A Woman's Worth

Alicia Keys

About A Woman's Worth

"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer–songwriter Alicia Keys. A piano-driven soul and a contemporary R&B ballads, it was written by Keys and Erika Rose and produced by Keys for her debut album, Songs in A Minor (2001). The song was released as the album's second single in February 2002 following the worldwide success of her debut single the previous year. It became another top ten success for Keys in the United States, where it also reached number three on the U. S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The accompanying music video, directed by Chris Robinson, is a continuation of the "Fallin'" video and explored what happens when Keys' onscreen love interest gets released from prison and he tries to acclimate to society. The clip was nominated for both Best R&B Video and Best Cinematography at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, while the song won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song in the same year. 


Year:
2005
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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 (first baby)
And a real man just can't deny a 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 (first baby)
And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth

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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: Alicia J. Augello-Cook, Erika Rose Hedman

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

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin Fact
"A Woman's Worth" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. It was recorded for her debut album, "Songs in A Minor" which was released in 2001.
Musical Style Fact
The song exhibits elements of soul music and contemporary R&B, combined with Keys' distinctive soulful vocals and piano playing.
Lyrical Theme Fact
The song's lyrics express a firm stand for the respect, cherishment, and recognition that women deserve from their partners in a relationship. It's often cited as a feminist anthem.
Chart Performance Fact
"A Woman's Worth" was a commercial success. It reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award Fact
The music video for "A Woman's Worth" won the award for "Outstanding Music Video" at the 2002 NAACP Image Awards.
Songwriting Fact
Alicia Keys co-wrote the song with musician Erika Rose. This highlights Keys' creative control in the production of her music.
Music Video Fact
The music video for "A Woman's Worth", directed by Chris Robinson, portrays the story of a mechanic who doesn't appreciate his girlfriend until she leaves him.
Promotional Performance Fact
To promote the song, Alicia Keys performed it at numerous venues and events, including the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2001 Billboard Music Awards.
Critical Reception Fact
Critics generally praised "A Woman's Worth" for its strong feminist message, Keys' powerful vocals, and the song's overall production.
Song Influence Fact
The song is recognized as a classic within Alicia Keys' catalog, and has been covered and sampled by numerous artists since its release.
Soundtrack inclusion Fact
"A Woman's Worth" was featured in the soundtrack of the 2002 film "Drumline."
Certification Fact
In 2021, it was certified by the RIAA as 500,000 units sold in the United States, giving it Gold status.

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