Alicia Keys, Lifeline | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Alicia Keys pens and performs an authentic and thoughtful single with “Lifeline” from The Color Purple.

“Ican build your heart an army / Don’t gotta do this all by yourself.” That is good to know, 🎙 Alicia Keys! It is always great to have support, especially in the midst of hardship! On 🎵 “Lifeline”, a highlight from the original motion picture, The Color Purple (based on the Broadway music), Keys is willing to be a savior of sorts.  She acknowledges the world is tough place in the first verse.  In the second, she mentions “Highs and lows,” an accurate description of life, adding, “Reach your hand out in the dark / And I’ll meet you halfway.” The takeaway served up by Keys, who penned this uplifting song is being a caring and supportive friend.

“Oh, I can be your lifeline / Stay with you ‘til the sunrise / When you’re low, it don’t mean you’re alone / I’ll be by your side,” she sings encouragingly on the centerpiece, the chorus.  In regards to her vocal, Alicia Keys delivers an authentic, expressive, and well-rounded performance.  Melodically, “Lifeline” is tuneful enough.  The songwriting delivers a message that is pitch perfect.  The production and overall sound of this soundtrack cut appeals to the ears, with its blend of pop and adult contemporary R&B. Keys doesn’t change the game with 🎵 “Lifeline” or necessarily trigger a resurgence following the best days of her career, but, she successfully and sufficiently delivers a thoughtful record tailor made for the film.

🎙 Alicia Keys • 🎵 “Lifeline” • 🏷 gamma. • 🗓 11.27.23

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