You Took My Heart
Usher · Usher [1994]
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
It's not the way that I feel
'Cause I'm really in love with you, hey yeah
You stole my heart then you ran away
What am I to say? I love you anyway, oh baby
(My love for you will never change)
My love for you will never change
'Cause I still feel the same
(The love I have for you will never grow old)
Oh no, I will always be there for you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
My life had changed because of you
And I need you right here with me
There's no substitute for you
As far as I can see, you're the one for me
(My love for you will never change)
My love for you will never change
'Cause I still feel the same way
(The love I have for you will never grow old)
Oh no, I will always be there for you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
Oh yeah, oh baby
I don't know why you left me all alone, oh yeah
I'm, I'm thinkin' about you baby
Every night and day, thinking of you by my side
Here with me is where you ought to be
Every night and day, thinking of you by my side
Here with me is where you ought to be
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
It's not the way that I feel
'Cause I'm really in love with you, hey yeah
You stole my heart then you ran away
What am I to say? I love you anyway, oh baby
(My love for you will never change)
My love for you will never change
'Cause I still feel the same
(The love I have for you will never grow old)
Oh no, I will always be there for you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
My life had changed because of you
And I need you right here with me
There's no substitute for you
As far as I can see, you're the one for me
(My love for you will never change)
My love for you will never change
'Cause I still feel the same way
(The love I have for you will never grow old)
Oh no, I will always be there for you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
Oh yeah, oh baby
I don't know why you left me all alone, oh yeah
I'm, I'm thinkin' about you baby
Every night and day, thinking of you by my side
Here with me is where you ought to be
Every night and day, thinking of you by my side
Here with me is where you ought to be
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You took my heart and ran away
Forever in my heart you'll stay
(No matter what we've been through)
I'm going to keep on loving you
You Took My Heart
Released in 1994 as the lead single from Usher's self-titled debut album, "You Took My Heart" established the artist as a leading voice in contemporary R&B. The track showcases Usher's signature smooth vocal delivery and emotional depth, blending soulful melodies with the polished production that defined the mid-90s sound. As a cornerstone of his early career, the song highlighted his ability to convey romantic vulnerability while maintaining commercial appeal. It remains a significant song in his discography, reflecting the era's shift toward more introspective balladry and setting the stage for his subsequent success with albums like "Confessions".