I Keep It To Myself
Monica · The Boy Is Mine
I looked at you a thousand times
This time when i looked at you, there was something new
how could i be so blind?
we shared our secrets in the dark
and though we were only friends
i don't know when
these feelings changed within my heart
Chorus:
Baby ohh, i keep it to myself
baby ohh, i'm falling in love with you
the harder it gets
cause no one knows the love I'm feeling
ohh, i keep it to myself
baby ohh, i'm falling in love with you
i don't want to push you away
cause no one makes me feel like you
Verse 2:
I dream of you all through the night
holding you tenderly, right here with me
and in my arms so tight
but when i start to tell you how i feel
you tell me about someone knew
who's right for you
if you only knew my love's for real
chorus
Verse 3:
I'm hoping that you feel the same way i do
then we both can be together forever
so why do i hide all my feelings inside
when i know you're the only one for me
the deeper that i gets
the harder that i fall
fall baby, ohh
chorus until it fades
I Keep It To Myself
Monica's 'I Keep It To Myself' stands as a defining track from her 1998 album, The Boy Is Mine. Released during a period of immense commercial success for the R&B singer, the song showcases her signature emotive vocal delivery and polished production style. As part of an album that solidified her status as a leading voice in contemporary R&B, the recording reflects the genre's emphasis on heartfelt storytelling and smooth harmonies. The track contributes to a broader discography that includes other notable hits, demonstrating Monica's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate with audiences. This work remains a significant song in her catalogue, highlighting the artistic maturity she displayed early in her career while maintaining the soulful essence that characterizes her musical output.