Stolen Moments
Alicia Keys · Unplugged [2005]
remembering the days
when the love began
thinking of a million ways
to escape and be with you
our reality wasn't just you and i
it was long drawn out days and lonely nights
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming about when you would say
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
well destiny
didn't have such a simple plan
i was just a girl
and you a young man
how could age define
something so divine
can this even be 'real' (?)
or just exist in my mind
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming about when you would say
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming and waiting for the day
when noone and nothing else takes up our time
finally you're only mine
each and everyday i'd walk with you
right by my side
'what is there we have to hide' (?)
sneak around and lie
just to spend time alone
cause loving is a crime
i'd really do the time
and leave the world behind
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
let's get away let's get away
ooh
we can get away we can get away
ooh
let's get away let's get away
ooh
we can get away we can get away
when the love began
thinking of a million ways
to escape and be with you
our reality wasn't just you and i
it was long drawn out days and lonely nights
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming about when you would say
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
well destiny
didn't have such a simple plan
i was just a girl
and you a young man
how could age define
something so divine
can this even be 'real' (?)
or just exist in my mind
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming about when you would say
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
dreaming about you
i keep dreaming about you
and i'm dreaming and waiting for the day
when noone and nothing else takes up our time
finally you're only mine
each and everyday i'd walk with you
right by my side
'what is there we have to hide' (?)
sneak around and lie
just to spend time alone
cause loving is a crime
i'd really do the time
and leave the world behind
let me take you to another place
where nothing ever seems to matter
it's just you and me
we can take 'flight' (?)
like a thief in the night
stolen moments with you
ooh
let's get away let's get away
ooh
we can get away we can get away
ooh
let's get away let's get away
ooh
we can get away we can get away
Stolen Moments
Alicia Keys delivers a soulful exploration of intimacy and connection on 'Stolen Moments,' a standout track from her 2005 'Unplugged' album. Recorded with her signature acoustic guitar and piano, the song captures a tender, raw vulnerability that defines her solo work. The minimalist arrangement allows Keys' emotive vocals to take center stage, reflecting themes of fleeting time and deep affection. Released during a pivotal era for her career, the recording showcases her ability to blend R&B and soul with a stripped-down, organic sound. It stands as a testament to her talent for crafting intimate narratives that resonate universally, highlighting her status as a leading voice in contemporary music.