Woman's Worth

Alicia Keys

About Woman's Worth

"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer–songwriter Alicia Keys. A piano-driven soul and a contemporary R&B ballads, it was written by Keys and Erika Rose and produced by Keys for her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001). The song was released as the album's second single in February 2002 following the worldwide success of her debut single the previous year. It became another top ten success for Keys in the United States, where it also reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Chris Robinson, is a continuation of the "Fallin'" video and explored what happens when Keys' onscreen love interest gets released from prison and he tries to acclimate to society. The clip was nominated for both Best R&B Video and Best Cinematography at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, while the song won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song in the same year. 


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2001
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You could buy me diamonds
You could buy me pearls
Take me on a cruise around the world
Baby you know I'm worth it
Dinner lit by candles
Run my bubble bath
Make love tenderly to last, to last
'Cause baby you know I'm worth it

Wanna please wanna keep wanna treat your woman right
Not just dough but to show that you know she is worth your time
You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first
She will if she can find a man who knows her worth

'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her
And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her
And a real woman knows a real man always comes first
And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth

If you treat me fairly
I'll give you all my goods
Treat you like a real woman should
Baby I know you're worth it
If you never play me
Promise not to bluff
I'll hold you down when shit gets rough
'Cause baby I know you're worth it

She walks the mile makes you smile all the while being true
Don't take for granted the passions that she has for you
You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first
She will if she can find a man who knows her worth

'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her
And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her
And a real woman knows a real man always comes first
And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth

No need to read between the lines spelled out for you (spelled out for you)
Just hear this song cause you can't go wrong when you value (better value)
A woman's (woman's)
Woman's (woman's)
Worth!

'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her
And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her
And a real woman knows a real man always comes first
And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Erika Rose Hedman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Album Release
"A Woman's Worth" is from Alicia Keys' debut album, "Songs in A Minor" that was released in 2001.
Song Categorization
The song is categorized under the R&B and soul genre and also contains elements of hip hop and classic soul.
Chart Performance
"A Woman's Worth" performed excellently on the music charts. It reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated in the 2003 Grammy Awards for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Video Director
The music video for "A Woman's Worth" was directed by Chris Robinson, who had worked with Keys previously on her debut single, "Fallin'".
Song Lyrics
In this song, Alicia Keys demands respect for all women, urging men to recognize and appreciate the value of a woman beyond physical attributes.
Cover Versions
Several artists have since covered "A Woman's Worth", including Nina Simone, Jill Scott, and Marsha Ambrosius.
Songwriter Credits
Alicia Keys co-wrote "A Woman’s Worth" with songwriter Erika Rose.
Song Rank
"A Woman's Worth" was ranked 31 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s.
Keys’ Preparation
Alicia Keys revealed in interviews that she spent a lot of time crafting this song to fit her vision of empowering women.
Record Sales
As of 2021, “A Woman’s Worth” has sold over 1.1 million digital copies in the United States.
Song Theme
"A Woman's Worth", along with the rest of the album follows a theme of Keys' lyrical content which tends to centre around female empowerment, love and heartbreak.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its beautiful melody, Alicia's expressive vocals, and its empowering lyrics.

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