Brand New Me

Alicia Keys

About Brand New Me

"Brand New Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her fifth studio album, Girl on Fire (2012). It was sent to radio by RCA Records on November 19, 2012 as the album's second official single. It was co-written by Keys and Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé. A follow-up to Keys' previous single "Girl on Fire", "Brand New Me" is a soft ballad, which Keys credits as her autobiography. Lyrically, the song is about personal growth and becoming a brand new version of yourself. It has been met with positive reviews. Keys has performed the song on several occasions including the iTunes Festival of 2012 and VH1 Storytellers. 


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2012
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It's been a while, I'm not who I was before
You look surprised, your words don't burn me anymore
Been meaning to tell you, but I guess it's clear to see
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me
Can't be bad, I found a brand new kind of free

Careful with your ego, he's the one that we should blame
Had to grab my heart back
God know something had to change
I thought that you'd be happy
I found the one thing I need, why you mad
It's just the brand new kind of me

It took a long long time to get here
It took a brave, brave girl to try
It took one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, don't be surprised

if i talk a little louder
If I speak up when you're wrong
If I walk a little taller
I'd be known to you too long
If you noticed that I'm different
Don't take it personally
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of me
And it ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of free

Oh, it took a long long road to get here
It took a brave brave girl to try
I've taken one too many excuses, one too many lies
Don't be surprised, oh see you look surprised

Hey, if you were a friend, you want to get know me again
If you were worth a while
You'd be happy to see me smile
I'm not expecting sorry
I'm too busy finding myself
I got this
I found me, I found me, yeah

I don't need your opinion
I'm not waiting for your okay
I'll never be perfect, but at least now I'm brave
Now, my heart is open
And I can finally breathe
Don't be mad, it's just the brand new kind of free
That ain't bad, I found a brand new kind of me
Don't be mad, it's just a brand new time for me

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Alicia Keys

Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She attended Professional Performing Arts School and graduated at 16 as valedictorian. Keys released her debut album with J Records, having had previous record deals first with Columbia and then Arista Records. more »

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Written by: Neal Brian Conway, Crystal Waters, Alicia Keys, Emeli Sande

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Brand New Me" was released on December 18, 2012, as part of Alicia Keys' fifth studio album, "Girl on Fire."
Songwriting Team
The song was written by Alicia Keys and Emeli Sandé, a British singer and songwriter reputed for crafting powerful lyrics.
Performance and Chart Position
"Brand New Me" peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and number 100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by Diane Martel, who has also worked with other artists like Miley Cyrus and The 1975.
Song Meaning
"Brand New Me" is a song about personal growth and reinvention. It details Alicia’s personal transformation to become a new version of herself, free from the expectations and restraints of others.
Critical Acclaim
The song received generally positive feedback from critics who applauded Keys' capacity to communicate feelings of self-determination and empowerment in the song.
Awards and Recognition
The song was among the highlights on the "Girl on Fire" album which won the Best R&B Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.
Live Performances
Keys performed "Brand New Me" live for the first time on November 20, 2012, during a concert at the Village Underground club in London, England.
Cover Versions
Michelle Chamuel performed a cover of "Brand New Me" during the fourth season of NBC's singing competition series "The Voice" in 2013.
Co-Writing with Sandé
This was not the first collaborative work between Keys and Sandé. They wrote three songs together for Sandé's album, "Our Version of Events." After enjoying the collaboration, they decided to work together on Keys' album, resulting in "Brand New Me."
Duration
The original version of "Brand New Me" runs for 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Unique Caricature
The song starts with a long but deliberately slow introduction on the piano, setting the mood for a musically painted picture of overcoming obstacles and self-actualization. The piano is a trademark for Alicia Keys who is also a well-acclaimed pianist.

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