Song Review: Diary Song by Alicia Keys
Diary is a soulful and heartfelt song by Alicia Keys, released in 2004 as the third single from her album “The Diary of Alicia Keys”. The song was co-written by Keys and Kerry Brothers Jr., and features the rapper Tony! Toni! Toné!.
The song opens with a soft piano melody, with Keys’ soulful vocals soon joining in. The lyrics tell the story of a relationship that is on the verge of ending, with Keys singing about the ups and downs of the relationship and the emotions she feels.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with Keys singing, “I won’t tell your secrets, your secrets are safe with me. I will keep your secrets, just think of me as the pages in your diary.”
The addition of Tony! Toni! Toné! brings a nice touch of R&B and hip-hop to the song, and their rap verse adds a layer of depth to the lyrics. The production is simple but effective, with the focus on Keys’ vocals and the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Diary is a beautifully written and performed song that showcases Alicia Keys’ incredible talent as both a singer and songwriter. The lyrics are relatable and the melody is memorable, making it a standout track on the album and a classic in Keys’ discography.
Alicia Keys Diary Lyrics
Lay your head on my pillow
Here you can be yourself
No one has to know what you are feeling
No one but me and you, ooh-ooh
I won’t tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
I feel such a connection
Even when, you’re far away
Ooh, baby, if there’s anything that you fear (Anything)
Call 489-4608 and I’ll be here
I won’t tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me (Safe with me)
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
Yeah
Mmh
Yeah-yeah
And only we know what we talked about, baby boy
I don’t know how you can be drivin’ me so crazy, boy
Baby, when you’re in town why don’t you come around, boy?
I’ll be the loyalty you need, you can trust me boy
Oh
I won’t tell (No, no, no) your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me (Safe with me)
I will keep (I will keep)
Your secrets (Your)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
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Everybody say whoa-oh-oh (Whoa-oh-oh)
Lemme hear you say whoa-oh-oh (Whoa-oh-oh)
Everybody say whoa-oh-oh (Whoa-oh-oh)
I’m saying whoa-oh-oh (Whoa-oh-oh)
Lemme hear you say
I won’t tell (I won’t tell)
I won’t tell (I won’t tell)
I won’t tell (I won’t tell)
Your secrets, your secrets
Break it down, oh
Secrets
Secrets
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