The Element Of Freedom es un álbum de Alicia Keys, publicado en 2009 por J Records. El disco incluye 16 canciones, entre ellas «Element Of Freedom (Intro)», «Love Is Blind», «Doesn't Mean Anything» y «Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart».
Sobre el álbum
El álbum The Element Of Freedom presenta a una Alicia Keys que explora un sonido más atmosférico, electrónico y melancólico. En este trabajo la artista se aleja de la estructura de canción más tradicional para adentrarse en paisajes sonoros más etéreos y producciones más sutiles. De esta manera, el disco está dominado por los sintetizadores, los ritmos programados y una sensación de vulnerabilidad que lo diferencia notablemente de sus predecesores.
El álbum incluye la icónica "Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down", una versión íntima y despojada de su exitosa colaboración con Jay-Z, que se convirtió en un éxito por derecho propio. El disco muestra una faceta más introspectiva y experimental de la artista. "The Element Of Freedom" es una obra valiente y de una belleza contenida, que demuestra su constante necesidad de evolucionar y explorar nuevos territorios emocionales y sonoros.
Listado de Canciones
- Element Of Freedom (Intro)
- Love Is Blind3:55
Letra
Well people don't see what I see Even when they're right there standing next to me And all of my friends think I'm crazy for loving you What they don't know, there's nothing else I can do And it's too bad, cause love is blind Is too bad, is too bad It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so bad It's too bad cause love is blind It's too bad, it don't matter baby It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so sad See people don't know what I know They say I'm losing my mind, I know I'm losing control All of my friends think I'm crazy but I don't care I'm over the edge, no turning back for longing you I swear And it's too bad, cause love is blind Is too bad, is too bad It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so bad It's too bad cause love is blind It's too bad, it don't matter baby It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so sad It's too bad cause love is blind Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (oh oh uh oh) Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (oh oh uh oh) Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (oh oh uh oh) Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (oh oh uh oh) And it's too bad, cause love is blind Is too bad, is too bad It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so bad It's too bad cause love is blind It's too bad, it don't matter baby It's too bad cause love is blind Is too bad, is so sad It's too bad cause love is blind Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh... - Doesn't Mean Anything4:39
Vídeo
- Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart3:00Even if you were a million miles away I could still feel you in my bed Near me, touch me, feel me And even in the bottom of the sea I can still hear inside my head Telling me, touch me, feel me And all the time you were telling me lies So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Have you ever tried sleeping with a broken heart Well you can try sleeping in my bed Lonely, own me, nobody ever shut it down like you You wore the crown, you make my body feel heaven-bound Why don't you hold me, need me, I thought you told me You'd never leave me Looking in the sky I can see your face And i knew right where I'd fit in Take me, make me You know that I'll always be in love with you Right til the end So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Anybody could have told you right from the start It's bout fall apart So rather than hold onto a broken dream Or just hold onto love And I could find a way to make it Don't hold on too tight I'll make it without you tonight So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
- Wait Til They See My Smile
- That's How Strong My Love Is4:05
- Unthinkable (I'm Ready)4:09
- Love Is My Disease4:02
Letra
When you're gone it feels like My whole world's gone with you I thought love would be my cure But now it's my disease I try to act mature But I'm a baby when you leave How can I ever get used to being without you? (Yeah) Baby, baby, baby, baby Am I addicted When I need you here all the time? And I'm not sure if this is healthy Is it a sickness? 'Cuz I feel like I'm losing my mind And I know that there's no medicine Nothing I can take, no remedy Baby please stay (Ohohoohh) When you're gone it feels like My whole world's gone with you I thought love would be my cure But now it's my disease (my disease) I try to act mature But I'm a baby when you leave How can I ever get used to being without you? Oh oh oh baby, baby, baby I get a fever Just the thought of you leaving my side Ohohhhh And I'm not the same 'til you're back holding me That's all I need (Oh yeah) When you're gone it feels like (when you're gone baby) My whole worlds gone with you (gone with you) I thought love would be my cure But now it's my disease (my disease) I try to act mature But I'm a baby when you leave How can I ever get used to being without you Woah woah Here's what I'm going through when you're gone Some serious symptoms of withdrawal (Ohohoh) So sick of turning in my bed Waking up drenched in a cold sweat (Ohohoh) Lying here lonely for you What am I supposed to do When I'm stuck and I can't get enough of your lovvvee Ohohoh woahhh Baby When you're gone it feels like (when you're gone baby) My whole world's gone with you (gone with you) I thought love would be my cure But now it's my disease (my disease) I try to act mature But I'm a baby when you leave How can I ever get used to being without you? - Like The Sea4:13
Letra
Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees Then it pulls you in Then it takes you, takes you over, over Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees First your floating high Then takes you, takes you under, under When it's cold, cold under water In the night time But I dove, dove to the bottom To see what I'd find That's when I saw a light A glowing paradise Thought I stay a while It's been calling me underwater Everything that I ever dream Taking my breath away Current got a hold on me Sweeping me away Wish I can stay Takes me to the top It's the cycle that never stops Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees Then it pulls you in Then it takes you, takes you over, over Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees First your floating high Then takes you, takes you under, under (Takes you, takes you over) (Takes you, takes you under) (Takes you, takes you over) over (Takes you, takes you under) Say I've been told, told You only find it once in a lifetime So you better hold, hold on Stronger than ever Like it's the last time So when you see the night Like a ship in the night You will found a place You been looking for Like a distant shore Don't you ever look back again Here is something you should know Still see you are still in control Cherish everyday Cause never know It can take away The very thing you love the most Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees Then it pulls you in Then it takes you, takes you over, over Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees First your floating high Then takes you, takes you under, under (takes you, takes you over) oh (takes you, takes you under) (takes you, takes you over) so far (takes you, takes you under) this love like the sea (takes you, takes you over) oh (takes you, takes you under) can you feel the pull (takes you, takes you over) it's calling you (takes you, takes you under) Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees Then it pulls you in Then it takes you, takes you over, over Love is like the sea, leaves you on your knees First your floating high Then takes you, takes you under, under - Put It In A Love Song (Featuring Beyonce)
- This Bed3:45
Letra
Here I am And I been thinking about you lately Hold my hand Cause I been missing you like crazy [Bridge] Don't wanna go all night, Every single night Wishing we could do it, oh (Do it Right) Do me Right Come and hold me tight, we dont need to fight Wanna spend my life with you, every night Cause baby.. [Chorus] This bed Is too lonely without you (Baby) Don't wanna hold my pillow, I wanna hold you Please be beside me These king size sheets Need more than just a queen in between 'em This bed Is too lonely without you So why dont we Go inside where we can be together You, me, morning, any day Wanna be with you forever [Bridge] Don't wanna go all night, Every single night Wishing we could do it, oh (Do it Right) Do me Right Come and hold me tight, we dont need to fight Wanna spend my life with you, every night Oh baby.. [Chorus] This bed Is too lonely without you (Baby) Don't wanna hold my pillow, I wanna hold you Please be beside me These king size sheets Need more than just a queen in between 'em This bed Is too lonely without you [Talking] You know when it starts to get late And its time to go to sleep, I I dont know what to do Cause i dont wanna hold my pillow I wanna hold you [Bridge] Don't wanna go all night, Every single night Wishing we could do it, oh (Do it Right) Do me Right Come and hold me tight, we dont need to fight Wanna spend my life with you, every night Oh baby.. [Chorus] This bed Is too lonely without you (Baby..baby) Don't wanna hold my pillow, I wanna hold you (I Please be beside me These king size sheets Need more than just a queen in between 'em This bed Is too lonely without you (Too lonely) - Distance And Time4:27
Letra
You are always on my mind all I do is count the days where are you now? I know I never let you down I will never go away I really wish that you'd stay but what can we do all the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home No matter how far you are no matter how long it takes him through distance and time I'll be waiting and if you have to walk a million miles I'll wait a million days to see you smile distance and time, I'll be waiting distance and time, I'll be waiting will you take a train, to meet me where I am are you on your way? I will never do anything to hurt you I'll never live without you I really wish that you would stay but what can we do All the days that you've been gone I dreamed about you and I anticipate the day that you will come home, home, home no matter how far you are no matter how long it takes him distance and time,I'll be waiting And if you have to walk a million miles I'll wait a million days to see you smile distance and time I'll be waiting no matter how far you are no matter how long it takes him distance and time, I'll be waiting And you can walk a million miles I'll wait a million days to see you smile through distance and time, I'll be waiting oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh I'll be waiting I'll be waiting through distance and time I'll be waiting You are always on my mind all I do is count the days where are you now? - How It Feels To Fly4:42
Letra
Have you ever felt so strong That it made you feel weak Long days, long nights And you just can't sleep Have you ever been so sure That it gave you cold feet Got you floating on air You can feel your heartbeat I never known this feeling, ever Now I hope it stays and lasts forever I am riding high I don't wanna come down Hope my wings don't fail me now If I can touch the sky I risk the fall Just to know how it feels to fly (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Say yeah yeah yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Say yeah yeah yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Yeah Have you ever felt so lost But didn't know until you were found Looking everywhere But you finally see now In the room full of people Feel like no one is around Get your head in the clouds And your feet are off the ground Say I never knew this feeling, ever Now I hope it stays and last forever I am riding high I don't want to come down Hope my wings don't fail me now If I can touch the sky I risk the fall Just to know how it feels to fly (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Say yeah yeah yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Say yeah yeah yeah yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) We get to go (Higher) Higher (Higher) Higher Higher I imagine I don't want to come down Hope my wings don't fail me now If I can touch the sky I risk the fall Just to know how it feels to fly I imagine I don't want to come down Hope my wings don't fail me now If I can touch the sky I risk the fall Just to know how it feels to fly (Yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah - Empire State Of Mind (Part II)
- Through It All
Letra
In the morning when you wake When I wanna face today and all your heartache Thinking how much can you take Please don't ever loose a faith and don't fall under In a world that seems to get colder & colder Don't you worry cuz My love will only get stronger & stronger [Chorus] Cuz I I I I I'm gonna love you gonna hold ya through it all I I I I'm gonna love you gonna never let you fall Through it all Through it all Don't think about the past, don't worry bout the future Just live in the moment Long as there's another day here will be another way A chance to make it through In a world that seems to get colder & colder Don't you worry cuz My love will only get stronger & stronger [Chorus] Cuz I I I I I'm gonna love you gonna hold ya through it all I I I I'm gonna love you gonna never let you fall Through it all When you're down and out Loosing dignity Don't let go of me (hold on) Surely there's is a brighter day right in front of me (hold on) If you really looked inside You would finally realise You don't have to cry (no more) All you have to do is see That you can beleive in me And I will never leave Cuz I I I I I'm gonna love you gonna hold ya through it all I I I I'm gonna love you gonna never let you fall Through it all - Pray For Forgiveness
Letra
Beautiful garden, where have you gone? My self delusions are leaving me in the storm Taking for granted all the goodness that I've found Somewhere I lost all, the control came crashing down And I pray for forgiveness, look for the answer Cause it's hard for me to pretend Look to my mother, call to the captain Can't you see this state that I'm in No one would notice, nobody noticed Cause it's me where it begins Beautiful morning, please don't wake me from my sleep Cause I need some comfort, to regain my sanity And I don't wanna feel this crazy I don't wanna feel this heartache Shattered into million pieces I'm so broken hearted No where left to run No where left to go So I hope I pray for forgiveness, look for the answer Cause it's hard for me to pretend Look to my mother, call to the captain Can't you see, this state that I'm in And no one would notice, nobody noticed That it's me, where it begins And I pray for forgiveness within I swear that everyday I feel like my mind is haunting me I think of every little stupid mistake that has been made This time I don't have the strength to gather myself I'm falling to pieces And I pray for forgiveness, look for the answer Cause it's hard for me to pretend Look to my mother, call to the captain Can't you see this state that I'm in I pray for forgiveness Looking for justice Searching for answers Call to my mother Pray for forgiveness, breaking the silence Nobody knows it, nobody noticed That's it me where it begins
