I feel so connected to this because, always I let words go unsaid and Im feeling those words she said they spoke for the words I let go unsaid!!! P.O.W like she said yes me, I am!!! You go girl, I loved it!!!
You caged your self, by holding your tongue. Honesty to others, and especially yourself is hard. I don't think we ever move past this. This reading was relevant when she performed it, and it's relevant today. It's rarely about the things you say, it's about the things left unsaid. Epic.
I'm a convict of conscience caught in the chaos, torn between the thought and the thief, in the middle of a riddle all of us. I remember watching this about ten years ago and she's still got more mojo than my slow flow, but that's the way I go y'know.
How strange to hear such an echo of my little,grey world,from what I thought as a Princess in an Ivory tower.Thank you for reminding me of my humanity,and that we all struggle to make sense of this life,we share.
loving this greatly because as fellow prisoner to say words unliked. I feel frozen too. I feel so close, and yet so far. Losing my confidence no longer. This P.O.W. only can last so much longer. I'll become so muich stronger. Once when i speak with the volume of a lion. To those wgo don't know. My roars aren;t as silent. Louder than human kind. young or old. My tongue is my weapon. Gonna be stronger than any psuchological method. Peace and love to The Keys, and their families beside them!
Inside this prison, of words locked in my head!. But a change in this world has appeared/spawned/manifested. And I sense it is Good. Thank You! Alicia, I know this was difficult for you.
really weird, I met huxley as my friends were promoting the gig so we were hanging out with him after & I asked him about the sample and how cool it was that he came across it etc. He literally just got awkward and said nothing. My friend asked him at another point later that night and he responded the same. it was like as if he didn't know that it was alicia keys, strange
haha look how this chain of fortune brought us here.but yeah simply amazing,top level of musical talent.Can't believe how he transformed this into the best house track ever
0:39 Caramel complexion, breath smelling like cinnamon Excuse me hon, the Don mean no harm, turn around again God damn, backyard's banging like a Benzi If I was jiggy, you'd be spotted like Spuds McKenzie - Ghostface Killah - Ice Cream
Run to fast to be = trying to grow up before ur time & she is talking about being nice, kind always compromising w/ someone else to avoid conflict a prisoner of words unsaid holding ur tongue to spare someone else's feelings meanwhile thy saying whatever to u not caring how u take it or feel about it even multimillionares have those issues if u hve a true heart u hve those problems ppl will always take ur kindness 4 a weakness
could someone please tell me the answers to these questions!?? please!! State the message of this poem Quote five images she uses in her writing, and identify the effect of each image. List three motifs she employs. Identify one symbol and what it symbolizes.
@skyway2006 I remember it being late at night when I watched this, I was probably tired and overemotional. Because I agree with you now. It's really typical, tired, drab, and she takes herself too seriously.
13 years later and I still hear this in my head regularly
Amen
Yup
Expressing your self is an important thing.
Then, why can't I?? I feel the same way and it eats at my soul. #Tearsareflowing
Kills me how relatable Alicia can be
What stage presence! What depth of words and artistry! Wow, I gotta buy "Tears For Water". Alicia Keys is a great role model.
Huxley brought me here
I feel so connected to this because, always I let words go unsaid and Im feeling those words she said they spoke for the words I let go unsaid!!! P.O.W like she said yes me, I am!!! You go girl, I loved it!!!
Alycia keyz is one of d best musicians and poets.
Just love it so much. The poem, her voice, her performance...it's just perfect.
You caged your self, by holding your tongue. Honesty to others, and especially yourself is hard. I don't think we ever move past this. This reading was relevant when she performed it, and it's relevant today. It's rarely about the things you say, it's about the things left unsaid. Epic.
there is nobody that can be anywhere near perfect like she is
I'm a convict of conscience caught in the chaos, torn between the thought and the thief, in the middle of a riddle all of us.
I remember watching this about ten years ago and she's still got more mojo than my slow flow, but that's the way I go y'know.
WOW. PHENOMENAL. SO CORRECT. SO ON THE MARK.
WELL WRITTEN. WELL PRESENTED. A GENUINE ARTIST, BRIGHT AND INVIGORATING. THANK YOU ALICIA KEYS!!!
How strange to hear such an echo of my little,grey world,from what I thought as a Princess in an Ivory tower.Thank you for reminding me of my humanity,and that we all struggle to make sense of this life,we share.
Had to watch this a second time. The first time i was distracted by her beauty. She is a goddess
Im not even that much of a poetry fan, but this really did it for me! #NailedIt !
I pray 2023 is the year I start writing Def poetry for Def Jam & HBO thank you Lord Jesus Christ.
I love this too much. It's volumes are loud and clear. The feels I get is real and deep.
she said it all and yet so so true......
loving this greatly because as fellow prisoner to say words unliked. I feel frozen too. I feel so close, and yet so far. Losing my confidence no longer. This P.O.W. only can last so much longer. I'll become so muich stronger. Once when i speak with the volume of a lion. To those wgo don't know. My roars aren;t as silent. Louder than human kind. young or old. My tongue is my weapon. Gonna be stronger than any psuchological method. Peace and love to The Keys, and their families beside them!
i luv alicia keys
I love you Alicia keys
I never thought she was this talented D:
this was amazing, damn
this woman has more talent in her one little pinky finger then almost all of the rest of music industry
Looove this poem and Looove A. Keys!!!
Beautiful, smart, sexy, and talented. She was always my dream woman.
Armando Ramirez Ikr. Every since a little kid💕
Agreed
Wooo damn, A. Keys…..sheesh!😍😍
Wow! DEEP MS.KEYS. Much love.
yes ! preach it , much love ~!
Wow! So powerful and so true. Keep speaking the truth from your heart Alicia.
i had this book and absolutely loved it!!
wow. she wrote this just for me.
I love this poem. Its so true. She killed it!
Truth spoke from a queen
One of my favorite poems from her book
I like how "words I never said" by Lupe Fiasco starts to play in the background as I watched this :P
Heartfelt
Good job with Alicia keys
This poem scares me because it sounds just like my life
Spellbounding Alicia I definitely have been there
Who's here because their english teacher assigned this to you?
Me lmao
me
me
Me 😂😂😂
How did u know lol
good job alicia keys
Keep those words coming Alicia, and the music too. :-)
Love this so much ❣️
that was deep man !
Deep and powerful indeed, I can so relate to this poem.
HUXLEY!
Inside this prison, of words locked in my head!. But a change in this world has appeared/spawned/manifested. And I sense it is Good. Thank You! Alicia, I know this was difficult for you.
i love this poem!
My teacher showed this to us in class this is the bomb
she is too beautiful...
powerful stuff Alicia...
I bought the book because of this poem :)
I love her .
Yesss pow
I love this pem pow
she's the greatest poet of all time man she's so freaking talented she so real and genuine
kaitlyn nehira no. Shes really not.
This is deep
I'm still hearing the music.
DOPE
i love it
huxleyy!!!
I feel this way all of the time. thank u Alicia, you have spoke my mind...
My wifeee !!
Was she high...she stumbled off the stage. It was still a great poem.
No she was acting out the poem so when she stumbled off it was for effect she was still in character
#AquaGal YEAH
i feel you
It makes so true it's scary
Huxley box clever - seriously selective sampling right there!
came here from the same place :)
Same here!
really weird, I met huxley as my friends were promoting the gig so we were hanging out with him after & I asked him about the sample and how cool it was that he came across it etc. He literally just got awkward and said nothing. My friend asked him at another point later that night and he responded the same. it was like as if he didn't know that it was alicia keys, strange
haha look how this chain of fortune brought us here.but yeah simply amazing,top level of musical talent.Can't believe how he transformed this into the best house track ever
I’ve been listening to this track for years and only just found out that it’s Alicia Keys sampled
I’m hear because of a Wattpad story ❤❤❤❤
Thank you Huxley
Wow I feel her on that one
Huxley - Box Clever
Not my favourite singer but one of my favourite poet
❤ Alicia Keys P.O.W
🙏💖
NYCE
❤
we're all prisoners. It's up to ourselves to break out
preach
So true
Jesus this is me
Shanti Celeste xxx
0:39 Caramel complexion, breath smelling like cinnamon
Excuse me hon, the Don mean no harm, turn around again
God damn, backyard's banging like a Benzi
If I was jiggy, you'd be spotted like Spuds McKenzie
- Ghostface Killah - Ice Cream
what is he saying at the intro, please give a warm "something" welcome to miss alicia keys. what word did he use?
Whyd they get rid of this? This was a good show.
Run to fast to be = trying to grow up before ur time & she is talking about being nice, kind always compromising w/ someone else to avoid conflict a prisoner of words unsaid holding ur tongue to spare someone else's feelings meanwhile thy saying whatever to u not caring how u take it or feel about it even multimillionares have those issues if u hve a true heart u hve those problems ppl will always take ur kindness 4 a weakness
Latoya Parker So true
mine did too
lol she almost fell over that chair still a great poem though
hahahahahaaaa
Say that
@skyway2006
Just because you don't understand doesn't make it weak.
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God help me cover this poem.
what does she mean by run too fast to be old
Mercedes MT I think she means like trying to be grown or older before your time by being influenced by others.
ASAP Goldie is right
Came here from FORXST - Holy Grail
You been diddling around gurl
she almost fell hihihi 3:24
could someone please tell me the answers to these questions!?? please!!
State the message of this poem
Quote five images she uses in her writing, and identify the effect of each image.
List three motifs she employs.
Identify one symbol and what it symbolizes.
@shantolerano missing in action
damn... I didn't know she could do that.
Huxley anyone?
Anyone know what MIA stands for?
missing in action
@freestylem15 thanks
@skyway2006
I remember it being late at night when I watched this, I was probably tired and overemotional. Because I agree with you now. It's really typical, tired, drab, and she takes herself too seriously.