Listen is a popular song by American singer Beyoncé, released in 2003 as the lead single from her second solo studio album, Dangerously in Love. The song was written by Beyoncé, Scott Storch and Robert Waller, and produced by Storch. It is a contemporary R&B and pop ballad, which is sung from the perspective of a woman who is in love with a man who does not fully reciprocate her feelings. The song has enjoyed widespread success, reaching the top ten of the music charts in several countries, and has received numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Overview of Listen Song
Listen is a mid-tempo R&B and pop ballad, which is sung from the perspective of a woman who is in love with a man who does not fully reciprocate her feelings. It is written in the key of F major, with a tempo of 66 beats per minute. The song is composed in a verse-chorus form, with the chorus being repeated twice. The verses are accompanied by a piano melody, while the chorus features a string section. The song features a strong vocal performance from Beyoncé, who sings with emotion and passion. The lyrics of the song deal with themes of love, longing and heartbreak, and the powerful message of the song is that one should never give up on love.
Full Lyrics of Listen Song
Verse 1:
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can’t complete
Listen, to the sound from deep within
It’s only beginning to find release
Chorus:
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own, all ’cause you won’t
Listen
Verse 2:
Listen, I am alone at a crossroads
I’m not at home, in my own home
And I’ve tried and tried, to say what’s on my mind
You should have known, oh, now
Chorus:
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own, all ’cause you won’t
Listen
Bridge:
Listen, to your heart
When he’s calling for you
Listen, to your heart
There’s nothing else you can do
I can’t tell you something that isn’t real
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
Chorus:
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own, all ’cause you won’t
Listen
Listen is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to the importance of listening to your heart and not giving up on love. The song has been widely praised for its lyrical depth and strong vocal performance from Beyoncé, and has enjoyed success on the charts and numerous awards.