This week I am listening to “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys. I find myself revisiting her 2003 album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys”, quite often. Alicia Keys is one of those artists that, if I were ever so lucky to meet in life, I would most likely faint and drown in a puddle of my own tears. I just love absolutely everything about her.
Even my old YouTube username, cag3dbird is because of track 15 on Key’s first album. So many teenage memories spent with Keys’ records, with songs like ‘A Woman’s Worth’ which became an anthem for me growing up. It was grade 9, English class, and the assignment was to perform a poem in front of our class however we’d like. I had gone up in front of my class bravely—just me and warm, freshly printed lyrics of “A Woman’s Worth” in my hands. The secret was out, and all the kids in my class were about to find out that I could sing 🙈. #songsinaminor
Young me always wanted a love that was deep, a love that was unconditional. I finally understand the deeper message of this song now that I’m in my 30s and have fallen head over heels in love with my person. The song’s lyrics deliver a deep message emphasizing the significance of love and authentic connections, prioritizing them over material possessions.
Here is my rendition of “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys.
#ifiaintgotyou #thediaryofaliciakeys #aliciakeys #songsthatmademe
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