Open My Heart
Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams
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I had enough heartache And enough headache I've had so many ups and downs Don't know how much more I can take (um) See I decided that I cried my last tears, yesterday (um hm) Either I'm going to trust you or I may as well walk away 'Cause stressing don't make it better Don't make it better, no way See I decided (um) that I cried my last tears yesterday (Yea) Yesterday,(yesterday) Oh Yesterday (yesterday) I decided to put my trust in you (oh) Oh (oh) Oh (oh) Yesterday,(yesterday) Yesterday (yesterday) I realized that you will bring me through (Ah,I) (Ah,I) (Ah,I)(ooooo) There ain't nothing too hard for my God, no Any problems that I have He's greater, greater than them all, so I decided that I cried my last tears yesterday Hey Yesterday,(yesterday) Oh oh Yesterday (yesterday) I decided that I'm gonna put my trust in you hey hey(oh) Oh (oh) Oh (oh) Yesterday,(yesterday) Yesterday (yesterday) I realized that you will bring me through (Ah,I) (Ah,I) (Ah,I)(ooooo) There ain't nothing (There ain't nothing) Too hard for my God, (oh no) Any problems that I have (oh) He's greater, greater than them all, so I decided that I cried my last tears yesterday
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Written by: ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, ERICA MONIQUE ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Open My Heart" by Yolanda Adams falls under the genre of gospel and contemporary Christian music. The song powerfully blends elements of R&B and soul.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did exceedingly well on the charts. It peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, and No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, showcasing its broad audience appeal.
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Album Appearance"Open My Heart" is part of Yolanda Adams' album titled "Mountain High... Valley Low". This album is considered one of her most successful, earning her a Grammy.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned Adams a Grammy nomination in 2000 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, demonstrating the recognition of her immense talent.
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Song Meaning"Open My Heart" is mainly a song about the struggles of life and the need for guidance from a higher power. Adams soulfully portrays this through the song, connecting with a lot of her listeners.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Yolanda Adams and Michael J. Powell. Powell is a producer who previously worked with artists like Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker.
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Live PerformancesYolanda Adams has performed "Open My Heart" live numerous times, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances.
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Critical RecognitionYolanda Adams' performance in "Open My Heart" has widely been recognized by critics as one of her best, showcasing her vocal range and interpretational skills perfectly.
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LongevityDespite being over 20 years old, "Open My Heart" remains one of Yolanda Adams' most popular songs and has retained its relevance in the contemporary gospel music realm.
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Inspirational AppealMany listeners have attributed the song's resonance to its inspirational message and the comforting emotions it evokes, making it a favorite during challenging times.
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