The One I Gave My Heart To
Aaliyah
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Hey Ho oh, yeah How could the one I gave my heart to Break my heart so bad How could the one who made me happy Make me feel so sad Won't somebody tell me So I can understand If you love me How could you hurt me like that How could the one I gave my world to Throw my world away? How could the one who said, "I love you" Say the things you say? How could the one I was so true to Just tell me lies? How could the one I gave my heart to Break this heart of mine, tell me? How could you be so cold to me When I gave you everything? All my love, all I had inside How could you just walk out the door? How could you not love me anymore? I thought we had forever, I can't understand How could the one I shared my dreams with Take my dreams from me? How could the love that brought such pleasure Bring such misery? Won't somebody tell me? Somebody tell me please If you love me How could you do that to me? Tell me Hey How could you just walk out the door? How could you not love me anymore? I thought we had forever, I can't understand How could the one I gave my heart to Break my heart so bad? (Break my heart oh) How could the one who made me happy (you made me so happy) Make me feel so sad? (you made me feel so sad) Won't somebody tell me? (Won't they tell me) So I can understand (So I can understand) If you love me how could you hurt me like that? (How do you hurt me oh) The one I gave my world to Throw my world away? (Throw my world away) How could the one who said, "I love you" (you said you loved me) Say the things you say? (do you really love me) How could the one I was so true to Just tell me lies? How could the one I gave my heart to How could the one I gave my heart to How could the one I gave my heart to Break this heart of mine, tell me?
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12 facts about this song
History of the Song"The One I Gave My Heart To" was released in 1997 and it is R&B singer Aaliyah's sixth and final single from her second studio album, One in a Million.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Aaliyah's third top 10 hit on the chart.
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Song WriterThis heartfelt song was penned by the acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren, who has written hits for artists such as Celine Dion, Britney Spears, and Whitney Houston.
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Track LengthThe official album version of "The One I Gave My Heart To" runs for a duration of 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video of the song was directed by Darren Grant, who has also directed videos for other prominent R&B artists such as Keyshia Cole and Mary J. Blige.
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Song ContentLyrically, the song diverges from Aaliyah's usual style with its emotional, ballad-like nature. It speaks about the pain of a failed relationship and betrayal.
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First BalladThis was the first ballad Aaliyah released as a single, demonstrating her versatile vocal ability beyond the more rhythmic music she was primarily known for.
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Record ProducersThe track was produced by Daryl Simmons and Babyface, both of whom are respected figures in the music industry.
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Album Success"The One I Gave My Heart To" helped the One in a Million Album achieve double Platinum certification in the United States.
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Cover VersionsMany other artists have performed covers of "The One I Gave My Heart To," proving its enduring popularity and impact.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter Aaliyah's untimely death in 2001, this song has often been cited in tributes and remembrances of her talent and potential.
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SalesThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies.
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