Woman's Worth
Alicia Keys
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You could buy me diamonds You could buy me pearls Take me on a cruise around the world Baby you know I'm worth it Dinner lit by candles Run my bubble bath Make love tenderly to last, to last 'Cause baby you know I'm worth it Wanna please wanna keep wanna treat your woman right Not just dough but to show that you know she is worth your time You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first She will if she can find a man who knows her worth 'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth If you treat me fairly I'll give you all my goods Treat you like a real woman should Baby I know you're worth it If you never play me Promise not to bluff I'll hold you down when shit gets rough 'Cause baby I know you're worth it She walks the mile makes you smile all the while being true Don't take for granted the passions that she has for you You will lose if you chose to refuse to put her first She will if she can find a man who knows her worth 'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth No need to read between the lines spelled out for you (spelled out for you) Just hear this song cause you can't go wrong when you value (better value) A woman's (woman's) Woman's (woman's) Worth! 'Cause a real man, knows a real woman when he sees her And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her And a real woman knows a real man always comes first And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth
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Written by: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Erika Rose Hedman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"A Woman's Worth" is from Alicia Keys' debut album, "Songs in A Minor" that was released in 2001.
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Song CategorizationThe song is categorized under the R&B and soul genre and also contains elements of hip hop and classic soul.
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Chart Performance"A Woman's Worth" performed excellently on the music charts. It reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Awards and NominationsThe song was nominated in the 2003 Grammy Awards for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "A Woman's Worth" was directed by Chris Robinson, who had worked with Keys previously on her debut single, "Fallin'".
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Song LyricsIn this song, Alicia Keys demands respect for all women, urging men to recognize and appreciate the value of a woman beyond physical attributes.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have since covered "A Woman's Worth", including Nina Simone, Jill Scott, and Marsha Ambrosius.
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Songwriter CreditsAlicia Keys co-wrote "A Woman’s Worth" with songwriter Erika Rose.
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Song Rank"A Woman's Worth" was ranked 31 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s.
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Keys’ PreparationAlicia Keys revealed in interviews that she spent a lot of time crafting this song to fit her vision of empowering women.
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Record SalesAs of 2021, “A Woman’s Worth” has sold over 1.1 million digital copies in the United States.
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Song Theme"A Woman's Worth", along with the rest of the album follows a theme of Keys' lyrical content which tends to centre around female empowerment, love and heartbreak.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its beautiful melody, Alicia's expressive vocals, and its empowering lyrics.
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