Hello, my goodness
I didn't know I was here
Do you know my name?
(Can't go wrong when you try)
Always got to try
No matter how long that shit take
Yeah, yeah, uh
Whatever stops you from dreaming
Whatever tries to stop you from living
Flip it
Welcome home
'Cause right now what I got to do
Is I gotta amp myself up as well as you
So, yeah, so what it took me like
Maybe two years and shit
But I'm feeling prepared
You know what I'm saying?
And I'm feeling a little more ready for the world
And less lost as I once was
So come on, what you waiting on?
Feel me, feel me, feel me
What, uh, yeah
What, uh, yeah
What
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor Album Lyrics
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor Lyrics
Writer: Alicia Augello-Cook
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Girlfriend
Yeah, yeah, what
Uh-uh
Uh, yeah, yeah, what
2000 (your girlfriend)
Alicia Keys
Uh-uh
J.D., what what
Come on
May be silly for me to feel this way about you and her
'Cause I know she's been such a good friend
I know she has helped you through
Talkin' late on the phone
Every night you've been callin'
Private moments alone
And your heart soon be fallin'
And I know she's a friend
But I can't shake the feeling
That I could be losing your heart
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you
You said that she's one who helped you see
How deep you're in love with me
And intentions were not to get in between
But I see possibilities
And you say that you feel
I'm the best thing in your life
And I know it's real, I see it in your eyes
There's no reason for me to even feel this way
I know you just enjoy her company
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
Although, she's just a girl that is your friend (your friend)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
She shares a special part of you (ooh)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
Although she's just a girl that is your friend (you said she's just a girl that is your friend)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you (oh yeah)
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Jealous, but you can't tell me why (your girlfriend)
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why, oh oh
It's enough to make a nigga go crazy
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you
Uh-uh
Uh, yeah, yeah, what
2000 (your girlfriend)
Alicia Keys
Uh-uh
J.D., what what
Come on
May be silly for me to feel this way about you and her
'Cause I know she's been such a good friend
I know she has helped you through
Talkin' late on the phone
Every night you've been callin'
Private moments alone
And your heart soon be fallin'
And I know she's a friend
But I can't shake the feeling
That I could be losing your heart
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you
You said that she's one who helped you see
How deep you're in love with me
And intentions were not to get in between
But I see possibilities
And you say that you feel
I'm the best thing in your life
And I know it's real, I see it in your eyes
There's no reason for me to even feel this way
I know you just enjoy her company
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
Although, she's just a girl that is your friend (your friend)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
She shares a special part of you (ooh)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend (girlfriend)
Although she's just a girl that is your friend (you said she's just a girl that is your friend)
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you (oh yeah)
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Jealous, but you can't tell me why (your girlfriend)
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why
Say you're jealous, but you can't tell me why, oh oh
It's enough to make a nigga go crazy
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
Although she's just a girl that is your friend
I think I'm jealous of your girlfriend
She shares a special part of you
Writer: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Jermaine Dupri, Joshua Thompson, Raymond Jones, Robert F. Diggs
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Copyright: Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
How Come You Dont Call Me
But all I wanna know baby is
If what we had was good
I keep your picture beside my bed
And I still remember everything you said
I always thought our love was so rare, I guess I was wrong
Always thought you'd be by my side, Papa, now you're gone
(And I'm not tryin' to hear that sh*t)
What I wanna know baby
If what we had was good
How come you don't call me anymore
Still light the fire on the rainy night
Still I envision you holding me tight
Everybody say
Everybody say that we should never part
Tell me baby, baby, baby, why
Why you wanna go and break my heart
What I wanna know baby
If what we had was good
How come you don't call me anymore
Sometimes it feels like I'm gonna die
If you don't call me, Papa
Oh, you gotta try
I'll get down on my knees
Hoping you please
Oooh, won't you call me sometime, Papa
Why on earth
Can't you just pick up the phone
You know I don't like to be alone
How come you don't call me
How come you don't call me
If what we had was good
I keep your picture beside my bed
And I still remember everything you said
I always thought our love was so rare, I guess I was wrong
Always thought you'd be by my side, Papa, now you're gone
(And I'm not tryin' to hear that sh*t)
What I wanna know baby
If what we had was good
How come you don't call me anymore
Still light the fire on the rainy night
Still I envision you holding me tight
Everybody say
Everybody say that we should never part
Tell me baby, baby, baby, why
Why you wanna go and break my heart
What I wanna know baby
If what we had was good
How come you don't call me anymore
Sometimes it feels like I'm gonna die
If you don't call me, Papa
Oh, you gotta try
I'll get down on my knees
Hoping you please
Oooh, won't you call me sometime, Papa
Why on earth
Can't you just pick up the phone
You know I don't like to be alone
How come you don't call me
How come you don't call me
Writer: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Fallin
I keep on fallin'
In and out of love
With you
Sometimes I love ya
Sometimes you make me blue
Sometimes I feel good
At times I feel used
Lovin' you darlin'
Makes me so confused
I keep on fallin' in and out
Of love with you
I never loved someone
The way that I love you
Oh, oh, I never felt this way
How do you give me so much pleasure
And cause me so much pain? (Yeah, yeah)
Just when I think
I've taken more than would a fool
I start fallin' back in love with you
I keep on fallin' in and out
Of love with you
I never (uh huh) loved someone (someone)
The way that I (way I) love you (uh, uh)
Oh, baby
I, I, I, I'm fallin'
I, I, I, I'm fallin'
Fall, fall, fall (sing)
Fall
I keep on fallin' in and out (out)
Of love (love) with you (with you)
I never (never) loved someone (loved)
The way that I (I) love you
I'm fallin' in and out
Of love (of love) with you (with you)
I never (no) loved someone (no, no)
The way that I (uh) love you
I'm fallin' in and out
Of love (of love) with you (with you)
I never (no) loved someone (no, no)
The way that I (uh) love you
What?
In and out of love
With you
Sometimes I love ya
Sometimes you make me blue
Sometimes I feel good
At times I feel used
Lovin' you darlin'
Makes me so confused
I keep on fallin' in and out
Of love with you
I never loved someone
The way that I love you
Oh, oh, I never felt this way
How do you give me so much pleasure
And cause me so much pain? (Yeah, yeah)
Just when I think
I've taken more than would a fool
I start fallin' back in love with you
I keep on fallin' in and out
Of love with you
I never (uh huh) loved someone (someone)
The way that I (way I) love you (uh, uh)
Oh, baby
I, I, I, I'm fallin'
I, I, I, I'm fallin'
Fall, fall, fall (sing)
Fall
I keep on fallin' in and out (out)
Of love (love) with you (with you)
I never (never) loved someone (loved)
The way that I (I) love you
I'm fallin' in and out
Of love (of love) with you (with you)
I never (no) loved someone (no, no)
The way that I (uh) love you
I'm fallin' in and out
Of love (of love) with you (with you)
I never (no) loved someone (no, no)
The way that I (uh) love you
What?
Writer: Alicia J. Augello-Cook
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Troubles
Dear Lord, can you take it away?
This pain in my heart that follows me by day
And at night it stalks me like the shadows on my wall
Oh my goodness
Feels like the world is closing on me
Feels like my dreams will never come to me
I keep on slipping deeper into myself
And I'm scared, so scared
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Why does it feel that my mind is constantly trying to pull me down?
I can't seem to get a way
Continuous mistakes I know I've made before
How long will I feel so out of place?
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Yeah, I know it, can't stop
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(And if you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Oh, but I will run to you
You, you don't have to worry, baby
This pain in my heart that follows me by day
And at night it stalks me like the shadows on my wall
Oh my goodness
Feels like the world is closing on me
Feels like my dreams will never come to me
I keep on slipping deeper into myself
And I'm scared, so scared
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Why does it feel that my mind is constantly trying to pull me down?
I can't seem to get a way
Continuous mistakes I know I've made before
How long will I feel so out of place?
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Yeah, I know it, can't stop
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(If you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
(If you're troubled) you've just gotta let it go
(And if you're worried, baby) you've just gotta let it go
(All your hustles ain't for nothing)
You've just gotta take it slow
(When you need me, baby) all you do is let me know
Oh, but I will run to you
You, you don't have to worry, baby
Writer: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Kerry D. Brothers Jr.
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Rock Wit U
There's no escape on the spell you have placed
Leaving my heart and my mind
Foolish am I if I was to try to ever leave you behind
I wanna rock wit you, come give me all your love
No matter what we do, I wanna rock wit you
Wit you wit only you, wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
I'll stay and walk this life wit you
No matter what we may go through
Dead broke, no job, no house, no ride
I'm goin' stay right by your side
I wanna rock wit you, come give me all your love
No matter what we do, I wanna rock wit you
Wit you wit only you, wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
Don't question where you're headed to, my love
Don't be afraid, just believe in love
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you with only you
I wanna rock wit you
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
do your thing, do your thing,
do your thing, do your thing
[fade out]
Leaving my heart and my mind
Foolish am I if I was to try to ever leave you behind
I wanna rock wit you, come give me all your love
No matter what we do, I wanna rock wit you
Wit you wit only you, wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
I'll stay and walk this life wit you
No matter what we may go through
Dead broke, no job, no house, no ride
I'm goin' stay right by your side
I wanna rock wit you, come give me all your love
No matter what we do, I wanna rock wit you
Wit you wit only you, wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
Don't question where you're headed to, my love
Don't be afraid, just believe in love
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you with only you
I wanna rock wit you
I wanna rock wit you
No matter what we do
Wit you wit only you
I wanna rock wit you
do your thing, do your thing,
do your thing, do your thing
[fade out]
Writer: ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, KERRY BROTHERS, JR., TANEISHA SMITH
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
A Womans Worth
You can buy me diamonds and buy me pearls
Take me on a cruise around the world
A dozen roses 'cause I'm your girl
And you know I'm worth it (uh huh) worth it
Dinner lit by candles under sun
Run my bubble bath 'cause I'm the one
You want to love so tenderly
And you know I'm worth it (say what) I'm worth it
Wanna to please wanna to keep wanna to treat your woman right (right)
Not just doe but a show let you know she is worth your time (time)
You will lose if you choose to refuse to put her first (first)
She will find a man who knows a worth
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it, worth it
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
All my peoples, who understand
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth
If you treat me fairly I'll give you my goods
Show you all the things no one else would
Treat you like a real woman should
'Cause I know you're worth it (say what) your worth it
If you never play me, now don't you bluff
I promise you can get it all
I'll hold you now when s*** gets rough
'Cause I know your worth it (say what) your worth it
She walks the mile makes you smile all the while being true (true)
Don't take for granted the passion she has for you (you)
If you choose to refuse you will lose, put her first (first)
She will find a man who knows a worth
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it (if your worth it now) worth it
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
All my peoples, who understand (represent them now)
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth
(Dadada's)
No need to read it to what's spelled out for you
If its only a ? what we want from you (want from you)
Boy you can't go wrong when you value (you better value)
Your woman woman woman woman's worth
All my real woman, throw your hands up (said throw your hands up)
All my real men, wave your hands (you know you know it)
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it (are you worth it) worth it (I know your worth it)
So all my real woman, throw your hands up (all my ladies ladies ladies)
All my real men, wave your hands (said wave your hands)
All my peoples, who understand (do you understand 'bout your woman)
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth ('bout your woman)
Take me on a cruise around the world
A dozen roses 'cause I'm your girl
And you know I'm worth it (uh huh) worth it
Dinner lit by candles under sun
Run my bubble bath 'cause I'm the one
You want to love so tenderly
And you know I'm worth it (say what) I'm worth it
Wanna to please wanna to keep wanna to treat your woman right (right)
Not just doe but a show let you know she is worth your time (time)
You will lose if you choose to refuse to put her first (first)
She will find a man who knows a worth
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it, worth it
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
All my peoples, who understand
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth
If you treat me fairly I'll give you my goods
Show you all the things no one else would
Treat you like a real woman should
'Cause I know you're worth it (say what) your worth it
If you never play me, now don't you bluff
I promise you can get it all
I'll hold you now when s*** gets rough
'Cause I know your worth it (say what) your worth it
She walks the mile makes you smile all the while being true (true)
Don't take for granted the passion she has for you (you)
If you choose to refuse you will lose, put her first (first)
She will find a man who knows a worth
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it (if your worth it now) worth it
So all my real woman, throw your hands up
All my real men, wave your hands
All my peoples, who understand (represent them now)
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth
(Dadada's)
No need to read it to what's spelled out for you
If its only a ? what we want from you (want from you)
Boy you can't go wrong when you value (you better value)
Your woman woman woman woman's worth
All my real woman, throw your hands up (said throw your hands up)
All my real men, wave your hands (you know you know it)
If you feel me, then clap your hands
If you're worth it (are you worth it) worth it (I know your worth it)
So all my real woman, throw your hands up (all my ladies ladies ladies)
All my real men, wave your hands (said wave your hands)
All my peoples, who understand (do you understand 'bout your woman)
Represent your woman your woman your woman
your woman your woman's worth ('bout your woman)
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, ERIKA HEDMAN, ERIKA ROSE
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Jane Doe
Ay yo Alicia.
What's up Kandi?
Man, these Jane Does be killing me thinking they slick wit it!
For Real, Drop the beat!
Alicia Keys!
Kandi!
Collabo!
Let's talk about the situation
bout how you came with information
that's negative in every which way
Just dissin my man and our relations
You say he's cheatin, want me to leave him
I've changed my mind I think I'll keep him
Listenin to you will leave me lonely
That's not what I'm tryin to be
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
See I caught you tryin to
Check my man out
How bout explainin
What that's all about
Think you slick like I wouldn't know
But I got something for you
Doe
Mess around end up in a choke
Hold
Girl I think it's time for you to
Go
Away from my man and me
That's the way it's gonna be
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
I love my man
He loves me more
He may not be the perfect man but I don't plan to let him go for
Jane Doe
Ohh
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Jane Doe
Ohhh
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
[Repeat until end]
What's up Kandi?
Man, these Jane Does be killing me thinking they slick wit it!
For Real, Drop the beat!
Alicia Keys!
Kandi!
Collabo!
Let's talk about the situation
bout how you came with information
that's negative in every which way
Just dissin my man and our relations
You say he's cheatin, want me to leave him
I've changed my mind I think I'll keep him
Listenin to you will leave me lonely
That's not what I'm tryin to be
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
See I caught you tryin to
Check my man out
How bout explainin
What that's all about
Think you slick like I wouldn't know
But I got something for you
Doe
Mess around end up in a choke
Hold
Girl I think it's time for you to
Go
Away from my man and me
That's the way it's gonna be
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
I love my man
He loves me more
He may not be the perfect man but I don't plan to let him go for
Jane Doe
Ohh
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Jane Doe
Ohhh
(Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Uh oh Jane Doe
Jane Doe Jane Doe Jane Doe)
Cause I'll be crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
Just crazy to let my man go
And let some other Jane Doe
Come and try to steal him, oh no, oh no
[Repeat until end]
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, KANDI BURRUSS, KANDI L BURRUSS
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Goodbye
Mhmn bye bye
How do you love someone
That hurts you oh so bad
With intentions good
Was all he ever had
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Maybe love is a hopeless crime
Giving up what seems your lifetime
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
I know now I was naïve
Never knew where this would lead
And I'm not trying to take away
From the good man that he is
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Was it something wrong that we did
Because others infiltrated
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Is this the end are you sure
How should you know when you've never been here before
It's so hard to just let go
When this is the one and only love I've ever known
So how do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
[Fade out]
How do you love someone
That hurts you oh so bad
With intentions good
Was all he ever had
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Maybe love is a hopeless crime
Giving up what seems your lifetime
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
I know now I was naïve
Never knew where this would lead
And I'm not trying to take away
From the good man that he is
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Was it something wrong that we did
Because others infiltrated
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Is this the end are you sure
How should you know when you've never been here before
It's so hard to just let go
When this is the one and only love I've ever known
So how do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
[Fade out]
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
The Life
Everyday I realize that this might be the last day of my life
Walking down the street I find that I'm coming closer and closer to losing my mind
'Cause when it rains, it pours
Isn't life worth more? I don't even know what I'm hustlin' for
You've gotta do what you gotta do just to make it through
All the hard times that's going to face you
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
Living will always be a struggle looking for someone to love you
Looking back at single horrors, this madness makes me want to hide
Slowly, internally, I'm dying
Pillow case is wet from all my crying
There is nothing more for me to live for
Take me away, I can't live that life no more
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
I'm just trying to get over
Walking down the street I find that I'm coming closer and closer to losing my mind
'Cause when it rains, it pours
Isn't life worth more? I don't even know what I'm hustlin' for
You've gotta do what you gotta do just to make it through
All the hard times that's going to face you
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
Living will always be a struggle looking for someone to love you
Looking back at single horrors, this madness makes me want to hide
Slowly, internally, I'm dying
Pillow case is wet from all my crying
There is nothing more for me to live for
Take me away, I can't live that life no more
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
This is the life, trying to survive
I'm just trying to get over
Writer: ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, KERRY BROTHERS, JR., TANEISHA SMITH
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Mr. Man
[Jimmy Cozier]
Somethin' about the way you smiled at me juss drove me wild
Wish I could know if your alone, don't wanna cramp your style
But I cannot deny the feel that I feel when I look straight into your eyes
Feel my heart beating fast for a challenge may arise
I wanna know if you feel the way I do (I do)
I wanna know if theres a chance for me and you (and you)
If theres no way, meet at the bar and you say can't (you can't)
Cuz I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be. I don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair
[Verse 2:]
[Alicia Keys]
Like the way you've given me attention through the nite
Maybe I've had too much remy, my man's right by my side
Everytime I catch you watchin' me I feel somethin' down my spine
I'll play the game, it's just for fun and only for tonite
I wanna know what makes you feel the way you do (you do)
I think you hopin' theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Should I meet you at the bar and say we can't? (we can't)
Cause i don't wanna be, i don't wanna be, i don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man
[Bridge:]
[Alicia]
I know all you wanna know is answers
[Jimmy]
Cuz you could give me what I need
[Alicia]
We both know that we're attracted
Should we let our desires lead?
I wanna know if you feel the way I do (I do)
I wanna know if theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Cuz I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be. I don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair
I wanna know what makes you feel the way you do (you do)
I think you hopin' theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Should I meet you at the bar and say we can't? (we can't)
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man
Somethin' about the way you smiled at me juss drove me wild
Wish I could know if your alone, don't wanna cramp your style
But I cannot deny the feel that I feel when I look straight into your eyes
Feel my heart beating fast for a challenge may arise
I wanna know if you feel the way I do (I do)
I wanna know if theres a chance for me and you (and you)
If theres no way, meet at the bar and you say can't (you can't)
Cuz I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be. I don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair
[Verse 2:]
[Alicia Keys]
Like the way you've given me attention through the nite
Maybe I've had too much remy, my man's right by my side
Everytime I catch you watchin' me I feel somethin' down my spine
I'll play the game, it's just for fun and only for tonite
I wanna know what makes you feel the way you do (you do)
I think you hopin' theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Should I meet you at the bar and say we can't? (we can't)
Cause i don't wanna be, i don't wanna be, i don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man
[Bridge:]
[Alicia]
I know all you wanna know is answers
[Jimmy]
Cuz you could give me what I need
[Alicia]
We both know that we're attracted
Should we let our desires lead?
I wanna know if you feel the way I do (I do)
I wanna know if theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Cuz I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be. I don't wanna be
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair
I wanna know what makes you feel the way you do (you do)
I think you hopin' theres a chance for me and you (and you)
Should I meet you at the bar and say we can't? (we can't)
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man,
Unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man, unfair to Mr. Man
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, JIMMY ELTON COZIER
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Never Felt This Way
There will never come a day,
You will never hear me say,
That I want or need to be without you.
I wanna give my all.
Baby just hold me,
Simply control me,
Because your arms, they keep away the lonelys.
When I look into your eyes,
Then I realize,
All I need is you in my life,
All I need is you in my life.
Cause I never felt this way about lovin',
No,
Never felt so good baby,
Never felt this way about love,
and it feels so good.
You will never hear me say,
That I want or need to be without you.
I wanna give my all.
Baby just hold me,
Simply control me,
Because your arms, they keep away the lonelys.
When I look into your eyes,
Then I realize,
All I need is you in my life,
All I need is you in my life.
Cause I never felt this way about lovin',
No,
Never felt so good baby,
Never felt this way about love,
and it feels so good.
Writer: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT, MICHAEL BRANDON BARNES
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Butterflyz
Lately when I look into your eyes, I fly
You're the only one I need in my life
Baby, I just don't know how to describe
How lovely you make me feel inside
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
It seemed like the likely thing
From the start you told me, yeah, yeah
I would be your queen
But never had I imagined such a feeling
Joy is what you bring, I wanna give you everything
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control these butterflies
You and I are destiny
I know that you were made for me
I can't control it, you're drivin' me
Taking over me, and I, oh
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies (butterflies)
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control, I can't control it
You give me butterflies (butterflies)
Got me flyin' so high in the sky (butterflies)
I can't control the butterflies, no, oh no, oh no
You give me something I just can't deny
Something that's so free
I just can't control the way I feel
With your mind on me
You give me something that I can't deny
Something that's so free
I just can't control the way I feel
I never felt like this
You're the only one I need in my life
Baby, I just don't know how to describe
How lovely you make me feel inside
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
It seemed like the likely thing
From the start you told me, yeah, yeah
I would be your queen
But never had I imagined such a feeling
Joy is what you bring, I wanna give you everything
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control these butterflies
You and I are destiny
I know that you were made for me
I can't control it, you're drivin' me
Taking over me, and I, oh
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control the butterflies
You give me butterflies (butterflies)
Got me flyin' so high in the sky
I can't control, I can't control it
You give me butterflies (butterflies)
Got me flyin' so high in the sky (butterflies)
I can't control the butterflies, no, oh no, oh no
You give me something I just can't deny
Something that's so free
I just can't control the way I feel
With your mind on me
You give me something that I can't deny
Something that's so free
I just can't control the way I feel
I never felt like this
Writer: Alicia J. Augello-Cook
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Why Do I Feel So Sad?
Friends we've been for so long
Now true colors are showing
Makes me wanna cry oh yes it does
Cuz I had to say goodbye
By now I should know
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
How can I adjust
To the way that things are going
It's killing me slowly
Oh I just want it to be how it used to be
Cuz I wish that I could stay
But in time things must change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
You cannot hide the way you feel inside I realize
Your actions speak much louder than words
So tell me why oh
By now I should know that
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
By now I should know
That in time things must change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
By now by now I should know
That in time things must grow
And I had to leave you behind
So why do I feel so sad
If it couldn't be that bad
Tell me why
By now I should know
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
(Ad-lib to end)
Now true colors are showing
Makes me wanna cry oh yes it does
Cuz I had to say goodbye
By now I should know
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
How can I adjust
To the way that things are going
It's killing me slowly
Oh I just want it to be how it used to be
Cuz I wish that I could stay
But in time things must change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
You cannot hide the way you feel inside I realize
Your actions speak much louder than words
So tell me why oh
By now I should know that
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
By now I should know
That in time things must change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
By now by now I should know
That in time things must grow
And I had to leave you behind
So why do I feel so sad
If it couldn't be that bad
Tell me why
By now I should know
That in time things would change
So it shouldn't be so bad
So why do I feel so sad
(Ad-lib to end)
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, WARRYN CAMPBELL
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Caged Bird
Right now I feel like a bird
Caged without a key
Everyone comes to stare at me
With so much joy and rivalry
They din't know how I feel inside
Through my smile I cry
They don't know what they're doin' to me
Keeping me from flyin'
That's why I say that
I know why the caged bird sings
Only joy comes from song
She's so rare and beautiful to others
Why not just set her free
So she can
Fly, fly, fly
Spreadin her wings and her song
Let her
Fly, fly fly
For the whole world to see
She's like caged bird
Fly, fly
Ooh just let her fly
Just let her fly
Just let her fly
Spread the wings
Spread the beauty
Caged without a key
Everyone comes to stare at me
With so much joy and rivalry
They din't know how I feel inside
Through my smile I cry
They don't know what they're doin' to me
Keeping me from flyin'
That's why I say that
I know why the caged bird sings
Only joy comes from song
She's so rare and beautiful to others
Why not just set her free
So she can
Fly, fly, fly
Spreadin her wings and her song
Let her
Fly, fly fly
For the whole world to see
She's like caged bird
Fly, fly
Ooh just let her fly
Just let her fly
Just let her fly
Spread the wings
Spread the beauty
Writer: ALICIA AUGELLO-COOK, ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lovin U
If I gave you forever
Would you take care of me yeah, yeah (ah, ooh)?
Would you take me for granted?
Run away?
Those wonderful things that you do
They've got me feelin' in love with you
In love with you
And lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
I would give you laughter
Oh, so much more than that
Oh yes I would (ah-ooh)
Anything you're after
I will climb the highest mountain
To bring it back, you'd better believe
Those wonderful things that you do
They've got me feeling in love with you
In love with you
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
I will stay by your side
Whether I'm wrong
Whether I'm right
Oh, it's incredible
With you I intend to spend the rest of my life
Yeah, hey, yeah
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so, comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so, so
It comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Ooh, ooh
Lovin' you is easy
It comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Ooh, ooh
Lovin' you is easy
It comes so naturally
Would you take care of me yeah, yeah (ah, ooh)?
Would you take me for granted?
Run away?
Those wonderful things that you do
They've got me feelin' in love with you
In love with you
And lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
I would give you laughter
Oh, so much more than that
Oh yes I would (ah-ooh)
Anything you're after
I will climb the highest mountain
To bring it back, you'd better believe
Those wonderful things that you do
They've got me feeling in love with you
In love with you
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so naturally
I will stay by your side
Whether I'm wrong
Whether I'm right
Oh, it's incredible
With you I intend to spend the rest of my life
Yeah, hey, yeah
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so, comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Comes so, so
It comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Ooh, ooh
Lovin' you is easy
It comes so naturally
Lovin' you is easy
Ooh, ooh
Lovin' you is easy
It comes so naturally
Writer: Alicia Augello-Cook
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Copyright: Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Songs in A Minor is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Alicia Keys, released on June 12, 2001, by J Records.
Keys began writing songs for the album in 1995 at age 14 and recording the album in 1998 for Columbia Records, but after they rejected it, she signed a recording contract with Clive Davis's Arista Records and eventually J Records. An accomplished, classically trained pianist, Keys wrote, arranged and produced the majority of the album herself. It is a neo soul album with elements of R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, blues, classical, and gospel music. Lyrically, the songs explore the complexities and various stages of personal relationships. Despite the album's title, only one song, "Jane Doe," is actually written in the key of A minor.
Songs in A Minor debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 236,000 copies in its first week. The album has since sold over 7 million copies in the United States and 12 million copies worldwide. It was also an immediate critical success and has since been regarded as a classic. The album earned Keys several accolades, including five Grammy Awards at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. To promote the album, Keys embarked on her first headlining concert tour, entitled Songs in A Minor Tour.
In 2022, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.
Performed By:
Alicia KeysKeys began writing songs for the album in 1995 at age 14 and recording the album in 1998 for Columbia Records, but after they rejected it, she signed a recording contract with Clive Davis's Arista Records and eventually J Records. An accomplished, classically trained pianist, Keys wrote, arranged and produced the majority of the album herself. It is a neo soul album with elements of R&B, soul, jazz, hip hop, blues, classical, and gospel music. Lyrically, the songs explore the complexities and various stages of personal relationships. Despite the album's title, only one song, "Jane Doe," is actually written in the key of A minor.
Songs in A Minor debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 236,000 copies in its first week. The album has since sold over 7 million copies in the United States and 12 million copies worldwide. It was also an immediate critical success and has since been regarded as a classic. The album earned Keys several accolades, including five Grammy Awards at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. To promote the album, Keys embarked on her first headlining concert tour, entitled Songs in A Minor Tour.
In 2022, the album was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.
Genre(s): Neo soul, R&B, Hip Hop
Producer(s): Arden Altino, Miri Ben-Ari, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, Jimmy Cozier, Jermaine Dupri, Kandi, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight
Length: 63:04
Released: June 12th, 2001
Year: 2001