Music Monday - Brand New Me by Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys needs no introduction. If it wasn't her voice, sound or songwriting talents that hooked me, then maybe it was the fact she's talented, stylish, gorgeous, around the same age as me and a mum like me. So it's really a no-brainer.

I have to admit when I first heard this track I didn't like it much. I found it a little bit too wet. So it's slightly ironic that it has has not only grown on me, but also become quite fitting for this time of year. Hence why it made it to Music Mondays! ^_^

Hope you guys had a good Monday and have a fab week!

LYRICS...

BRAND NEW ME

by Alicia Keys

It's been awhile

I'm not who I was before

You look surprised

Your words don't burn me anymore

Been meaning to tell you,

But I guess it's clear to see

Don't be mad

It's just a brand new kind of me

Can't be bad 

I found a brand new kind of free

Careful with your ego

He's the one that we should blame

Had to grab my heart back

God knows something had to change

Thought that you'd be happy

I found the one thing I need

Why you mad?

It's just a brand new kind of me.

CHORUS

It took a long, long time to get here

It took a brave, brave girl to try

It took one too many excuses

One too many lies

Don't be surprised

Don't be surprised

If I talk a little louder

If I speak up when you're wrong

If I walk a little taller

I've been on to you too long

If you notice that I'm different

Don't take it personally

Don't be mad

It's just a brand new kind of me

It ain't bad

I found a brand new kind of free

CHORUS

I said you look surprised

If you are a friend

You'll want to get to know me again

If you're worth the while

You'll be happy to see me smile

I don't expect your sorry

I'm too busy finding myself

I got this

I found me

I found me

I don't need your opinion

I'm not waiting for your ok

I'll never be perfect

But at least now I'm brave

Now my heart is open

I can finally breathe

Don't be mad

It's just a brand new kind of free

That ain't bad

I found a brand new kind of me

Don't be mad

This is a brand new time for me