Open My Heart

Yolanda Adams

About Open My Heart

"Open My Heart" is a song by Yolanda Adams released in 1999. The song gained Adams great popularity in the secular audiences. Being the most groundbreaking single of her career, she won several awards for this song. "Open My Heart" helped her 1999 album Mountain High... Valley Low gain multi-platinum status and reach charts heights not often attained by artists of the gospel genre. The song peaked at #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Remixes by Steve "Silk" Hurley and Junior Vasquez helped the song peak at #29 on the Hot Dance Club Play Chart. The song was sampled by Nick Cannon on his single "Can I Live." 


Year:
1999
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Oh, talk to me, oh
Hello, talk to me,

Alone in a room
It's just me and You
I feel so lost
'Cause I don't know what to do
Now what if choose the wrong thing to do
I'm so afraid, afraid of disappointing You
 
So I need to talk to You
And ask You for Your guidance
Especially today
When my life is so cloudy
Guide me until I'm sure
I open up my heart, ooh yeah
 
My hopes and dreams 
Are fading fast
I'm all burned out
And I don't think my strength's gonna last
So I'm crying out
Crying out to You
Lord I know that You're the only one
Who is able to pull me through
 
So I need to talk to You
And ask You for Your guidance
Especially today
When my world seems so cloudy, lord
Guide me until I'm sure
I open up my heart, oh yeah, yes I do
 
So show me how
To do things Your way
Don't let me make the same mistakes 
Over and over again
Your will be done 
And I'll be the one
To make sure that it's carried out
And in me, I don't want any doubt
That's why
 
I wanna to talk to You, excited
And ask You for Your guidance
Especially today
When my world seems a little bit cloudy
Lord, You can guide me through
That's why I open up, I open up my heart, my heart, my heart
 
All I need to do 
Is just hear a single word from You, ooh
I open up my heart
Just one word could make
A difference in what I do lord
Guide me until I'm sure
I open, I open, I open, I open my heart

Whoa, You just say one word, one word, one word, one word, one word
I open up, I open up, open up my heart to you, to you
You're the lover of my soul
The Captain of my sea
I need a word from You
That's why I open up my heart

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Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Yvette Adams (born (1961-08-27)August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host. As of September 2009, she had sold 4.5 million albums since 1991 in the United States, according to SoundScan. more »

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Written by: YOLANDA YVETTE ADAMS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Open My Heart" by Yolanda Adams falls under the genre of gospel and contemporary Christian music. The song powerfully blends elements of R&B and soul.
Chart Performance
The song did exceedingly well on the charts. It peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, and No. 42 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, showcasing its broad audience appeal.
Album Appearance
"Open My Heart" is part of Yolanda Adams' album titled "Mountain High... Valley Low". This album is considered one of her most successful, earning her a Grammy.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned Adams a Grammy nomination in 2000 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, demonstrating the recognition of her immense talent.
Song Meaning
"Open My Heart" is mainly a song about the struggles of life and the need for guidance from a higher power. Adams soulfully portrays this through the song, connecting with a lot of her listeners.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Yolanda Adams and Michael J. Powell. Powell is a producer who previously worked with artists like Aretha Franklin and Anita Baker.
Live Performances
Yolanda Adams has performed "Open My Heart" live numerous times, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances.
Critical Recognition
Yolanda Adams' performance in "Open My Heart" has widely been recognized by critics as one of her best, showcasing her vocal range and interpretational skills perfectly.
Longevity
Despite being over 20 years old, "Open My Heart" remains one of Yolanda Adams' most popular songs and has retained its relevance in the contemporary gospel music realm.
Inspirational Appeal
Many listeners have attributed the song's resonance to its inspirational message and the comforting emotions it evokes, making it a favorite during challenging times.

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