My Heart
Toni Braxton, Colbie Caillat
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I tell myself I love you Because I really care I tell myself I need you But is that really fair? I really truly love you And I'll always be there Just don't know how to tell you I don't want to be here I can be the friend that I was to you Like we were right from the start I can be right there when you want me to Even a million miles apart I gave you every part of me that I could But the one thing I can't give you Is my heart Is my heart (Your heart, your heart, your heart, your heart) I wish that I could like you My feelings are sincere But every time I try to It kinda disappears I know how much you love me, mmm And you want me to love you But every time I try to Ooh the feelings ain't there I can be a friend like we used to be Like we were right from the start I can be right there when you call me up Even a million miles apart See, I gave you every part of me that I could But the one thing I can't give you Is my heart Is my heart (Your heart, your heart, your heart) My heart, your heart (your heart) I gave you every part of me that I could The one thing I can't give you Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart) Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart) Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart) Is my heart (give you my heart, give you my heart) But I can't do it, I can't do it
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Written by: Colbie Marie Caillat, Kameron Traviss Glasper, Kenneth B Edmonds, Oladapo Torimiro, Toni Braxton
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"My Heart" is a song from Toni Braxton's second studio album, "Secrets," which was released in 1996.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by R. Kelly, and it is one of the few songs on the album not written or co-written by Braxton herself.
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Not a SingleDespite the popularity of the "Secrets" album, "My Heart" was not released as a single. However, it is often regarded as a fan favorite.
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Musical StyleThe song follows the contemporary R&B genre, maintaining Braxton's signature sultry and soulful style.
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ProducerThe song was produced by the celebrated R&B singer, songwriter, and producer R. Kelly.
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Personal InterpretationThough Braxton did not contribute to the songwriting, she expressed that the song speaks about vulnerability in love, a theme that resonates with her.
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AwardsThe "Secrets" album, which contains "My Heart," won two Grammy Awards and sold over 15 million copies worldwide, though the song itself did not receive individual accolades.
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Rare Live PerformancesWhile Braxton has performed many songs from "Secrets" on tour, "My Heart" is seldom included in her set lists, making its live renditions quite rare and special.
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Influence from GospelCritics have pointed out that the song carries influences from gospel music, due to Braxton's background as a church choir singer and R. Kelly's gospel-infused R&B style.
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Cover VersionsMany fans and aspiring singers have uploaded their covers of "My Heart" to platforms like YouTube, showcasing the song's enduring appeal and influence.
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