Diary
Tony! Toni! Toné!, Alicia Keys
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Lay your head on my pillow Here you can be yourself No one has to know what you are feeling No one but me and you I won't tell your secrets Your secrets are safe with me I will keep your secrets Just think of me as the pages in your diary I feel such a connection Even when you're far away, mm Oh baby, if there is anything that you fear (anything) Call 489-4608 and I'll be here I won't tell your secrets Your secrets are safe with me I will keep your secrets Just think of me as the pages in your diary (Yeah, mhum, a yeah, you know what?) Only we know what is talked about baby boy I don't know how you can be driving me so crazy boy Baby when you're in town, why don't you come around boy I'll be the loyalty you need, you can trust me boy I won't tell your secrets Your secrets are safe with me I will keep (I will keep) your secrets (your secrets) Just think of me as the pages in your diary Everybody say woo (woo) Lemme hear you say woo (woo) Lemme hear you say woo (woo) I'm saying woo-ooh (woo-ooh) Lemme hear you say I won't tell (I won't tell) I won't tell (I won't tell) I won't tell (I won't tell) Your secrets, your secrets, break it down Secret secret
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Written by: Alicia J Augello-Cook, Kerry Brothers, Jr.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release and Album Classification"Diary" is a song by American singer Alicia Keys from her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys".
- It was released on June 29, 2004, by J Records.
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Collaboration and Artist FactsThe song features American R&B group "Tony! Toni! Toné!".
- However, in the album's liner notes, the song is credited solely to Jermaine Paul, who sings background vocals.
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Songwriters and Production Details"Diary" was written by Alicia Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr., and produced by Keys.
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Chart SuccessUpon release, the song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- It became the album's third consecutive top ten hit.
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Genre and Style Classification"Diary" is classified as an R&B song.
- The song's style is marked by its prominent use of piano, a signature instrument of Alicia Keys.
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Awards and NominationsThe song was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards, showing its recognition and influence in the music industry.
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Critic Reviews"Diary" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Keys' vocals, the song’s lyrics and its gentle yet stirring musical arrangement.
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Live PerformancesAlicia Keys has performed "Diary" live at various concerts and events, showcasing her unique talent and passionate stage performances.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of secrets kept in a diary, with a promise that one's thoughts and emotions will be safe if shared.
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Video DetailsThe music video for "Diary" follows a storyline of Keys being an advisor to multiple people in a neighbourhood, aligning with the song's lyrics about confiding secrets and emotions.
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Song Impact"Diary" made a significant impact on R&B and pop music, reinforcing Keys' status as one of the leading artists in the music industry during the 2000s.
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