I Look to You

Whitney Houston

About I Look to You

"I Look to You" is a pop-soul song performed by American recording artist Whitney Houston, from her seventh studio album of the same name. It was released as a worldwide promotional single and as the first US single from the album on July 23, 2009 on US radio following highly favorable reviews at pre-release album listening parties. The single is one of two songs written by R. Kelly which appear on the album and was produced by Emanuel Kiriakou, Tricky Stewart and Harvey Mason Jr. . Following its preview on US radio the single was released fully for airplay on July 27, 2009. On July 30, just one week after its premiere (and 3 days after its promotional release) the song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart, becoming her 30th top 20 hit. The song has since become her highest charting single in the United States in nine years, charting at #70. On February 18, 2012, R. Kelly (who wrote "I Look to You") performed the song at Houston's homegoing at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. The service was broadcast and streamed live to a worldwide audience. 


Year:
2010
4:27
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As I lay me down
Heaven hear me now
I'm lost without a cause
After giving it my all

Winter storms have come
And darkened my sun
After all that I've been through
Who on earth can I turn to

I look to you
I look to you

After all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you

Yeah

And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song

I look to you

After losing my breath
There's no more fighting left
Sinking to rise no more
Searching for that open door

And every road that I've taken
Led to my regret
And I don't know if I'm gonna make it
Nothing to do but lift my head

I look to you
I look to you

Yeah

And when all my strength is gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you

Oh yeah

And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song

I look to you

(my levies have broken, my walls have come)

Coming down on me

(crumbling down on me)

All the rain is falling

(the rain is falling, defeat is calling)

Set me free

(I need you to set me free)

Take me far away from the battle
I need you
Shine on me

I look to you
I look to you

After all my strength has gone
In you I can be strong

I look to you
I look to you

And when melodies are gone
In you I hear a song

I look to you

Yeah

I look to you
I look to you

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: Robert S. Kelly

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"I Look to You" is the title track from Whitney Houston's seventh and final studio album, released in August 2009.
Songwriter and Producer
The song was written by R. Kelly and produced by Emanuel Kiriakou, Harvey Mason Jr., Tricky Stewart, and David Foster.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100, showing Whitney Houston's enduring popularity late in her career.
Tribute Performance
Following Whitney Houston's death in 2012, R. Kelly performed "I Look to You" at her memorial service as a tribute.
Commercial Success
Despite not topping the charts, the "I Look To You" album was eventually certified platinum in the U.S., the U.K., and other countries.
Inspirational Theme
The song, "I Look to You," delivers an empowering message about turning to a higher power during times of difficulty.
Critical Reviews
Critics praised Houston's performance on "I Look to You," many citing it as a return to form after years away from the spotlight.
Album Revival
After Houston's death, the album and title track experienced a revival, and the album re-entered the Billboard 200 album chart.
Alteration in Lyrics
The version performed by R. Kelly at Houston's memorial had revised lyrics to fit the somber occasion.
Music Video
The music video for "I Look to You," directed by Melina Matsoukas, features Houston in a white dress singing amidst clouds, reinforcing the spiritual theme of the song.

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