I Didn't Know My Own Strength
Whitney Houston
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Lost touch with my soul I had no where to turn I had no where to go Lost sight of my dream, Thought it would be the end of me I thought I'd never make it through I had no hope to hold on to, I thought I would break I didn't know my own strength And I crashed down, and I tumbled But I did not crumble I got through all the pain I didn't know my own strength Survived my darkest hour My faith kept me alive I picked myself back up Hold my head up high I was not built to break I didn't know my own strength Found hope in my heart, I found the light to life My way out the dark Found all that I need Here inside of me I thought I'd never find my way I thought I'd never lift that weight I thought I would break I didn't know my own strength And I crashed down, and I tumbled But I did not crumble I got through all the pain I didn't know my own strength Survived my darkest hour My faith kept me alive I picked myself back up Hold my head up high I was not built to break I didn't know my own strength There were so many times I Wondered how I'd get through the night I Thought took all I could take I didn't know my own strength And I crashed down, and I tumbled But I did not crumble I got through all the pain I didn't know my own strength Survived my darkest hour My faith kept me alive I picked myself back up Hold my head up high I was not built to break I didn't know my own strength I was not built to break I got to know my own strength
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" by Whitney Houston was released in the United States on August 28, 2009.
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Album InclusionThis powerful song is part of Houston's seventh and final studio album titled "I Look To You."
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SongwritersThe song was written by award-winning songwriter Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, both of whom are renowned in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being launched as a single, it still reached number 66 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Powerful LyricsThe song exhibits a powerful message of resilience, overcoming obstacles, and re-emergence from hard times which resonated with many listeners.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, who appreciated Houston's vocal performance and the inspirational message of the song.
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Apparent Autobiographical NatureSome fans and critics speculated that the song was a reflection of Houston's personal struggles, as she had battled with substance abuse and was working on rebuilding her career when the song was released.
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Live PerformanceWhitney Houston performed "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" in a greatly emotive performance for the 2009 American Music Awards.
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Cover VersionsThe song has since been covered by various other artists, including versions by "America's Got Talent" contestant Barbara Padilla and UK singer Andrea Faustini on the 2014 series of "X Factor UK."
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Last Album"I Look to You," the album containing "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," was the last one released by Whitney Houston during her lifetime, which gives the song even more significance for her fans.
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