Harlem's Nocturne Lyrics
Alicia Keys
Lyrics
Drop it
Yeah, yeah
Come in for a minute
Welcome back
It's just me and you in this room right now
There's so many things that are on my mind
Uh, yeah, uh
Sometimes that's hard to say
That's why I take all I've got
That's why I take all I have
And I put it into this
Put it right here in my diary
Can you feel it?
Uh, uh, uh
Take this journey with me
Song & Lyrics Facts
Alicia Keys' "Harlem's Nocturne" is a soulful R&B song about the vibrant culture of Harlem. Released on August 9, 2007, it was included on her third album As I Am.
Alicia wrote the lyrics and produced the track with Kerry Brothers Jr., while her band played the instruments. The lyrics are an ode to the beauty of Harlem, as they describe its streets, people, music and nightlife. Keys also pays homage to the city’s history, singing “We heard the stories of our past/The ones that never seem to last.” Her powerful vocals take center stage in this emotional ballad, making it one of the standout tracks from the album.