What makes true love appealing is the fact that one person says to the other that they are committed even when there are long periods of pain and suffering. What makes true love so appealing is not the joy-filled moments when life is going smoothly.
#ALICIA KEYS NO ONE FULL#
No matter what others may say, a person must learn to put their full faith in God by remaining faithful to him, even when experiencing heartache or misfortune.
I know people will try, try to divide something so real People keep talking, they can say what they likeīut all I know is everything's gonna be alrightĪnd a few lines later she acknowledges the outside temptations that can add strain to a relationship. Keys puts her full assurance in her partner when she sings: Knowing this, David asks the Lord to “give (him) an undivided heart.” Oftentimes, instead of standing firm in Christ, the inclination is to turn to someone or something else when circumstances become rocky. He makes promises to be there for his people when they call on his name. God validates this type of unwavering hope multiple times throughout scripture. Yet even when shrouded in uncertain circumstances, she manages to hold onto hope that her lover will be with her during times of heartache. Her black-and-gray outfit and the muted lighting help further convey her emotional pain. She draws out her words to emphasize the angst she is experiencing as she plays at a rain-stained piano. Keys’ tone becomes fuller as her pitch deepens. She is no longer in the sun-bathed room from before but now sits in a darkened backdrop surrounded by rain.
These lines are akin to Keys’ own woeful declaration: While the opening lines of his prayer are laced with sadness about his “poor and needy” state of being, David speaks with assurance that God will “save (his) servant who trusts in (him).” He continues to put his faith in God during times of uncertainty by praying:Ībounding in love to all who call to you. She is bold and has no shame in declaring her desires likewise, David is transparent in his initial pleas to the Lord. Keys’ initial lines make no doubt as to the affections she has towards her beloved: The upbeat piano melody and softened clash of cymbals combined with images of bronzed gears help create a timeless nostalgia. The opening scene of Keys’ video for the song sets an intimate tone as she sits in a fairly empty room bathed in warm, golden light coming from an open window. This soul-satisfying love is captured in Alicia Keys’ 2007 song “ No One,” which echoes David’s words of prayer in Psalm 86. A tender confession of how we are made complete in him. Every once in a while, an artist creates a romantic tribute that reflects the love that exists between us and God. There is no shortage of love songs, as countless artists have tried to capture love’s essence. Even when we try to reason away the desire for intimate relationships, our innermost thoughts often betray us. God placed an unquenchable need for him in each of us. Maybe even more accurate is the fact that everyone needs to be loved by someone.
#ALICIA KEYS NO ONE FREE#
Editor's note: Our free Pop Psalms ebook, featuring all 12 essays in one place, is available here.Įveryone wants to be loved by someone.
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