Lesson Learned

Alicia Keys · As I Am [2007]

[Alicia Keys]

He broke my heart

And now it's raining just to rub it in

I'm at your door

I feel so crazy bout it



You'll say, "I told you so"

You saw it long ago

You knew he had to go



I finally came around

I'm back on solid ground

Can't let it get me down

Nah



[John Mayer]

It's alright

It's alright

It's alright



[Alicia Keys]

It's alright



[John Mayer]

It's alright



[Alicia Keys]

Yeah



[John Mayer]

It's alright



[Alicia Keys]

Yeah



[John Mayer]

It's alright



[Alicia Keys]

Yes I was burned but I called it a lesson learned

Mistake overturned so I call it a lesson learned

My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned

Another lesson learned



Sometimes some lies can take a minute to fully realize



His tears

Your eyes

Thirty seconds to apoligize



You give him one more chance

(Yeah)

Just like the time before

(Yeah)

But he already knows you'd give a hundred more



Until that night in bed

(Yeah)

You wake up in a sweat

(Yeah)

You're racing to the door

Can't take it anymore



I was burned but I call it a lesson learned

Mistake overturned so I call it lesson learned

Whoa

Oh

Oh

My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned

Another lesson learned



Life perfect ain't perfect if you don't know what the struggles for

Falling down ain't falling down if you don't cry when you hit the floor

It's called the past 'cause im getting past

And I ain't nothing like I was before

You oughta see me now



Yes I was burned but I call it a lesson learned

Mistake overturned so I call it lesson learned

Oh

Oh

Oh

Oh

My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned

Another lesson learned



Whoa

Oh

Oh



Said

Yes I was burned but I called it a lesson learned



[John Mayer]

(It's alright)

(It's alright)

(It's alright)



[Alicia Keys]

Said

Mistake overturned so I call it a lesson learned



[John Mayer]

(It's alright)

(Lesson learned)



[Alicia Keys]

My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned



[John Mayer]

(It's alright)

(It's alright)

(It's alright)



[Alicia Keys]

Oh

Lesson learned



Whoa

Oh

Oh

Oh

Oh

Lesson learned



[John Mayer]

(It's alright)

(Lesson learned)



It's alright

It's alright

It's alright



It's alright

Lesson learned



It's alright

It's alright

It's alright

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned stands as a reflective song in Alicia Keys' discography, appearing on her 2007 album As I Am. The track captures the artist's signature blend of soulful piano-driven R&B and introspective songwriting that defined her mid-career evolution. During this era, Keys explored themes of personal growth and emotional resilience, moving beyond the raw energy of her debut to craft more nuanced compositions. The song serves as a testament to her ability to convey complex feelings through minimalist arrangements and powerful vocal delivery. As part of a celebrated body of work, it reinforces her status as a leading figure in contemporary soul music, offering listeners a moment of quiet contemplation within a rich musical landscape.