Listen 2 Ur Heart
Alicia Keys · Girl On Fire [2012]
He says, have no fearOpen up,
let me inHe says, take a chanceHere's your song,
time to danceWhat you gonna do,
when it comes for youListen to your heartYou gotta
listen, to your heartListen to your heartWhy don't
you listen to your heartHe says,
here's your sky, don't look downWe can flyYou say,
you little biscuitJust hold on,
almost thereWhat you gonna do,
when it comes for youListen to your heartYou gotta listen, to
your heartListen to your heartWhy don't you listen
to your heartYou never know until you tryWhy so scared,
when hearts don't lieTurn off the world,
and close your eyesLose yourself,
andListen to your heartYou gotta listen,
to your heartListen to your heartWhy don't you listen
to your heartYou know what to do when it comes for
youYou gotta listen babyGotta listen baby gotta listen
babyGotta listen to itHow can you hear itGotta listen baby
let me inHe says, take a chanceHere's your song,
time to danceWhat you gonna do,
when it comes for youListen to your heartYou gotta
listen, to your heartListen to your heartWhy don't
you listen to your heartHe says,
here's your sky, don't look downWe can flyYou say,
you little biscuitJust hold on,
almost thereWhat you gonna do,
when it comes for youListen to your heartYou gotta listen, to
your heartListen to your heartWhy don't you listen
to your heartYou never know until you tryWhy so scared,
when hearts don't lieTurn off the world,
and close your eyesLose yourself,
andListen to your heartYou gotta listen,
to your heartListen to your heartWhy don't you listen
to your heartYou know what to do when it comes for
youYou gotta listen babyGotta listen baby gotta listen
babyGotta listen to itHow can you hear itGotta listen baby
Listen 2 Ur Heart
Alicia Keys delivers a soulful and rhythmic track on her 2012 album Girl On Fire, blending R&B with gospel influences. The recording features her signature vocal style, characterized by powerful belts and intricate melodic phrasing, set against a driving beat that emphasizes the song's themes of self-worth and emotional clarity. Released during a period where Keys continued to explore her signature fusion of jazz, soul, and pop, the track stands as a testament to her ability to craft music that is both personally expressive and universally resonant. It complements her broader discography of the era, showcasing her commitment to authentic storytelling through her voice and musical arrangements.