Discover the story of the song > What If – Aaliyah

The protagonist is fed up with her partner's jealousy and lies. She is attractive and gets attention from other men, which makes her partner angry. But when other women approach her partner, he is friendly with them. The protagonist wants to show him how it feels by imagining what would happen if every guy flirted with her and invaded her personal space. She also wants to teach him a lesson about lying by mentioning that her partner should burn the receipts from his hotel room if he cheats. Overall, the protagonist is tired of being treated unfairly and wants her partner to realize how his actions affect her.