Diary

Tony! Toni! Toné!, Alicia Keys

About Diary

"Diary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys from her second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys. Written by Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr. and produced by Keys, the song features the American group Tony! Toni! Toné!. It was released on June 29, 2004 as the album's third single. At one time, "Diary" had been released as a double A-side with "If I Ain't Got You"."Diary" was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Its Hani remixes topped the Hot Dance Club Play chart in late 2004. 


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2003
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Lay your head on my pillow
Here you can be yourself
No one has to know what you are feeling
No one but me and you

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

I feel such a connection
Even when you're far away, mm
Oh baby, if there is anything that you fear (anything)
Call 489-4608 and I'll be here

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
(Yeah, mhum, a yeah, you know what?)

Only we know what is talked about baby boy
I don't know how you can be driving me so crazy boy
Baby when you're in town, why don't you come around boy
I'll be the loyalty you need, you can trust me boy

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep (I will keep) your secrets (your secrets)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

Everybody say woo (woo)
Lemme hear you say woo (woo)
Lemme hear you say woo (woo)
I'm saying woo-ooh (woo-ooh)
Lemme hear you say I won't tell (I won't tell)
I won't tell (I won't tell) I won't tell (I won't tell)
Your secrets, your secrets, break it down
Secret secret

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Tony! Toni! Toné!

Tony! Toni! Toné! is an American soul/R&B group from Oakland, California, popular during the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s. During the band's heyday, it was composed of Dwayne Wiggins on lead vocals and guitar, his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins) on lead vocals and bass, and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley on drums and keyboards. Other members were Elijah Baker, Carl Wheeler, Randall Wiggins, and Amar Khalil, who is the current lead singer of the group, and Antron Haile. more »

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Written by: Alicia J Augello-Cook, Kerry Brothers, Jr.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release and Album Classification
"Diary" is a song by American singer Alicia Keys from her second studio album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys". - It was released on June 29, 2004, by J Records.
Collaboration and Artist Facts
The song features American R&B group "Tony! Toni! Toné!". - However, in the album's liner notes, the song is credited solely to Jermaine Paul, who sings background vocals.
Songwriters and Production Details
"Diary" was written by Alicia Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr., and produced by Keys.
Chart Success
Upon release, the song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. - It became the album's third consecutive top ten hit.
Genre and Style Classification
"Diary" is classified as an R&B song. - The song's style is marked by its prominent use of piano, a signature instrument of Alicia Keys.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards, showing its recognition and influence in the music industry.
Critic Reviews
"Diary" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Keys' vocals, the song’s lyrics and its gentle yet stirring musical arrangement.
Live Performances
Alicia Keys has performed "Diary" live at various concerts and events, showcasing her unique talent and passionate stage performances.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of secrets kept in a diary, with a promise that one's thoughts and emotions will be safe if shared.
Video Details
The music video for "Diary" follows a storyline of Keys being an advisor to multiple people in a neighbourhood, aligning with the song's lyrics about confiding secrets and emotions.
Song Impact
"Diary" made a significant impact on R&B and pop music, reinforcing Keys' status as one of the leading artists in the music industry during the 2000s.

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