Brand New Me
Alicia Keys
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It's been a while, I'm not who I was before You look surprised, your words don't burn me anymore Been meaning to tell you, but I guess it's clear to see Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me Can't be bad, I found a brand new kind of free Careful with your ego, he's the one that we should blame Had to grab my heart back God know something had to change I thought that you'd be happy I found the one thing I need, why you mad It's just the brand new kind of me It took a long long time to get here It took a brave, brave girl to try It took one too many excuses, one too many lies Don't be surprised, don't be surprised if i talk a little louder If I speak up when you're wrong If I walk a little taller I'd be known to you too long If you noticed that I'm different Don't take it personally Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me And it ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of free Oh, it took a long long road to get here It took a brave brave girl to try I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies Don't be surprised, oh see you look surprised Hey, if you were a friend, you want to get know me again If you were worth a while You'd be happy to see me smile I'm not expecting sorry I'm too busy finding myself I got this I found me, I found me, yeah I don't need your opinion I'm not waiting for your okay I'll never be perfect, but at least now I'm brave Now, my heart is open And I can finally breathe Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of free That ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of me Don't be mad, it's just a brand new time for me
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Written by: Neal Brian Conway, Crystal Waters, Alicia Keys, Emeli Sande
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Brand New Me" was released on December 18, 2012, as part of Alicia Keys' fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire."
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Songwriting TeamThe song was written by Alicia Keys and Emeli Sandé, a British singer and songwriter reputed for crafting powerful lyrics.
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Performance and Chart Position"Brand New Me" peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number 100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Diane Martel, who has also worked with other artists like Miley Cyrus and The 1975.
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Song Meaning"Brand New Me" is a song about personal growth and reinvention. It details Alicia’s personal transformation to become a new version of herself, free from the expectations and restraints of others.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received generally positive feedback from critics who applauded Keys' capacity to communicate feelings of self-determination and empowerment in the song.
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Awards and RecognitionThe song was among the highlights on the "Girl on Fire" album which won the Best R&B Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.
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Live PerformancesKeys performed "Brand New Me" live for the first time on November 20, 2012, during a concert at the Village Underground club in London, England.
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Cover VersionsMichelle Chamuel performed a cover of "Brand New Me" during the fourth season of NBC's singing competition series "The Voice" in 2013.
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Co-Writing with SandéThis was not the first collaborative work between Keys and Sandé. They wrote three songs together for Sandé's album, "Our Version of Events." After enjoying the collaboration, they decided to work together on Keys' album, resulting in "Brand New Me."
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DurationThe original version of "Brand New Me" runs for 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Unique CaricatureThe song starts with a long but deliberately slow introduction on the piano, setting the mood for a musically painted picture of overcoming obstacles and self-actualization. The piano is a trademark for Alicia Keys who is also a well-acclaimed pianist.
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