. ~ 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.

Popular Aaliyah Quotes and Lyrics

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

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

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It’s Friday and I’m ready to swing. Pick up my girls and hit the party scene. ~ 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.

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.

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

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I really put a lot of pressure on myself, more so than other people. ~ Aaliyah.

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

Inspiring Aaliyah Quotes and Lyrics

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

She is tough, she is independent, she is edgy, she gets involved in the action. ~ Aaliyah.

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

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

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

At your best, you are love. You’re a positive motivating force within my life. Should you ever feel the need to wonder why, let me know… ~ Aaliyah.

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


So these were the 55 quotes from Aaliyah.

If you like these quotes and sayings, then you can also read our other posts on Divine Feminine quotes and Gabor Mate quotes.

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