Alicia Keys Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alicia Keys.

Alicia Keys is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to fame in the early 2000s. Born and raised in New York City, she began playing the piano at a young age and developed a soulful, R&B-infused sound. Keys gained widespread recognition with her debut album "Songs in A Minor" in 2001, which featured the hit singles "Fallin'" and "A Woman's Worth." Known for her powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and empowering anthems, she has remained one of the most influential and talented artists of her generation.

There's too much darkness in the world. Everywhere you turn,

There's too much darkness in the world. Everywhere you turn, someone is tryin' to tear someone down in some way; everywhere you go, there's a feeling of inadequacy, or a feeling that you're not good enough. I want to bring a certain light to the world.

Not because I'm trying to be fabulous, but I love those big

Not because I'm trying to be fabulous, but I love those big crazy Jackie O shades.

And I love kick boxing. It's a lot of fun. It gives you a lo

And I love kick boxing. It's a lot of fun. It gives you a lot of confidence when you can kick somebody in the head.

Love Fun

He broke my heart, and now it's raining, just to rub it in..

He broke my heart, and now it's raining, just to rub it in...

Love Heartbreak Lessonlearned

Adam Levine and I remade the Rolling Stones' classic Wild Ho

Adam Levine and I remade the Rolling Stones' classic Wild Horses, and it is right up my alley, that whole style. It has a style of its own but still stays very true to the classic arrangement, and I love it.

Love Rights Style

Soul music is timeless.

Soul music is timeless.

Music

When I was first learning songs, I'd have a favorite song, a

When I was first learning songs, I'd have a favorite song, and I'd take the chords and twist them around. I'd learn the chords and then play them backward. That was my first experimenting with writing a song.

Learning

I've stepped more into my womanhood, I'm a mother now, I'm h

I've stepped more into my womanhood, I'm a mother now, I'm having a beautiful relationship as a wife and as a friend.

Relationship

My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's pretti

My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.'

Mom

I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom

I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now.

Mom

I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa an

I love Bono. I really respect what he has done for Africa and how he has used his fame to do good in the world. I hope I can do half as much in my life.

Hope

If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I

If I want to be alone, some place I can write, I can read, I can pray, I can cry, I can do whatever I want - I go to the bathroom.

Alone

My mom is definitely my rock.

My mom is definitely my rock.

Mom