Try It on My Own
Whitney Houston
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I'm wiser now I'm not the foolish girl you used to know So long ago I'm stronger now I've learned from my mistakes which way to go And I should know I put myself aside to do it your way But now I need to do it all alone And I am not afraid to try it on my own I don't care if I'm right or wrong I'll live my life the way I feel No matter what I'll keep it real, you know Time for me to do it on my own Yeah yeah, mmm, yeah yeah It's over now I can't go back to living through your eyes Too many lines And if you don't know by now I can't go back to being someone else Not anymore I never had a chance to do things my way So now it's time for me to take control And I am not afraid to try it on my own I don't care if I'm right or wrong I'll live my life the way I feel No matter what I'm gonna keep it real you know Time for me to do it Oh, I start again go back to one I'm running things in my way Can't stop me now, I've just begun Don't even think about it There ain't no way about it I'm taking names, the ones of mine Yes I'm gonna take my turn It's time for me to finally stand alone, stand alone I am not afraid to try it on my own And I don't care if I'm right or wrong I'll live my life the way I feel No matter what I'm gonna keep it real, you know It's time for me to do it See I'm not afraid to try it on my own And I don't care if I'm right or wrong I'll live my life the way I feel No matter what I'm gonna keep it real, you know It's time for me to do it on my own, hey, on my own
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Written by: JASON EDMONDS, KENNETH EDMONDS, CAROLE SAGER, ALEESE SIMMONS, NATHAN WALTON
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15 facts about this song
Song genre"Try It on My Own" is classified under the genre of soul and R&B, which is a hallmark of Whitney Houston's music style.
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Release dateThe song was released as a single in the United States on February 11, 2003.
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Album classification"Try It on My Own" featured as the third track on Whitney Houston's fifth studio album, "Just Whitney."
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Song durationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 40 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Just Whitney" album.
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Chart performance"Try It on My Own" markedly peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Songwriting creditsThe song was written by a team composed of Babyface, Jason Edmonds, Carole Bayer Sager, Aleese Simmons, and Nathan Walton.
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Production creditsThe song was produced by acclaimed music producer and songwriter, Babyface, whose real name is Kenneth Brian Edmonds.
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ThemesThe lyrics of "Try It on My Own" convey themes of independence, perseverance, and self-realization.
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RemixesThere exists a popular remixed version of "Try It on My Own" by Thunderpuss, an American writing and music production duo.
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Notable live performancesWhitney Houston performed "Try It on My Own" live at the 2003 VH1 Divas Duets concert, showcasing her powerful vocal ability.
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Public receptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics, with praise for Houston's vocals but criticism for the song's production.
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Video premiereThe music video for "Try It on My Own" premiered in the year of the song's release, 2003, and featured cameo appearances from her then-husband Bobby Brown and daughter Bobbi Kristina.
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Grammy nomination"Try It on My Own" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held in 2004.
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Context of the songThe song was released during a period of Houston's career marked by personal challenges and intense media scrutiny, making the lyrics particularly poignant.
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Iconic voice qualityLike many of her songs, "Try It on My Own" showcased Whitney Houston's rich, emotive vocal range.
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