Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart
Alicia Keys
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Even if you were a million miles away I can still feel you in my bed Near me, touch me, feel me And even at the bottom of the sea I could 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 on to the times that we had Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Have you ever try sleeping with a broken heart? Well you could try sleeping in my bed Lonely, own me, nobody ever shut it down like you You wore the crown, you made 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 could see your face Then I knew right where I fit in Take me, make me, you know that I'll always be in love with you Right till 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 on to the times that we had Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you Anybody could've told you right from the start it's 'bout to fall apart So rather than hold on to a broken dream I'll just hold on to 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 on to the times that we had Tonight, I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
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Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Alicia Augello-Cook, Patrick Reynolds
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" by Alicia Keys was released on November 17, 2009.
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Album RepresentationThe song is the second single from Alicia Keys' fourth studio album, "The Element of Freedom".
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Chart Performance"Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart" achieved a peak position of number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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International RecognitionThe song also achieved success in international markets, reaching the top ten in Switzerland, Italy, and New Zealand.
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Songwriting BackgroundThe song was co-written by Alicia Keys, Jeff Bhasker, and Patrick Reynolds. The lyric "try sleeping with a broken heart" refers to surviving painful times.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Syndrome, features Alicia Keys as a superhero in a supernatural, Charlize Theron-film "Hancock" like scenario. The video was shot in different locations in New York City.
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Genre and StyleThe song falls under the genre of R&B and synth-pop, showcasing Alicia Keys' versatility as an artist.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics deemed "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart" as one of the standout tracks on "The Element of Freedom," praising Keys' powerful and emotional vocal delivery.
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Live PerformancesAlicia Keys has performed the song on various platforms; one of the most notable being the 2009 American Music Awards.
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Socio-cultural ImpactThe emotional depth and relatability of the song has resonated with many listeners worldwide, making it one of Alicia Keys’ most popular tracks.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart," showcasing the song's broad appeal and timeless quality.
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